Close Value Your Trade Online near Ames, IA
Do you think it’s time to reward yourself with a vehicle that’s newer and more advanced than what you currently drive in Ames? Then we urge you to come to Kia of Des Moines as soon as your schedule allows in order to trade in your old car for any model in our inventory.
Why Trade In?
You’re probably wondering why you should trade in your car instead of selling it on your own and using the profit to purchase your next daily driver. While you might think you’d be able to find a serious buyer for your personal vehicle in quick order, the task can actually be quite difficult, especially in today’s used marketplace where scammers and title flippers abound. From placing advertisements on various online platforms to corresponding with interested parties, meeting up with them for test drives, and negotiating the price, the process of selling a car privately is convoluted and far from straightforward to begin with. By trading it at our dealership, you’ll skip the hassle while also saving precious time and effort to ultimately getting the automotive upgrade you deserve.
Value Your Trade
If you’re skeptical about how worthwhile trading in your vehicle would be, use our Value Your Trade tool to see how much it would actually fetch. The online valuing process is so quick that you can do it during halftime while watching a game at Jack Trice Stadium. All you have to do is input the year, make, model, and trim level of your current model. Once you fill the blank with this information, you’ll be prompted to provide your personal information, so one of our team members can contact you with more particulars about your virtual appraisal. You can also include additional details for the most accurate estimate of your car’s worth, such as any optional features it has as well as photos or videos showing its condition.
How To Prepare for a Trade-In
After valuing your trade vehicle, you should make an appointment with our staff to visit our dealership for a formal appraisal. But before that scheduled meeting, we encourage you to prepare for your last day with your current car by cleaning and smartening it up to make it showroom-ready. For instance, if your recent East and West Peterson Park excursion got a bit of mud on the exterior of your model, wash it and make it shine. Dead leaves and dirt may have tracked into the interior as well, in which case those should be vacuumed and removed. On the day of your appointment, make sure to bring important documents like the title, registration, Owner’s Manual, and any service records you’ve kept. Don’t hesitate to reach out to our Finance Department with any further questions.
What Information Does the Value Your Trade Tool Ask For?
- Our Value Your Trade tool only needs the year, make, model, and trim level of your car to give you an estimate of its worth.
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Testimonials
“ Had a great experience. They treated me with great professionalism and deliver of the car was in a timely matter. ”
“ I recently purchased a 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid from Kia of Des Moines. I test drove the vehicle and obtained a quote for my current vehicle trade-in and within an hour we made a deal. It was a smooth process and there was no pressure from the salesman Jeff Davis. I didn't have a check or my current vehicle title with me, so they allowed me to make a wire transfer from my bank and I drove my new vehicle home that day. I returned the following day with the title for my old vehicle. It was a great experience not only with the sales staff, but also with Jim Voss in finance and with Jacob Kline in delivery who set up my new vehicle. I appreciated the fact that no one pushed an extended warranty program which a lot of dealers do these days. Kia already has an awesome warranty program. ”
“ Great place to buy a car. From start to finish, the KIA team provides excellent service! ”
“ Very professional and friendly service ”
“ We recently bought a new Telluride from them, and we enjoyed the experience. It was our first time buying a new car and they were very patient with us and weren't pushy at all. They didn't try any tricks with us and are very satisfied. We enjoyed our process working with them. ”
“ We came in and looked at a few cars, we were very happy with are sales rep and also the financial department. The gal that went over our new car and showed us stuff was great as well. This is our 3rd kia and we love it each time. Thank you again for the great service. ”
“ JR was very helpful in helping me make the right decisions!! I love my new car! ”
“ Best car purchase experience ever!!!! Joe made the process very easy and stress free. ”
“ Fantastic experience. Knowledgeable and quick. ”
“ Had a great experience at Kia of Des Moines buying my 2026 K4 GT-Line Premium. My salesman JR was good, honest, and patient through the whole process. He worked hard to get me the right car at the right price and rate, and treated me with respect. It was month-end and the dealership was really busy, so we didn’t get to take the traditional photo with the flower on top of the car. But that’s all good and totally understandable. Before we left, one of the managers came over, shook my hand, and thanked us for our business. That kind of personal touch meant a lot, especially on such a hectic day. JR and the whole team at Kia of Des Moines were professional from start to finish. If you’re in Des Moines looking for a Kia, ask for JR. Highly recommend! ”
