Used Kia Stinger for Sale nearPlymouth, MA

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 $25,202, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $24,555 over the past year.

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 pick if you want a sporty, upscale used car with broad owner appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.83/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Stinger for its powerful performance, stylish design, and upscale feel, along with the comfortable interior and advanced technology. The model also stands out for its strong value proposition, especially if you want a performance-oriented liftback that feels more premium than its price suggests.

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

The main trade-offs center on the cramped back seat and the sluggish touchscreen response, and some expert-tested years also call out brake feel and front-brake concerns.

32.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Stinger models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Stinger as a car that blends performance, luxury, and technology in a way that feels special for the money. Expert reviews echo that appeal by highlighting its strong driving character, upscale cabin, and overall value.

• 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 and confirming that any recall or repair work tied to the specific car has been completed.

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

Across all model years, at 65.2% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

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 entry trim brings the new 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, standard 10.25-inch infotainment display, wireless smartphone charging, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, and a broad set of standard safety tech. It is the best-value trim if you want the newest features at the lowest starting price.
• GT1: This trim adds a more value-oriented step up with the larger V6 engine, brushed aluminum interior surfaces, and a stronger premium feel.
• GT2: The top 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. The Scorpion package is also available here for darker exterior and interior details.

What Kia Stinger do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choices, which can make it easier to compare trims, mileage, and condition. They also tend to be the years most buyers gravitate toward when looking for the best mix of price and availability.

What is the Kia Stinger's resale value?

Most Stinger model years are showing lower prices than a year ago, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in the earlier part of the lineup, while the newest years are easing down more gradually. That pattern gives you a wider range of opportunities depending on how much you want to spend.

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 the Drive Wise suite of driver aids as standard.

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 −3.98% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −10.77%.
• Deal availability: The 2022 model has 34.1% good and great deals, and the 2021 model has 31.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $27,892. The Kia Stinger offers a distinctive liftback shape, strong road presence, and a premium-feeling cabin that help it stand out from more ordinary used sedans.

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 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.