New Kia Niro for Sale nearBessie, OK

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

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

The Kia Niro's current nationwide average price is $21,093, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $19,178 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Kia Niro a good car?

Yes — the Kia Niro is a strong pick if you want efficiency, space, and everyday value in a compact crossover.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.62/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Niro for its fuel economy, roomy interior, and comfort. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its value for money and practical, easy-to-live-with character.

Expert reviews rate the 2023 and 2017 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs across recent expert-tested years are slow acceleration, a cabin that can be noisier than the plug-in hybrid or EV versions, and a driving feel that leans more toward efficiency than quick response.

32.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Niro models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Kia Niro as efficient, comfortable, and practical, with strong value and a roomy cabin coming up again and again. Expert coverage also points to a well-rounded hybrid setup and a useful everyday driving experience.

• Owners rate the Kia Niro between 4.0 and 4.8 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable when you choose a well-kept example and verify service history, accident history, and maintenance records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: blind-spot monitoring with collision avoidance, forward collision avoidance with pedestrian detection and junction turning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, lane-following assist, driver attention warning with lead-vehicle departure alert, high beam assist, and intelligent speed limit assist
• Infotainment: an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen on the base LX, with the 10.25-inch system on all other trims
• Fuel efficiency: 53 mpg combined for Niro Hybrid trims without the Touring package; 53 mpg city and 54 mpg highway; EX Touring and SX Touring models are rated at 53 mpg city, 43 mpg highway, and 49 mpg combined

Which Kia Niro trim should I buy?

The 2023 Kia Niro offers these trims:

• LX: the entry trim with an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, cloth upholstery, and the core hybrid setup; a good starting point if you want the lowest-priced way into the redesigned Niro.
• EX: adds the 10.25-inch system, navigation, a premium sound system, satellite radio, heated front seats, rear air vents, wireless smartphone charging, customizable mood lighting, and a Smart Key with push-button start; this is the best-value trim for many shoppers.
• SX: builds on EX with ventilated front seats, memory seats, a heated steering wheel, and an external subwoofer for a more upscale feel.
• EX Touring: adds the Touring package content to the EX trim for shoppers who want a more feature-rich setup.
• SX Touring: adds the Touring package content to the SX trim and sits at the top of the range.

What Kia Niro do most buyers choose?

The Kia Niro years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

Higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price, mileage, and equipment mix. They also usually reflect the model years shoppers are most actively cross-shopping.

What is the Kia Niro's resale value?

Most of the model years in this table are moving lower year over year, which can create better opportunities for used buyers. The biggest drops are concentrated in the older and newer ends of the range, while a few years are much closer to flat.

The 2022 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2017, 2022, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Kia Niro safe?

• 2023: 9/10
• 2017: 6/10

Safety is such a top priority for the new Kia Niro that previously optional advanced driving assistance systems are now standard.

For the safest used buy, the 2023 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −8.96% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −3.93%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $24,758. The Kia Niro offers a roomy cabin and practical packaging that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2023 Kia Niro is offered in a front-wheel-drive (FWD) configuration only, regardless of powertrain, and the Niro Hybrid is equipped with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission, a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine paired with a 32kW electric motor, and 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: An 8-inch infotainment touchscreen remains as standard on the base LX, while all other trims receive the 10.25-inch system that also includes navigation, a premium sound system, and satellite radio.
• Safety: Safety is such a top priority for the new Kia Niro that previously optional advanced driving assistance systems are now standard, including blind-spot monitoring with collision avoidance, forward collision avoidance with pedestrian detection and junction turning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, lane-following assist, driver attention warning with lead-vehicle departure alert, high beam assist, and intelligent speed limit assist.
• Starting price: The 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid starts at $27,785 for the entry LX model.

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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.