Used Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid for SaleNationwide

How much does the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid cost in today's market?

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

The Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid's current nationwide average price is $31,738, and over the past year it reached a low of $30,752. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023 and 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid a good car?

Yes — the all-generations owner rating points to strong satisfaction across the lineup. The all-generations owner rating is 5/5 across every model year in the data.

Expert reviews rate the 2023 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on ride quality, backseat comfort, and interior materials, so you should expect the strongest appeal from shoppers who value style and tech first.

31.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid top marks, and the expert review data highlights a strong powertrain, useful technology, and a generous safety suite. The model also earns praise for its stylish design and great warranty.

• Owners rate the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For long-term ownership, the biggest risk for used buyers is choosing a vehicle whose condition and charging history haven’t been well maintained.

What should I look for when buying a used Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 90.2% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Kia Drive Wise
• Infotainment: 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 40.3 mpg

Which Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid trim should I buy?

The 2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid offers these trims:

• X-Line: This is the entry point, and it brings the Sportage PHEV’s standard 19-inch wheels and X-Line styling details.
• X-Line Prestige: This is the best-value trim if you want the fullest feature set, adding the Harman Kardon premium sound system, Blind-Spot View Monitor, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, Highway Driving Assist, front and rear parking sensors, automatic rear braking, and a surround-view camera.

What Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid do most buyers choose?

The Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

Higher-listing model years usually draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price, color, and trim.

What is the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid's resale value?

Both model years show lower prices than they had a year ago, which is helpful if you’re shopping used. The larger drop on the newer model year gives you a stronger near-term price break, while the older model year has moved down more gradually.

The 2023 and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid safe?

• 2023: 8/10

The 2023 model includes Kia Drive Wise, a standard suite of driver-assistance and collision-avoidance features across the lineup.

For the safest used buy, the 2023 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −6.72% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −1.87%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 31.3% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 31.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,163. The Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid offers a stylish design that helps it stand out in the compact SUV class.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Sportage PHEV has a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, a 66.9-kilowatt electric motor, and a 13.8-kilowatt-hour lithium polymer battery pack.
• Tech: The infotainment system includes wired Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a navigation system.
• Safety: The latest model adds collision warning with automatic braking at intersections, front and rear parking sensors, automatic rear braking, a camera-based Blind-Spot View Monitor, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, and Highway Driving Assist.
• Starting price: The Sportage Plug-in Hybrid costs $38,690.

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.

How does the 2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid compare to the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid:

• Pros: Stylish design, Impressive technology, Great warranty.
• Cons: Sloppy ride and handling, Uncomfortable backseat, Interior materials feel cheap.

2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime:

• Pros: Impressive electric range, Easy-to-use technology, Excellent value for money.
• Cons: Minor transmission drone, Sticky brake pedal feel and response, Irritating lane-centering assist system.

Our experts score the 2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid 7.2/10 and the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime 8.2/10. The Toyota earns the stronger expert score and brings more power, a larger battery, and a longer charge time. The Kia counters with a lower average used price, a shorter 240V charge time, and a more affordable starting MSRP.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

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