New Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid for Sale near Illinois

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

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

The Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid's current nationwide average price is $31,719, and over the past year it reached a low of $30,737. 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 Plug-In Hybrid a good car?

Yes — the all-generations owner rating is strong across the model years in the data. 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 the sloppy ride and handling, the uncomfortable backseat, and the interior materials that feel cheap.

36.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid very highly, and the expert review data points to a model that combines strong technology with a useful plug-in hybrid setup. The overall picture is one of a vehicle that delivers appealing ownership satisfaction and a well-rounded feature set.

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

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you verify maintenance history and battery-related care as part of your normal pre-purchase checks.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 89.7% — always verify the vehicle history report.

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 Plug-In Hybrid trim should I buy?

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

• X-Line: This is the entry point, and it brings the X-Line styling treatment along with standard 19-inch wheels and the model’s core plug-in hybrid setup.
• X-Line Prestige: This is the best-value trim if you want the fullest feature set, adding the Harman Kardon premium sound system, Blind-Spot View Monitor, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, Highway Driving Assist, front and rear parking sensors, automatic rear braking, and a surround-view camera.

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

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

Higher-listing model years tend to draw more shopper attention because they usually give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and condition. In this case, the most common years also give you a broad mix of deal quality.

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

Both model years show price declines, which is helpful if you’re shopping used. The larger drop on the newer model year suggests stronger near-term softening, while the older model year has moved down more gradually. The 2023 and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid safe?

• 2023: 8/10

The 2023 model includes Kia Drive Wise as standard across all trims.

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

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −6.25% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −1.79%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 35.4% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 37.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,099. The Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid offers a stylish design that helps it stand out in the compact SUV class.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Sportage PHEV pairs a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and a six-speed automatic transmission with a 66.9-kilowatt electric motor and a 13.8-kilowatt-hour lithium polymer battery pack, and Kia says it generates 261 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: The infotainment system includes wired Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a navigation system.
• 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 Sportage PHEV sits at the top of the model lineup, and it comes only in X-Line ($38,690) and X-Line Prestige ($43,190) trim levels.

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 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid compare to the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid:

• Pros: Stylish design, Impressive technology, Great warranty.
• Cons: Sloppy ride and handling, Uncomfortable backseat, Interior materials feel cheap.

2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime:

• Pros: Impressive electric range, Easy-to-use technology, Excellent value for money.
• Cons: Minor transmission drone, Sticky brake pedal feel and response, Irritating lane-centering assist system.

Our experts score the 2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid 7.2/10 and the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime 8.2/10. The RAV4 Prime earns the stronger expert score and brings more electric range, while the Sportage Plug-In Hybrid counters with stylish design and a lower average used price. If you want the better value on the used market, the Kia is easier to shop; if you want the stronger overall expert pick, the Toyota comes out ahead.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.