“ I purchased a new Kia K5 GT Line from Kia of Des Moines after my daughter’s 2023 Kia K5 was rear ended by an uninsured motorist. I’ve purchased many vehicles in my lifetime and I have to say this was the easiest and unpressured car buying experience I’ve ever had. Thank You to Kia of Des Moines staff and or salesman JR. Best Always, Jeff ”
“ Excellent attention from the Kia staff and I recommend Bob Mercer's attention; he will take care of you very well ”
“ Excellent attention from the Kia staff and I recommend Bob Mercer's attention; he will take care of you very well ”
“ I had one of the best experiences at Kia. Zack was so helpful and attentive. He listened to what I was looking for and showed me every option that I had available to me. I have never had a car salesman work as hard as he did. He provided top notch customer service. But it didn’t end there. Signing the financial paperwork was quick and seamless. Also, the tutorial that I received at the end of the purchase was also a very pleasant experience. I highly recommend Kia of Des Moines if anyone is looking for a great vehicle and even better customer service. ”
“ Quick and easy. Fast quality service. Felt everything was transparent and helpful. ”
“ The salesman and other staff were attentive and worked with my wife and I to get not one, but two new vehicles at a price we could afford! The salesman went the extra mile literally as he had to pull several vehicles to look at until we found the one that had everything we were looking for. Definitely recommend Kia of Des Moines. ”
“ Great experience, in and out in 30 minutes! ”
“ Zack was very good to work with in on the sales team as was the finance lady! They weren’t pushy at all and gave me my time to figure out what I wanted. And Jacob was amazing at going over all the features of my new car with me so I understood them. ”
“ Thank you for everything very good service and very friendly everyone. ”
“ Great experience, great staff ”
“ Bob was really nice to work with and we love our KIA ”
“ Just picked up our new KIA Hybrid Telluride. The process was so slick. Everyone was so pleasant to work with. The staff is amazing. Jacob explained everything on how the car worked. Gus was a top notch salesman!! ”
“ Staff was courteous, ready to answer all questions, made it any easy process! ”
“ Very friendly staff! The whole transaction was smooth and went quickly. ”
“ We had a very good experience buying our new car at Kia of Des Moines. Their salesperson Gus was very pleasant, helpful and easy to work with. I would definitely recommend him to help you. We received a great discounted price on a service loaner with only 1800 miles, but with the full warranty which they extend to 200,000 miles, like any of their new cars. And it was SO nice to pick up the car and be in and out in less than an hour! We definitely recommend Kia of Des Moines to buy a new car! Be sure to tell Gus that Bob sent you! ”
“ Great customer service and answered all of my questions! Amazing experience! ”
“ We bought a Kia K5 from Kia of Des Moines and had an overall great experience. JR helped us through the entire process, and was wonderful to work with. He was very knowledgeable and took time to explain things but was never pushy. After our first visit, we left to think about things. We then texted JR and he was extremely responsive and worked with us to find exactly what we wanted and made our deal happen. We were very impressed and happy with our experience. ”
“ I went to Kia knowing I would either not be approved or get a used car. I have been working on my credit. Joe contacted me after I filled out the online pre approval. (While I was at another car lot.)He was amazing!!! He listened to what I wanted and did not try to put me in anything I didn’t want! Within 5 mins he came back with my dream car keys and said I was approved! He made the whole process smooth. He even let me punch the gas to see how she handled. I knew I loved Kia’s before but I will never go anywhere else!!! Joe Thank You!!! Kia team thank you! ”
“ I had a great experience here. The staff were polite, professional, and knowledgeable about the cars they were selling. They gave me a good feeling that I was getting the best price they could give. ”
“ Sure enough, just bought our second car with Iia of Des Moines. The experience was smooth, easy and so much quicker than many prior car buying experiences. Bob, Jim and the entire Kia crew took great care of us and we walked out in under 2 hours with a new hybrid Sportage. Thank you for a great experience. ”
“ This was the best car buying experience I’ve ever had. Gus and Merle were great. ”
“ Justin and Kaitlin were great! Even after a long day Justin was very professional and friendly. Kaitlin was also and explained the features of the car in detail. ”
“ While we didn’t buy our Telluride from this location, it’s had all of its maintenance done here outside of new tires. Every advisor I’ve dealt with from the service department has been great to deal with each time. The prices all seem fairly reasonable for the work done. The waiting area is fairly new. With free WiFi, coffee, and plenty of spots to sit and work, the time flies by. Shoutout to Kaitlyn and Zach for being great at what they do in the service area, and of course to the mechanic team as well! ”
“ Worked with JR Snyder, great to work with! ”
“ Great experience ”
“ The salesman was very kind and courteous! He showed all options on the car. Gave us a good deal! ”