Used 2017 Kia Sportage for Sale nearWorcester, MA

How much does the 2017 Kia Sportage cost?

Prices have softened 3.67% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 1,037 listings available, which suggests you have a decent amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2017 Kia Sportage a good car?

Yes — the 2017 Kia Sportage earns a 4.82/5 user rating and a 7.83/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Safety at 9/10.

Owners consistently praise the comfort, handling, and feature content, including the panoramic sunroof and safety technology. They also call out its good value and reliability compared with other brands, while the overview points to a practical compact-crossover setup with available all-wheel drive, added cargo space, smooth handling, and a spacious interior. If you want a compact SUV that feels a little more distinctive than the usual commuter appliance, this one fits that brief well.

Good and great deals account for 34.2% of listings, so there are still some attractive opportunities in the market.

Is the 2017 Kia Sportage reliable?

Owners rate it 4.82/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback repeatedly points to reliability, good value, and a car that many people feel good about keeping compared with other brands. The expert evaluation also emphasizes solid value and a powertrain warranty that helps support confidence in ownership. Kia’s long warranty coverage adds another layer of reassurance for used buyers who want to reduce long-term ownership risk.

What should I look for when buying a used 2017 Kia Sportage?

At 62.3% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

You should start with a vehicle-history report and then prioritize a careful inspection of body panels, paint consistency, and any signs of prior repair. Because the model includes a range of safety and tech equipment, it’s also worth confirming that the features you want are actually present on the specific listing. Pay close attention to overall condition, since the market includes both clean examples and vehicles with prior damage.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The trim walk starts with the LX, which is the most basic version and lacks the higher-end safety tech that appears on better-equipped trims. The EX adds more equipment, while the SX Turbo brings the most powerful engine and the richest feature set.
• Powertrain: The LX and EX use a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 181 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque, while the SX Turbo uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine with 240 horsepower in front-wheel-drive form and 237 horsepower with all-wheel drive.
• Safety package: The available driver-assistance suite includes blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, and forward-collision warning and avoidance. Those features are not available on the base model.
• Infotainment: The Sportage uses Kia’s UVO system with a 5-inch base screen, with 7- and 8-inch touchscreens available. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are optional on the LX and standard on the EX and SX Turbo.
• Fuel efficiency: The base engine is rated at 23 mpg city, 30 highway, and 26 combined with front-wheel drive, or 21 city, 25 highway, and 22 combined with all-wheel drive. The turbo engine is rated at 21 city, 26 highway, and 23 combined with front-wheel drive, or 20 city, 23 highway, and 21 combined with all-wheel drive.

Which 2017 Kia Sportage trim should I buy?

The 2017 Kia Sportage is offered in 3 trim levels: LX, EX, SX Turbo.

Here's the short version:

• LX: This is the entry point, so it makes sense if you want the lowest purchase price and are comfortable with a simpler feature set. It gets the core Sportage experience, but the safety-tech content is more limited than on the higher trims.
• EX: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds more convenience and tech without jumping all the way to the top-end price. If you want a more complete daily driver, this is the trim to focus on first.
• SX Turbo: This is the one to choose if you want the strongest performance and the most upscale equipment in the lineup. It pairs the turbocharged engine with the richest feature content, making it the right pick if you want the most fully equipped Sportage.

The safety package includes blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, and forward-collision warning and avoidance, but those features are not available on the base model.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2017 Kia Sportage?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop carefully and still find worthwhile listings.

• Deal availability: 34.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 1,037 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 3.67% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 62.3% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $11,038, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2017 Kia Sportage's resale value?

The current average of $11,038 sits slightly below last year's $11,458.

That kind of price movement suggests the market has eased a bit, which can help you as a buyer now but may temper what a future seller can expect. If you buy at a competitive price and keep the vehicle in strong condition, you’ll be better positioned to preserve value later. Listings with clean history and desirable equipment should remain easier to move than rougher examples.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.82/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2017 Kia Sportage safe?

The 2017 Kia Sportage is an IIHS 2017 Top Safety Pick, earns Good scores in all phases of crash testing, and receives a five-star overall crash-test rating from NHTSA.

It earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

The standard safety equipment includes front and side impact airbags, traction control, a reversing camera, LATCH child-seat anchors, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, and forward-collision warning and avoidance. A key caveat is that adaptive cruise control is not available, and the high-tech safety features are not offered on the base model. The IIHS also notes an Acceptable score for LATCH ease of use and a Poor score for headlight testing.

Should I buy a 2017 Kia Sportage or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2017 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2017 if:

• 34.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 62.3% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 3.67% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.82/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2017 stands out for its bold styling, sporty ride, strong value, and available safety technology.

The bottom line: The 2017 is a smart choice if you want a used compact SUV with strong owner satisfaction, good value, and a distinctive personality. If your priority is finding the best price and you’re willing to shop carefully, this year looks especially appealing. If you want a newer-feeling cabin or different equipment mix, it can also be worth comparing nearby model years before you decide.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.