Used Hyundai Kona for Sale nearModesto, CA

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 $20,272, and its lowest point over the past year was $19,168. 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 a strong all-generations owner rating, and shoppers consistently respond to its stylish design, fun driving experience, and solid safety features.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.73/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Kona for its smooth handling, good fuel economy, and impressive technology. The model also stands out for its value-forward appeal, with many drivers appreciating the way it blends everyday usability with a distinctive personality.

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

The main trade-offs in recent expert reviews center on pedestrian acceleration, interior materials, and cabin practicality.

34.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Hyundai Kona models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Kona’s strong value, useful features, and enjoyable driving character. The model also earns praise for its safety content and long warranty coverage, which help reinforce confidence for used buyers.

• 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 biggest long-term ownership risk is choosing an older example with a rougher history, so a careful vehicle-history check matters.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 86% — 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: The 2026 Kona’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 2026 Kona’s 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen is standard on all Konas, and Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard.
• Fuel efficiency: The 2026 Kona’s 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, while 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 uses the 2.0-liter engine with a CVT and gives you the Kona’s standard widescreen digital display and 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen.
• SEL Sport: This trim keeps the 2.0-liter setup and adds a more distinctive appearance, making it a sensible step up if you want extra style without moving to the turbo engine.
• SEL Premium: This is the best-value trim if you want the turbocharged 1.6-liter engine, the eight-speed automatic, and a more satisfying overall driving experience.
• Limited: The top trim adds the most upscale cabin presentation, the 12.3-inch configurable digital driver display, and the most advanced available tech and parking aids.

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 popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, trim, and price. They also often sit near the sweet spot between newer features and broader availability.

What is the Hyundai Kona's resale value?

Most Kona model years are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more value for your money. The sharpest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while the older models are changing more gradually. That pattern gives you a wider spread of price points to choose from depending on how much equipment and age you want to balance.

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’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.

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 −11.46% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −8.81%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $21,414. The Hyundai Kona offers a roomy interior and a distinctive, well-equipped character that makes it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 Kona’s turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine supplies 190 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, while the base 2.0-liter four makes 147 hp and 132 lb-ft.
• Tech: The 2026 Kona’s tech highlights include Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless smartphone charging, digital key technology, and Remote Smart Parking Assist.
• Safety: The latest Kona adds a standard suite that 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.
• Starting price: The 2026 Kona starts at $27,100.

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 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.