For the same model year, dealers ask 10 points more than private sellers; WA is the cheapest state at -11% and CO the priciest at +18%; a hybrid Niro asks -12% against the median of its model year.
Kia Niro price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 7 | |
| 2025 | — | 6 | |
| 2024 | — | 16 | |
| 2023 | — | 21 | |
| 2022 | — | 6 | |
| 2020 | — | 7 | |
| 2019 | — | 12 | |
| 2018 | — | 10 | |
| 2017 | — | 10 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Kia Niro the dealer markup works out at 10% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 143 | -3.5% | $19,216 |
| Private seller | 80 | -13.1% | $13,053 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2023 Niro, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 0–25k and 25–50k bands the asking price falls 1%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 0–25k miles | 12 | |
| 25–50k miles | 34 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Kia Niro is fuel: HYBRID asks -12% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Electric | 90 | -1.3% |
| Fuel | Hybrid | 93 | -12.1% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Kia Niro asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is CO at +18%, cheapest WA at -11% — 29 points apart, which on a $18,795 car is roughly $5,357.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| WA | 22 | |
| HI | 18 | |
| CA | 93 | |
| OR | 26 | |
| CO | 13 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Kia Niro cost?
The median asking price is $18,795 across 244 live listings. A 2017 asks about $8,999 and a 2026 about $21,500. The most listed year is 2023, at $22,900. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Kia Niro valuation tool.
Is it cheaper to buy a Niro from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 3.5% below and private sellers 13.1% below, a gap of about $2,198 on a 2023 at $22,900.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Niro?
Of the states with enough listings, WA asks least at -10.8% against the national median, and CO most at +17.7%. On the typical $18,795 Niro that spread is about $5,357.
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