$0 D&H
No dealer handling fee when you keep your Kia or turn it in
No add-ons
Emich Kia never adds dealer add-ons to a deal
Any Kia lease
Leased through Kia Finance America at any dealer? Bring it here
Keep your Kia with no D&H fee
When your lease ends, the paperwork to buy out your Kia or turn it in is often where a dealer handling fee shows up. At Emich Kia, it doesn’t. We don’t charge a D&H fee to process your Kia lease buyout or your lease return, and we’re the only Kia dealer in the Denver area that can say that.
That’s on top of how we already do business: no dealer add-ons. Family-owned in Denver since 1922, we’d rather earn your next visit than squeeze your last one.
Your Kia lease-end options
Kia leases are financed through Kia Finance America (KFA, formerly Kia Motors Finance). At the end of the term you have four main choices. The right one depends on your mileage, your Kia’s condition, what it’s worth today compared with your buyout price, and what you want to drive next.
1. Keep your Kia (lease buyout)
Buy the Kia you already know for the purchase option price in your lease contract. Pay cash or finance it with us.
- No disposition fee, mileage or wear-and-use charges
- No D&H fee at Emich Kia
- Colorado sales tax applies to the purchase
2. Trade up to a new Kia
Turn in your lease and lease or buy a new Kia. Kia Finance’s loyalty reward covers up to $400 of your disposition fee and up to $500 of excess wear-and-use charges when you lease or finance a new Kia through KFA within 60 days.
- Any equity in your lease can go toward your next Kia
- See current Emich lease specials
3. Turn it in and walk away
Return your Kia to any authorized Kia dealer, including Emich Kia, no matter where you leased it.
- Disposition fee (set in your contract), plus any excess mileage and wear-and-use charges
- No D&H fee at Emich Kia
4. Extend your lease
Waiting on a new model or need a few more months? Kia Finance America may offer a short lease extension, depending on your account.
- Ask a KFA Lease-End Advisor at (855) 537-8542
- Plan your next move with us in the meantime
| Option | Lease-end charges | Best if… |
|---|---|---|
| Keep your Kia | None for mileage, wear or disposition. You pay the buyout price plus tax. | You’re over your miles, have some dings, or your Kia is worth more than the buyout |
| Trade up | Disposition covered up to $400 and wear-and-use up to $500 with a new KFA lease or loan | You want the latest Kia and a fresh warranty |
| Turn it in | Disposition fee, excess mileage, excess wear and use | You’re under your miles, the car is clean, and you’re done with it |
| Extend | Monthly payments continue; lease-end charges still apply later | You need a little more time before your next vehicle |
The Kia lease return process, step by step
- About 6 months out: Find your maturity date, mileage allowance and purchase option price in your lease contract or KFA account.
- 90–120 days out: Check your Kia for damage, compare your miles with your allowance, and review your options with us.
- About 60 days out: Decide. If you’re turning it in, complete KFA’s official inspection, handle any repairs that make sense, and call our sales team at (720) 664-7691 to schedule your return. If you’re keeping your Kia, call us so we can start your buyout.
- Return day: Bring your Kia to Emich Kia at 1260 S Colorado Blvd at your scheduled time. Our sales team will record the odometer, complete the paperwork and give you copies of everything you sign.
- After the return: Kia Finance America sends an end-of-term statement for any remaining charges.
Kia lease return checklist
- All keys and remotes
- Owner’s manual and any original equipment, such as the cargo cover
- Your inspection report and receipts for any repairs
- Personal items removed from the cabin, trunk and glove box
- Phones unpaired, saved addresses and garage-door codes cleared, and any connected-car account removed
Kia lease-end fees, explained
| Charge | What it is | How to avoid or reduce it |
|---|---|---|
| Disposition (turn-in) fee | A fee set in your lease contract, due if you return the vehicle instead of buying it. Kia leases commonly list up to $400. | Keep your Kia, or lease or finance a new Kia through KFA within 60 days |
| Excess mileage | A per-mile charge over your allowance, commonly $0.20 per mile on Kia leases | Keep your Kia, or put lease equity toward a trade |
| Excess wear and use | Damage beyond normal wear, as found at KFA’s inspection | Fix damage before KFA’s inspection where it costs less, or keep your Kia |
| Purchase option fee | Added to a buyout only if your contract lists one | Check your contract; we’ll confirm it on your buyout quote |
| Dealer handling (D&H) fee | A dealer fee for processing paperwork | $0 on lease buyouts and returns at Emich Kia |
How a Kia lease buyout works in Colorado
Your Kia lease buyout price starts with the purchase option price (residual value) in your contract, plus any remaining payments and any purchase option fee your contract lists. You can request a payoff quote in your Kia Finance America account or from a KFA Lease-End Advisor at (855) 537-8542, or let us pull it for you.
