$720 lower median
2021 Chevrolet Spark
$11,271Median asking price · 178 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$9,995–$13,098
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2021 Kia RIO prices in the U.S.
$11,999
Median pre-owned asking price
106 pre-owned listings · Updated November 5, 2026
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National price overview
Typical asking price range
$10,088 – $14,686 All 107 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$11,999Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of November 5, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2021 Kia RIO in the U.S. is $11,999, based on 106 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2021 Kia RIO in the U.S. is $11,999 based on 106 pre-owned listings (of 107 total).
107 active dealer listings
Snapshot November 5, 2026 · refreshed daily
Typical: $10,088–$14,686 — the middle half of 107 asking prices
Median $11,999
$7,700 low
$17K high
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% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.
$11,999
Pre-owned median (106)
75,183
Average mileage
What moves the price
Mileage
Asking prices run about $16,942 at 15K–30K miles and fall to $9,840 over 105K miles — roughly $800 for every 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles; trim, condition and equipment also vary.
Observed spread: up to $7,102About these price differences
The $10,088–$14,686 typical range isn't randomness — one factor explains most of it:
Biggest factor in these observed spreads: Mileage. These groups contain different vehicles.
Find your mileage and trim in the configurator below.
Configure the exact car
Choose a state and trim once to update the connected price tables and charts for a 2021 Kia RIO. Mileage adjusts the estimate only.
Total miles the car has already driven, as shown on its odometer.
mi
Estimated asking price · All trims
$11,999
$10,088
–
$14,686
107 listings · Nationwide
ⓘ This is a modelled estimate based on current listings and market data. Actual prices may vary.
Estimate assumptions
at typical mileage, nationwide
Modelled from 107 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. An illustrative estimate from mixed listing groups, not matched vehicles. Not a formal appraisal.
Live 2021 Kia RIO listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $11,999
2021 Kia RIO
Trim not specified
$8,490
VIN 3KPA24AD9ME374708
−$3,509 · vs all-listings median
2021 Kia RIO
Trim not specified
$9,485
VIN 3KPA24AD1ME420743
−$2,514 · vs all-listings median
2021 Kia RIO
Trim not specified
$9,900
VIN 3KPA24AD6ME400469
−$2,099 · vs all-listings median
View 6 more priced VINs
- Trim not specified VIN 3KPA24AD9ME403477 $9,990 −$2,009 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 3KPA25AD4ME368465 $10,269 −$1,730 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 3KPA24ADXME400152 $11,321 −$678 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 3KPA24AD7ME412548 $13,023 +$1,024 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 3KPA24AD8ME374067 $13,890 +$1,891 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 3KPA25ADXME402229 $16,117 +$4,118 vs median
Price differences are not deal ratings. Compare equipment, mileage and vehicle history before judging a price.
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band.
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2021 Kia RIO with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of November 4, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Kia RIO in this catalog, the 2021 Chevrolet Spark has the lowest median asking price ($11,271, 178 listings with photos) and the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport the highest ($16,499, 376 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot November 4, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2021 Kia RIO
All trims · United States
The price overview above is this page’s reference figure. The comparison below uses its own catalog sample: 89 listings with photos, catalog median $11,991 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).
Middle 50%: $9,990–$14,831
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$11,613Median asking price · 82 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$9,975–$14,095
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$2,407 higher median
2021 Hyundai Venue
$14,398Median asking price · 152 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$12,149–$16,223
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$2,703 higher median
2021 Volkswagen Passat
$14,694Median asking price · 169 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$12,200–$17,000
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual SE listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$4,508 higher median
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport
$16,499Median asking price · 376 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$13,995–$18,828
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No alternatives have a lower median in this selection. Broaden your filters or turn off “Lower median price only”.
Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kia RIO All trims | see price overview above | $9,990–$14,831 | 89 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Spark All trims | $11,271 | $9,995–$13,098 | 178 |
| 2021 Hyundai Accent All trims | $11,613 | $9,975–$14,095 | 82 |
| 2021 Hyundai Venue All trims | $14,398 | $12,149–$16,223 | 152 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Passat All trims | $14,694 | $12,200–$17,000 | 169 |
| 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport All trims | $16,499 | $13,995–$18,828 | 376 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: November 4, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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2021 Kia RIO: a fair price for your mileage
Mileage means the miles recorded on the odometer. Compare asking prices in your mileage band, then select a trim — the equipment version — to narrow the comparison where data is available.
