How much does the Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In cost in today's market?

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

The Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In's current nationwide average price is $32,324, and its year-round low is $30,967.26. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits right now across the years in the data. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023 and 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In a good car?

Yes — the Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In earns strong owner approval across the model years in the data. The all-generations owner rating is 5/5 across every model year in the data. Expert reviews rate the 2023 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs called out by experts are the sloppy ride and handling, the uncomfortable backseat, and the interior materials that feel cheap. 30.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In models reliable?

Owners consistently rate this model very highly, and the expert review also praises the powertrain, technology, and safety equipment on the 2023 model. The overall picture points to a vehicle that delivers a lot of equipment and strong owner satisfaction.

• Owners rate the Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you focus on well-kept examples and verify condition carefully.

What should I look for when buying a used Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 93.9% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: Kia says you can recharge the Sportage Plug-in Hybrid in two hours using a 240-volt Level 2 charger, and at the end of the 78.4-mile evaluation drive, we averaged 40.3 mpg.

Which Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In trim should I buy?

The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In offers...

• X-Line: This is the entry point to the plug-in hybrid lineup, and it brings the model’s X-Line styling treatment along with the standard 19-inch wheels.
• X-Line Prestige: This is the best-value trim if you want the fullest feature set, adding the upscale cabin presentation, the Harman Kardon premium sound system with eight speakers, the Blind-Spot View Monitor, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, Highway Driving Assist, and the surround-view camera.

What Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In do most buyers choose?

The Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

Higher-listing years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, colors, and equipment. They also tend to be the years most shoppers see first when browsing used inventory.

What is the Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In's resale value?

Prices are moving lower for both model years shown, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The changes are relatively modest, so the market appears to be easing rather than swinging sharply. The 2023 and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In safe?

• 2023: 8/10

The 2023 model includes Kia Drive Wise, with forward-collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and a Safe Exit Warning system.

For the safest used buy, the 2023 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −6.44% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −2.84%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 29.7% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 29.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,942. The Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In offers a stylish, modern-feeling cabin with a strong feature set that helps it stand out in daily use.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Kia pairs a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and a six-speed automatic transmission with a 66.9-kilowatt electric motor and a 13.8-kilowatt-hour lithium polymer battery pack, and Kia says you can recharge the Sportage Plug-in Hybrid in two hours using a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
• Tech: The infotainment system includes wired Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a navigation system.
• Safety: The latest model adds collision warning with automatic braking at intersections, front and rear parking sensors, automatic rear braking, a camera-based Blind-Spot View Monitor, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, and Highway Driving Assist.
• Starting price: The Sportage PHEV sits at the top of the model lineup, and it comes only in X-Line ($38,690) and X-Line Prestige ($43,190) trim levels.

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.