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2021 Kia RIO
VIN
3KPA24AD9ME378256
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $2,897 above typical price
Colorado Springs, CO
Listed at
$14,995
typical market $12,098 · 38 comps
This 2021 Kia RIO is listed at $14,995 with 35,513 miles in Colorado Springs, CO.
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Sold by Phil Long Kia of Colorado Springs
1020 Motor City Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Hours: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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VIN report
2021 Kia RIO
VIN 3KPA24AD9ME378256
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 38 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 25, 2026This vehicle · $14,995
Below market
$8,635
Typical price
$12,098
Above market
$15,996
This vehicle: $14,995 — $2,897 above the typical market price ($12,098)
Asking $14,995 · typical market price $12,098 · based on 38 comparable same-build listings.
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Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Long Kia of Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO 80905 | $14,995 | 35,513 mi | 2026-09-08 | 15 d ago |
| Phil Long Kia | Colorado Springs, CO 80905 | $14,995 | 35,513 mi | 2026-09-08 | 6 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kia Store - Elizabethtown | Elizabethtown, KY 42701 | $16,535 | 11 mi | 2021-03-05 | 2030 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3KPA24AD9ME378256Engine
Horsepower
120
Drivetrain
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2021
Made by
KIA MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
36
MPG
City
33
MPG
Highway
41
MPG
$1,290
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 36 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Kia Rio likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$5,276
Fuel
$6,450
Insurance
$7,900
Maintenance & repairs
$3,375
Total, 5 years
$23,001
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2021 Kia Rio has 2 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 36 MPG.
2 recall campaigns on this model year
Check accident & title history →
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Rio vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V936000
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STEERINGKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles.NHTSA campaign 22V304000
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 2021 Kia Rio from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2021 Kia RIO over the last 6 months — the market softened $102 in that span.
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May
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Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $13,430 |
| May 2026 | $12,998 |
| June 2026 | $13,790 |
| July 2026 | $13,866 |
| August 2026 | $13,002 |
| September 2026 | $13,328 |
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As of September 26, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Kia RIO in this catalog, the 2021 Chevrolet Spark has the lowest median asking price ($11,688, 242 listings with photos) and the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport the highest ($16,938, 371 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 26, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2021 Kia RIO
All trims · United States
$14,995Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $12,485 · 103 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $10,700–$14,695
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2021 Nissan Rogue Sport
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$16,938Median asking price · 371 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,338–$18,892
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kia RIO All trims | $12,485 | $10,700–$14,695 | 103 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Spark All trims | $11,688 | $9,693–$13,599 | 242 |
| 2021 Hyundai Accent All trims | $11,995 | $10,268–$13,998 | 81 |
| 2021 Toyota Mirai All trims | $11,900 | $9,795–$14,900 | 31 |
| 2021 Hyundai Venue All trims | $14,395 | $12,376–$16,383 | 153 |
| 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport All trims | $16,938 | $14,338–$18,892 | 371 |
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: September 26, 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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Market by model year
Gen 2 · 2018–2023What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 293 | $16,269 | 100% | 49,856 mi |
| 2022 | 147 | $14,995 | 92% | 60,030 mi |
| 2021 | 113 | $12,498 | 77% | 75,414 mi |
| 2020 | 158 | $11,596 | 71% | 76,190 mi |
| 2019 | 114 | $9,778 | 60% | 91,235 mi |
| 2018 | 96 | $9,318 | 57% | 89,080 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
