Used Kia Sportage for Sale nearKnoxville, TN

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 $21,464, and its lowest point over the past year was $19,754. 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 comfort, space, and a generous feature set. The all-generations owner rating is 4.48/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Sportage for its comfortable ride, spacious cabin, and strong value for the money. Styling and equipment also come up often as reasons shoppers like it, especially when you want a compact SUV that feels well equipped without moving up in size.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are fairly pedestrian performance, interior materials that can feel cheap, and some years where fuel economy or cargo space trail expectations.

32.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Sportage models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Sportage as a comfortable, family-friendly SUV with broad appeal, and they often point to its value, features, and everyday usability. Expert reviews also reinforce its strong safety reputation and well-rounded character.

• 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 checking condition carefully, since older examples can vary more in accident history and overall wear.

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 with the 2.5-liter engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, and the lowest starting price; best if you want the most affordable way into the lineup.
• EX: Adds more equipment while keeping the core Sportage formula intact, making it a sensible step up for shoppers who want extra comfort and convenience.
• SX: Brings the premium audio system and stronger feature content, and it suits buyers who want a more upscale daily driver.
• SX-Prestige: Adds available AWD and more advanced equipment, making it a strong pick if you want a richer feature set.
• X-Line: Adds different front and rear bumpers, tread-like stitching for SynTex upholstery, and standard AWD.
• X-Pro Prestige: The most expensive non-hybrid version, with all-terrain tires on 17-inch wheels and standard AWD; it suits buyers who want the most rugged-looking Sportage.

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 give you a broad mix of pricing, equipment, and availability. They also make it easier to compare listings and find the combination of features and value that fits your budget.

What is the Kia Sportage's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want prices that have softened. One recent year is essentially flat to slightly higher, while the rest show declines of varying size. The biggest drops are the most pronounced, so the older end of the lineup has seen the sharpest price movement.

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 −7.38% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −4.67%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.3% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 33.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $26,299. The Kia Sportage offers a roomy cabin and a strong mix of comfort and everyday usability.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 Sportage is available with conventional gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains, with the non-hybrid rated at 28 mpg combined (25 mpg city, 33 mpg highway) with FWD and the hybrid rated at 42 mpg combined.
• Tech: A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.3-inch touchscreen are standard, along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• 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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.