Used Kia Niro for Sale nearSaint Augustine, FL

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 $20,925, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $19,177 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 Kia Niro a good car?

Yes — the Kia Niro is a strong pick if you want efficiency, space, and value in a compact crossover. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Niro for its fuel economy, roomy interior, and comfort. Reviewers also repeatedly point to its value for money and practical everyday usability, with many shoppers appreciating how much space and usefulness it delivers in a small footprint.

Expert reviews rate the 2023 and 2017 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are slow acceleration, a transmission that can feel awkward, and cabin noise that can be more noticeable than some shoppers prefer. Even so, the Niro’s efficiency-first character and strong feature content make it an appealing used buy for the right shopper.

33.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Niro models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently highlight the Kia Niro’s efficiency, practicality, and comfort. Across the lineup, it earns praise for delivering strong fuel economy, a spacious cabin, and a useful everyday driving experience.

• Owners rate the Kia Niro between 4 and 4.8 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks encouraging if you prioritize a straightforward hybrid crossover with broad owner approval and a strong reputation for usefulness.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82% — 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, plus navigation, a premium sound system, and satellite radio
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA-estimated fuel economy rating is 53 mpg combined for Niro Hybrid trims without the Touring package. City and highway are rated at 53 and 54 mpg, respectively. For EX Touring and SX Touring models, fuel economy is 53 mpg city, 43 mpg highway, and 49 mpg combined—all still highly impressive.

Which Kia Niro trim should I buy?

The 2023 Kia Niro offers these trims:

• 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. It suits you if you want the most affordable way into the redesigned Niro.
• EX: This trim adds the 10.25-inch system, heated front seats, rear air vents, wireless smartphone charging, customizable mood lighting, and a Smart Key with push-button start. It stands out as the best-value choice for most shoppers.
• SX: This trim adds ventilated front seats, memory seats, a heated steering wheel, and an external subwoofer, making it the pick if you want the most comfort and convenience features.
• EX Touring: This version adds the Touring package content on top of EX equipment, giving you a more feature-rich setup while staying below the top trim.
• SX Touring: The top trim adds the Touring package content on top of SX equipment and sits at the high end of the lineup for shoppers who want the fullest feature set.

What Kia Niro do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular because they offer a strong mix of newer features, broad availability, and pricing that still fits many used-car budgets. More listings also give you more room to compare trims, colors, and deal quality.

What is the Kia Niro's resale value?

Most Kia Niro model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you want to buy used. The biggest drops are concentrated in some of the newer and older years, while a few model years are much steadier.

The 2022 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2022, 2023, 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

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.

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 2025 model is at −10.06% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −3.04%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 31.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $24,725. The Kia Niro offers a roomy cabin and a practical, efficiency-first character that makes 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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2023 Kia Niro compare to the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2023 Kia Niro:

• Pros: Multiple powertrain options, Fuel-efficient, Standard advanced safety features.
• Cons: All-wheel drive not available, Irritating transmission.

2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid:

• Pros: Fuel-efficient, Standard all-wheel drive, Easy-to-use technology.
• Cons: Interior isn't as refined as some rivals, Smaller-than-average cargo capacity.

Our experts score the 2023 Kia Niro 7.7/10 and the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 6.3/10. The Kia Niro gives you a lower starting MSRP and a much lower average used price, while the RAV4 Hybrid brings more power and standard all-wheel drive. If you want the more affordable hybrid with strong efficiency and standard safety content, the Niro is the better fit; if you want standard AWD and a larger hybrid SUV, the RAV4 Hybrid stands out.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.