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Used 2018 Kia Rio

iSeeCars Score 8.1 / 10

  • Reliability 7.4 / 10

  • Value Retention 8.8 / 10

  • Safety N/A

Average Price

$10,395

For Used Cars

Average Savings

$1,857

Based on all 2018 Rio deals found

Biggest Savings

$2,924

Below estimated market price

Good Deals

$10,012

Typical price of a good deal

How to save money when buying a used 2018 Kia Rio?

Transmission Buying a Kia Rio with stick shift instead of a automatic transmission can save you $439

What colors are the best deals for a 2018 Kia Rio?

Least Expensive Color

Black

$148

Average Savings

Most Expensive Color

Gray

$524

Average Premium

Average car color pricing for a used 2018 Kia Rio?

Rank Color Compared to Avg. Price
Black $148 Savings
White $95 Savings
Silver $15 Savings
Blue $3 Higher
Red $237 Higher
Gray $524 Higher

What 2018 Kia Rio color has the best resale value?

Price differences by car color compared to the average price of a used 2018 Kia Rio

What is the best time to buy a used 2018 Kia Rio?

Good times to buy

$237 Average Savings

January, August, September, October, November, December are good times to buy to find the best prices.

Good times to sell

$241 Average Premium

February, March, April, May, June, July are good times to sell to get the best prices.

Prices in Top Cities

Average Price Deals Listings
Kia Rio in Syracuse $11,995 Save $595 on 1 deal 2 listings

Other Kia Rio Years

Year Average Price Deals Listings
2022 Kia Rio for Sale Near Me $14,499 Save $4,322 on 32 deals 69 listings
2021 Kia Rio for Sale Near Me $13,597 Save $4,130 on 32 deals 64 listings
2019 Kia Rio for Sale Near Me $10,508 Save $3,054 on 28 deals 54 listings
2017 Kia Rio for Sale Near Me $8,429 Save $2,918 on 11 deals 36 listings

Kia Rio Trims

Trim Average Price Deals Listings
Used Kia Rio LX $10,398 Save $4,488 on 142 deals 351 listings

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Average Price of Kia Rio Trims

Trim Average Price Listings Specs

Kia Rio LX (2006-2020)

$10,321 504 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Kia Rio S (2018-2020)

$13,285 395 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Kia Rio EX (2012-2018)

$7,263 42 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Kia Rio Base (2001-2011)

$3,747 29 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Kia Rio SX (2007-2016)

$9,240 13 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Kia Rio Cinco (2002-2005)

$2,290 1 Listings
Body Style Wagon
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas

Test Drive Review

2018 Kia Rio
Kia completely redesigned the Rio for the 2018 model year and that work has paid off well. The 2018 Kia Rio is a far better car than it was before and is now one of the better offerings in the subcompact entry-level market.

With a price tag that stays under $19,000, even at its highest point, the Rio offers a great interior experience, one of the best on-road drive qualities you'll find in the segment, and a complete package of exceeded expectations.

One key change in the new Kia is its engine, which downgraded in peak power output but added a lower, longer power curve. This trade-off means the Rio doesn't look as good on paper, but on the road throttle responses and power delivery are smoother and more muscular. This makes the Kia feel more powerful than it really is, adding confidence and improving drivability immensely.

Also upgraded is the 2018 Rio's interior, which is much more upscale in feel and design than before. Good materials and smart use of space are key takeaways here. Add in better sound dampening, which improves the ride, and you'll find a really upscale car in the tiny-priced Kia Rio.

The 2018 Kia Rio is offered in both sedan and hatchback formats. Both have three trim levels, the LX, S and EX. A special Launch Edition package for the EX has limited availability for this model year. Our review is based on a week with the 2018 Kia Rio EX model.

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