Used Kia Sportage for Sale nearNashville, 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 $21,503, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $19,747 over the past year. 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 consistently praise the Sportage for its comfortable ride, spacious cabin, and strong value. They also frequently highlight its stylish design and useful features, especially in all-wheel-drive and higher-trim versions.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert reviews are fairly pedestrian performance, interior materials that can feel cheap, and value that varies by trim, especially on the more feature-rich versions.

33.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Sportage models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Kia Sportage as a comfortable, practical SUV with strong value and broad appeal. Expert reviews also point to a well-rounded character, with comfort, space, and features showing up again and again across the model years.

• 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, service history, and accident 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 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 trim starts with the 2.5-liter four-cylinder, a six-speed automatic, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and standard driver-assist features. It suits you if you want the most affordable way into the lineup.
• EX: This trim adds more equipment while keeping the Sportage’s core tech and comfort features, making it a strong value choice for shoppers who want a better-equipped daily driver.
• SX: This trim adds a Harman Kardon premium audio system and more upscale convenience, and it suits you if you want a richer cabin experience.
• SX-Prestige: This trim adds available AWD and more premium equipment, making it a good fit if you want a more fully featured Sportage.
• X-Line: This trim adds different front and rear bumpers, a tread-like stitching pattern for its SynTex artificial leather upholstery, and standard AWD.
• X-Pro Prestige: This trim adds all-terrain tires on 17-inch wheels, different drive-mode tuning, and standard AWD, and it is the best fit if you want the most capability in the lineup.

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 you want.

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 to benefit from softer pricing. The declines are especially noticeable on several older and recent model years, while a few years are holding value better than the rest. Overall, the table points to a market where patience can pay off, especially if you’re comparing similar trims across multiple years.

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 −6.99% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −4.74%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.1% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 34.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $26,303. The Kia Sportage offers a roomy cabin and 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: 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 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.