How much does a Kia Sportage cost in Lubbock, with fees included?
A Kia Sportage in Lubbock is priced by its out-the-door total rather than its starting sticker. That total is the maker’s starting price and destination charge, plus Texas sales tax, title and registration, and a documentation fee that Texas does not cap at a set dollar amount. At Group 1 Kia Hub City, the only Kia franchise in Lubbock, you can see that whole number before you visit and work it down with a trade, a payment calculator and a no-pressure conversation.
Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Lubbock. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.
What does a new Kia Sportage cost in Lubbock with fees included?
A new Sportage at Group 1 Kia Hub City starts at the maker’s base price for its trim, then adds the destination charge, the Texas sales tax on the price less any trade allowance, title and registration, and the documentation fee. The state sets the tax and fees, and Texas sets no hard dollar cap on the documentation fee.
For the 2026 model year, starting prices run from $28,990 for the Sportage LX to $47,390 for the Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige, so the trim decides most of the starting line. Add the lines in order and the total is the sum, rather than a range copied from a listing site. Lubbock County also adds a local fee at registration, which is a line you can confirm on the quote.
What does each Sportage trim cost before fees in Lubbock?
The gas Sportage starts at $28,990 for the LX and $30,790 for the EX, and the SX starts at $34,590. The hybrid trims start higher than the gas LX: the Hybrid LX is $30,590 and the Hybrid S is $31,290. These are maker starting prices for the 2026 model year, and fees come on top.
The gas LX and EX both carry 187 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque. The hybrids carry 232 hp and 271 lb-ft of torque, while the Plug-in Hybrid X-Line makes 268 and matches that torque figure at $40,590. The X-Line, SX Prestige and X-Pro Prestige sit higher in the range, and the Hybrid SX Prestige starts at $40,690. Group 1 Kia Hub City sells the Sportage, the Sportage Hybrid and the Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, so a buyer can compare the trims in one visit.
Why does a Texas Kia dealer charge a documentation fee on a Sportage?
Texas sets no hard dollar cap on the documentary fee in financed sales. A fee of $225 or less is presumed reasonable with no notice to the state regulator, and a seller must file a notification and cost analysis before charging more than $225 (Texas Finance Commission, 7 Tex. Admin. Code § 84.205, 2024).
That threshold is the number to check. A documentation fee at or under $225 needs no filing, and a fee above it does. Ask for the exact amount before you sign, and confirm it is in the total you were quoted.
How much are Texas tax, title and registration on a new Sportage?
Texas charges a motor vehicle sales tax of 6.25% of the sales price, minus any trade-in allowance (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, 2026). Title and registration are separate state fees, and the title fee depends on the buyer’s county.
For the title, the fee is $33 for a county inside a federal Clean Air Act nonattainment area or an affected county, and $28 for any other county (Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Motor Vehicle Title Manual, 2026). The standard registration lines for a Lubbock owner are a $51.75 registration fee, a $10.00 Lubbock County local fee, a $7.50 inspection replacement fee and a $4.75 processing and handling fee (Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Register Your Vehicle, 2026). The $200.00 annual Electric Vehicle Fee applies to fully electric vehicles, and no Sportage in this lineup is fully electric.
The state lines are fixed by rule. The price and the trade allowance change the sales tax, so those are the numbers a buyer can move.
How can a Lubbock buyer lower the real cost of a Sportage?
A buyer lowers the total by controlling three things: the value of the trade, the way the car is paid for, and the trim. Group 1 Kia Hub City gives a price on a trade from a plate, VIN, or make and model through our online trade tool, and a payment calculator that accepts that offer amount. We offer Kia leases, new Kia financing and pre-owned car loans, so the effect of a trade shows up in the payment before you visit.
In a July 2026 Google review, Brooke R. wrote: “Dylan did a phenomenal job. We got a more than fair trade in for our vehicle and got the new exact make, model and color we wanted! Everyone worked hard to help find us our exact car. The 2027 EV Telluride is great car for our family!”
Ask about any separate inventory tax line on the sales agreement. That tax is a property tax on the dealer, not the purchaser, and it is a negotiable item on the sales agreement. Sales tax is not charged on that separately stated line (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Motor Vehicle Tax Guide, 2026).
