Used Kia Stinger for Sale nearEscondido, CA

How much does the Kia Stinger cost in today's market?

Used Kia Stinger prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Kia Stinger's current nationwide average price is $26,203, and its year-round low is $24,566.04. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model is trading right now across the years in the market.
Recently, prices have come down for the 2021 and 2022 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Kia Stinger a good car?

Yes — the Kia Stinger is a strong used-car pick if you want style, performance, and value in one package. The all-generations owner rating is 4.83/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Stinger for its powerful, sporty driving experience, comfortable and stylish interiors, and excellent performance. Review summaries also repeatedly point to its luxurious feel, advanced technology, and strong value for the money.

Expert reviews rate the 2021 and 2018 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in expert feedback are a cramped back seat, sluggish touchscreen response, and, on some years, higher running costs tied to the V6 and performance-oriented versions.

26.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Stinger models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Stinger as a car that blends luxury, power, and technology in a way that feels rewarding to live with. Expert feedback also points to a model that improved over time, with later years benefiting from many early growing pains being worked out.

• Owners rate the Kia Stinger between 4.64 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 choosing a later model year and checking service history carefully, especially because some recurring issues affect the model across its run.

What should I look for when buying a used Kia Stinger?

Across all model years, at 67.9% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2023 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Drive Wise suite of driver aids
• Infotainment: 10.25-inch infotainment display with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility
• Fuel efficiency: EPA-estimated ratings for the 2022 Stinger GT-Line RWD are 22 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined, which is a three-mpg bump during highway driving. For AWD variants, fuel economy remained the same year-over-year at 21 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined. Stinger GTs, even with the carryover engine, also saw a change. The RWD model added plus-one in the city for 18 mpg while highway and combined mpg stayed put at 25 and 20, respectively. AWD variants, however, saw a minus-one decrease on the highway with a return of 17 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 20 mpg combined.

Which Kia Stinger trim should I buy?

The 2022 Kia Stinger offers these trims:

• GT-Line: The best-value trim, with the new 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, standard 10.25-inch infotainment display, wireless smartphone charging, and a strong mix of value and everyday performance.
• GT1: A smart step up if you want the larger V6 and more premium feel while keeping the Stinger’s core performance character.
• GT2: The top trim adds Nappa leather, a 15-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, a customizable head-up display, and the most complete feature set.

What Kia Stinger do most buyers choose?

The Kia Stinger years with the most listings are 2022, 2021, and 2023.

Higher-listing years tend to be the easiest to shop because you get more choices in price, trim, and condition. They also usually reflect the model years that have stayed most visible in the used market.

What is the Kia Stinger's resale value?

Most model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. One year is still edging upward, while another is essentially flat, so the Stinger's pricing picture is mixed rather than uniform.

The 2018 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2023, 2018, and 2022 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Kia Stinger safe?

• 2022: 10/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2018: 7/10

The 2022 Kia Stinger includes Kia’s Drive Wise suite of driver aids with standard lane follow assist, safe exit warning, and highway driving assist.

For the safest used buy, the 2022 model posts the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Kia Stinger now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2022 model is at −4.32% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −5.27%.
• Deal availability: The 2022 model has 27.1% good and great deals, and the 2021 model has 26.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $28,678. The Kia Stinger offers a distinctive liftback shape, sporty handling, and a premium-feeling cabin that make it stand out in the used market.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: For 2022, the Stinger engines receive a welcomed boost. The previously standard 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder has been swapped for a 2.5-liter variant. The new engine, which is featured in the GT-Line, produces 300 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque. GT models keep the same 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 as in previous years but a little retuning found three extra hp for 2022. The powertrain now produces 368 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: Replacing the 7- and 8-inch touchscreens of the previous model year, the 2022 Kia Stinger now features a 10.25-inch infotainment display in all models as well as wireless smartphone charging. Also standard is navigation with Uvo link, Uvo eServices remote commands, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, multi-device Bluetooth connectivity, and split-screen functionality.
• Safety: Kia has expanded its standard safety offerings on the Stinger, particularly its Drive Wise suite of driver aids. Nearly a dozen technologies are either all-new or updated for 2022.
• Starting price: The base GT-Line starts at $36,090.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2024 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.