A 2018 Kia Rio still asks 43% of what a 2023 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 66 sedans we price, that ranks #54, below the 56% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−46.1%), after which losses ease to about 17.2% a year. Mileage costs it 60%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 182 listings.
Kia Rio value by year
The newest Rio at under half the 2023 price is the 2018, with a median asking price of $5,500 (43% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,000 | $16,572 | 10 | |
| 2022 | $6,900 | $17,500 | 7 | |
| 2021 | $4,000 | $12,950 | 5 | |
| 2020 | $6,950 | $11,947 | 14 | |
| 2019 | $6,000 | $10,995 | 9 | |
| 2018 | $3,200 | $6,200 | 5 | |
| 2017 | $3,000 | $9,999 | 7 | |
| 2016 | $2,600 | $6,999 | 22 | |
| 2015 | $3,995 | $6,995 | 8 | |
| 2014 | $2,700 | $5,995 | 13 | |
| 2013 | $2,000 | $6,495 | 20 | |
| 2012 | $2,999 | $7,195 | 12 | |
| 2011 | $1,400 | $4,195 | 5 | |
| 2010 | $1,700 | $2,800 | 3 | |
| 2009 | $1,100 | $5,650 | 6 | |
| 2008 | $1,900 | $3,450 | 10 | |
| 2007 | $2,795 | $4,995 | 4 | |
| 2006 | $1,950 | $4,500 | 3 | |
| 2005 | $1,450 | $2,995 | 4 | |
| 2003 | $1,300 | $5,999 | 7 | |
| 2002 | $1,800 | $4,750 | 8 |
How the Kia Rio depreciates
The newest Kia Rio has a median asking price of $12,679; a 21-year-older one runs about $2,595 — roughly 80% lost over 21 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Kia Rio hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Corolla keeps 68%, the Subaru WRX 75% and the Nissan Versa 38%, against 43% for the Rio. The Rio holds value better than the Nissan Versa, but not the Toyota Corolla and Subaru WRX.
The Kia Rio market right now
Adjust your Kia Rio value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Kia Rio about 60% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2023 Kia Rio: a dealer trade-in offer is around $5,000, selling private-party nets about $12,679, and a lot asks near $16,572 — a $11,572 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Rio costs a median 26% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 7 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Kia Rio price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,700 (12) | $13,750 (16) | +18% |
| 2021 | $11,000 (7) | $10,995 (11) | same |
| 2020 | $8,373 (12) | $8,425 (18) | +1% |
| 2019 | $6,700 (7) | $8,597 (12) | +28% |
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Kia Rio value FAQ
How much is a Kia Rio worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,650 to $16,527 across 21 model years. A 2023 is worth about $12,679, the median of 10 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Kia Rio's value?
Among Rios from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $12,500, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $3,900; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 60%.
Which Kia Rio year is the best value?
The newest Rio at under half the 2023 price is the 2018, with a median asking price of $5,500 (43% of it).
Is a Kia Rio cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 26% more, across 7 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Rio hold value better than the Toyota Corolla?
No: over 5 years the Rio keeps 43% of its value and the Toyota Corolla 68%, by the median asking prices of the 2023 and 2018 model years.
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