2021 Kia Sportage LX

VIN KNDPM3AC1M7858829 ABOVE TYPICAL · $1,649 above typical price Pelham, AL
Listed at
$16,095
typical market $14,446 · 96 comps

This 2021 Kia Sportage LX is listed at $16,095 with 97,821 miles in Pelham, AL.

VehiLeaks · Vehicle History Live VIN database
See what this Sportage isn't telling you

Full history for VIN KNDPM3AC1M7858829 — accidents, title brands, odometer records and every past listing with photos and prices.

  • Reported accidents & damage
  • Title brands — salvage, flood, lemon
  • Odometer readings over time
  • Every past listing: price, dealer, photos
Get the full report
$6 one-time · no subscription
Instant access after checkout
Report preview
🔒 Locked
2021 Kia Sportage LX
Unlocks instantly for this VIN →
Secure checkout · No account needed · One-time $6 for VIN 858829
vehileaks.com →

Market price range

Based on 96 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 27, 2026
This vehicle · $16,095
Below market
$11,145
Typical price
$14,446
Above market
$17,588

This vehicle: $16,095 — $1,649 above the typical market price ($14,446)

Asking $16,095 · typical market price $14,446 · based on 96 comparable same-build listings.

See all 2021 Kia Sportage prices — typical $14,446 →

Price history for this VIN

Price increased $5,103 (+46.4%) over 5 months.

Mar 19, 2026 · $10,992 Aug 27, 2026 · $16,095

Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN KNDPM3AC1M7858829, spanning 5 months.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
DriveTime Pelham Pelham, AL 35124 $16,095 97,821 mi 2026-08-27
DriveTime of Pelham Pelham, AL 35124 $16,095 97,821 mi 2026-08-26

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Taverna INFINITI North Miami West Park, FL 33023 $11,259 97,464 mi 2026-03-22

What would this 2021 Kia Sportage LX cost per month?

Estimate the monthly payment on a $16,095 vehicle. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$287
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,610 down
Amount financed
$14,485
Total interest
$2,735

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for KNDPM3AC1M7858829
Trim
LX
Engine
2.4L · V4
Horsepower
181
Drivetrain
4x2
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Model year
2021
Made by
KIA CORPORATION
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
21
MPG
City
19
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
$2,210 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Kia Sportage likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $5,663
Fuel $11,050
Insurance $5,600
Maintenance & repairs $3,375
Total, 5 years $25,688

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2021 Kia Sportage has 2 recall campaigns as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 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: 2021 Kia Sportage SUV AWD

2 recall campaigns on this model year
Check accident & title history →
  • 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 2021 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 2021 Kia Sportage over the last 6 months — the market firmed $48 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
March 2026 $16,940
April 2026 $16,997
May 2026 $16,939
June 2026 $16,954
July 2026 $16,995
August 2026 $16,988

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
2021 Kia Sportage LX (this car) $16,095 96
2023 Nissan Rogue $21,808 20 +$5,713
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee $26,761 12 +$10,666
2023 Toyota Highlander $30,098 12 +$14,003
2022 Jeep Wrangler $29,248 10 +$13,153
2023 Hyundai Santa FE $26,549 9 +$10,454

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 522 $18,504 100% 66,493 mi
2021 478 $16,636 90% 75,478 mi
2020 779 $15,299 83% 82,244 mi
2019 514 $12,999 70% 91,970 mi
2018 404 $12,281 66% 97,760 mi
2017 545 $11,124 60% 100,335 mi

Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.

Watch the price on this model

Prices move every week. We'll email you when the typical asking price for a 2021 Kia Sportage moves 3% or more — no account, one-click unsubscribe.

We only email you about this vehicle's price. Unsubscribe from any message.

VehiSales · Cars for Sale
Shopping for a Kia Sportage like this?

Browse every Kia Sportage on the market right now — live dealer listings with photos and prices, already filtered to this model near Pelham, AL.

Kia Sportage 2020–2022 Near Pelham, AL
Browse on VehiSales
Powered by VinAssessment — real-time pricing intelligence for car dealers.