Kia of Hamilton vs Leggat Kia
Kia of Hamilton and Leggat Kia both sell Kia in the Hamilton area, about 15 km apart. If you're trading in a Kia or buying one, these are the two stores you're most likely to compare.
Split decision. Kia of Hamilton looks the stronger buyer for your car; Leggat Kia offers more to someone buying. Get Kia of Hamilton's written offer for your car, then ask Leggat Kia to match it as a trade-in on the car you buy there. Because trading in saves sales tax, a matched trade-in beats the same cash offer.
Selling or trading in your car
Which store is likelier to want your car, and to make buying it easy.
| Kia of Hamilton | Leggat Kia | |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer's takeOur score for how likely a dealer is to want a car, from what it says and sells. | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public, and offers trade-in appraisals online. | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car, and offers trade-in appraisals online. |
| Says it buys cars from the public | Yes“Sell or Trade” | Not stated on its site |
| A page for selling or trading in | Not stated on its site | Request a Trade-In Appraisal ↗ |
| Online appraisal | AutoVerify | Yes“Value Your Trade” |
| Lots it can place your car onA group can move a trade to whichever of its stores sells it best, which helps the offer. | Several locations | Leggat group |
Buying your next car
What each store offers someone buying from it, as its own website puts it.
| Kia of Hamilton | Leggat Kia | |
|---|---|---|
| New makes it sells | Kia | Kia |
| Certified pre-owned programInspected used cars with a manufacturer warranty. | Yes“Certified Pre-Owned” | Yes“Certified Pre-Owned” |
| Used inventory on its site | Yes“Used Vehicles” | Yes“Used Vehicles” |
| Pricing policyNo-haggle, upfront or transparent pricing, in its own words. | Not stated on its site | Yes“stress-free Kia shopping with transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and a team dedicated to finding” |
| Free vehicle history report | Not stated on its site | Not stated on its site |
| Help with creditSays it finances buyers with bruised or no credit. | Not stated on its site | Not stated on its site |
| Buy online or at home | Not stated on its site | Not stated on its site |
| Extended or lifetime warranty | Not stated on its site | Not stated on its site |
Visiting, and living with the car
When you can get there, and what the service side offers once you own the car.
| Kia of Hamilton | Leggat Kia | |
|---|---|---|
| Showroom hours a week | Hours not found | Hours not found |
| Weeknight hours | Hours not found | Hours not found |
| Saturday | Hours not found | Hours not found |
| Sunday | Hours not found | Hours not found |
| Service extras mentioned | Collision centre, Tire storage | Collision centre, Shuttle |
| Languages | Not stated | Not stated |
The business behind it
Track record and recognition. Older isn't automatically better, but a long-running store has a reputation it's protecting.
| Kia of Hamilton | Leggat Kia | |
|---|---|---|
| In business since | Not stated | Not stated |
| Family-owned | Not stated | Not stated |
| Awards it mentions | None mentioned | None mentioned |
| Size | 21–60 staff | 6–20 staff |
What trading in here is worth
In Ontario, HST on a dealer sale is charged on the price minus your trade-in. So trading in at the store you buy from saves 13% of the trade-in's value in tax: on a $15,000 trade-in, about $1,950. A cash offer for your car from anyone else has to beat the trade-in by that much to leave you better off.
Tax saved by trading in: $1,950. To beat it, a cash offer must be over $16,950.
Rates as of 2026. Confirm with the dealer, and see what your car is worth with a free Smart Estimate before you take any offer.
Where this comes from
Kia of Hamilton
We read 4 pages of its website on 2026-10-08: home, about, get directions, team. Check its licence: OMVIC dealer search ↗.
Leggat Kia
We read 4 pages of its website on 2026-10-08: home, about, contact, team. Check its licence: OMVIC dealer search ↗.
A winner is only named for a row when one dealer says something the other doesn't. A store's website not mentioning something doesn't mean it doesn't offer it — ask. This comparison says nothing about prices, how a store treats its customers, or how its service department does the work. For that, read each one's reviews and ask people who've bought there.
Common questions
Is Kia of Hamilton or Leggat Kia better for selling my car?
On what their websites say, Kia of Hamilton is the likelier buyer. In its favour: buyer's take; says it buys cars from the public. Get a written offer from both before you decide.
Is Kia of Hamilton or Leggat Kia better for buying a Kia?
Leggat Kia says more about what it offers buyers. Compare the price of the exact car you want at both, and check each one's reviews.
Should I trade in my car at Kia of Hamilton or Leggat Kia, or sell it myself?
Trading in at the store you buy from saves 13% of the trade-in's value in sales tax, because tax is charged on the price minus the trade. A private sale usually gets more money, but it has to beat the trade-in by that margin to come out ahead.