2018 Kia Sportage QL

VIN KNDPNCAC4J7489960 GREAT DEAL · $4,941 below typical price Fargo, ND
Listed at
$8,990
typical market $13,931 · 74 comps

This 2018 Kia Sportage QL is listed at $8,990 with 220,286 miles in Fargo, ND.

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Market price range

Based on 74 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 25, 2026
This vehicle · $8,990
Below market
$10,684
Typical price
$13,931
Above market
$16,766

This vehicle: $8,990 — below the market range (typical price $13,931)

Asking $8,990 · typical market price $13,931 · based on 74 comparable same-build listings.

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Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Lunde Auto Center Fargo, ND 58103 $8,990 220,286 mi 2026-07-31

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Lunde Auto Center Fargo, ND 58103 $8,990 220,256 mi 2026-07-31
Lunde Kia Lincoln Mazda Fargo, ND 58103 $8,990 220,256 mi 2026-07-31

What would this 2018 Kia Sportage QL cost per month?

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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$160
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $899 down
Amount financed
$8,091
Total interest
$1,509

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for KNDPNCAC4J7489960
Trim
QL
Engine
2.4L · V4
Horsepower
181
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2018
Made by
KIA CORPORATION
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
23
MPG
City
21
MPG
Highway
25
MPG
$2,020 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 23 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Kia Sportage likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $2,193
Fuel $10,100
Insurance $4,080
Maintenance & repairs $4,950
Total, 5 years $21,323

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2018 Kia Sportage has 3 recall campaigns as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 23 MPG.

Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2018 Kia Sportage SUV AWD

3 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall…
    NHTSA campaign 18V907000
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles.
    NHTSA campaign 21V137000
  • TRAILER HITCHES
    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped…
    NHTSA campaign 22V703000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2018 Kia Sportage from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2018 Kia Sportage over the last 6 months — the market firmed $88 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
March 2026 $12,900
April 2026 $12,995
May 2026 $12,844
June 2026 $13,184
July 2026 $12,999
August 2026 $12,988

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car
Model Median price For sale nearby vs this car
2018 Kia Sportage QL (this car) $8,990 74
2019 Chevrolet Equinox $13,596 12 +$4,606
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee $19,686 10 +$10,696
2016 Ford Escape $12,990 9 +$4,000
2019 Jeep Cherokee $17,504 8 +$8,514
2019 Kia Sorento $15,247 7 +$6,257

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 3 · 2017–2022

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2022 579 $18,447 100% 66,385 mi
2021 474 $16,498 89% 76,244 mi
2020 773 $15,421 84% 82,185 mi
2019 521 $13,134 71% 91,679 mi
2018 399 $12,290 67% 98,677 mi
2017 542 $11,268 61% 100,896 mi

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