How much does the Hyundai Kona cost in today's market?

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

The Hyundai Kona's current nationwide average price is $20,477, and its year-round low is $19,176.61. That gives you a useful snapshot of what shoppers are paying for this model right now. Recently, prices have come down for the 2024 and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Hyundai Kona a good car?

Yes — the Hyundai Kona earns strong marks from owners across its model years, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.73/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Kona for its stylish design, fun driving experience, and solid safety features. Reviewers also frequently highlight its technology, smooth handling, and overall value. Expert reviews rate the 2024 and 2025 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs in recent expert reviews center on the Kona's polarizing design, its base-engine performance, and some cabin controls that can be harder to read. 33.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Hyundai Kona models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Kona's strong value, useful technology, and reassuring safety equipment. Across the lineup, it also earns praise for its smooth driving feel and broad feature content.

• Owners rate the Hyundai Kona between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the Kona's long-term ownership outlook looks strongest when you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and stay current on routine maintenance.

What should I look for when buying a used Hyundai Kona?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 85.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: The 2026 Kona's standard driver-assistance suite includes adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and reverse automatic emergency braking.
• Infotainment: The 2026 Kona includes a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, wireless smartphone charging, and a lifetime complimentary subscription to Bluelink+ connected services.
• Fuel efficiency: The base engine’s EPA fuel economy ratings range from 27 to 31 mpg in combined driving, depending on the trim and whether you’ve checked the AWD option box. Turbos range from 26 to 28 mpg, with AWD producing the lower number.

Which Hyundai Kona trim should I buy?

The 2026 Hyundai Kona offers...

• SE: This is the entry point, and it gives you the 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and wireless smartphone charging. It suits you if you want the Kona's core tech and value without moving up the trim ladder.
• SEL Sport: This trim adds a step up in equipment while staying close to the value end of the lineup, making it a smart choice if you want more content without jumping to the higher-priced versions.
• SEL Premium: This is the best-value trim if you want the turbocharged 1.6-liter engine with 190 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, plus the eight-speed automatic transmission. It also brings a more satisfying powertrain for everyday driving.
• Limited: This trim adds the most upscale cabin feel, with two 12.3-inch screens, H-Tex artificial leather, a surround-view camera system, Blind-Spot View Monitor, parking sensors, and Remote Smart Parking Assist. It suits you if you want the most feature-rich Kona.

What Hyundai Kona do most buyers choose?

The Hyundai Kona years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare and a wider spread of prices and trims. That usually makes it easier to find the combination of features and value that fits your budget.

What is the Hyundai Kona's resale value?

Most Kona model years are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want to stretch your budget. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while the older ones are changing more gradually. One model year is essentially flat, which shows that some versions are holding value better than others.

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

The 2023, 2018, and 2019 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Hyundai Kona safe?

• 2026: 9/10
• 2025: 9/10
• 2024: 9/10
• 2022: 8/10
• 2021: 8/10
• 2020: 8/10

The 2026 Kona's standard driver-assistance suite includes adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and reverse automatic emergency braking.

For the safest used buy, the 2024, 2025 and 2026 models all post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Hyundai Kona now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −10.92% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.03%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $21,760. The Hyundai Kona offers distinctive styling and a strong mix of technology and value that make it easy to shop across trims.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine supplies 190 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, while the base engine makes 147 hp and 132 lb-ft; base-engine combined ratings range from 27 to 31 mpg, and turbos range from 26 to 28 mpg.
• Tech: The latest model includes a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, and a lifetime complimentary subscription to Bluelink+ connected services.
• Safety: The latest model adds standard adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and reverse automatic emergency braking.
• Starting price: $27,100

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 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.