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 $11,523, and its year-round low is $10,999.25. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits right now across the years shown here. 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 its model years, especially if you want an affordable daily driver with efficient operation and easy ownership.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.03/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise its fuel efficiency, low maintenance costs, practical size, and value-focused ownership experience. Many also like the Rio's easygoing driving feel and budget-friendly appeal.

26.1% 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 usability. The available expert and owner feedback also points to a car that fits well if you want simple, economical transportation with a practical footprint.

• 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 63.1% 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.

Higher-volume years usually draw more shopper attention because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price, mileage, and condition combination. They also tend to be the easiest years to shop quickly because there are more examples on the market at once.

What is the Kia Rio's resale value?

Most of the model years shown here have moved lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The largest drops are concentrated in older and mid-cycle years, while the newest examples have seen smaller changes. That pattern gives you several recent-year options with softer pricing than a year ago.

The 2023, 2021, and 2017 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 −5.8% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −4.1%.
• Deal availability: The 2022 model has 26.9% good and great deals, and the 2021 model has 27.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $14,050.

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 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.