Used Kia Sedona for SaleNationwide

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

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

The Kia Sedona's current nationwide average price is $11,599, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $11,234 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2019, 2020, and 2021 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Kia Sedona a good car?

Yes — the Kia Sedona is a strong family choice if you want space, comfort, and a smooth ride. The all-generations owner rating is 4.4/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Sedona for its spacious cabin, comfortable driving experience, and strong value. The smooth ride and family-friendly practicality come up often, along with the model’s overall usefulness for everyday life.

Expert reviews rate the 2016 model among the highest across all years.

Recent expert feedback also points to a few recurring trade-offs, including fuel economy concerns, steering that feels light, and some safety tech that can be finicky.

29.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Sedona models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Sedona for its roomy interior, comfortable ride, and practical family-focused design. The model also earns repeated praise for delivering strong value and everyday usefulness.

• Owners rate the Kia Sedona between 3 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable, but you should still verify vehicle history carefully and pay close attention to maintenance records and prior-use details.

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

Across all model years, at 62.4% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: UVO eServices with free access to teen-monitoring features including speed, curfew, and boundary alerts; blind-spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert for the EX and standard for the SX and SXL; Technology Package for the SX or SXL with adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, and automatic high-beam headlights.
• Infotainment: Kia’s Your Voice (UVO) eServices infotainment system with an 8-inch, high-resolution, color touchscreen display, plus Bluetooth-connected smartphone access to connected services.
• Fuel efficiency: 19.1 mpg from the airport to my driveway, perfectly aligned with the EPA’s 17 mpg city/22 highway/19 combined estimate.

Which Kia Sedona trim should I buy?

The 2016 Kia Sedona offers these trims:

• L: Entry trim with the Sedona’s crossover-inspired styling and family-friendly utility.
• LX: Best-value trim with UVO eServices infotainment and an 8-inch touchscreen.
• EX: Adds the blind-spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert.
• SX: Adds standard blind-spot warning and can be equipped with Drive Mode Select.
• SXL (SX Limited): Top trim with premium materials and luxury-car features; the 8-Passenger Technology package adds adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, surround-view monitoring, heated second-row seats, and a 115-volt power outlet.

What Kia Sedona do most buyers choose?

The Kia Sedona years with the most listings are 2016, 2017, and 2018.

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, trims, and condition. They also tend to be the years buyers return to most often because inventory is deeper and easier to find.

What is the Kia Sedona's resale value?

Most Sedona model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you want to buy used. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while the smallest changes are clustered near the middle of the lineup.

The 2018 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2018, 2019, and 2020 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Kia Sedona safe?

• 2016: 6/10

For the safest used buy, the 2016 model posts the highest confirmed score of 6/10.

Should I buy a used Kia Sedona now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2020 model is at −4.41% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −2.07%.
• Deal availability: The 2020 model has 31.3% good and great deals, and the 2019 model has 30.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2016 model has the most listings at a current average price of $8,786. The Kia Sedona offers a roomy, family-friendly cabin with a comfortable ride and strong everyday practicality.

If you're buying used today, the 2016 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

How does the 2016 Kia Sedona compare to the 2016 Honda Odyssey?

Our experts score the 2016 Kia Sedona 7.7/10 and the 2016 Honda Odyssey 8.2/10. The Odyssey earns the higher expert score, but the Sedona brings a lower average used price and a much larger pool of listings. Both vans have similar deal shares and accident-free rates, so your choice may come down to whether you want the lower purchase price or the stronger expert verdict.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.