Kia's Entry-Level Crossovers Are Still Really Cheap For 2027

• The 2027 Kia Sportage costs $400 more than the outgoing model at $30,485.  
• The 2027 Kia Niro, now only available as a hybrid, starts at $31,385, a $2,500 increase.  
• Kia updated the Niro for 2027 with new front and rear fascias, new colors, tweaked suspension tuning, and a quieter cabin.  

The average price of a new car is currently hovering around $50,000. That’s a significant amount of money for the average American. But if you are looking for a bargain, Kia has a pair of affordable alternatives—the 2027 Sportage and 2027 Niro.  

Kia has announced pricing for both models, and they're two of the brand’s cheapest crossovers, next to the entry-level Seltos. Sales for all three models are up for the year, with the Sportage remaining Kia’s best-selling model by a massive margin.  

Thankfully, buyers heading to showrooms won’t get sticker shock. The 2027 Sportage starts at $30,485, while the Niro costs $31,385. Here’s the breakdown, including any changes Kia made. 

2027 Sportage: The Carryover Kia

The 2027 Kia Sportage.

Photo by: Kia

The 2027 Kia Sportage is only $400 more expensive than the 2026 model. That includes a $300 increase in MSRP and an additional $100 for the destination charge.  

Kia was only adding $1,395 to transport the crossover when the 2026 Sportage first went on sale, and at some point, the automaker raised it to $1,445. Now the destination sits at $1,495 for the 2027 model year.

The crossover is a carry-over model, with the only updates reserved for the Sportage X-Line trim. It now comes standard with the panoramic sunroof and smart power liftgate. Everything else is the same.

The 2027 Sportage is available in six trims: LX, EX, X-Line, SX, SX-Prestige, and X-Pro. All-wheel drive is available on almost every trim and comes as standard on the X-Line and X-Pro.  

The Sportage comes with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine producing 187 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque. It pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Kia also offers hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains in the crossover.  

Updated Kia Niro  

The 2027 Kia Niro is now only available as a hybrid, with the automaker killing the plug-in hybrid variant earlier this year ahead of a refresh. The 2027 Niro has redesigned front and rear fascias, new exterior colors, updated suspension tuning, and a quieter cabin.  

The updated Niro also costs more than the outgoing model. The 2027 Niro LX now starts at $31,385, a $2,500 increase. Kia will offer the crossover in five trims, including a new S that slots between entry-level LX and mid-grade EX.  

• Niro LX – $31,385
• Niro S – $32,085
• Niro EX – $32,885
• Niro SX – $36,935
• Niro SX Touring – $40,485

The 2027 Niro features a 1.6-liter hybrid engine with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. The powertrain makes 139 hp.

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Source: Kia

Motor1’s Take: Consumers don't have to spend a large amount of money to get a nice car. The Sportage and Niro are not the most exciting crossovers to drive, but they offer great styling and plentiful features that make both quite attractive and popular. 

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