Used Cars Near Aurora, CO
Used cars near Aurora, CO
Used cars for Aurora drivers, 17 minutes away at Emich Kia
Aurora is Colorado's third-largest city, and Emich Kia on South Colorado Boulevard is about 17 minutes from the Aurora Municipal Center via Alameda Avenue. Shop used cars, trucks and SUVs from all four Emich stores in one search, with one market-based price on every Emich Approved used vehicle and non-commissioned consultants.
Inventory figures are a snapshot from Sept. 29, 2026.
Used cars in stock near Aurora
| No Hassle price | $24,995 |
| D&H Fee | $799 |
| Sale price | $25,794 |
| No Hassle price | $29,402 |
| Recently discounted | -$537 |
| D&H Fee | $799 |
| Sale price | $29,664 |
| No Hassle price | $30,799 |
| D&H Fee | $799 |
| Sale price | $31,598 |
| No Hassle price | $30,947 |
| Recently discounted | -$640 |
| D&H Fee | $799 |
| Sale price | $31,106 |
| No Hassle price | $31,948 |
| Recently discounted | -$2,460 |
| D&H Fee | $799 |
| Sale price | $30,287 |
| No Hassle price | $29,798 |
| Recently discounted | -$1,499 |
| D&H Fee | $799 |
| Sale price | $29,098 |
| No Hassle price | $28,190 |
| Recently discounted | -$1,202 |
| D&H Fee | $799 |
| Sale price | $27,787 |
| No Hassle price | $32,115 |
| D&H Fee | $799 |
| Sale price | $32,914 |
the Aurora Municipal Center to Emich
From Aurora to Emich
Emich Kia is the closest Emich store to central Aurora. Emich Volkswagen is about 21 minutes away via I-225 and I-25.
Drive time from the Aurora Municipal Center to each Emich store
Typical drive with no traffic. Rush hour will take longer.
Routed distances from the Aurora Municipal Center using OpenStreetMap data (OSRM).
Estimated sales tax on a $29,098 used car
Our median used-vehicle price on Sept. 29, 2026, at each city's combined rate
Combined state, RTD, cultural district, county and city rates for 2026. In Colorado you pay the rate for the address where you register the vehicle. Special districts can change it, and your county clerk calculates the final amount. Sources: Colorado Department of Revenue; city finance departments.
Buying and registering
Buying a used car as an Aurora resident
| Topic | What Aurora residents should know |
|---|---|
| County | Aurora spans Arapahoe, Adams and Douglas counties. Your address decides which county you register in. |
| Where to register | Arapahoe County: 490 S. Chambers Rd. Adams County: its Aurora office at 3449 N. Chambers Rd. Douglas County: its motor vehicle offices. |
| Sales tax | Arapahoe County part of Aurora: about 8.0% (2.9% state, 1.0% RTD, 0.1% cultural district, 0.25% county and 3.75% city). Adams County part: about 8.5%. Douglas County part: about 8.75%. |
| Emissions testing | Required for most gas vehicles in the Denver metro area. Gas vehicles are exempt for their first 7 model years (2020 and newer right now), and all-electric vehicles are exempt. When you buy a used car, the seller provides the passing test. Addresses on Aurora's far eastern edge should confirm they're in the program area. |
| Financing | Get prequalified online before you visit to see your options. |
Colorado gives you 60 days after purchase to register the vehicle. Late fees are $25 a month, up to $100.
Local tips
Tips for Aurora drivers
Our inventory
Used vehicles at each Emich store
Sept. 29, 2026. Shop all four in one search.
Why Emich
Why Aurora drivers buy from Emich
Close to Aurora
Emich Kia on South Colorado Boulevard is about 17 minutes from central Aurora.
Four stores, one search
Volkswagen, Kia and Chevrolet stores in Denver, Lakewood and Boulder, searchable together.
One market-based price
The same price online and in the store, so there's nothing to negotiate.
Non-commissioned consultants
They aren't paid based on which vehicle you buy.
Used car questions from Aurora shoppers
What's the closest Emich dealership to Aurora?
Emich Kia at 1260 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, about 8.4 miles or 17 minutes from the Aurora Municipal Center without traffic.
What is the sales tax on a used car in Aurora?
It depends on your county. In the Arapahoe County part of Aurora, the combined rate is about 8.0% in 2026. It's about 8.5% in the Adams County part and 8.75% in the Douglas County part. On a $29,098 used car at 8.0%, that's about $2,328.
Where do I register a car in Aurora?
At your county's motor vehicle office: Arapahoe County at 490 S. Chambers Rd., Adams County at 3449 N. Chambers Rd., or a Douglas County office. You have 60 days after purchase to register.
Do I need an emissions test in Aurora?
Aurora is in Colorado's emissions program area, though addresses on the far eastern edge should confirm. Gas vehicles are exempt for their first 7 model years, and all-electric vehicles are exempt.
Can I see cars from all four Emich stores?
Yes. One search covers Emich Kia, Emich Volkswagen, Emich Chevrolet and Emich VW of Boulder.
Emich stores near Aurora
Listed by drive time from the Aurora Municipal Center.
Sources
- Colorado Department of Revenue: sales tax rates (DR 1002, Jan. 2026)
- Colorado Department of Revenue: motor vehicle sales tax
- Colorado DMV: vehicle registration
- Colorado DMV: county motor vehicle offices
- CDPHE: emissions inspections
- Air Care Colorado: what you need to know
- City of Aurora: sales tax rates
- U.S. Census Bureau: QuickFacts, Aurora
Drive times assume no traffic. Tax rates are estimates for 2026 and can change. Inventory figures are a snapshot from Sept. 29, 2026. Last reviewed Sept. 29, 2026.