Used Kia Sportage for Sale near Clam Bay, NS

How much does the Kia Sportage cost in today's market?

Used Kia Sportage prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Kia Sportage's current nationwide average price is $24,729 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,969 CAD. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Kia Sportage a good car?

Yes — the Kia Sportage is a strong used SUV choice if you want comfort, space, and a well-equipped cabin. The all-generations owner rating is 4.48/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Sportage for its comfortable ride, spacious interior, and strong feature content. Styling and everyday practicality also come up often as reasons shoppers like it, especially when paired with the model’s family-friendly character.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2026 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are that some recent versions focus more on broad capability than lively acceleration, and some trims place a lot of emphasis on screen-based controls. Even so, the Sportage remains a compelling used buy for shoppers who value comfort, equipment, and overall usefulness.

31.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Sportage models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Sportage’s comfort, practicality, and strong value as part of its appeal. Across the model years in the data, buyers also tend to appreciate its spacious cabin, smooth ride, and useful feature content.

• Owners rate the Kia Sportage between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is generally easier to manage when you choose a well-kept example with a complete service history and a trim level that matches your needs.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, lane following assist, Highway Driving Assist with automated lane centring, a surround-view camera system, and the blind-spot view monitor.
• Infotainment: a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus SiriusXM satellite radio.
• Fuel efficiency: Natural Resources Canada fuel economy ratings for the non-hybrid Sportage are 8.3 litres per 100 kilometres combined (9.3 city, 7.0 highway) with FWD and 8.9 L/100 km combined (9.9 city, 7.8 highway) with AWD. The other powertrain options are more efficient: the Sportage Hybrid is rated at 6.7 L/100 km combined, and the plug-in hybrid gets up to 53 kilometres of all-electric driving.

Which Kia Sportage trim should I buy?

The 2026 Kia Sportage offers these trims:

• LX: The entry point with the 2.5-litre engine, six-speed automatic, and front-wheel drive on the base grade; a sensible choice if you want the lowest starting price.
• LX AWD: Adds all-wheel drive to the LX formula for buyers who want extra traction in a straightforward package.
• X-Line: Adds a more rugged look with different front and rear bumpers, all-season tires on 19-inch wheels, and off-road appearance details.
• EX: Adds more equipment than the lower trims and is part of the range that builds toward the best-value sweet spot.
• EX Premium: Adds 19-inch wheels and sits in the value-rich middle of the line-up for shoppers who want more features without moving to the top trim.
• X-Line Limited: The most feature-rich trim, adding the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, Harman Kardon premium audio, a head-up display, and digital key functionality.

What Kia Sportage do most buyers choose?

The Kia Sportage years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which usually makes it easier to find the right trim, colour, and price. They also sit close to the current generation, so you get newer features and a more modern overall package.

What is the Kia Sportage's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used because it creates more room for value. The newer models are also seeing meaningful price drops, so recent Sportage years can be especially attractive if you want modern features without paying new-car pricing. The smallest changes are concentrated among the least volatile examples in the table.

The 2016, 2025, and 2014 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Kia Sportage safe?

• 2026: 10/10
• 2023: 7/10
• 2022: 8/10

The 2026 Kia Sportage includes standard driver-assist features such as adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, and lane following assist.

For the safest used buy, the 2026 model posts the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Kia Sportage now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −6.48% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −15.68%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 31.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 31.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $29,207 CAD. The Kia Sportage offers a roomy cabin and a practical, family-friendly layout that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 Sportage is available with conventional gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains, with the non-hybrid rated at 8.3 litres per 100 kilometres combined with FWD or 8.9 L/100 km combined with AWD, the hybrid at 6.7 L/100 km combined, and the plug-in hybrid offering up to 53 kilometres of all-electric driving.
• Tech: A 12.3-inch touchscreen is standard, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both standard, and the X-Line Limited adds a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a Harman Kardon premium audio system, a head-up display, and digital key functionality.
• Safety: Higher trim levels add Highway Driving Assist with automated lane centring, and available features include a surround-view camera system and the blind-spot view monitor.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $35,566 CAD for a FWD Sportage LX.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.