Trim Report

Kia Sportage LX2016

Includes:SPORTA|LX
$1,400
Starting From
6,325
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 6,325 active dealer listings as of

Min $1,400
Max $36,365
From $1,400
Fresh

LX Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$1,600
$2K–$18K
93 listings109,409 avg miles
EX
From$1,999
13,637 listings|$2K–$47K
LX
From$1,400
6,325 listings|$1K–$36K
Nightfall Edition
From$8,500
81 listings|$9K–$27K
S
From$8,000
1,286 listings|$8K–$40K
SX
From$3,400
4,384 listings|$3K–$47K
SX Prestige
From$13,900
4,089 listings|$14K–$53K
X-Line
From$17,500
7,124 listings|$18K–$46K
X-Line Prestige
From$21,691
496 listings|$22K–$52K
X-Pro
From$20,500
207 listings|$21K–$39K
X-Pro Prestige
From$11,900
687 listings|$12K–$48K

2016 Kia Sportage LX Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Sportage LX

Location data for all 2016 Kia Sportage trims combined

37States

10% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 37 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Kia Sportage Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2016 Kia Sportage trims

Elevated

With 2 recalls and 129 complaints, the 2016 Kia Sportage rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

2
Recalls
129
Complaints
8
Crashes
5
Fires
Recall Findings
22V0510002022-02-02
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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18V9070002018-19-12
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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 number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2016 Kia Sportage's biggest weak point? ENGINE. It leads 129 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Engine33
02Service Brakes, Hydraulic31
03Electrical System7
04Unknown Or Other7
05Unknown Or Other,engine5
129 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Kia Sportage Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2016 Kia Sportage trims

21–23mpg combined
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19-21city
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25-28hwy
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$1,900-$2,100/yr

Fuel economy for the 2016 Kia Sportage ranges from 21 to 23 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Sportage FWD - Automatic (S6)
23mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city28 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average
Sportage AWD - Automatic (S6)
22mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average
Sportage SX FWD - Automatic (S6)
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average
Sportage SX AWD - Automatic (S6)
21mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
19 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2016 Kia Sportage LX FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the LX compare to other Kia Sportage trims?

The LX occupies a distinct position in the Kia Sportage range. See how it stacks up on the 2016 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2016 Kia Sportage LX?

Budget for standard LX maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2016 has 2 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Kia Sportage LX?

For the LX, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Kia Sportage buyer's guide.

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