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 $21,538, and its year-round low is $19,789.27. That puts the model in a fairly broad price band depending on age and configuration, with newer versions commanding the highest averages. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 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 a mix of value, comfort, space, and features. The all-generations owner rating is 4.48/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Sportage for its comfortable ride, spacious cabin, and feature-rich feel. Style and everyday usability also come up often, especially in years where the Sportage pairs a distinctive design with practical family-friendly space.

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

The main trade-offs in recent expert reviews center on fairly pedestrian performance and, in some versions, value that depends heavily on trim choice. Some newer models also put more emphasis on style and equipment than on driving excitement.

33.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Sportage models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Sportage as a comfortable, practical SUV with strong everyday appeal, and that positive impression shows up across the model years in the data. Expert reviews also reinforce its reputation for value, space, and useful features.

• Owners rate the Kia Sportage between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

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

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80% — 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, 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. Unless you opt for the Sportage X-Pro, that is. It’s rated at a lower 24 mpg combined (23 mpg city, 26 mpg highway). The other powertrain options are more efficient—the FWD Sportage hybrid is rated at 42 mpg combined, and the plug-in hybrid gets up to 34 miles of all-electric—but these numbers are comparable to the non-hybrid competition.

Which Kia Sportage trim should I buy?

The 2026 Kia Sportage offers...

• LX: the entry point with the standard 2.5-liter engine, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a strong value case for shoppers who want the core Sportage experience.
• EX: adds more comfort and convenience equipment, and it is a smart step up if you want a better-equipped daily driver without moving too far up the lineup.
• SX: brings a more premium feel and the Harman Kardon audio system, making it a good fit if you want a richer cabin experience.
• X-Line: adds different front and rear bumpers, standard AWD, and a more rugged appearance, which suits buyers who want style and all-weather confidence.
• X-Pro Prestige: the most expensive non-hybrid trim, with standard AWD and all-terrain tires, plus the most upscale equipment in the lineup for buyers who want the fullest feature set.

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 popular because they combine newer features, broad availability, and strong pricing relative to their age. That gives you more choices when shopping for the right trim, mileage, and condition.

What is the Kia Sportage's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The biggest drops are concentrated in several newer and mid-age years, while a few older years are changing only slightly. Overall, the pattern points to a market where patience can pay off, especially if you're comparing similar trims across multiple years.

The 2016 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2016, 2017, and 2024 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

The 2026 Sportage includes standard driver-assist features such as adaptive cruise control, 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 2025 model is at −8.14% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −1.03%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $26,417. The Kia Sportage offers a roomy cabin and a broad feature set that make it easy to shop across trims.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 Sportage is available with conventional gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains, with 187 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque for the non-hybrid, 232 hp and 271 lb-ft of torque for the hybrid, and 268 hp for the plug-in hybrid.
• Tech: A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.3-inch touchscreen are standard, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both standard, and wireless phone charging is standard on all but the base LX trim level.
• 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 2027 inventory to mature.

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