2021 Kia Sportage LX
KNDPMCAC8M7888247
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· $440 below typical price
Iowa City, IA
This 2021 Kia Sportage LX is listed at $15,404 with 77,170 miles in Iowa City, IA.
Market price range
Based on 101 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 27, 2026This vehicle: $15,404 — $440 below the typical market price ($15,844)
Asking $15,404 · typical market price $15,844 · based on 101 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN KNDPMCAC8M7888247, spanning 4 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGrath Toyota of Iowa City | Iowa City, IA 52246 | $15,404 | 77,170 mi | 2026-08-25 |
| McGrath Hyundai of Cedar Rapids | Hiawatha, IA 52233 | $15,404 | 77,170 mi | 2026-08-25 |
| McGrath Hyundai | Hiawatha, IA 52233 | $15,404 | 77,170 mi | 2026-08-22 |
| McGrath Kia | Hiawatha, IA 52233 | $15,404 | 77,170 mi | 2026-08-21 |
| McGrath Ford Hyundai | Hiawatha, IA 52233 | $15,584 | 77,170 mi | 2026-08-21 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KNDPMCAC8M7888247- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
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.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 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.
Tested configuration: 2021 Kia Sportage SUV AWD
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V137000
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TRAILER HITCHESKia 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 $47 in that span.
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 | $16,987 |
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) | $15,404 | 101 | — |
| 2023 Toyota RAV4 | $29,987 | 33 | +$14,583 |
| 2023 Toyota Highlander | $34,655 | 27 | +$19,251 |
| 2023 Nissan Rogue | $21,676 | 12 | +$6,272 |
| 2023 Kia Telluride | $31,416 | 10 | +$16,012 |
| 2023 Ford Escape | $18,895 | 9 | +$3,491 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 3 · 2017–2022What 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 | 576 | $18,506 | 100% | 66,140 mi |
| 2021 | 469 | $16,592 | 90% | 76,308 mi |
| 2020 | 774 | $15,414 | 83% | 82,338 mi |
| 2019 | 522 | $13,178 | 71% | 91,648 mi |
| 2018 | 401 | $12,399 | 67% | 97,964 mi |
| 2017 | 548 | $11,120 | 60% | 100,888 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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