Used Kia Stinger for Sale nearPahrump, NV

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 $25,830, and its lowest point over the past year was $24,553. 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 pick if you want a sporty liftback with upscale touches, lively performance, and a cabin that owners consistently praise for comfort and style. The all-generations owner rating is 4.83/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly highlight the Stinger’s powerful driving feel, premium-feeling interior, and strong value for the money. They also praise its technology and overall performance, which helps explain why it stands out so clearly in the used market.

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

The main tradeoffs center on rear-seat space, touchscreen response, and some brake-related concerns on certain years, so the best used examples are the ones with clean history and the right equipment for your needs.

30.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Stinger models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Kia Stinger for its blend of performance, luxury, and technology, and expert coverage points to a later-model-year formula that feels more sorted and refined. Across the lineup, the Stinger also earns strong owner approval for its driving character and upscale feel.

• 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, the biggest long-term ownership risk comes from choosing an earlier example without a careful history check and maintenance review.

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

Across all model years, at 67.7% 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:

• 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: This is the entry point and the best-value trim, with the new 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, a 10.25-inch infotainment display, wireless smartphone charging, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, and a broad set of standard driver aids.
• GT1: This trim adds brushed aluminum interior surfaces, a larger TFT center cluster, and a more value-oriented price step than the top trim, making it a strong middle-ground choice.
• GT2: This is the most fully equipped trim, adding Nappa leather, a 15-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, a customizable head-up display, a 360-degree surround view, and forward parking assist.
• Scorpion package: Available only on GT2 models, this special edition adds dark-colored details, exclusive 19-inch wheels, carbon fiber interior trim, and unique exterior color choices.

What Kia Stinger do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume 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 trim, color, and price. They also often become the default starting point for used-car shoppers who want a balance of availability and value.

What is the Kia Stinger's resale value?

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more room to negotiate. One recent year is essentially flat, showing that newer examples can still command strong prices. Overall, the pattern favors buyers who are willing to compare across several model years.

The 2023 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2023, 2022, and 2018 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

Drive Wise is standard on the 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line, GT1, and GT2, and it brings lane keep assist, lane departure warning, high-beam assist, blind-spot monitoring plus collision avoidance, rear cross-traffic alert plus collision avoidance, forward-collision avoidance with pedestrian/cyclist detection and junction-turning assist, navigation-based adaptive cruise control, 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?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2022 model is at −3.14% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −4.49%.
• Deal availability: The 2022 model has 30.8% good and great deals, and the 2021 model has 31.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $28,546. The Kia Stinger offers a distinctive liftback shape, upscale cabin feel, and a sporty character that make it stand out in the used market.

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 September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.