Used Kia Sportage for Sale nearVictoria, BC

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 $24,855 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,968 CAD. Recently, prices have come down for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 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 broad feature set. 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 the money. They also frequently highlight its stylish design and useful features, especially in well-equipped trims and AWD versions.

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, an underwhelming base engine, and interior materials that feel less upscale than the styling suggests.

31.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Sportage models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Sportage for comfort, practicality, and value, and expert coverage also points to a well-rounded package with strong safety and useful technology. Across the model years in the data, it comes across as a family-friendly SUV that many shoppers find easy to live with.

• 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 best managed by choosing a well-maintained example with a clear service history and checking that the vehicle's features and condition match the trim level advertised.

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, 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 a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster on the X-Line Limited trim.
• 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 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 to the lineup, with the standard 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the non-hybrid powertrain; a sensible choice if you want the lowest starting price.
• LX AWD: adds all-wheel drive to the LX formula for extra traction in Canadian driving.
• X-Line: adds off-road appearance touches, all-season tires on 19-inch wheels, and a more rugged look.
• EX: adds more equipment and is part of the trim walk that brings in additional comfort and convenience features.
• EX Premium: adds 19-inch wheels and sits as a strong value pick for shoppers 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, 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 popular because they combine broad availability with newer features and a wide spread of prices. That gives you more choice across trims, equipment levels, and budgets.

What is the Kia Sportage's resale value?

Most Sportage model years are down year over year, which is good news if you are shopping used because it creates more room for value. The newer model years are falling too, but by smaller amounts than many older ones, so recent examples still command stronger prices. Overall, the table points to a model with broad price softening rather than a few isolated drops.

The 2026, 2016, and 2025 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 Sportage includes 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 2026 model is at −2.95% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −7.27%.
• Deal availability: The 2026 model has 35.5% good and great deals, and the 2025 model has 35.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $29,093 CAD. The Kia Sportage offers a roomy cabin and a practical, family-friendly character that makes it easy to live with.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 Sportage is available with conventional gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains, and the non-hybrid models use a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 187 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: A 12.3-inch touchscreen is standard, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both standard, and the X-Line Limited trim 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 also feature the Highway Driving Assist system, which adds automated lane centring, along with 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 October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.