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Compare and contrast price, expert ratings, consumer ratings, and fuel efficiency across 116 different Kia Sedans from 2026 to 1992. Filter by vehicle condition, type, size, MPG, features, and more. Find a Kia model you like and shop Kia Sedans near you.
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2018 Kia Rio

2018 Kia Rio

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$8,568
Starting Price
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4.3
rating
Expert
3.8
rating
Consumer

32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The Kia Rio is more refined and efficient and filled with more safety and tech than ever before, reinforcing its status as a value champion.
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Sedan
2018 Kia Cadenza
#3 Best Full-Size Cars
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$14,902
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.9
rating
Consumer

23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

Kia’s 2018 Cadenza straddles the line between luxury and basic family sedan, but its high price and weak resale may dissuade some buyers.
Sedan
2018 Kia Forte
$10,171
Starting Price

Expert (N/A)
4.2
rating
Consumer

32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

Sedan
2018 Kia K900
$19,775
Starting Price

Expert (N/A)
4.5
rating
Consumer

20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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2017 Kia Optima
#2 Best Mid-Size Cars
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$9,054
Starting Price

4.5
rating
Expert
4.1
rating
Consumer

28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2017 Kia Optima expands to include an all-new plug-in hybrid that combines efficiency and excitement in an affordable family sedan.
Sedan
2017 Kia Optima Hybrid
#2 Best Hybrid Cars
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$10,004
Starting Price

4.5
rating
Expert
4.4
rating
Consumer

42 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2017 Kia Optima expands to include an all-new plug-in hybrid that combines efficiency and excitement in an affordable family sedan.
Sedan
2017 Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid
#4 Best PHEV Cars
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$12,127
Starting Price

4.5
rating
Expert
4.4
rating
Consumer

40 MPG | 103 MPGe
Combined

The 2017 Kia Optima expands to include an all-new plug-in hybrid that combines efficiency and excitement in an affordable family sedan.
Sedan
2017 Kia Rio
$8,285
Starting Price

4.3
rating
Expert
4.2
rating
Consumer

30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The stylish 2017 Kia Rio is an affordable subcompact with high-end comfort and convenience features, strong value and great fuel economy.
Sedan
2017 Kia Forte
#4 Best Compact Cars
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$8,487
Starting Price

4.3
rating
Expert
4.2
rating
Consumer

32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2017 Kia Forte sedan and Forte5 hatchback get styling updates and new features to counter the onslaught of fresher competition.
Sedan
2017 Kia Cadenza
#3 Best Full-Size Cars
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$11,577
Starting Price

4.1
rating
Expert
4.9
rating
Consumer

23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2017 Kia Cadenza is a full-size premium sedan that’s comfortable, quiet, high-tech and looks great, a winning combination.
Sedan
2017 Kia K900
#4 Best Luxury Full-Size Cars
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$16,456
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.5
rating
Consumer

18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

Although it has all the right bits on paper, can Kia’s $50,000 K900 luxury sedan really compete with Europe’s best?
Sedan
2016 Kia Optima Hybrid
#1 Best Hybrid Cars
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$8,117
Starting Price

4.5
rating
Expert
4.1
rating
Consumer

38 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The face is familiar, but the 2016 Kia Optima is all-new, with more refinement and features, and a markedly improved driving experience.
Sedan
2016 Kia Optima
#2 Best Mid-Size Cars
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$8,734
Starting Price

4.5
rating
Expert
4.1
rating
Consumer

28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The face is familiar, but the 2016 Kia Optima is all-new, with more refinement and features, and a markedly improved driving experience.
Sedan
2016 Kia Rio
$7,084
Starting Price

4.3
rating
Expert
4.2
rating
Consumer

31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2016 Kia Rio is the little subcompact that is big on features, style and value, plus great fuel economy and a really affordable price.
Sedan
2016 Kia Forte
#5 Best Compact Cars
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$7,135
Starting Price

4.3
rating
Expert
4.2
rating
Consumer

31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2016 Kia Forte offers up sedan, coupe and hatchback models with sporty styling and high-end features throughout.
Sedan
2016 Kia Cadenza
$9,047
Starting Price

3.7
rating
Expert
4.4
rating
Consumer

22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

Kia’s 2016 Cadenza is a giant automotive value for the money. Loaded with features, silky driving, very attractive pricing; tough to beat.
Sedan
2016 Kia K900
$13,713
Starting Price

Expert (N/A)
4.5
rating
Consumer

20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

With a starting price of $50,000, the 2016 Kia K900 rivals other rear-drive luxury sedans but comes up short in driving manners.
Sedan
2015 Kia Forte
#3 Best Compact Cars
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$5,914
Starting Price

