Used Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid for Sale nearToms River, NJ

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 $31,855, and over the past year it reached a low of $30,967. That gives you a useful snapshot of where pricing sits today and how far it has moved over the last 12 months.

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 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid earns strong owner approval, and the expert reviews highlight a stylish design, impressive technology, and a great warranty. The trade-offs called out most often are a sloppy ride and handling, an uncomfortable backseat, and interior materials that feel cheap.

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.

34.9% 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 highly, and the expert review data points to a strong ownership package with a great warranty and appealing everyday usability. The overall picture is of a model that combines broad appeal with a well-rounded feature set.

• 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 choose carefully and prioritize well-kept examples with clean history.

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% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Kia Drive Wise
• Infotainment: a 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: This is the entry point, and it brings the Sportage PHEV’s standard 19-inch wheels and X-Line styling details.
• X-Line Prestige: This is the best-value trim if you want the most complete feature set, adding the panoramic glass sunroof, the 12.3-inch digital gauge panel, the Harman Kardon premium sound system with eight speakers, Blind-Spot View Monitor, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, Highway Driving Assist, and a surround-view camera.

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 model years tend to draw more shopper attention because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price, color, and equipment mix. They also usually offer the broadest selection of deal opportunities.

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

Both model years show price declines, which is helpful if you’re shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The changes are relatively modest, so these recent Sportage Plug-In Hybrid years are moving down without dramatic 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 −5.72% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −3.39%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 34.7% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 35.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,748. The Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid offers a stylish design that gives it broad curb 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 latest model 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 manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) was $44,690.

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 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.