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 $21,846, and its year-round low is $19,199.23. That puts the model in a fairly accessible range for shoppers who want efficiency and practicality in a compact crossover. Recently, prices have come down for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 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 usefulness in a compact hybrid 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 overall value. Many also highlight its comfort and easy-to-live-with character, with several model years earning especially positive feedback for practicality and drivability.

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, an intrusive transmission feel in some years, and a cabin that can be noisier than the plug-in hybrid and EV versions.

28.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Niro models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Kia Niro as a dependable, efficient hybrid with strong everyday appeal. Expert reviews also reinforce its reputation for comfort, practicality, and value, especially in model years that pair good fuel economy with a roomy cabin.

• 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, especially if you prioritize efficiency and a well-rounded feature set.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 84.8% — 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: standard advanced driving assistance systems, 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.
• Infotainment: an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen on the base LX, with the 10.25-inch system on other trims, plus navigation, a premium sound system, and satellite radio.

Which Kia Niro trim should I buy?

The 2023 Kia Niro offers these trims:

• LX: The entry trim gives you the 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, cloth seating, dual-zone climate control, USB-A and USB-C ports, and keyless entry. It suits you if you want the most affordable way into the redesigned Niro.
• EX: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds heated front seats, rear air vents, wireless smartphone charging, customizable mood lighting, and a Smart Key with push-button start. It also brings the 10.25-inch system with navigation, a premium sound system, and satellite radio.
• SX: This trim adds ventilated front seats, memory seats, a heated steering wheel, and an external subwoofer, along with the 10.25-inch infotainment setup. It suits you if you want the most comfort and convenience in the lineup.
• EX Touring: This version builds on EX with Touring content and adds a power sunroof.
• SX Touring: This is the top trim, combining SX equipment with Touring content for the most fully equipped Niro Hybrid in the 2023 lineup.

What Kia Niro do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price, trim, and condition. They also tend to be the easiest years to shop if you want a broad selection of recent features and equipment.

What is the Kia Niro's resale value?

Most of the model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The changes are especially sharp in the older years, while the newer years are closer to flat. That pattern suggests you may find better value in recent used Niro models without giving up the core efficiency and practicality that define the nameplate.

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

The 2023, 2024, and 2018 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

The 2023 Kia Niro includes standard advanced driver-assistance features such as 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.

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 2024 model is at −2.35% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −0.49%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 30% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 25.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $25,614. The Kia Niro offers a roomy cabin and a practical, efficiency-first character that makes 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. The EPA-estimated fuel economy rating is 53 mpg combined for Niro Hybrid trims without the Touring package.
• 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. One new bit of tech is Green Zone Drive Mode.
• 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 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.