Used Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid for Sale nearElmira, NY

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

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

The Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid's current nationwide average price is $31,857, and over the past year it reached a low of $30,937. 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 Plug-In Hybrid a good car?

Yes — the all-generations owner rating points to strong owner satisfaction across the lineup. 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 a sloppy ride and handling, an uncomfortable backseat, and interior materials that feel cheap.

40.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid very highly, and the expert review data also points to a strong ownership package built around style, technology, and a great warranty. The overall picture is one of a model that appeals to shoppers who want a modern plug-in hybrid with broad everyday usefulness.

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

For long-term ownership, the main risk for used buyers is that the plug-in hybrid setup adds complexity, so it pays to verify charging behavior and overall condition carefully.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 90.5% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Kia Drive Wise
• Infotainment: 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 40.3 mpg

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

The 2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid offers these trims:

• X-Line: The entry trim brings the X-Line styling treatment, standard 19-inch wheels, all-wheel drive, and the core plug-in hybrid setup; it’s the value pick if you want the model’s main strengths without moving up the lineup.
• X-Line Prestige: This trim adds the most upscale equipment in the lineup, including the Harman Kardon premium sound system, Blind-Spot View Monitor, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, Highway Driving Assist, and additional parking and braking tech.

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

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

Higher-listing years tend to draw more shoppers because they usually offer more inventory to compare, more pricing flexibility, and a better chance of finding the right trim and condition.

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

Prices have moved lower for both model years, which is helpful if you’re shopping used. The changes are relatively modest, so these recent Sportage Plug-In Hybrid models are showing steady value rather than sharp swings.

The 2023 and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid safe?

• 2023: 8/10

The 2023 model includes Kia Drive Wise, a standard suite of driver-assistance and collision-avoidance features.

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

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −5.97% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −3.8%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 40.2% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 40%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,621. The Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid offers a stylish design that gives it broad appeal.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Sportage PHEV has a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, a 66.9-kilowatt electric motor, and a 13.8-kilowatt-hour lithium polymer battery pack.
• Tech: The infotainment system includes wired Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a navigation system.
• Safety: The X-Line Prestige adds collision warning with automatic braking at intersections, front and rear parking sensors, automatic rear braking, and a camera-based Blind-Spot View Monitor.
• 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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.