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Used Kia Stinger: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Kia Stinger from 2018 to 2023: what each year typically sells for (about $21,500 to $36,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2020–2023. Look harder at or skip 2018–2019.
2018–2023 Kia Stinger
A rear-drive sport sedan with a handy liftback hatch and strong turbo power.
Years to target: 2020–2023. Look harder at or skip: 2018–2019. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $21,500* | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2019 | $24,000 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~70,000 |
| 2020 | $26,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~65,000 |
| 2021 | $29,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~55,000 |
| 2022 | $33,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~45,000 |
| 2023 | $36,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~35,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2018: owner complaints spike (67, mostly the engine).
- 2019: owner complaints spike (44, mostly the engine).
- The V6 is thirsty, and resale values drop quickly, which helps used buyers but hurts later when you sell.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the GT1: it pairs the twin-turbo V6 with adaptive suspension, a sunroof and more driver aids that the four-cylinder trims lack; 2022 brought a larger touchscreen.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from 2020, optional from 2018.
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from 2022, optional from 2018.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from 2022.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Camry 2023–2024 · $27,500–$29,500
- Lexus ES 2019–2021 · $27,000–$33,500
- Lexus IS 2019–2020 · $28,000–$31,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.