4.4
rating
Expert
4.2
rating
Consumer

29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2015 Kia Forte is a full line of sedans, coupes, and hatchbacks, all with a sporty demeanor and luxury-like features throughout.
Sedan
2015 Kia Rio
$6,596
Starting Price

4.4
rating
Expert
4.2
rating
Consumer

31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

Available as a sedan or hatchback, the 2015 Kia Rio has style, value and practicality, if not the best fuel economy among subcompacts.
Sedan
2015 Kia Optima Hybrid
#5 Best Hybrid Cars
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$7,500
Starting Price

4.3
rating
Expert
4.1
rating
Consumer

38 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

Priced within reach of the average buyer, but looking like an exotic prototype, the 2015 Kia Optima is no ordinary family sedan.
Sedan
2015 Kia Optima
#5 Best Mid-Size Cars
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$7,570
Starting Price

4.3
rating
Expert
4.6
rating
Consumer

27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

Priced within reach of the average buyer, but looking like an exotic prototype, the 2015 Kia Optima is no ordinary family sedan.
Sedan
2015 Kia Cadenza
$8,328
Starting Price

3.7
rating
Expert
4.4
rating
Consumer

22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The Cadenza is a value-laden full-size sedan from Kia, with a sporty demeanor and plentiful features for the money.
Sedan
2015 Kia K900
$10,174
Starting Price

Expert (N/A)
4.5
rating
Consumer

18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

At roughly $60,000, the 2015 Kia K900 offers amenities similar to luxury rivals but lacks their driving satisfaction and badge appeal.
Sedan
2014 Kia Cadenza
$5,582
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.4
rating
Consumer

22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

Kia’s first large sedan has a sportier demeanor than many of its competitors, and all the feature-driven value for which the brand is known.
Sedan
2014 Kia Forte
$5,669
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.2
rating
Consumer

29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The lineup of Kia Forte compact sedans, coupes and hatchbacks is sporty and substantial, with luxury-like features throughout.
Sedan
2014 Kia Optima
$6,846
Starting Price

3.8
rating
Expert
4.6
rating
Consumer

38 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2014 Kia Optima delivers all the attributes expected from an affordable family sedan in a package that outclasses even some luxury cars.
Sedan
2014 Kia Rio
$6,937
Starting Price

3.2
rating
Expert
4.2
rating
Consumer

31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2014 Kia Rio proves that fun, frugal and stylish things do come in small packages.
Sedan
2013 Kia Optima
$6,081
Starting Price

3.9
rating
Expert
4.6
rating
Consumer

38 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The Optima delivers on features and bang for the buck in a big way. That it happens to look good in the process is icing on the cake.
Sedan
2013 Kia Rio
$5,972
Starting Price

3.3
rating
Expert
4.2
rating
Consumer

31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The Kia Rio sedan and Rio 5 hatchback prove that expressive styling and premium content need not be out of reach of the thrifty car buyer.
Sedan
2013 Kia Forte
$5,360
Starting Price

3.1
rating
Expert
4.5
rating
Consumer

29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

With a new model just around the corner, the 2013 Forte continues to offer attractive pricing, tasteful styling and an excellent warranty.
Sedan
2012 Kia Optima
$5,788
Starting Price

3.9
rating
Expert
4.6
rating
Consumer

36 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

Sedan
2012 Kia Rio
$6,194
Starting Price

3.3
rating
Expert
4.2
rating
Consumer

31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

Sedan
2012 Kia Forte
$4,412
Starting Price

3.1
rating
Expert
4.5
rating
Consumer

29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

Sedan
2011 Kia Optima
$5,530
Starting Price

3.9
rating
Expert
4.6
rating
Consumer

36 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

Sedan
2011 Kia Forte
$5,159
Starting Price

Expert (N/A)
4.5
rating
Consumer

29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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2011 Kia Rio
$5,618
Starting Price

Expert (N/A)
4.3
rating
Consumer

31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

Kia News and Information

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For the 2026 model year, Kia will bring an all-new electric vehicle (EV) to the United States that is a little hard to explain.

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Kia Reveals 2026 K4 in Hatchback Form

Kia will sell a hatchback version of its K4 compact car in 2026, available with a choice of two engines, the company has announced.

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The Kia EV3 is an all-electric subcompact SUV with angular lines. It’s expected to arrive in the U.S. in the future.

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2026 Kia EV4: New…Sedan? Hatchback? Transportation?

Kia has revealed an all-new compact electric sedan with utterly unique looks and an emphasis on entertainment.

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The best performers in testing lost just 14% of their range in the cold – better performance than most internal combustion engines.

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