Used Kia Sedona for Sale nearRedding, 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 $11,768, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $11,215 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 Kia Sedona is a strong pick if you want a family-friendly minivan with broad owner appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.36/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Sedona for its spacious interior, comfort, smooth ride, and strong value. The model also earns consistent appreciation for its practical family-focused character and confident performance.

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

The main trade-offs center on fuel economy and a few convenience and technology features that some shoppers wish were more fully developed.

30.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Sedona models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Sedona as comfortable, spacious, and well suited to family use, with the 2016 expert review also highlighting a polished, upscale feel and strong safety reputation. The newest expert data also points to a smooth ride and solid everyday usability.

• 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 condition carefully and choose a well-kept example with a clean history.

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

Across all model years, at 62.7% 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; the SX and SXL are available with an Infinity premium Surround Sound audio system and a navigation system with real-time traffic display and topographical relief maps.
• Fuel efficiency: the Sedona averaged 22.1 mpg on a highway-heavy drive with a full load of passengers, and 19.1 mpg in combined driving, right in line with the EPA’s 19-mpg estimate for combined driving.

Which Kia Sedona trim should I buy?

The 2016 Kia Sedona offers these trims:

• L: Entry point to the lineup with the Sedona’s crossover-inspired styling and family-friendly utility.
• LX: A practical step up, and the best-value trim if you want the Sedona’s core space and comfort with broader equipment availability.
• EX: Adds the blind-spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert.
• SX: Adds the blind-spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert and can be equipped with the Technology Package for adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, and automatic high-beam headlights.
• SXL: The top trim, with premium Nappa leather upholstery, second-row lounge-style seating, and the option to add the Technology Package for more advanced driver-assistance features.
• SX Limited: Another name used for the SXL trim.

What Kia Sedona do most buyers choose?

The Kia Sedona years with the most listings are 2016, 2017, and 2018.

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they usually offer a wider selection of prices, trims, and conditions. That makes it easier for you to compare options and find a match that fits your budget.

What is the Kia Sedona's resale value?

Most of the Sedona's model years are moving lower in price, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The steepest drops are concentrated in the newer end of the range, while a few years are changing more gradually.

The 2018, 2020, and 2019 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 −2.26% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −3.2%.
• Deal availability: The 2020 model has 32.4% good and great deals, and the 2019 model has 33.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2016 model has the most listings at a current average price of $8,676. The Kia Sedona offers a spacious, family-friendly cabin that makes it easy to carry people and cargo with comfort.

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 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.