Used Kia Sportage for Sale nearCharlotte, NC

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 $21,443, and its year-round low is $19,723.96. That puts the model in a fairly broad pricing band depending on age and configuration, with newer versions commanding a clear premium. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023 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 well-liked compact crossover with broad appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.48/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Sportage for its comfort, spaciousness, and impressive array of features across all model years. Many also value its stylish design, smooth handling, and strong performance, especially in all-wheel-drive versions. Expert reviews rate the 2017 and 2022 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs across recent expert-reviewed years center on fairly pedestrian performance, value concerns on the X-Pro Prestige, and some fuel-economy limitations in certain configurations. 31.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Sportage models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Sportage as comfortable, practical, and well-equipped, with strong value and a family-friendly character. Expert reviews also reinforce its appeal through its safety ratings, technology, and everyday usability.

• 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 maintenance history, accident history, and the specific year and trim you choose.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.3% — 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. 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 these trims:

• LX: The entry point to the lineup, with the 2.5-liter four-cylinder, standard 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a strong set of standard driver-assistance features.
• EX: A smart step up if you want more equipment and available AWD while staying close to the core value of the lineup.
• SX: Adds a more premium feel, including the Harman Kardon premium audio system, and suits you if you want a richer feature set.
• SX-Prestige: Brings a more upscale mix of comfort and convenience features, with AWD available on this grade.
• X-Line: Adds different front and rear bumpers, tread-like SynTex upholstery stitching, and standard AWD.
• X-Pro Prestige: The most expensive non-hybrid version, 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.

Higher-listing model years tend to attract more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare, which usually makes it easier to find the right trim, color, and price. They also tend to sit in the sweet spot between newer features and used-car value.

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 more room to find value. The largest declines are concentrated in older and recent-model years alike, while a few years are falling more slowly. The 2024 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2024, 2016, and 2017 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 2025 model is at −8.08% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −4.71%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.8% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 33.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $26,348. The Kia Sportage offers a roomy cabin and a practical, value-minded character that makes it easy to shop across trims and powertrains.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 Sportage is available with conventional gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Non-hybrid models use a naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 187 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque, hybrids are rated at 232 hp and 271 lb-ft of torque, and plug-in hybrids get a further boost to 268 hp.
• 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 X-Line and X-Pro models feature digital key functionality.
• Safety: Higher trim levels also feature adaptive cruise control synced with the navigation system to provide smoother driving through curves, and the even more advanced Highway Driving Assist system, which adds automated lane centering.
• 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 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.