Across the national mileage bands, the overall difference is roughly $800 per 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles, not depreciation of the same car.
Region · trim United States · All trims
Active listings 107
Median asking price $11,999
Mileage means the total miles on the odometer. Each point shows the median asking price for a mileage band; shaded areas show the middle 50% of prices.
Swipe the chart horizontally to see every mileage band.
Counts cover the selected region and trim, including listings without usable mileage. Thin mileage bands and rare or unknown trims may be omitted from the chart.
View the full national mileage price table
| Mileage ⓘ | Based on ⓘ | Fair price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15K–30K miles | 6 listings | $16,942 | $16K–$17K |
| 30K–45K miles | 13 listings | $15,998 | $15K–$16K |
| 45K–60K miles | 22 listings | $14,130 | $12K–$15K |
| 60K–75K miles | 14 listings | $11,922 | $11K–$14K |
| 75K–90K miles | 14 listings | $11,312 | $11K–$13K |
| 90K–105K miles | 22 listings | $10,884 | $9,616–$11K |
| Over 105K miles | 16 listings | $9,840 | $7,971–$10K |
United States — all states. These bands combine different trims, conditions and listing histories. They do not hold trim or condition constant.
Understand the differences
2021 Kia RIO: VIN configurations and specifications
Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.
Where these specifications come from
Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.
Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.
FACTORY REFERENCE
2021 Kia RIO factory brochure
Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.
No verified factory brochure is currently listed for this exact model year.
Need equipment for a specific vehicle? Look up its factory window sticker →
Price history
Change state or trim for this report →
View national price history · all trims
Median asking price by month — U.S., all trims · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2021 Kia RIO is $12,499 (November 2026) — down 2.3% from $12,795 in November 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | $12,499 | $11K–$15K | 77 |
| October 2026 | $12,412 | $11K–$15K | 174 |
| September 2026 | $13,216 | $11K–$15K | 160 |
| August 2026 | $12,998 | $11K–$15K | 158 |
| July 2026 | $13,842 | $12K–$16K | 147 |
| June 2026 | $13,790 | $12K–$15K | 157 |
| May 2026 | $12,995 | $11K–$15K | 145 |
| April 2026 | $13,430 | $11K–$15K | 142 |
| March 2026 | $13,359 | $11K–$15K | 177 |
| February 2026 | $13,380 | $12K–$15K | 172 |
| January 2026 | $12,612 | $11K–$15K | 175 |
| December 2025 | $12,998 | $11K–$15K | 127 |
| November 2025 | $12,795 | $11K–$15K | 98 |
2021 Kia RIO prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2021 Kia RIO for sale near you? Open your state's price guide to compare its market, then follow the local listings link to browse available vehicles.
United States · all trims · snapshot November 5, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
Explore 29 more state markets
Kentucky
Typical asking price
$12,948
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 28
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
South Carolina
Typical asking price
$13,454
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 26
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Illinois
Typical asking price
$11,995
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 23
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Indiana
Typical asking price
$12,998
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 29
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Tennessee
Typical asking price
$12,999
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 41
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Virginia
Typical asking price
$13,995
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 36
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Alabama
Typical asking price
$13,942
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 20
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Arizona
Typical asking price
$13,995
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 43
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Michigan
Typical asking price
$13,295
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 15
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Washington
Typical asking price
$14,495
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 17
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Colorado
Typical asking price
$13,950
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 12
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Louisiana
Typical asking price
$12,995
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 15
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Massachusetts
Typical asking price
$9,998
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 9
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Minnesota
Typical asking price
$12,100
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Mississippi
Typical asking price
$12,417
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 12
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Nevada
Typical asking price
$14,987
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 7
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Jersey
Typical asking price
$11,797
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Mexico
Typical asking price
$14,346
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New York
Typical asking price
$12,626
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Oregon
Typical asking price
$13,990
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 9
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Utah
Typical asking price
$11,780
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Arkansas
Typical asking price
$11,468
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Kansas
Typical asking price
$12,747
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Maryland
Typical asking price
$15,498
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Missouri
Typical asking price
$15,208
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
West Virginia
Typical asking price
$14,750
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Wisconsin
Typical asking price
$12,882
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
View the U.S. inventory map
What does this map show?
