Real price data
What should you pay for a 2026 Kia Sportage?
Original MSRP
$30,490
When new
Fair market price
$31,749
Mileage-adjusted
Where prices land
25th $29,185 · 75th $34,182 · MSRP $30,490
Spread of current 2026 Kia Sportage listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX | $26,645 | — | — |
| LX Hybrid | $29,376 | $30,490 | — |
| EX | $29,809 | $30,490 | — |
| S Hybrid | $30,931 | $32,590 | — |
| SX | $31,183 | $34,290 | — |
| X-Line | $33,475 | $32,990 | — |
| SX Prestige | $34,309 | — | — |
| X-Line Hybrid | $34,730 | $35,490 | — |
| EX Hybrid | $35,200 | — | — |
| SX Prestige Hybrid | $37,500 | — | — |
- LX
- $26,645
- LX Hybrid
- $29,376
- EX
- $29,809
- S Hybrid
- $30,931
- SX
- $31,183
- X-Line
- $33,475
- SX Prestige
- $34,309
- X-Line Hybrid
- $34,730
- EX Hybrid
- $35,200
- SX Prestige Hybrid
- $37,500
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2026 Kia Sportage runs about $32,060 in MT to $34,880 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $2,302 | $110+ | $34,161 |
| TX | $1,984 | $332 | $34,065 |
| FL | $1,905 | $1,074+ | $34,728 |
| NY | $1,270 | $371 | $33,390 |
| PA | $1,905 | $587 | $34,241 |
| IL | $1,984 | $683 | $34,416 |
| OH | $1,826 | $444 | $34,019 |
| GA | $2,222 | $637 | $34,608 |
| NC | $952 | $793 | $33,494 |
| WA | $2,064 | $215+ | $34,028 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $32,274 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Safety & recalls
1 open NHTSA recall on record for the 2026 Kia Sportage.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC361. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 9, 2026.
Campaign 26V046000 · 27/01/2026
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
What the experts say
8.8/ 10
Based on 4 expert reviews from 4 sources
Based on analysis of 4 professional reviews, the 2026 Kia Sportage earns an expert score of 88. Reviewers consistently praise its Attractive and inoffensive styling, no shortage of standard equipment, low entry price. However, some note concerns about Gutless gas engine and unengaging road manners. This consensus represents the collective professional opinion from leading automotive publications.
Strengths
- Attractive and inoffensive styling
- no shortage of standard equipment
- low entry price
- Roomy cabin
- Great technology
Watch-outs
- Gutless gas engine
- unengaging road manners
- perhaps too stylistically demure
- So-so fuel economy
- Standard engine supplies leisurely acceleration
What reviewers highlight — aggregated from professional automotive publications.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2026 Kia Sportage?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $31,749, within a typical market range of $29,185 to $34,182.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2026 Kia Sportage?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $32,060 in MT to $34,880 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is the 2026 Kia Sportage a good car?
Based on analysis of 4 professional reviews, the 2026 Kia Sportage earns an expert score of 88. Reviewers consistently praise its Attractive and inoffensive styling, no shortage of standard equipment, low entry price. However, some note concerns about Gutless gas engine and unengaging road manners.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 6/20/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.