Used Hyundai Kona for Sale nearSalisbury, 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 $20,203, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $19,158 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 is a strong used-car pick if you want a small SUV with broad appeal and a high owner satisfaction score. The all-generations owner rating is 4.73/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Kona for its fun driving experience, stylish design, solid safety features, and good fuel economy. Across the model years, the recurring themes are a lively feel behind the wheel, useful technology, and strong value for the money.

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

The main trade-offs in recent expert reviews center on performance that feels fairly pedestrian in some versions, a design that divides opinion, and cabin materials or storage solutions that some shoppers may want to evaluate closely.

35.0% 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 technology, which helps it feel well equipped across many years.

• 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 long-term ownership picture looks encouraging thanks to the Kona’s strong warranty coverage and generally positive owner feedback.

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: 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 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 uses the 2.0-liter engine and CVT, and it suits you if you want the Kona’s core space, tech, and safety features at the lowest price point.
• SEL Sport: This trim keeps the 2.0-liter setup and adds a more styled appearance, making it a good fit if you want a little more visual flair without moving up to the turbo engine.
• SEL Premium: This is the best-value trim if you want the turbocharged 1.6-liter engine, eight-speed automatic, and a more satisfying overall driving experience.
• Limited: This trim adds the most upscale equipment, including the dual 12.3-inch screens, H-Tex artificial leather, 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, more pricing competition, and a better chance of finding the trim and mileage combination you want. They also often sit near the sweet spot between newer features and used-car value.

What is the Hyundai Kona's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the Kona lineup, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. Several years have seen sizable drops, especially among the newer models, while the older years have moved down more gradually. That pattern gives you more room to find value without giving up the Kona’s core strengths.

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 −11.22% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −8.29%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $21,398. The Hyundai Kona offers a roomy cabin and a practical, easy-to-live-with character that makes it a strong everyday small SUV.

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 2.0-liter four makes 147 hp and 132 lb-ft.
• Tech: Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless smartphone charging, digital key technology, and an embedded Hyundai Pay system are available.
• 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: 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 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.