Used Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid for Sale near South Carolina

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 $31,876, and its lowest point over the past year was $30,789. 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 user 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 center on the ride and handling, the backseat, and interior materials.

41.5% 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 highlights a strong powertrain, impressive technology, and a great warranty. The overall picture is of a model that delivers appealing ownership appeal alongside a well-equipped cabin and useful plug-in hybrid capability.

• Owners rate the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid 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 clean-history examples and verify that the plug-in hybrid systems and charging equipment work as expected.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 90.1% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Kia Drive Wise, with forward-collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, blind-spot assist, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, automatic high-beam headlights, rear parking sensors, a rear-seat reminder system, and a Safe Exit Warning system.
• Infotainment: a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: 32 miles of electric range and 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 point, with the Sportage PHEV’s standard 19-inch wheels and X-Line styling details; it suits you if you want the plug-in hybrid setup at the lower trim level.
• X-Line Prestige: the best-value trim, adding the upscale cabin presentation, Harman Kardon premium sound system with eight speakers, Blind-Spot View Monitor, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, Highway Driving Assist, surround-view camera, 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-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, more price comparison opportunities, and a better chance of finding the color, mileage, and condition you want.

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

Both model years show price declines, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The changes are relatively close, so neither year is moving dramatically faster than the other. That makes recent-model Sportage Plug-In Hybrid shoppers more likely to find value without waiting for a bigger drop.

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, with forward-collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, blind-spot assist, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, automatic high-beam headlights, rear parking sensors, a rear-seat reminder system, 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 Plug-In Hybrid now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −5.62% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −4.19%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 42.2% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 44.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,569. The Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid offers a stylish design that helps it stand out in the compact SUV segment.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Sportage PHEV 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 it generates a combined 261 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: The infotainment system includes wired Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a navigation system, and the Sportage offers a digital key feature that turns a smartphone into the key.
• Safety: The X-Line Prestige 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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.