Used Kia Rio for Sale nearJanesville, WI

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 $11,735, and over the past year it reached a low of $10,966. These figures reflect this model only. 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 lineup, especially for value, fuel efficiency, and low running costs. The all-generations owner rating is 4/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise its affordability, practical size, and easy day-to-day driving. Many also highlight its fuel economy and low maintenance costs as major strengths.

27.9% 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 maintenance costs and strong everyday usability. The available expert and owner feedback also points to a car that delivers solid value over time.

• Owners rate the Kia Rio between 4 and 5 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 condition carefully.

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

Across all model years, at 62.5% 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.

These higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they offer more inventory to compare and a wider spread of prices and deal quality. That usually makes it easier to find a trim and mileage combination that fits your budget.

What is the Kia Rio's resale value?

Most of the model years in this set are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. A couple of older years are edging up slightly, showing that some trims and model years are still drawing steady demand. The largest drop in the table is a double-digit decline, while the smaller changes are much closer to flat.

The 2017 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2019, 2017, and 2020 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Should I buy a used Kia Rio now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2022 model is at −3.52% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −7.54%.
• Deal availability: The 2022 model has 32.6% good and great deals, and the 2021 model has 27.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $13,692.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

How does the 2023 Kia Rio compare to the 2018 Hyundai Accent?

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.