Used Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid for SaleNationwide

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 $31,279, and its lowest point over the past year was $30,730. 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 is strong, and the model’s appeal comes through in its style, technology, and warranty coverage. 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 are a sloppy ride and handling, an uncomfortable backseat, and interior materials that feel cheap.

37.2% 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 well-equipped, well-rounded compact SUV with strong technology and a solid warranty story. The overall ownership picture suggests a model that should reward careful shoppers who prioritize features and value.

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

For long-term ownership, you should still plan on standard used-car diligence and focus on maintenance history, charging habits, and overall condition.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 90.4% — 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 Safe Exit Warning.
• Infotainment: 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 trim brings the plug-in hybrid setup, standard all-wheel drive, and the X-Line styling treatment, making it the value-oriented choice for shoppers who want the core PHEV experience.
• X-Line Prestige: This trim adds the most upscale equipment, including the Harman Kardon premium sound system, Blind-Spot View Monitor, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, Highway Driving Assist, and the surround-view camera, so it suits you best if you want the most advanced features.

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

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

Higher-volume model years tend to draw more shoppers because they usually give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price, color, and condition. They also tend to be the easiest years to shop if you want a broader selection of listings.

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

Prices are moving lower for both model years, which is helpful if you’re shopping used and want to maximize value. The newer of the two has seen the larger drop, while the older one has changed only slightly. That pattern gives you a couple of recent years to consider without paying peak pricing.

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

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 −6.51% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −1.35%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 37.2% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 35.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,802. The Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid offers a stylish, tech-forward cabin that makes it easy to live with every day.

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 a camera-based Blind-Spot View Monitor, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, and Highway Driving Assist.
• Starting price: The Sportage PHEV 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.

How does the 2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid compare to the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid:

• Pros: Stylish design, Impressive technology, Great warranty.
• Cons: Sloppy ride and handling, Uncomfortable backseat, Interior materials feel cheap.

2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime:

• Pros: Impressive electric range, Easy-to-use technology, Excellent value for money.
• Cons: Minor transmission drone, Sticky brake pedal feel and response, Irritating lane-centering assist system.

Our experts score the 2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid 7.2/10 and the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime 8.2/10. The RAV4 Prime brings stronger electric range and a higher expert score, while the Sportage Plug-In Hybrid counters with stylish design, impressive technology, and a lower average used price. If you want the better value on the used market, the Kia is compelling; if you want the stronger overall expert pick, the Toyota comes out ahead.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.