Used Kia Sportage for Sale near Ontario

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 $24,581 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 pick if you value comfort, space, and features. 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 cabin, and strong value for money. Stylish design and a generous feature set also come up often, especially on newer models and well-equipped trims.

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

The main trade-offs across recent expert-tested years centre on fairly pedestrian performance, interior materials that feel less upscale than some rivals, and fuel economy that trails some competitors in gas form.

32.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Sportage models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Kia Sportage as comfortable, practical, and easy to live with, with strong value and a useful feature set showing up again and again in reviews. Expert coverage also points to a model line that has matured into a well-rounded compact SUV with broad appeal.

• 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 most worth watching on older examples, while newer model years present a more reassuring ownership picture overall.

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, front and rear parking sensors, 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 — but these numbers are comparable to the non-hybrid competition.

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 this grade; it suits shoppers who want the lowest-cost way into the lineup.
• LX AWD: Adds all-wheel drive to the LX formula for extra year-round traction.
• X-Line: Adds off-road appearance touches, all-wheel drive, different front and rear bumpers, tread-like stitching for SynTex artificial leather upholstery, and all-season tires on 19-inch wheels.
• EX: Adds more equipment while staying in the mainstream of the range.
• EX Premium: Adds 19-inch wheels and sits as a strong value choice for buyers who want a more upscale feel.
• X-Line Limited: Adds the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, Harman Kardon premium audio, a head-up display, digital key functionality, and the horizontal dual-screen layout.

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 attract more shoppers because they offer a broad mix of features, pricing, and availability. That usually gives you more choice across trims and condition levels when you're comparing used examples.

What is the Kia Sportage's resale value?

Most Sportage model years 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 showing meaningful price drops, so recent years can be especially attractive if you want modern features without paying new-car pricing. The spread between the biggest and smallest declines suggests some years are softening faster than others, which can help you target the best bargains.

The 2016, 2025, and 2023 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 −7.54% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −13.48%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $29,154 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, and the gas powertrain is offered with front-wheel drive on the base LX grade while all other versions in Canada come with all-wheel drive.
• Tech: A 12.3-inch touchscreen is standard, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both standard, and wireless phone charging is standard on all but the base LX trim level.
• Safety: Higher trim levels also feature the Highway Driving Assist system, which adds automated lane centring.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $35,566 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 October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.