What do Lubbock buyers say about pricing at Group 1 Kia Hub City?
Group 1 Kia Hub City holds a 4.5-star Google rating across 2,127 reviews. Ten of our 101 most recent four- and five-star Google reviews describe clear pricing and the sales process.
One buyer called the price great and named the salesperson who helped. In an August 2026 Google review, Jeff P. wrote: “Great price great service. Go see TK And tell him Jeff Phillips sent you!” Across all our Google reviews, 81 in 100 are five-star (Google, 2026).
Why does Group 1 Kia Hub City suit a Lubbock Sportage buyer?
Group 1 Kia Hub City is the only Kia franchise in Lubbock, at 6006 19th Street, so the Kia decision for the city is made in one place. The lineup runs from the K4 to the Telluride and includes the Sportage, Sportage Hybrid and Sportage Plug-in Hybrid. A buyer can value a trade and start a pre-approval online, then finish at the store on 19th Street.
Service can be scheduled online, in person or by phone. For a Sportage buyer, that means the price, the trade and the first service appointment all run through the same dealership.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest new Kia Sportage trim?
The LX is the lowest starting price at $28,990 for the 2026 model year. It carries 187 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque, the same output as the EX, which starts at $30,790.
How do you ask for an out-the-door quote on a Sportage?
Ask for each line in writing: the starting price, the destination charge, the sales tax on the price less any trade allowance, title and registration, and the documentation fee. Add those lines to a total, so the number you compare is the number you pay. Forty-six of our 101 most recent four- and five-star Google reviews describe a quick, clear quote. In a September 2026 Google review, Shaylyn M. wrote: “It was a wonderful experience! Super fast and answered all the questions I had”
Is a Sportage Hybrid more expensive than the gas Sportage?
At the same trim level, yes. The Hybrid LX starts at $30,590 against $28,990 for the gas LX, and the Hybrid EX starts at $32,290 against $30,790. The EPA combined rating for the front-wheel drive hybrid is 42 mpg, against 28 mpg for the gas front-wheel drive model.
How much does it cost to buy a Kia Sportage?
What you pay for a Sportage depends on whether you buy new or used, which trim you choose and what your trade is worth, so the number to compare is the total with fees included. At Group 1 Kia Hub City, you can value a trade and get a fast online pre-approval, browse the new and used Kia inventory, then finish at the 19th Street store. Because your trade value and your pre-approval are in hand before you visit, you can ask for every fee line in writing and compare one out-the-door total against the payment you already know.
Product pitch
A Lubbock buyer can build the out-the-door number before any visit to Group 1 Kia Hub City. We are the only Kia franchise in Lubbock, at 6006 19th Street, and we sell the Sportage, the Sportage Hybrid and the Sportage Plug-in Hybrid. Our customers rate us 4.5 stars across 2,127 Google reviews, and 33 of our 101 most recent four- and five-star Google reviews describe the sales process that way.
In a June 2026 Google review, Corina G. wrote: “I had a great experience purchase from Group 1 Kia, Doroteo made sure I had everything I needed and took care of it all, very smooth process! Thank you so much for your help! I love my car!” A buyer can value the trade, see the payment and arrive already knowing the number.
Group 1 Kia Hub City makes the Sportage price a number you can build before you visit, with your trade and your payment both in view. Start with your trim and your trade, and bring them to 6006 19th Street.
Group 1 Kia Hub City answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Lubbock showroom, or call (844) 402-3025.
Disclaimer: Vehicle features, specifications, pricing, options, and availability may vary based on production timelines and dealership inventory; images are for illustrative purposes only. Starting MSRP figures are national and exclude destination freight charges, tax, title, license, and dealer fees. Standard and available equipment varies by trim, configuration, and model year; confirm the specification of the individual vehicle before purchase. Maximum towing and payload ratings depend on cab, bed, drivetrain, and equipment configuration; see the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual and trailering guide for limits. Electric range and charging times vary with battery, configuration, temperature, terrain, load, and driving habits. Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Financing and pre-approval are subject to credit approval. Contact Group 1 Kia Hub City for complete details regarding current vehicle inventory, pricing, and equipment.
