Right now there are 10,493 used Kia listings across 24 models, averaging $9,964. The table below ranks them by how many are actually on the market.
Kia models on the market
Ranked by how many are listed. Supply counts too: with 10,493 listings across 23 models, a Kia with plenty of choice lets you walk away from a bad car.
| Model | Listings | Median price | Years listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Soul | $6,800 (2016) | 2010–2025 | |
| Kia Sorento | $7,795 (2016) | 2003–2026 | |
| Kia Optima | $5,500 (2013) | 2002–2020 | |
| Kia Sportage | $8,500 (2017) | 1999–2026 | |
| Kia Forte | $6,495 (2017) | 2004–2024 | |
| Kia Sedona | $6,800 (2016) | 2002–2021 | |
| Kia Rio | $5,900 (2016) | 2001–2023 | |
| Kia Telluride | $18,638 (2020) | 2020–2027 | |
| Kia K5 | $19,995 (2022) | 2021–2026 | |
| Kia Niro | $22,900 (2023) | 2017–2026 | |
| Kia Seltos | $15,499 (2021) | 2021–2027 | |
| Kia EV6 | $26,888 (2024) | 2022–2025 | |
| Kia Spectra | $3,500 (2009) | 2000–2010 | |
| Kia Carnival | $30,667 (2023) | 2022–2026 | |
| Kia K4 | $19,910 (2025) | 2025–2026 | |
| Kia Stinger | $27,932 (2021) | 2018–2023 | |
| Kia Cadenza | $7,650 (2014) | 2014–2020 | |
| Kia Rondo | $2,500 (2008) | 2007–2014 | |
| Kia EV9 | $39,950 (2024) | 2024–2026 | |
| Kia Forte Koup | $2,750 (2010) | 2010–2016 | |
| Kia Amanti | $1,995 (2004) | 2004–2008 | |
| Kia Borrego | $2,000 (2009) | 2009–2011 | |
| Kia K900 | $12,538 | 2015–2019 |
Buying a Kia from a dealer or an owner
Comparing the same model year on both sides — 21 years of listings, 5,208 from dealers and 3,690 private — a dealer-sold Kia asks 29% more than one sold privately, 1.29× at the median. That premium buys reconditioning, a warranty in some states and paperwork someone else handles; whether it is worth it depends on how much of that you would rather do yourself.
Drawn within each model year on purpose — a flat comparison would put the Kia dealer premium far higher, but only because dealer stock is younger, not because the markup is bigger.
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How we count
All Kia figures on this page come from 10,493 live Kia listings — asking prices, not sale prices. Sellers ask more than they get, so treat these as the top of the range, not the bottom.
Percentages here are never plain averages: each listing is first turned into its ratio against the median for its own model year, and those ratios are averaged instead. Without that step the numbers lie confidently — average every Kia listing by seller and the dealer premium looks far bigger than the honest 29% above, purely because dealer stock is younger. Slices too thin to survive the test are dropped rather than dressed up with an error bar, which on Kia leaves 23 models standing out of the 24 tracked. The full method, with the traps it avoids →
Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Kia cost?
Across 10,493 live listings covering 24 models, the average asking price is $9,964. The table above breaks it down per model.
Which Kia is cheapest to buy used?
By median asking price, the Amanti at $1,995. Bear in mind a cheap purchase and a cheap car are different things — check its reliability record too.
Which Kia models are easiest to find?
The Soul leads with 3,631 of the 10,493 Kia listings on file — roughly 35% of everything the marque has on the market, which is the difference between being able to walk away from a bad car and having to take what you find.
Is a Kia cheaper from a private seller?
Yes, by about 29% on the same model year — that is the median gap across 5,208 dealer and 3,690 private Kia listings. The dealer premium pays for reconditioning and paperwork; whether it is worth it depends on how much of that you would rather handle yourself.
Are these Kia prices what cars actually sell for?
No — these are asking prices from live classified adverts, 10,493 of them. Sellers usually accept less, so treat every figure here as the top of the range.
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