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

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

The Kia Rio's current nationwide average price is $11,167, and its year-round low is $10,978.16. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits in today's market and the lower end of its typical pricing band. Recently, prices have come down for the 2021, 2022, and 2023 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Kia Rio a good car?

Yes — the Kia Rio earns strong marks from owners across the model years in this data. The all-generations owner rating is 4.03/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its fuel efficiency, affordability, and low maintenance costs. Practical size and easy everyday drivability also come through as recurring strengths, along with a fun driving experience.

21.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Rio models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Kia Rio as a dependable, budget-friendly choice with low running costs and strong everyday value. Across the model years in this data, the owner feedback points to a car that fits well with cost-conscious ownership and routine use.

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

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable when you verify service history and choose a well-kept example.

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

Across all model years, at 61.4% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

What Kia Rio do most buyers choose?

The Kia Rio years with the most listings are 2022, 2023, and 2021.

The highest-volume years usually draw the most attention because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and condition. They also tend to be the easiest years to shop when you want a balance of availability and value.

What is the Kia Rio's resale value?

Most model years in this set have moved lower year over year, which can create better entry points for used shoppers. The biggest drops are concentrated in older and mid-cycle years, while the smallest changes are clustered near the newest examples. That pattern gives you several price tiers to compare if you're trying to maximize value.

The 2023, 2018, and 2021 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2022 model is at −6.56% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −4.86%.
• Deal availability: The 2022 model has 23.8% good and great deals, and the 2021 model has 23.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $13,652.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the newest version, it may be worth waiting for 2024 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.