Real price data
What should you pay for a 2022 Kia Rio?
Original MSRP
$16,450
When new
Fair market price
$14,932
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$1,518
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $12,993 · 75th $16,500 · MSRP $16,450
Spread of current 2022 Kia Rio listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
40
out of 100
moderate leverage
~36 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.
Market demand & negotiating leverage
36days of supply
Balanced marketSupply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2022 Kia Rio.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2022 Kia Rio inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$15,134–$15,792
Estimated dealer invoice — about $16,450 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | $15,011 | $16,790 | $15,447–$16,118 |
| LX | $15,235 | $16,450 | $15,134–$15,792 |
- S
- $15,011
- LX
- $15,235
Fuel economy
33
MPG city
41
MPG highway
36
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2022 Kia Rio configuration (Regular).
Safety & recalls
1 open NHTSA recall on record for the 2022 Kia Rio.
STEERING:COLUMN
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235.
Campaign 22V304000 · 05/05/2022
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2022 Kia Rio?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $14,932, within a typical market range of $12,993 to $16,500.
Is the 2022 Kia Rio cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $16,450, so a fair used price is roughly $1,518 below MSRP.
Is now a good time to buy a 2022 Kia Rio?
There are about 36 days of national market supply for the 2022 Kia Rio — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2022 Kia Rio.
How much can you negotiate on a 2022 Kia Rio?
Negotiating leverage rates 40/100 (moderate). ~36 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2022 Kia Rio?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $15,134–$15,792 — its $16,450 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 6/23/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.