FL is the cheapest state at -18% and WA the priciest at +24%; a four-wheel drive Kona asks +5% against the median of its model year.
Hyundai Kona price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 5 | |
| 2025 | — | 5 | |
| 2024 | — | 16 | |
| 2023 | — | 16 | |
| 2022 | — | 15 | |
| 2021 | — | 19 | |
| 2020 | — | 19 | |
| 2019 | — | 17 | |
| 2018 | — | 13 |
For the 2023 model year, the Hyundai Kona has a median asking price of $16,900; the Jeep Wrangler asks $28,240, the Ford Escape $17,995 and the Subaru Crosstrek $19,046. It is the cheapest of the four, 40% below the priciest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Hyundai Kona the dealer markup works out at 1% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 226 | -0.2% | $15,233 |
| Private seller | 71 | -1.2% | $13,348 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 259 | +0.2% | $14,863 |
| Rebuilt | 20 | -4.1% | $14,040 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2019 Kona, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 25–50k and 100–125k bands the asking price falls 55%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 25–50k miles | 12 | |
| 75–100k miles | 14 | |
| 100–125k miles | 13 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Hyundai Kona is drivetrain: 4WD asks +5% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 93 | +5.2% |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | 127 | -1.8% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Hyundai Kona asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is WA at +24%, cheapest FL at -18% — 42 points apart, which on a $14,770 car is roughly $6,248.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 38 | |
| MO | 12 | |
| TX | 14 | |
| AZ | 18 | |
| CA | 66 | |
| CO | 24 | |
| OR | 20 | |
| WA | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Hyundai Kona cost?
The median asking price is $14,770 across 335 live listings. A 2018 asks about $8,999 and a 2026 about $23,995. The most listed year is 2021, at $14,999. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Hyundai Kona valuation tool.
Is a used Kona cheaper than a Jeep Wrangler?
Yes. For the 2023 model year the Kona has a median asking price of $16,900 and the Jeep Wrangler $28,240, so the Kona asks 40% less.
Is it cheaper to buy a Kona from a private seller?
Barely. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 0.2% below and private sellers 1.2% below.
How much less is a rebuilt-title Kona worth?
A rebuilt-title Kona asks 4% less than the median for its model year (20 listings): about $693 off a 2023 at $16,900.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Kona?
Of the states with enough listings, FL asks least at -18.3% against the national median, and WA most at +24.0%. On the typical $14,770 Kona that spread is about $6,248.
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