Used Kia Sedona for Sale nearBakersfield, CA

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

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

The Kia Sedona's current nationwide average price is $11,690, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $11,217 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2019, 2020, and 2021 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Kia Sedona a good car?

Yes — the all-generations owner rating is anchored by strong family-friendly appeal.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.36/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Kia Sedona for its spacious interior, comfort, smooth ride, and strong value. Recent model-year reviews also point to a practical, family-oriented character that makes it easy to live with.

Expert reviews rate the 2016 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs called out in expert reviews center on fuel economy, steering feel, and some safety-tech tuning.

31.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Sedona models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Kia Sedona as comfortable, spacious, and durable, with a smooth ride that suits family use well. Expert commentary also points to an average ownership-cost profile and a generally solid overall character.

• Owners rate the Kia Sedona between 3.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you verify vehicle history and service records carefully.

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

Across all model years, at 60.8% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: UVO eServices with free access to teen-monitoring features including speed, curfew, and boundary alerts; blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert for the EX and standard for the SX and SXL; Technology Package for the SX or SXL with adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, and automatic high-beam headlights.
• Infotainment: Kia’s Your Voice (UVO) eServices infotainment system with an 8-inch, high-resolution, color touchscreen display, plus smartphone-connected services through Bluetooth.
• Fuel efficiency: 19.1 mpg in combined driving and 22.1 mpg on the highway.

Which Kia Sedona trim should I buy?

The 2016 Kia Sedona offers these trims:

• L: The entry trim gives you the Sedona’s core space, style, and practicality at the lowest price point.
• LX: This trim adds Kia’s Your Voice (UVO) eServices infotainment system with an 8-inch touchscreen and connected services, making it the best-value choice for many shoppers.
• EX: This trim adds blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert.
• SX: This trim adds blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert, plus the Technology Package brings adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, and automatic high-beam headlights.
• SXL (SX Limited): This top trim adds premium Nappa leather upholstery and second-row, first-class, lounge-style seating, with the Technology Package bringing adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, automatic high-beam headlights, heated second-row seats, and a surround-view monitoring system.

What Kia Sedona do most buyers choose?

The Kia Sedona years with the most listings are 2016, 2017, and 2015.

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shopper attention because you have more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right combination of price, condition, and equipment.

What is the Kia Sedona's resale value?

Most Sedona model years are down year over year, and several have posted double-digit declines. That pattern can work in your favor if you want to buy after prices have softened. The 2019, 2018, and 2016 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Kia Sedona safe?

• 2016: 6/10

The 2016 Kia Sedona comes with UVO eServices with free access to teen-monitoring features including speed, curfew, and boundary alerts, plus blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert for the EX and standard for the SX and SXL.

For the safest used buy, the 2016 model posts the highest confirmed score of 6/10.

Should I buy a used Kia Sedona now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2020 model is at −11.65% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −5.7%.
• Deal availability: The 2020 model has 33.5% good and great deals, and the 2019 model has 33%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2016 model has the most listings at a current average price of $8,737. The Kia Sedona offers a spacious, family-friendly cabin with a smooth ride and a practical, easy-to-live-with character.

If you're buying used today, the 2016 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.