A 2021 Kia K5 still asks 56% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 37 sedans we price, that ranks #24, below the 58% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 5 (−22%). Mileage costs it 42%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 80 listings.
Kia K5 value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $19,400 | $48,000 | 7 | |
| 2025 | $18,995 | $27,520 | 12 | |
| 2024 | $16,988 | $27,826 | 7 | |
| 2023 | $18,000 | $24,999 | 12 | |
| 2022 | $12,900 | $24,495 | 20 | |
| 2021 | $9,999 | $23,900 | 22 |
How the Kia K5 depreciates
The newest Kia K5 has a median asking price of $28,598; a 5-year-older one runs about $15,995 — roughly 44% lost over 5 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Kia K5 hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Dodge Charger keeps 43% and the Hyundai Sonata 63%, against 56% for the K5. The K5 holds value better than the Dodge Charger, but not the Hyundai Sonata.
The Kia K5 market right now
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Crossing 100k miles costs a Kia K5 about 42% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2025 Kia K5: a dealer trade-in offer is around $18,995, selling private-party nets about $25,637, and a lot asks near $27,520 — a $8,525 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the K5 costs a median 3% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 2 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Kia K5 price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $20,700 (6) | $19,386 (54) | −6% |
| 2021 | $15,650 (6) | $17,500 (49) | +12% |
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Kia K5 value FAQ
How much is a Kia K5 worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $15,995 to $28,598 across 6 model years. A 2025 is worth about $25,637, the median of 12 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Kia K5's value?
Among K5s from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $23,991, and those with 100,000 to 150,000 miles ask $13,995; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 42%.
Is a Kia K5 cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 3% more, across 2 recent model years in our listings.
Does the K5 hold value better than the Dodge Charger?
Yes: over 5 years the K5 keeps 56% of its value and the Dodge Charger 43%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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