What is a used Kia Sportage worth?

In good condition with average mileage, between $5,250 for a 2011 and $20,650 for a 2024 private party. Mileage, condition, and title status move the number.

How many miles is too many for a used Kia Sportage?

Post-recall oil consumption still shows up on 2.4L cars: check the dipstick and ask about top-offs. A documented campaign engine with modest miles beats an original engine every time.

Which Kia Sportage years should you avoid?

2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011. Theta II engine seizure and fire-recall years. Campaign completion and engine paperwork or walk.

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Used Kia Sportage value by year

By the DealScan team · Updated 2026-07-11

Quick answer

A used Kia Sportage in good condition with average mileage runs from about $5,250 for a 2011 up to $20,650 for a 2024. The table below gives the fair value and private-party range for every year, and flags the 6 model years we would avoid.

Kia Sportage value for every year

Good condition, clean title, average mileage for the age. Newest first.

Year	Avg miles	Fair value	Private party	Dealer
2024	25,000	$20,650	$19,000–$22,300	$23,750
2023	37,500	$18,600	$17,100–$20,100	$21,400
2022	50,000	$16,750	$15,400–$18,100	$19,250
2021	62,500	$15,050	$13,850–$16,250	$17,300
2020	75,000	$13,550	$12,450–$14,650	$15,600
2019	87,500	$12,200	$11,200–$13,200	$14,050
2018	100,000	$11,000	$10,100–$11,900	$12,650
2017	112,500	$9,900	$9,100–$10,700	$11,400
2016Avoid	125,000	$8,900	$8,200–$9,600	$10,250
2015Avoid	137,500	$8,000	$7,350–$8,650	$9,200
2014Avoid	150,000	$7,200	$6,600–$7,800	$8,300
2013Avoid	162,500	$6,500	$6,000–$7,000	$7,450
2012Avoid	175,000	$5,850	$5,400–$6,300	$6,750
2011Avoid	187,500	$5,250	$4,850–$5,650	$6,050

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How much mileage moves the price

Using a 2017 Sportage as the example. The same spread applies at every year on the table above.

Mileage	Miles	Fair value	Private party
Lower mileage	76,500	$11,600	$10,650–$12,550
Average mileage	112,500	$9,900	$9,100–$10,700
Higher mileage	153,000	$7,950	$7,300–$8,600

Which years to avoid

2016 (2011–2016 (undocumented)): Theta II engine seizure and fire-recall years. Campaign completion and engine paperwork or walk.
2015 (2011–2016 (undocumented)): Theta II engine seizure and fire-recall years. Campaign completion and engine paperwork or walk.
2014 (2011–2016 (undocumented)): Theta II engine seizure and fire-recall years. Campaign completion and engine paperwork or walk.
2013 (2011–2016 (undocumented)): Theta II engine seizure and fire-recall years. Campaign completion and engine paperwork or walk.
2012 (2011–2016 (undocumented)): Theta II engine seizure and fire-recall years. Campaign completion and engine paperwork or walk.
2011 (2011–2016 (undocumented)): Theta II engine seizure and fire-recall years. Campaign completion and engine paperwork or walk.

Full Kia Sportage years-to-avoid breakdown

What to check before you pay

2011–2016 Theta II: rod-bearing failure and engine fire recalls; verify campaign completion and any engine replacement by VIN
2.4L GDI: oil consumption even on cars with recall work; monitor between services
2017–2022: minor electrical complaints (door locks, infotainment); engine issues far rarer but the knock-sensor software still applies

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