How much does the Kia Niro cost in today's market?

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

The Kia Niro's current nationwide average price is $21,618, and its year-round low is $19,194.22. That puts the model's pricing in a fairly tight band for shoppers comparing used examples across the lineup. Recently, prices have come down for the 2022 and 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Kia Niro a good car?

Yes — the Kia Niro is a strong used-car pick if you want efficiency, space, and everyday practicality. The all-generations owner rating is 4.62/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Niro for its fuel economy, spacious interior, and comfort. Many also like its value and the way it balances useful packaging with an easygoing daily-driving character. Expert reviews rate the 2023 and 2017 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on slow acceleration and a cabin that can be noisier than the plug-in hybrid and EV versions. Some expert reviews also point to an irritating transmission and the absence of all-wheel drive.

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

Are Kia Niro models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Kia Niro as a dependable, efficient hybrid with a comfortable cabin and strong everyday usability. Expert reviews also reinforce its appeal through its practical packaging, useful technology, and well-rounded feature set.

• Owners rate the Kia Niro between 4.0 and 4.8 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you choose carefully and verify condition, maintenance history, and accident records.

What should I look for when buying a used Kia Niro?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 85.3% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: blind-spot monitoring with collision avoidance, forward collision avoidance with pedestrian detection and junction turning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, lane-following assist, driver attention warning with lead-vehicle departure alert, high beam assist, and intelligent speed limit assist
• Infotainment: an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen on the base LX model, with the 10.25-inch system on all other trims that also includes navigation, a premium sound system, and satellite radio
• Fuel efficiency: 53 mpg combined for Niro Hybrid trims without the Touring package; 53 mpg city and 54 mpg highway; EX Touring and SX Touring models get 53 mpg city, 43 mpg highway, and 49 mpg combined

Which Kia Niro trim should I buy?

The 2023 Kia Niro offers...

• LX: the entry trim brings the 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, cloth upholstery, dual-zone climate control, USB-A and USB-C ports, and keyless entry, making it the value-focused starting point.
• EX: this is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds the 10.25-inch system, navigation, premium sound, satellite radio, heated front seats, rear air vents, wireless smartphone charging, customizable mood lighting, and a Smart Key with push-button start.
• SX: this trim adds ventilated front seats, memory seats, a heated steering wheel, and an external subwoofer, giving you the most comfort and convenience in the lineup.
• EX Touring: this package adds the power sunroof and brings extra equipment for shoppers who want a more upscale feel.
• SX Touring: this is the top-end choice, combining the SX equipment with Touring content for the most fully equipped version.

What Kia Niro do most buyers choose?

The Kia Niro years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

Higher-volume years usually draw the most attention because they give you more choices, more pricing spread, and a better chance of finding the right trim and condition. They also tend to be the easiest years to compare side by side when you're shopping used.

What is the Kia Niro's resale value?

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in the older and mid-cycle years, while a couple of recent years are much closer to flat. That makes the market look fairly mixed, with some years softening and others staying relatively stable.

The 2018 and 2023 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2023, 2018, and 2017 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Kia Niro safe?

• 2023: 9/10
• 2017: 6/10

The 2023 Kia Niro includes a broad suite of standard driver-assistance features, including blind-spot monitoring with collision avoidance, forward collision avoidance with pedestrian detection and junction turning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, lane-following assist, driver attention warning with lead-vehicle departure alert, high beam assist, and intelligent speed limit assist.

For the safest used buy, the 2023 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Kia Niro now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −2.78% versus a year ago, and the 2022 model is at −3.66%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 36.3% good and great deals, and the 2022 model has 33.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $25,678. The Kia Niro offers a spacious cabin and generous cargo room that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2023 Kia Niro is offered in a front-wheel-drive (FWD) configuration only, regardless of powertrain. The Niro Hybrid is equipped with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission, same as the PHEV. Under the hood is a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine paired with a 32kW electric motor. Total output for the Niro Hybrid is 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: An 8-inch infotainment touchscreen remains as standard but this time around is relegated to the base LX model. All other trims receive the 10.25-inch system that also includes navigation, a premium sound system, and satellite radio.
• Safety: Safety is such a top priority for the new Kia Niro that previously optional advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) are now standard. This includes blind-spot monitoring with collision avoidance, forward collision avoidance with pedestrian detection and junction turning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, lane-following assist, driver attention warning with lead-vehicle departure alert, high beam assist, and intelligent speed limit assist.
• Starting price: The 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid goes on sale this fall and starts at $27,785 (including $1,295 destination fee) for the entry LX model.

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 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.