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 $11,878, and its year-round low is $11,238.10. That gives you a useful snapshot of what you can expect to pay for this model across the lineup. 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 consistently praise the Sedona for its spacious interior, comfort, smooth ride, and strong value. Reviewers also repeatedly point to its practical family use and confident everyday performance.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert coverage center on fuel economy, some feature content, and a few tech and safety systems that drew criticism in testing.

32.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Sedona models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Kia Sedona for its spacious cabin, comfort, and smooth ride, and expert coverage reinforces its strong family-hauling character. Across the model years in the data, that combination points to a minivan that delivers the kind of everyday usefulness shoppers want.

• 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 before you buy.

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

Across all model years, at 61% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: UVO eServices with teen-monitoring features, plus blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert on the EX and standard on the SX and SXL.
• Infotainment: Kia’s Your Voice (UVO) eServices infotainment system with an 8-inch, high-resolution, color touchscreen display and smartphone-connected services.
• Fuel efficiency: the Sedona averaged 19.1 mpg in combined driving, and 22.1 mpg on the highway with a full load of passengers.

Which Kia Sedona trim should I buy?

The 2016 Kia Sedona offers...

• L: the entry trim in the lineup, for shoppers who want the Sedona’s core family-hauling space and style.
• LX: adds the UVO eServices infotainment system with an 8-inch touchscreen and connected services, making it the best-value trim for many buyers.
• EX: adds blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert.
• SX: adds blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert and Drive Mode Select with Normal, Comfort, and Eco settings.
• SXL (SX Limited): adds premium Nappa leather upholstery, second-row lounge-style seating, and the upscale feel that suits buyers who want the most luxurious version.
• SXL with the Technology Package: adds adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, surround-view monitoring, high-intensity discharge headlights with automatic high-beam assist, heated second-row seats, and a 115-volt power outlet in the cargo area.

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 be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right mileage, condition, and price combination. They also often attract shoppers looking for the strongest mix of value and availability.

What is the Kia Sedona's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used because prices have generally softened. The biggest drops are concentrated in the older and newer ends of the lineup, while a few years are declining more slowly. That makes the Sedona a model where timing can matter, especially if you're targeting a recent-year example.

The 2019, 2017, 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

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

Should I buy a used Kia Sedona now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2020 model is at −7.34% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −1.67%.
• Deal availability: The 2020 model has 34.6% good and great deals, and the 2019 model has 34%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2016 model has the most listings at a current average price of $8,763. The Kia Sedona offers a spacious, family-friendly cabin that makes it easy to carry people and cargo with confidence.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: 276 robust horsepower, a 3.3-liter V6, 6-speed automatic transmission, 19.1 mpg, and 22.1 mpg.
• Tech: an 8-inch, high-resolution, color touchscreen display, UVO eServices, and a navigation system with real-time traffic display and topographical relief maps.
• Safety: adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, and automatic high-beam headlights.
• Starting price: $27,295

If you're buying used today, the 2016 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2022 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.