Used Hyundai Kona for Sale nearHickory, NC

How much does the Hyundai Kona cost in today's market?

Used Hyundai Kona prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Hyundai Kona's current nationwide average price is $20,364, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $19,175 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Hyundai Kona a good car?

Yes — the Hyundai Kona earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.73/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Kona for its fun driving experience, stylish design, solid safety features, and good fuel economy. They also highlight its modern tech and overall value, while recurring concerns center on cargo space, interior materials, and refinement.

Expert reviews rate the 2024 and 2025 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs in recent expert-tested years center on the ride quality, road noise, and the base engine’s calmer pace compared with the turbocharged setup.

34.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Hyundai Kona models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Kona for its fun driving experience, stylish design, solid safety features, and good fuel economy. Expert reviews also point to strong standard equipment, useful technology, and a long warranty as recurring strengths.

• Owners rate the Hyundai Kona between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the Kona’s long warranty and broadly positive owner feedback support a reassuring ownership outlook over the long term.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 86.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Hyundai’s standard driver assistance suite includes adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and reverse automatic emergency braking.
• Infotainment: The Kona’s widescreen digital instrumentation and touchscreen infotainment system underscore its technological sophistication, and the 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen is standard on all Konas.
• Fuel efficiency: The base engine’s EPA fuel economy ratings range from 27 to 31 mpg in combined driving, depending on the trim and whether you’ve checked the AWD option box. Turbos range from 26 to 28 mpg, with AWD producing the lower number.

Which Hyundai Kona trim should I buy?

The 2026 Hyundai Kona offers these trims:

• SE: The entry trim starts the lineup with the 2.0-liter engine and gives you the Kona’s core tech and safety content at the lowest price point.
• SEL Sport: This trim adds a more styled look while staying close to the value end of the range.
• SEL Premium: This is the best-value trim if you want the turbocharged 1.6-liter engine, the eight-speed automatic, and a stronger all-around driving feel.
• Limited: This trim adds the most upscale equipment, including the 12.3-inch digital driver display, the 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, and available features such as a surround-view camera system and Remote Smart Parking Assist.

What Hyundai Kona do most buyers choose?

The Hyundai Kona years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

Higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because you get more inventory to compare, more pricing competition, and more chances to find the trim and equipment mix you want.

What is the Hyundai Kona's resale value?

Most Kona model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while the older models are changing more slowly. That makes the recent model years especially interesting if you want newer features at a softer price.

The 2023 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2023, 2018, and 2019 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Hyundai Kona safe?

• 2026: 9/10
• 2025: 9/10
• 2024: 9/10
• 2022: 8/10
• 2021: 8/10
• 2020: 8/10

The 2026 Kona includes a standard driver assistance suite with adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and reverse automatic emergency braking.

For the safest used buy, the 2024, 2025 and 2026 models all post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Hyundai Kona now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −12.25% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −8.77%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $21,557. The Hyundai Kona offers a roomy interior and a strong mix of everyday practicality and distinctive styling.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine supplies 190 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, while the base engine makes 147 hp and 132 lb-ft.
• Tech: Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a lifetime complimentary subscription to Bluelink+ connected services come standard.
• Safety: The latest model adds a system that can brake to avoid collisions when making a left turn across traffic, or when an oncoming vehicle is headed straight for the Kona.
• Starting price: Hyundai sells the 2026 Kona in four trim levels, with prices ranging from $27,100 to $34,135, including the $1,600 destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.