Trim Report

Kia Sportage LX2020

Includes:SPORTA|LX
$650
Starting From
6,470
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 6,470 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $650
Max $41,164
From $650
Fresh

LX Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$3,900
$4K–$27K
621 listings74,839 avg miles
EX
From$1,894
14,050 listings|$2K–$46K
LX
From$650
6,470 listings|$650–$41K
Nightfall Edition
From$8,500
74 listings|$9K–$27K
S
From$7,560
1,178 listings|$8K–$40K
SX
From$3,100
4,406 listings|$3K–$49K
SX Prestige
From$21,698
3,705 listings|$22K–$48K
X-Line
From$12,000
7,401 listings|$12K–$45K
X-Line Prestige
From$20,991
464 listings|$21K–$52K
X-Pro
From$19,500
214 listings|$20K–$40K
X-Pro Prestige
From$11,900
681 listings|$12K–$47K

2020 Kia Sportage LX Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Sportage LX

Location data for all 2020 Kia Sportage trims combined

38States

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 10% of listings are there. But with 38 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Kia Sportage Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2020 Kia Sportage trims

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 2 recalls and 146 complaints for the 2020 Kia Sportage, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

2
Recalls
146
Complaints
11
Crashes
11
Fires
Recall Findings
22V7030002022-19-09
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 with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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21V1370002021-04-03
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.

An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 146 issues reported over 1 model years, engine problems are the most common for the 2020 Kia Sportage. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Engine49
02Unknown Or Other16
03Engine And Engine Cooling8
04Electrical System6
05Electrical System,engine6
146 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Kia Sportage Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2020 Kia Sportage trims

21–26mpg combined
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19-23city
·
24-30hwy
·
$2,600-$3,200/yr

The 2020 Kia Sportage delivers 21 to 26 MPG combined across 4 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Sportage FWD - Automatic (S6)
26mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city30 hwy~$2,600/yr5/10 Average
Sportage AWD - Automatic (S6)
23mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
22 city26 hwy~$2,950/yr5/10 Average
Sportage FWD - Automatic (S6)
23mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city28 hwy~$2,950/yr5/10 Average
Sportage AWD - Automatic (S6)
21mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
19 city24 hwy~$3,200/yr4/10 Average

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

2020 Kia Sportage LX FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the LX compare to other Kia Sportage trims?

Every Kia Sportage trim targets a different buyer. The 2020 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2020 Kia Sportage LX?

The LX shares its core mechanicals with other Kia Sportage trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for engine issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2020 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Kia Sportage LX?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Kia Sportage LX year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Kia Sportage overview compares all years side by side.

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