Used 2024 Hyundai Kona for Sale nearRaleigh, NC

How much does the 2024 Hyundai Kona cost?

Prices have softened 5.80% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 4,088 listings available, which gives you a solid amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2024 Hyundai Kona a good car?

Yes — the 2024 Hyundai Kona earns a 5/5 user rating and an 8.3/10 expert rating. The model scores 9/10 across Cost effectiveness, Technology, and Safety.

The 2024 Kona is all-new for 2024, and that fresh start shows up in its new look, new tech, and updated price positioning. It is especially appealing if you want a subcompact SUV that feels modern and well equipped rather than stripped down.

The trade-offs are clear: performance is fairly pedestrian, and there is not enough covered storage in the cabin. Even so, the combination of multiple powertrain options, impressive technology, and standard advanced safety features makes it a strong fit if you value features and versatility more than driving excitement.

37.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals, which suggests there are worthwhile opportunities if you shop carefully.

Is the 2024 Hyundai Kona reliable?

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

The 2024 Kona’s appeal comes from its broad equipment list and updated design, which should help it feel current for years to come. Hyundai also emphasizes its warranty and connected-services support, which adds confidence for used buyers who want a newer-feeling small SUV.

Its standard safety and technology content should help it age well in everyday use, especially if you prioritize a well-equipped vehicle over a more basic one. For used buyers, the main long-term risk is less about outright durability and more about making sure the specific vehicle you choose has been maintained and kept in good condition.

What should I look for when buying a used 2024 Hyundai Kona?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 88.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the history report carefully, because accident-free listings are common but not universal. Prioritize a close inspection of the cabin, electronics, and driver-assistance features so you know the vehicle’s equipment is working as expected. Focus on overall condition, since the Kona’s value proposition depends heavily on getting the features and tech you expect.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base SE trim gets the new look and standard LED lighting, but higher trims add larger wheels, more upscale tech, and more convenience equipment.
• Powertrain: The lineup includes a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder on SE and SEL trims, plus a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder on N-Line and Limited trims; the turbo brings stronger output, while the base engine is the more efficiency-focused choice.
• Safety package: Hyundai’s Highway Driving Assist suite is part of the Kona’s advanced safety story, and standard features include Safe Exit Warning, blind-spot collision avoidance, rear cross-traffic collision avoidance, and high-beam assist. Adaptive cruise control is standard on N-Line and Limited trims, while Limited adds Surround View Monitor and blind-spot view monitor.
• Infotainment: A 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen is standard, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on the two lower trims, and OTA update capability is standard across the lineup. Higher trims also get wireless charging and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Fuel efficiency: AWD reduces EPA estimates from 26 city, 32 highway, and 28 mpg combined to 24 city, 29 highway, and 26 mpg combined.

Which 2024 Hyundai Kona trim should I buy?

The 2024 Hyundai Kona is offered in 4 trim levels: SE, SEL, N-Line, Limited.

Here's the short version:

• SE: This is the value play if you want the new Kona’s core strengths at the lowest entry point, including the standard 12.3-inch touchscreen, LED lighting, and the broad safety-tech foundation.
• SEL: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds more everyday comfort and convenience while staying below the sportier and pricier upper trims.
• N-Line: Choose this if you want the turbocharged engine, more standard equipment, and a more performance-oriented feel without going all the way to the top trim.
• Limited: This is the most feature-rich choice, adding the most advanced safety and visibility tech, plus the strongest convenience content in the lineup.

Adaptive cruise control is standard on N-Line and Limited trims, while Limited also adds Surround View Monitor and blind-spot view monitor.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2024 Hyundai Kona?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop with some leverage if you compare listings carefully.

• Deal availability: 37.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 4,088 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.80% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 88.1% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $20,968, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2024 Hyundai Kona's resale value?

The current average of $21,552 sits slightly below last year's $22,878.

That softer pricing trend suggests the Kona is currently more accessible to used buyers than it was a year ago. For a future seller, that means you may not see the same pricing strength you would have seen last year, especially if market supply stays healthy.

Even so, the Kona’s strong equipment list and broad appeal should help it remain competitive in the used market. Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2024 Hyundai Kona safe?

The 2024 Hyundai Kona earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

Hyundai makes a strong safety case here by making advanced driver-assistance features standard across the lineup, including Safe Exit Warning, blind-spot collision avoidance, rear cross-traffic collision avoidance, and high-beam assist. Adaptive cruise control is standard on N-Line and Limited trims, and the Limited trim adds Surround View Monitor and blind-spot view monitor.

The Highway Driving Assist suite is a standout, and it is designed to help with lane keeping and highway driving support. The main trim-level gap is that adaptive cruise control is not standard on every trim, so you will want to check equipment carefully if that feature matters to you.

Should I buy a 2024 Hyundai Kona or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2024 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2024 if:

• 37.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 88.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.80% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2024 is all-new, with a fresh design, new tech, and standard advanced safety features.

Consider the 2025 if:

• At $21,106, the 2025 costs less than the current year's $21,552 average.
• It remains mostly unchanged, with only a couple of new trim levels.

The bottom line: If you want the freshest version with the strongest current-market selection, the 2024 is the better all-around pick. If your priority is simply paying less and you are comfortable with a mostly unchanged follow-up model, the 2025 is worth a look.

How does the 2024 Hyundai Kona compare to the 2024 Kia Seltos?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2024 Hyundai Kona:

• Pros: Multiple powertrain options, Impressive technology, Standard advanced safety features.
• Cons: Fairly pedestrian performance, Not enough covered storage in the cabin.

2024 Kia Seltos:

• Pros: Lots of helpful standard safety features, Functional cabin with intuitive technology, AWD standard on base trim level.
• Cons: Base engine feels underpowered, Optional turbo engine suffers from low-speed turbo-lag.

Our experts score the 2024 Hyundai Kona 8.3/10 and the 2024 Kia Seltos 7.5/10. The Kona has the edge on expert scoring, and its stronger technology and safety content help explain why. The Seltos counters with standard AWD on the base trim and a functional cabin, but its base engine and optional turbo both come with performance compromises.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.