The numbers are active listings, not prices. Badges mark the 8 busiest mapped states to keep the map readable; other states can also have listings.
Hover over a state or focus it with your keyboard for details. Click a linked state or its number to open that state's price page.
State details will appear here. On a phone, tap a linked state to open its prices; use the full table for easier browsing.
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Most active listings
Other states with active listings
No active listings or insufficient data
Alaska and Hawaii are not drawn on this map. Where qualifying data is available, they appear in the full state table. Grey does not necessarily mean no cars are for sale.
View all states and prices
| State | Typical price | Listed this year | Active now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $13,568 | 158 | 10 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Florida | $12,900 | 121 | 15 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Georgia | $12,998 | 64 | 6 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| California | $13,994 | 62 | 9 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| North Carolina | $12,700 | 47 | 5 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Ohio | $13,014 | 45 | 9 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Arizona | $13,995 | 43 | 2 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Tennessee | $12,999 | 41 | 3 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Virginia | $13,995 | 36 | 3 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Indiana | $12,998 | 29 | 3 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Kentucky | $12,948 | 28 | 4 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Oklahoma | $13,375 | 27 | 5 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| South Carolina | $13,454 | 26 | 4 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Illinois | $11,995 | 23 | 3 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Pennsylvania | $13,236 | 20 | 5 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Alabama | $13,942 | 20 | 2 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Washington | $14,495 | 17 | 2 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Louisiana | $12,995 | 15 | 1 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Michigan | $13,295 | 15 | 2 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Mississippi | $12,417 | 12 | 1 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Colorado | $13,950 | 12 | 1 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| New Mexico | $14,346 | 10 | 1 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| New Jersey | $11,797 | 10 | 1 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Missouri | $15,208 | 10 | 0 |
| Maryland | $15,498 | 10 | 0 |
| Oregon | $13,990 | 9 | 1 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Massachusetts | $9,998 | 9 | 1 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| New York | $12,626 | 8 | 1 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Minnesota | $12,100 | 8 | 1 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Utah | $11,780 | 8 | 1 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| Kansas | $12,747 | 8 | 0 |
| Wisconsin | $12,882 | 8 | 0 |
| Nevada | $14,987 | 7 | 1 Shop 2020–2022 nearby → |
| West Virginia | $14,750 | 5 | 0 |
| Arkansas | $11,468 | 5 | 0 |
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.
EXPLORE THE YEARS
Other Kia RIO years
Same model, a different chapter. Start with a nearby year, or open the complete timeline.
An earlier model year
2020
Kia RIO
Typical asking price
$11,820
Explore this year →
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2021
Kia RIO
Typical asking price
$11,999
Your current report
A newer model year
2022
Kia RIO
Typical asking price
$14,702
Explore this year →
See how model-year prices compare
U.S. market · All trimsDifferent model years, shown on the same dollar scale. Median asking price where available; otherwise average. These are different vehicles, not a forecast of your car’s value.
- 2023 $15,986 Median
- 2022 $14,702 Median
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You are here 2021 $11,999 Median
- 2020 $11,820 Median
- 2019 $10,115 Median
- 2018 $9,129 Median
- 2017 $7,995 Median
- 2016 $6,999 Median
- 2015 $5,900 Median
- 2014 $5,999 Median
- 2013 $5,995 Median
- 2012 $4,750 Median
- 2011 $4,998 Median
- 2010 $4,750 Median
- 2009 $5,272 Median
- 2008 $4,900 Median
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$214
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,200 down
Amount financed
$10,799
Total interest
$2,041
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 2021 Kia RIO prices range from $7,700 to $16,998?
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 $10,088 and $14,686 — 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?
Across the lowest- and highest-mileage groups, asking prices differ by roughly $800 per 10,000 miles. These groups contain different vehicles: this is not a same-trim adjustment or a forecast for one car. Compare the mileage and trim tables, then check condition, equipment and vehicle history.
How many 2021 Kia RIO are for sale right now?
107 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2021 Kia RIO?
These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.
How we calculate these prices
We track 107 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 reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. 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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