When I was purchasing my 2023 EX HEV, there was an option for both a sunroof and a power liftgate. I think the price then was $1500 for this option. Not sure if that option is still available on 2025 models.
I would have liked to have had the power liftgate, but the included sunroof was a deal killer for that. No regrets. I have not found the “manual” liftgate to be a bother in the least, so I am happy that I saved a little money.
As far as checking multiple dealers, I used the dealer locator on the Kia website to get a list of dealers nearest to me. It took a while, but I browsed on-line inventories on dealer web sites until I found a new EX HEV in the colors that I wanted and with the features I wanted. I found a dealer that listed two that matched my needs. I learned that they were then at the port of Philadelphia awaiting shipment. I committed to buy one at sticker price. (At that time, many/most dealers were asking thousand over sticker. The salesman later told me they had sold cars to buyers who came from as far away as California.) When it arrived at the dealer and was prepped for delivery, I drove the 175 miles (3 hours) to write the man a check and drive the car home. A friend went along and drove my old vehicle home.
