Kia Dealer near Ames, IA
If you’re looking for a place to view the latest Kia models, take home an affordable used vehicle, or just get your current car serviced, Kia of Des Moines is ready to help! Our expansive showroom and friendly sales staff welcome you to visit during any of business hours Monday through Saturday, plus our service bay is open six days a week as well.
Online Tools
Although we eagerly await your arrival here at our dealership on Merle Hay Rd. in Des Moines, we know that many customers want to get the bulk of the research process done from the comfort of their laptop or tablet. If that’s the case for you, simply head on over to our Inventory Search tool. In seconds you can narrow down our expansive inventory to show only the vehicles that meet your needs, whether that’s new or used model, the Kia Sportage or the Optima, as well as by price range, exterior color, and more. We provide a full gallery of photos that will let you feel as though you are in standing right in front of the vehicle, as well as full specs and any awards that iteration has earned.
Why Buy from Kia of Des Moines?
Looking for a few reasons to choose our dealership? We are the home of the 20-year/200,000 Limited Powertrain Warranty*. Shop with peace of mind knowing that many of our new and pre-owned models come backed by this impressive option, proving just how confident we are in our inventory and how much we want to earn your trust and your business. For those who are in need of financial assistance, we do provide Buy Here Pay Here payment plans on selection vehicles in our inventory. Thanks to the fact that we approve your loan, you won’t have to worry about local banks looking down on your credit score. Monthly payments are easy to keep track of with the online payment portal linked right here on our website.
Service Department
Whether you’re commuting in a Kia vehicle you purchased from us or not, we hope you’ll come and give our Service Department a chance to prove their commitment to excellence. If it has been a while since you scheduled routine maintenance, check out our handy schedule reference that is customized for your model year. From oil changes and tire rotations, to battery tests and air filter replacements, we can get you back on the road with ease. We also have a great selection of genuine Kia accessories and tires suited for your Kia.
Make Kia of Des Moines you preferred Kia dealer near Ames, IA. Our numerous positive reviews are just the beginning – come and see what makes us different today!
Sales Hours
515-270-0706
| Monday | 8:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Thursday | 8:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Service Hours
515-727-1813
| Monday | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Friday | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30 am - 1:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Parts Hours
515-727-1815
| Monday | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Friday | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30 am - 1:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Buy Here Pay Here Hours
515-270-5267
| Monday | 8:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 8:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:00 am - 1:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |


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Testimonials
“ Pretty painless experience and I LOVE my new KIA Sportage. It’s going to take me a bit to learn all my new gadgets, but I’ll get there. Thank you JR & all the folks @ KIA of DSM. ”
“ Kia of Des Moines will be the only dealership I will purchase through. ALL of their staff is so kind and helpful. Answered all of my questions timely. Got me the exact vehicle I wanted. From my sales rep Justin, to the finance manager, to the dealership manager who came and thanked me himself, EVERYONE is amazing. ”
“ Asked me all the details about what I wanted. Also was worried about my credit as far as getting approved. Got me approved in no time and stayed within the guidelines of payments and down payments and got me the truck that I wanted. Great job. Other staff members were very friendly recommended. If you are looking for a vehicle they can definitely get you in something at your down payment price that you want plus your payments every month you’ll walk away happy and satisfied!! ”
“ Antonio was fantastic, very knowledgeable and helpful. Will recommend KIA of Des Moines to everyone. ”
“ This is my first Kia and Bob made the whole experience a great one! I am loving my new Sorento! ”
“ Fantastic experience buying a car through them. Answered all my questions throughout the process! ”
“ The customer service and experience at Kia is always top notch. Thank you for another great experience! We will definitely be back! ”
“ Thank you Kia of Desmoines.i really appreciated the deals n your business. ”
“ Very knowledgeable salesman and tech people. Merle, one of the managers helped me a lot with my lease return, and made it easy to process. Appreciate all their ”
“ We had a great experience with Joe while purchasing our 2027 Telluride. The whole process went smoothly and before we knew it we were leaving the dealership in our new vehicle! ”
“ Everyone that worked at Kia of Des Moines was very nice and helpful. It was an easy process beginning to end. ”
“ JR was a great salesman and our experience with finance was also great. ”
“ Low pressure, listened to what I was interested in looking at, arranged a test drive. Professional. Well organized regarding paperwork and financial matters. ”
“ It was a quick leasing experience and every single person was wonderful ”
“ Excellent service ”
“ The service was outstanding from the very first moment I arrived. In addition to the excellent attention I received, it was incredibly helpful to be able to speak with someone who also speaks Spanish. Every person who assisted me made me feel truly welcomed and valued. Thank you all so much for such a wonderful experience! ”
“ Great experience. Pleased by the quality and options. Staff was knowledgeable and polite, and was in and out with relative ease. Love our new carnival ”
“ Drake was absolutely amazing! This was my first time purchasing a new car and he made it so easy for me! He gave me lots of options and information which was very needed! Owner of the dealership greeted me and thanked me on my way out! Definitely recommend! ”
“ Emily was a wonderful help in buying our new vehicle! ”
“ Was very happy with my experience. JR was very nice and informative. It was a quick process. ”
“ We worked with Kim on the purchase of our 2026 Sorento. He was amazing. Answered all of my questions and wasn’t pushy at all. He wanted to find the perfect car for us and make sure we got what we wanted. ”
“ Immediate attention with knowledgeable sales person and credit manager. Very responsive during follow up. Great info when picking up my new car. Totally satisfied with all of my contacts. ”
“ Emily was an amazing sales rep, made everything super easy and straight forward! ”
“ Very good experience. This is my 3rd new vehicle from Kia of Des Moines and would highly recommend. ”
“ 10/10 We had the best experience and were out the door in 45 minutes!!! ”
“ Bill Stone & Jacob were amazing to work with!!! Would highly recommend ”
“ Easy to deal with, am very happy to deal with this company. ”
“ Working with Kim was great. He kept in touch with me for months with updates on the specific vehicle I wanted. I did not give 5 stars because Kia did not give the dealer incentives for the new vehicle. Very easy process and everyone was nice. ”
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“ Jeff was great to work with. Fast and simple. Made the process very enjoyable! ”