# Kia Rio prices

> The median asking price of a Kia Rio is $11,684, across 1,259 for sale with a median model year of 2020. The 2023, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $15,998.

Model page · 2003–2023 · data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/kia-rio)

- For sale: 1,259 cars, model years 2003–2023
- Median asking price: $11,684 (1,259 for sale, median model year 2020)
- Most are priced between $2,791 and $17,226, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2023, the model year with the most for sale: median $15,998 (312 for sale)
- Auction results on record: 0

## Price by model year

Asking prices of cars for sale now and sold prices over the last three years.

| Model year | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold | Middle 50% sold |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [2023](https://ottoquest.com/models/kia-rio/2023.md) | 312 | $15,998 | 0 | — | — |
| [2022](https://ottoquest.com/models/kia-rio/2022.md) | 149 | $14,817 | 0 | — | — |
| [2021](https://ottoquest.com/models/kia-rio/2021.md) | 105 | $12,761 | 0 | — | — |
| [2020](https://ottoquest.com/models/kia-rio/2020.md) | 148 | $12,222 | 0 | — | — |
| [2019](https://ottoquest.com/models/kia-rio/2019.md) | 104 | $9,891 | 0 | — | — |
| [2018](https://ottoquest.com/models/kia-rio/2018.md) | 46 | $10,024 | 0 | — | — |
| [2017](https://ottoquest.com/models/kia-rio/2017.md) | 81 | $7,975 | 0 | — | — |
| [2016](https://ottoquest.com/models/kia-rio/2016.md) | 78 | $6,995 | 0 | — | — |
| [2015](https://ottoquest.com/models/kia-rio/2015.md) | 44 | $6,497 | 0 | — | — |
| [2014](https://ottoquest.com/models/kia-rio/2014.md) | 41 | $6,089 | 0 | — | — |
| [2013](https://ottoquest.com/models/kia-rio/2013.md) | 80 | $6,112 | 0 | — | — |
| [2012](https://ottoquest.com/models/kia-rio/2012.md) | 15 | $4,921 | 0 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | $5,480 | 0 | — | — |
| 2010 | 7 | $4,615 | 0 | — | — |
| [2009](https://ottoquest.com/models/kia-rio/2009.md) | 17 | $5,030 | 0 | — | — |
| 2008 | 9 | $5,115 | 0 | — | — |
| 2007 | 8 | $5,345 | 0 | — | — |
| 2006 | 3 | $3,287 | 0 | — | — |
| 2005 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | $4,799 | 0 | — | — |

## Trims

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [LX](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-rio-lx.md) | 2006–2023 | 626 | $8,988 |
| [S](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-rio-s.md) | 2018–2023 | 523 | $14,590 |
| [EX](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-rio-ex.md) | 2012–2018 | 57 | $6,950 |
| [SX](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-rio-sx.md) | 2007–2016 | 12 | $5,347 |
| [Base](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-rio-base.md) | 2003–2011 | 7 | $4,498 |
| [LX+ IVT](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-rio-lx-ivt.md) | 2023 | 3 | $14,799 |
| [Cinco](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-rio-cinco.md) | 2003 | 2 | $4,292 |
| [S IVT](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-rio-s-ivt.md) | 2023 | 1 | $15,982 |
| [Sdn LX](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-rio-sdn-lx.md) | 2012 | 1 | $4,298 |

## Related models

- [Rio 5-Door](https://ottoquest.com/models/kia-rio-5-door.md)

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 97%, Manual 3%
- Body: Sedan 89%, Hatchback 9%, Wagon 2%
- Drive: FWD 97%, RWD 3%

## Specs and fuel economy

EPA figures by model year.

| Model year | Combined MPG | EV range | Class |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| 2023 | 36 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2022 | 36 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2021 | 36 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2020 | 36 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2019 | 32 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2018 | 32 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2017 | 30–31 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2016 | 30–31 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2015 | 30–31 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2014 | 30–31 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2013 | 31–32 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2012 | 31–32 | — | Compact Cars |

## Safety recalls

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the Kia Rio. By model year: 2022 (1), 2021 (2), 2020 (1), 2019 (1), 2018 (1), 2017 (2), 2016 (2), 2015 (1), 2014 (1), 2013 (1), 2012 (1), 2008 (1), 2007 (1), 2006 (1). A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## Kia Rio prices: common questions

### How much does a Kia Rio cost?

The median asking price of a Kia Rio is $11,684, across 1,259 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $2,791 and $17,226, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2023, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $15,998.

### Which Kia Rio model year is the cheapest?

Among model years with at least 10 cars for sale, the 2012 Kia Rio asks the least: a median of $4,921 across 15 cars, with a typical 132,066 miles. The 2023 asks $15,998.

### Which Kia Rio model year has the most cars for sale?

The 2023: 312 of the 1,259 for sale, at a median asking price of $15,998.

### How many recalls does the Kia Rio have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the Kia Rio. The 2016 model year has the most, with 2. A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## More

- Value a Kia Rio: https://ottoquest.com/value?model=kia-rio
- Kia Rio for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?model=kia-rio
- Check one car's price: https://ottoquest.com/deal-check.md?vin=<VIN>&price=<price>&mileage=<miles> (markdown; the page is https://ottoquest.com/deal-check)
- Value a car by model, trim, year and mileage: https://ottoquest.com/value
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