Used Kia Sportage for Sale nearBakersfield, CA

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

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

The Kia Sportage's current nationwide average price is $20,796, and its lowest point over the past year was $19,738. Recently, prices have come down for the 2025 and 2026 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Kia Sportage a good car?

Yes — the Kia Sportage is a strong used SUV choice if you want comfort, space, and a generous feature set. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Sportage for its comfortable ride, spacious cabin, and strong value. Across the lineup, shoppers also tend to like its stylish design and the way it packs in useful features, especially in later model years.

Expert reviews rate the 2017 and 2022 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs in recent expert-tested years are fairly pedestrian performance and, on some trims, value that becomes less compelling as equipment climbs. Even so, the Sportage remains a well-rounded used SUV with broad appeal.

34.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Sportage models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Sportage’s comfort, practicality, and strong value as recurring strengths. The model also earns praise for its easy-to-live-with character and family-friendly appeal across many years.

• Owners rate the Kia Sportage between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by focusing on newer model years and checking history carefully, especially on older examples.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Standard driver-assist features include adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, lane following assist, and front and rear parking sensors.
• Infotainment: A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.3-inch touchscreen are standard, along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: EPA fuel-economy ratings for the non-hybrid Sportage are 28 mpg combined (25 mpg city, 33 mpg highway) with FWD and 26 mpg combined (24 mpg city, 30 mpg highway) with AWD.

Which Kia Sportage trim should I buy?

The 2026 Kia Sportage offers these trims:

• LX: The entry trim uses the 2.5-liter engine and gives you the core Sportage formula at the lowest price.
• EX: A step up for shoppers who want more equipment while staying with the non-hybrid powertrain.
• SX: Adds a more premium feature set, including the Harman Kardon audio system.
• SX-Prestige: Brings a richer equipment mix and can be paired with AWD.
• X-Line: Adds different front and rear bumpers, tread-like stitching for the SynTex upholstery, and standard AWD.
• X-Pro Prestige: The most expensive non-hybrid trim, with all-terrain tires on 17-inch wheels, different drive-mode tuning, and standard AWD.

What Kia Sportage do most buyers choose?

The Kia Sportage years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and a strong mix of pricing and equipment. They also sit close to the Sportage’s modern feature set, which makes them especially appealing to shoppers balancing value and convenience.

What is the Kia Sportage's resale value?

Most Sportage model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. A few years are falling more sharply than others, while one recent model year is still edging up. Overall, the pattern favors buyers looking for value.

The 2024, 2017, and 2016 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Kia Sportage safe?

• 2026: 10/10
• 2023: 7/10
• 2022: 8/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2017: 9/10
• 2015: 5/10

Standard driver-assist features include adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, lane following assist, and front and rear parking sensors.

For the safest used buy, the 2026 model posts the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2026 model is at −8.62% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −5.73%.
• Deal availability: The 2026 model has 35.8% good and great deals, and the 2025 model has 36.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $25,753. The Kia Sportage offers a roomy, family-friendly cabin with a strong mix of comfort and everyday practicality.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 Sportage is available with conventional gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains, and the non-hybrid models use a naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 187 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.3-inch touchscreen are standard, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both standard.
• Safety: Standard driver-assist features include adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, lane following assist, and front and rear parking sensors.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $30,135 for a FWD Sportage LX.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

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