New Kia Niro for Sale nearHowes Cave, NY

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 $21,507, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $19,171 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 earns strong marks from owners across its full run, and its appeal centers on efficiency, space, and everyday practicality. The all-generations owner rating is 4.62/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Kia Niro for its fuel economy, roomy cabin, and value for money. Comfort and easy-to-live-with driving manners also come up often, along with appreciation for its practical, well-equipped character.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert testing are slow acceleration, a noisier cabin than the plug-in hybrid and EV versions, and a transmission that can feel awkward in some years.

37.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Niro models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Kia Niro as a dependable, practical hybrid with strong fuel economy and a comfortable, spacious cabin. Expert coverage also points to solid build quality in earlier years and a generally easy-to-live-with character across the lineup.

• 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, the long-term ownership picture looks encouraging if you prioritize efficiency, comfort, and everyday usability.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 81.7% — 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 model, with the 10.25-inch system on all other trims, plus navigation, a premium sound system, and satellite radio
• 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: 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; it suits you 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, a Smart Key with push-button start, and available Kia Connect with remote access and Digital Key; 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, making it the pick if you want the most comfort and convenience features.
• EX Touring: adds the Touring package to the EX trim for a more equipped setup.
• SX Touring: adds the Touring package to the SX trim and sits at the top of the lineup.

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 attract more shoppers because they offer a broader mix of prices, trims, and availability. That usually makes it easier to compare options and find a used Niro that fits your budget and feature priorities.

What is the Kia Niro's resale value?

Most Kia Niro model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you are shopping used. The sharpest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-range years, while the oldest model year in the table is nearly flat.

The 2017 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2017, 2023, and 2024 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 (ADAS) 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 −9.53% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −3.18%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 38.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 38.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $25,230. The Kia Niro offers a roomy cabin, generous cargo space, and a practical, easy-to-live-with hybrid character.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2023 Kia Niro is offered in a front-wheel-drive (FWD) configuration only, regardless of powertrain. The Niro Hybrid is equipped with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission, same as the PHEV. Under the hood is a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine paired with a 32kW electric motor. Total output for the Niro Hybrid is 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: An 8-inch infotainment touchscreen remains as standard but this time around is relegated to the base LX model. 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 (ADAS) are now standard. This includes 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 goes on sale this fall and starts at $27,785 (including $1,295 destination fee) 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 September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.