Used 2023 Kia Sportage for Sale nearRed Deer, AB

How much does the 2023 Kia Sportage cost?

Prices have softened 10.60% compared to this time last year, making it a favourable time to shop this model year.

There are 658 listings available, which suggests you should have a reasonable amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2023 Kia Sportage a good car?

Yes — the 2023 Kia Sportage earns a 4.67/5 user rating and a 7.17/10 expert rating. The model scores 8/10 across Look and feel and Technology.

Owners consistently praise its great value, spacious interior, and impressive features, while also liking the modern styling and overall sense that you get a lot for the money. The overview also frames it as a practical, well-equipped SUV that stands out from the usual compact-crossover choices.

The main trade-off is that performance is fairly pedestrian, and some owners want more trunk space and more power. Even so, it is positioned as a good all-arounder for shoppers who want something distinctive, useful, and easy to recommend.

With 31.6% of listings marked as good or great deals, the market still gives you some room to find a strong-value example.

Is the 2023 Kia Sportage reliable?

Owners rate it 4.67/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

User feedback points to a vehicle that feels reliable, dependable, and trouble-free in everyday use, with owners especially appreciating the value and the sense that it can be counted on over time. The expert review also describes Kia’s broader recent run of redesigned vehicles as strong, which supports the impression of a well-sorted ownership experience.

The 2023 Sportage also comes with a 5-year, 100,000-kilometre comprehensive warranty in Canada, which adds peace of mind for used buyers. For long-term ownership, the main risk is less about outright durability and more about whether you are satisfied with its modest power and packaging compromises.

What should I look for when buying a used 2023 Kia Sportage?

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The LX starts with cloth seats, front-wheel drive, and an 8-inch infotainment screen, while higher trims add synthetic leather, a larger display, and more premium cabin touches. The X-Line and above also bring a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and the X-Line Limited adds the most upscale tech and safety equipment.
• Powertrain: The gas Sportage uses a 2.5-litre inline four-cylinder engine with 187 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. It is not especially quick, and the lack of a turbocharged gas engine means you should expect relaxed rather than punchy acceleration.
• Safety package: Standard equipment includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist, lane-following assist, lane-departure warning, and a backup camera. The X-Line adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and safe exit warning, while the X-Line Limited adds blind-view monitor, highway driving assist, front and rear parking sensors, projection LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers, and a surround-view camera.
• Infotainment: EX-and-up models get a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the base LX uses an 8-inch screen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto. The top interface still uses wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and the X-Line Limited adds a panoramic, curved 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
• Fuel efficiency: The gas model is rated at 9.3 L/100 km city, 7.4 highway, and 8.4 combined with FWD, or 10.4 city, 8.5 highway, and 9.5 combined with AWD.

Which 2023 Kia Sportage trim should I buy?

The 2023 Kia Sportage is offered in 5 trim levels: LX, X-Line, EX, EX Premium, X-Line Limited.

Here's the short version:

• LX: This is the entry point, and it gives you the basics, including cloth seats, front-wheel drive, an 8-inch screen, and wireless CarPlay and Android Auto. It makes sense if you want the lowest-cost way into the Sportage, but it is the least feature-rich version.
• X-Line: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers because it is the first version that the review considers truly competitive in the segment. It adds AWD as standard, rugged styling cues, and extra safety tech such as blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and safe exit warning.
• EX: This trim is the sweet spot if you want a more polished daily driver, because it adds the larger 12.3-inch infotainment screen, dual-zone full automatic climate control, adaptive cruise control, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, and HD Radio.
• EX Premium: Choose this if you want a more upscale feel without jumping all the way to the top trim. It builds on EX with additional equipment, but the review still points to the lack of a stronger gas engine as a limitation for premium-minded buyers.
• X-Line Limited: This is the most fully loaded version, with the blind-view monitor, highway driving assist, front and rear parking sensors, projection LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers, surround-view camera, and the Harman Kardon audio system. It is the right pick if you want the most advanced safety and convenience features.

The safety package is strongest on the X-Line Limited, while the X-Line is the best-value choice for shoppers who want a well-equipped Sportage without stretching to the top of the range.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2023 Kia Sportage?

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, so it is worth shopping carefully and comparing listings.

• Deal availability: 31.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 658 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.60% compared with last year.

If you find a listing below $27,540 CAD, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2023 Kia Sportage's resale value?

The current average of $27,540 CAD sits slightly below last year's $30,806 CAD.

That softer pricing suggests the Sportage is currently more buyer-friendly than it was a year ago. For a future seller, that means you may not see the same pricing strength if market conditions stay soft.

At the same time, the model's strong value reputation and broad appeal should help it remain easy to shop and easy to explain to used buyers. Its distinctive styling, roomy cabin, and feature-rich personality should continue to support demand.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.67/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2023 Kia Sportage safe?

The 2023 Kia Sportage has not yet been crash-tested by either NHTSA or IIHS.

It earns a 7/10 safety score from our experts.

Standard safety equipment includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist, lane-following assist, lane-departure warning, and a backup camera. As you move up the trim ladder, the X-Line adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and safe exit warning, while the X-Line Limited adds blind-view monitor, highway driving assist, front and rear parking sensors, projection LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers, and a surround-view camera.

The main caveat is that the most desirable safety features are not spread evenly across the range, so you need to move beyond the base trim to get the full suite.

Should I buy a 2023 Kia Sportage or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2023 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2023 if:

• 31.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.60% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.67/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2023 brings a redesigned look, strong technology, and a feature-rich cabin that make it stand out in the compact-SUV class.

Consider the 2022 if:

• At $22,211 CAD, the 2022 costs less than the current year's $27,540 CAD average.
• It offers an available turbocharged engine and a speedier character.

The bottom line: If you want the newer design, stronger tech, and broader appeal, the 2023 is the better all-around pick. If your priority is saving money and you want a quicker-feeling used Sportage, the 2022 is the more budget-conscious alternative.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.