Used Kia Sedona for Sale nearIrvine, 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 $11,634, and its lowest point over the past year was $11,231.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2020 and 2021 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Kia Sedona a good car?

Yes — the Kia Sedona earns strong marks from owners across the model years in this data.

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

Owners consistently praise the Sedona for its spacious interior, comfort, smooth ride, and family-friendly value. Reviewers also highlight its strong performance and the way it makes everyday family travel feel easy and practical.

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, along with a few convenience features that are more fully equipped on higher trims.

31.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Sedona models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Sedona for its spacious cabin, comfort, and smooth driving experience, and expert coverage reinforces its family-friendly character and everyday usefulness. The model also earns repeat praise for value, which helps it stand out as a practical used buy.

• 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 when you verify history carefully and focus on well-kept examples.

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

Across all model years, at 63.5% 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 on the EX and standard on the SX and SXL; the Technology Package for the SX or SXL adds 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; UVO infotainment with a Jukebox music hard drive, USB ports, song-tagging capability, and Pandora Internet radio.

• Fuel efficiency: 19.1 mpg combined; 17 mpg city/22 highway/19 combined estimate; 22.1 mpg.

Which Kia Sedona trim should I buy?

The 2016 Kia Sedona offers these trims:

• L: Entry trim with the Sedona's core family-hauling space and utility.
• LX: Adds access to Kia’s Your Voice (UVO) eServices infotainment system with an 8-inch touchscreen.
• EX: Adds blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert.
• SX: Adds blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert as standard, plus Drive Mode Select with Normal, Comfort, and Eco settings.
• SXL (SX Limited): Adds premium Nappa leather upholstery, first-class second-row seating, and the most upscale presentation; the best-value trim is the one that matches your need for luxury touches and available technology.
• SXL with the Technology Package: Adds adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, surround-view monitoring, automatic high-beam headlights, heated second-row seats, and a 115-volt cargo-area power outlet.
• SX with the Technology Package: Adds adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, surround-view monitoring, automatic high-beam headlights, heated second-row seats, and a 115-volt cargo-area power outlet.

What Kia Sedona do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare condition, mileage, and pricing across similar examples. They also tend to be the years buyers see most often, so the market has more inventory to work with.

What is the Kia Sedona's resale value?

Most Sedona model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer end of the range, while a few years are changing only slightly.

The 2019 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2019, 2020, and 2018 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Kia Sedona safe?

• 2016: 6/10

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 −1.15% versus a year ago, and the 2018 model is at −1.72%.
• Deal availability: The 2020 model has 35.1% good and great deals, and the 2018 model has 34.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2016 model has the most listings at a current average price of $9,014. The Kia Sedona offers a spacious cabin that makes family travel easier and more comfortable.

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 October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.