2021 Kia RIO prices in the U.S.
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2021 Kia RIO in the U.S. is $13,885 based on 60 pre-owned listings (of 89 total).
As of July 25, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2021 Kia RIO in the U.S. is $13,885, based on 60 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
◷ Updated July 25, 2026 ▤ 89 active dealer listings, refreshed daily Methodology →
Typical: $12,071–$15,427 — the middle half of 89 asking prices
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% (payment-priced ads, typos, salvage) so outliers don't distort it.
What moves the price on a 2021 Kia RIO
The $12,071–$15,427 typical range isn't randomness — two factors explain most of it:
Asking prices run about $16,400 at 15K–30K miles and fall to $9,422 over 105K miles — roughly $800 for every 10,000 miles.
The same car typically asks $10,698 in Massachusetts but $15,774 in Missouri.
Find your mileage and trim in the configurator below.
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Modelled from 89 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. Not a formal appraisal.
2021 Kia RIO: a fair price for your mileage
A 2021 Kia RIO sheds roughly $800 for every 10,000 miles. Find your mileage below.
| Mileage ⓘ | Based on ⓘ | Fair price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15K–30K miles | 11 listings | $16,400 | $15K–$17K |
| 30K–45K miles | 10 listings | $15,934 | $15K–$16K |
| 45K–60K miles | 18 listings | $14,944 | $14K–$15K |
| 60K–75K miles | 16 listings | $12,950 | $12K–$15K |
| 75K–90K miles | 13 listings | $13,463 | $12K–$14K |
| 90K–105K miles | 12 listings | $12,238 | $11K–$14K |
| Over 105K miles | 6 listings | $9,422 | $8,695–$10K |
Same trim and condition assumed — mileage is the biggest lever after configuration.
Price history
Median asking price by month · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2021 Kia RIO is $14,300 (July 2026) — down 1.2% from $14,470 in August 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $14,300 | $12K–$16K | 107 |
| June 2026 | $13,880 | $12K–$15K | 155 |
| May 2026 | $13,000 | $11K–$15K | 143 |
| April 2026 | $13,491 | $11K–$15K | 141 |
| March 2026 | $13,359 | $11K–$15K | 177 |
| February 2026 | $13,380 | $12K–$15K | 172 |
| January 2026 | $12,674 | $11K–$15K | 175 |
| December 2025 | $12,998 | $11K–$15K | 127 |
| November 2025 | $12,596 | $11K–$15K | 107 |
| October 2025 | $12,999 | $12K–$15K | 92 |
| September 2025 | $13,996 | $12K–$15K | 77 |
| August 2025 | $14,470 | $13K–$16K | 74 |
2021 Kia RIO prices by state
| State | Typical price | Listed this year | Active now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $13,990 | 111 | 14 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Florida | $12,900 | 91 | 11 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Georgia | $12,999 | 46 | 5 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| California | $13,998 | 41 | 4 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| North Carolina | $12,895 | 36 | 4 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Arizona | $13,722 | 32 | 4 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Tennessee | $12,997 | 32 | 4 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Ohio | $13,178 | 32 | 2 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Virginia | $13,995 | 30 | 7 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Indiana | $13,248 | 22 | 0 |
| South Carolina | $12,417 | 20 | 3 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Kentucky | $12,900 | 17 | 3 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Oklahoma | $13,907 | 17 | 3 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Washington | $13,599 | 13 | 3 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Alabama | $13,986 | 12 | 1 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Illinois | $11,806 | 12 | 2 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Pennsylvania | $13,720 | 12 | 0 |
| Colorado | $13,500 | 11 | 1 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Mississippi | $13,697 | 10 | 2 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Louisiana | $12,950 | 9 | 0 |
| Oregon | $13,990 | 9 | 0 |
| Missouri | $15,774 | 8 | 0 |
| Maryland | $14,995 | 7 | 1 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Wisconsin | $12,799 | 7 | 1 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Massachusetts | $10,698 | 7 | 2 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| New Mexico | $14,770 | 7 | 2 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Michigan | $13,990 | 7 | 2 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Minnesota | $12,944 | 6 | 0 |
| Kansas | $13,749 | 6 | 0 |
| Nevada | $14,992 | 6 | 1 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| New Jersey | $11,500 | 6 | 1 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| West Virginia | $15,000 | 5 | 2 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Utah | $11,971 | 5 | 0 |
| New York | $12,176 | 5 | 2 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
Listed this year counts every 2021 Kia RIO first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 2021 Kia RIO prices range from $8,899 to $17,703?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $12,071 and $15,427 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
How much should mileage change the price of a 2021 Kia RIO?
Expect roughly $800 less for every 10,000 miles on the odometer. A 60K-mile example should cost about $2,400 less than a 30K-mile one of the same trim — check the fair-price-by-mileage table above for your band.
How many 2021 Kia RIO are for sale right now?
89 in total. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
How we calculate these prices
We track 89 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to remove data errors, salvage titles, and monthly-payment figures posted as if they were sale prices. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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