Used Kia Stinger for Sale near Kentucky

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 $25,169, and over the past year that nationwide average reached a low of $24,545. Recently, prices have come down for the 2021, 2022, and 2023 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 upscale features 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 feel, luxurious and comfortable cabin, and strong value for the money. Across the model years, the car also earns repeat praise for its stylish design and advanced technology.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are the cramped back seat and the sluggish touchscreen response, along with some notes about fuel economy and brake feel on certain versions.

33.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Stinger models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Kia Stinger as a car that blends performance with luxury, and they repeatedly praise its strong engine output, comfortable interior, and upscale feel. Expert reviews also reinforce that impression by highlighting the Stinger’s solid driving manners and well-rounded character.

• 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 checking service history carefully, especially on earlier model years where recalls and repair history matter more.

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

Across all model years, at 67.4% 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. Kia recommends premium fuel for the Stinger.

Which Kia Stinger trim should I buy?

The 2022 Kia Stinger offers these trims:

• GT-Line: The entry trim starts at $36,090 and brings the 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, the 10.25-inch infotainment display, wireless smartphone charging, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, and a broad set of standard safety tech. It’s the best-value trim if you want the newest features without moving up the price ladder.
• GT1: This trim starts at $43,690 and adds a more value-oriented step up with the larger V6 engine, brushed aluminum interior surfaces, and a stronger premium feel.
• GT2: Starting at $50,390, this trim adds Nappa leather, a 15-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, a customizable head-up display, forward parking assist, and a 360-degree surround view. It suits you if you want the most fully equipped Stinger.
• Scorpion package: Available only on GT2 models, this special edition adds dark-colored details, exclusive 19-inch wheels, a rear spoiler, carbon fiber interior trim, and limited exterior and interior color choices.

What Kia Stinger do most buyers choose?

The Kia Stinger years with the most listings are 2022, 2021, and 2019.

Higher-volume years tend to be the easiest to shop because you have more listings to compare, which can help you find the right color, mileage, and equipment mix. They also tend to be the years most shoppers cross-shop first, so they often become the most popular used picks.

What is the Kia Stinger's resale value?

Most model years are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used because it creates more room for value. The sharpest drops are concentrated in the older and mid-cycle years, while the newest examples are also easing down from their prior pricing. The 2018, 2022, and 2023 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’s Drive Wise suite includes lane keep assist, lane departure warning, high-beam assist, lane follow assist, safe exit warning, highway driving assist, blind-spot monitoring plus collision avoidance, rear cross-traffic alert plus collision avoidance, forward-collision avoidance plus pedestrian/cyclist detection and junction-turning assist, and navigation-based adaptive cruise control.

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

Should I buy a used Kia Stinger now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2022 model is at −3.12% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −7.09%.
• Deal availability: The 2022 model has 31.8% good and great deals, and the 2021 model has 33.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $28,163. The Kia Stinger offers a distinctive liftback shape with a premium, performance-focused character that makes it feel special for the money.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.