For the same model year, dealers ask 15 points more than private sellers; a salvage title knocks off about 31%; TX is the cheapest state at -14% and MA the priciest at +37%; a four-wheel drive Sportage asks +9% against the median of its model year.
Kia Sportage price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 13 | |
| 2025 | — | 10 | |
| 2024 | — | 13 | |
| 2023 | — | 27 | |
| 2022 | — | 14 | |
| 2021 | — | 15 | |
| 2020 | 1.9× | 34 | |
| 2019 | — | 28 | |
| 2018 | — | 23 | |
| 2017 | 2.4× | 52 | |
| 2016 | — | 20 | |
| 2015 | — | 18 | |
| 2014 | — | 19 | |
| 2013 | — | 14 | |
| 2012 | — | 17 | |
| 2011 | — | 17 | |
| 2010 | — | 7 | |
| 2009 | — | 7 | |
| 2008 | — | 14 | |
| 2007 | — | 11 | |
| 2006 | — | 6 | |
| 2005 | — | 6 | |
| 2002 | — | 5 | |
| 2001 | — | 6 |
For the 2023 model year, the Kia Sportage has a median asking price of $21,724; the Toyota RAV4 asks $30,110, the Jeep Wrangler $28,240 and the Honda CR-V $29,348. It is the cheapest of the four, 28% below the priciest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Kia Sportage the dealer markup works out at 15% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 667 | +8.8% | $13,536 |
| Private seller | 370 | -6.6% | $7,721 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 948 | +4.5% | $11,346 |
| Rebuilt | 34 | -11.9% | $13,511 |
| Salvage | 21 | -31.3% | $9,333 |
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 2017 Sportage, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 50–75k and 150–175k bands the asking price falls 46%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 50–75k miles | 22 | |
| 75–100k miles | 30 | |
| 100–125k miles | 40 | |
| 125–150k miles | 29 | |
| 150–175k miles | 10 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Kia Sportage is drivetrain: 4WD asks +9% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 426 | +9.1% |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | 318 | +0.9% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Kia Sportage asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is MA at +37%, cheapest TX at -14% — 51 points apart, which on a $9,084 car is roughly $4,624.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 36 | |
| GA | 24 | |
| WI | 36 | |
| MO | 34 | |
| FL | 101 | |
| AZ | 54 | |
| HI | 26 | |
| NC | 28 | |
| WA | 134 | |
| MA | 25 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Kia Sportage cost?
The median asking price is $9,084 across 1,195 live listings. A 2001 asks about $1,650 and a 2026 about $30,060. The most listed year is 2017, at $8,500.
Is a used Sportage cheaper than a Toyota RAV4?
Yes. For the 2023 model year the Sportage has a median asking price of $21,724 and the Toyota RAV4 $30,110, so the Sportage asks 28% less.
Is it cheaper to buy a Sportage from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 8.8% above and private sellers 6.6% below, a gap of about $3,345 on a 2023 at $21,724.
How much value does a Sportage lose per 25,000 miles?
About 14% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2017 Sportage, measured from the 50–75k band to the 150–175k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Kia Sportage valuation tool.
How much less is a salvage-title Sportage worth?
A salvage-title Sportage asks 31% less than the median for its model year (21 listings): about $6,800 off a 2023 at $21,724.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Sportage?
Of the states with enough listings, TX asks least at -14.3% against the national median, and MA most at +36.6%. On the typical $9,084 Sportage that spread is about $4,624.
Why do Sportage prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 52 listings of the 2017 Sportage, the priciest tenth asks 2.4× what the cheapest tenth does: $14,245 against $5,950.
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