New Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In for Sale nearBakersfield, CA

How much does the Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In cost in today's market?

Used Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In's current nationwide average price is $31,923, and its year-round low is $30,924.72. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits right now across the full model range. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023 and 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In a good car?

Yes — the Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In earns strong owner approval across the model range.

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

Expert reviews rate the 2023 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs called out by experts are a sloppy ride and handling, an uncomfortable backseat, and interior materials that feel cheap.

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

Are Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In very highly, and expert commentary highlights a great warranty along with a stylish, technologically impressive overall package. The model also brings a modern-feeling cabin and a flexible plug-in hybrid setup that fits daily commuting and longer drives.

• Owners rate the Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you shop carefully and focus on well-kept examples with clean histories.

What should I look for when buying a used Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 91.6% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Kia Drive Wise
• Infotainment: 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 40.3 mpg

Which Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In trim should I buy?

The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In offers these trims:

• X-Line: This is the entry point, and it brings the X-Line styling treatment, standard 19-inch wheels, and the model’s plug-in hybrid setup.
• X-Line Prestige: This is the best-value trim if you want the fullest feature set, adding the curved dual-screen dashboard, panoramic glass sunroof, Harman Kardon premium sound system, Blind-Spot View Monitor, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, Highway Driving Assist, surround-view camera, and additional parking and braking tech.

What Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In do most buyers choose?

The Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, more comparable listings, and a better chance of finding the color, mileage, and equipment mix you want. They also tend to be the easiest years to cross-shop on price.

What is the Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In's resale value?

Prices are moving lower for both model years, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more room to negotiate. The newer of the two years shows the larger drop, while the older year has also softened at a slower pace. The 2023 and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In safe?

• 2023: 8/10

The 2023 model includes Kia Drive Wise, with forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and a rear-seat reminder system.

For the safest used buy, the 2023 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −6.16% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −3.87%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 27.3% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 26.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,688. The Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In offers a stylish, modern-feeling cabin that helps it stand out in daily use.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Sportage PHEV has a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, a 66.9-kilowatt electric motor, a 13.8-kilowatt-hour lithium polymer battery pack, 261 horsepower, 258 pound-feet of torque, and 40.3 mpg.
• Tech: The infotainment system includes wired Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, a navigation system, Kia Connect services Ultimate plan, and a digital key feature.
• Safety: The latest model adds collision warning with automatic braking at intersections, front and rear parking sensors, automatic rear braking, a camera-based Blind-Spot View Monitor, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, and Highway Driving Assist.
• Starting price: The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) was $44,690.

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 September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.