- Sales tax: Colorado treats a lease-end purchase as its own taxable sale, so sales tax is due on the purchase price at your local rate.
- Financing: Pay in full or finance your buyout. Our finance team can compare Kia Finance America with other lenders. Get pre-qualified.
- Plates and title: A new title is issued in your name, and Colorado generally lets you keep your current plates and renewal cycle.
- Lease equity: If your Kia is worth more than its buyout price, that difference is yours. Keep the car, or check your trade value and apply the equity to your next Kia.
Thinking about your next Kia instead? Compare the Kia Sportage and Kia Telluride, browse the best Kia lease deals in Colorado, or see current Kia APR offers.
Kia lease return FAQs
Does Emich Kia charge a dealer handling fee on lease buyouts or lease returns?+
No. Emich Kia charges no dealer handling (D&H) fee when you buy out your Kia lease or return it, and we’re the only Kia dealer in the Denver area that doesn’t. Our standard $799 dealer handling fee applies only when you buy or lease a different vehicle from us, and we don’t add dealer add-ons.
Can I return my Kia lease to Emich Kia if I leased it somewhere else?+
Yes. A Kia leased through Kia Finance America can be returned to any authorized Kia dealer, including Emich Kia, no matter where you signed the lease. It can’t be returned to a non-Kia dealer.
How much is the Kia lease disposition fee?+
The disposition (turn-in) fee is set in your lease contract and is commonly up to $400 on Kia leases. You don’t pay it if you buy your Kia, and Kia Finance’s loyalty reward covers it up to $400 when you lease or finance a new Kia through KFA within 60 days of returning your lease.
What is the excess mileage charge on a Kia lease?+
It’s listed in your contract and is commonly $0.20 per mile over your allowance. Buying out your lease removes the mileage charge, which is why keeping your Kia often makes sense for high-mileage drivers.
When does the Kia lease-end inspection happen?+
Kia Finance America arranges a complimentary third-party inspection near the end of your lease. Start checking your Kia’s condition and miles 90 to 120 days out, so there’s time to make repairs or change plans.
How do I get my Kia lease buyout quote?+
Log in to your Kia Finance America account, call a KFA Lease-End Advisor at (855) 537-8542, or call Emich Kia at (720) 664-7691 and we’ll get it for you and show it next to your Kia’s current market value.
Do I pay sales tax on a lease buyout in Colorado?+
Yes. Colorado treats a lease-end purchase as a separate taxable sale, so sales tax is due on the purchase price at the rate where you live.
Can I end my Kia lease early?+
Often, yes. Buying out your lease early or trading it in can end it before the maturity date, and lease equity can offset the payoff. Early termination terms depend on your contract, so bring it in and we’ll run the numbers.
Can I extend my Kia lease?+
Kia Finance America may offer a short extension depending on your account. Call a KFA Lease-End Advisor at (855) 537-8542 to ask.
What should I bring when I return my Kia lease?+
Bring all keys and remotes, the owner’s manual, any original equipment, and your inspection report with receipts for any repairs. Remove personal items and clear your phone and saved data from the infotainment system.
Schedule your Kia lease return with no D&H fee
Call our sales team to set up your return at Emich Kia, 1260 S Colorado Blvd, Denver. Keeping your Kia or trading up instead? We’ll lay out every option while there’s still time to choose.
Lease-end fees, loyalty rewards, extensions and buyout terms are set by Kia Finance America (KFA) and your lease contract, may change without notice and may require credit approval; see your contract and KFA for exact terms. Final lease-end charges are determined by KFA. No dealer handling fee applies to lease buyouts or lease returns processed at Emich Kia; the standard $799 dealer handling fee applies to vehicle sales and leases. Tax, title and registration are extra. See Emich Kia for details.