Summary

• With 189 currently listed for sale near Raleigh, NC and an average price of $26,120.00, 41.3% of 2025 Kia Sportages for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

• Favorably reviewed: Owners rated the 2025 Kia Sportage 5 / 5 stars.

• 100.0% of 2025 Sportage models on CarGurus are accident free.

Why it stands out

The 2025 Kia Sportage stands out as a compact SUV that blends style, technology, and a wide range of powertrain choices. The Sportage line has grown into a modern, best-selling SUV, and the latest generation brings a rugged, Telluride-inspired look with stacked LED headlights and “Star Map” daytime running lights. It also offers a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a matching 12.3-inch digital instrument display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Kia Connect, giving it a thoroughly up-to-date cabin for buyers who want more than basic transportation.

It is also appealing because Kia spreads useful equipment across the lineup. Heated front seats are standard on all but the base LX, while ventilated front seats and a heated steering wheel are reserved for the top Prestige trims. The Sportage also offers available all-wheel drive, a panoramic sunroof on several versions, and a strong set of driver-assistance features, including Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Lane Following Assist, and Rear Occupant Alert. Higher trims add even more, such as a Surround View Monitor, Blind-Spot View Monitor, and an upgraded Harman Kardon audio system.

There are tradeoffs, though. The base LX lacks dual-zone automatic climate control, and the Sportage’s fuel economy varies widely depending on configuration. In its most basic front-wheel drive form, the 2025 Sportage was estimated at 25 miles per gallon in the city, 32 mpg on the highway and 28 mpg combined, while all-wheel drive models were rated at 23 mpg city, 27 mpg highway and 25 mpg combined. The hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions broaden the appeal further, but the Sportage’s real distinction is that it offers a lot of equipment, multiple powertrains, and a distinctive design in one of the most competitive SUV classes.

Other model years to consider

• 2017 Kia Sportage

  • Average price: $9,749.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 31.3%
  • User rating: 4.82 / 5
  • Total listings: 96

• 2021 Kia Sportage

  • Average price: $13,547.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 33.6%
  • User rating: 4.8 / 5
  • Total listings: 137

• 2024 Kia Sportage

  • Average price: $25,235.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 35.2%
  • User rating: 4.5 / 5
  • Total listings: 310

This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.