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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 $20,884, and its lowest point over the past year was $19,160. 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 usability in a small crossover. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Kia Niro for its impressive fuel economy, spacious interior, and comfort. Many also like its sharp handling and overall value for money, which fits the Niro’s role as a practical hybrid crossover.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are slow acceleration, an irritating transmission, and the absence of all-wheel drive. Even so, the Niro’s efficiency-first character and useful packaging make it a compelling used buy.

34.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Niro models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Kia Niro as a comfortable, fuel-efficient, and practical hybrid crossover with strong everyday value. Expert reviews also point to a roomy cabin, useful technology, and a well-rounded ownership experience.

• Owners rate the Kia Niro between 4 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 and practicality, especially on newer model years with stronger owner feedback.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.3% — 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 other trims that also includes navigation, a premium sound system, and satellite radio.
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA-estimated fuel economy rating is 53 mpg combined for Niro Hybrid trims without the Touring package. City and highway are rated at 53 and 54 mpg, respectively. For EX Touring and SX Touring models, fuel economy is 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 brings an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, cloth upholstery, dual-zone climate control, USB-A and USB-C ports, keyless entry, and the full suite of standard advanced safety systems. It is the value pick if you want the lowest-cost way into the redesigned Niro.
• EX: This trim adds the 10.25-inch system with 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. It is the best-value trim for most shoppers.
• SX: This trim adds ventilated front seats, memory seats, a heated steering wheel, an external subwoofer, and vegan leather upholstery, giving you the most upscale cabin in the lineup.
• EX Touring: This version adds the Touring package to the EX, and the content highlights a power sunroof as part of the upgrade.
• SX Touring: This top trim adds the Touring package to the SX and sits at the high end of the lineup.

What Kia Niro do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually draw more shoppers because they offer a wider selection of listings and a better chance of finding the right price, mileage, and equipment mix. That makes them the most common starting points for used-car buyers.

What is the Kia Niro's resale value?

Most of the Kia Niro model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which can create better opportunities for used buyers. The sharpest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older examples are declining more gradually. One model year is still edging up, showing that not every version is moving in the same direction.

The 2022, 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

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 −11.02% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.33%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $24,786. 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. 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.

How does the 2023 Kia Niro compare to the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2023 Kia Niro:

• Pros: Multiple powertrain options, Fuel-efficient, Standard advanced safety features.
• Cons: All-wheel drive not available, Irritating transmission.

2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid:

• Pros: Fuel-efficient, Standard all-wheel drive, Easy-to-use technology.
• Cons: Interior isn't as refined as some rivals, Smaller-than-average cargo capacity.

Our experts score the 2023 Kia Niro 7.7/10 and the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 6.3/10. The Kia Niro is the more affordable choice here, with a lower average used price and a lower starting MSRP. The RAV4 Hybrid brings standard all-wheel drive and a stronger powertrain, while the Niro leans harder into efficiency and value.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.