Insurance
$1,695/yr
Full-coverage insurance averages $1,695 a year nationally for this vehicle — roughly 2.2× its maintenance bill. ACI estimate anchored to AAA's 2025 national average ($1,694/yr full coverage).
Kia Sportage Maintenance Cost (2016–2026)
Report ACI-KIA-SPORTAGE · Updated July 2026 · Figures are ACI model estimates
The Kia Sportage costs about $783 a year to maintain — $535 in year one rising to $1,180 by year ten, or $7,825 across a decade. That ranks #23 of 52 vehicles tracked by AutoCostIndex. Figures are modeled estimates at 12,000 miles a year with independent-shop labor, covering scheduled maintenance and expected repairs but not fuel, insurance, or depreciation.
Maintenance Cost Report ACI-KIA-SPORTAGE
Kia Sportage
gas · compact suv · MY 2016–2026
- Avg annual cost
- $783
- 10-year total
- $7,825
- Cost rank
- #23 of 52 vehicles
- Major-repair chance, 5 yr
- 16%
Average Annual Cost $783
$65per month
6.5¢per mile
Assumes 12,000 mi/yr · independent shop · 10-year average · ACI model estimate
The Kia Sportage ranks #23 of 52 vehicles we track — mid-pack for annual maintenance cost.
What it costs as it ages
Annual cost by vehicle age · ACI modelVehicle age, years · figures at 12,000 mi/yr, independent shop
Costs stay under $800 a year through year 6, then climb as tires (set of 4) and other wear items come due.
Common services
Typical U.S. pricing · independent shop| Service | Typical cost | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change (synthetic) | $88 | 7,500 mi |
| Cabin + engine air filters | $74 | 15,000 mi |
| Brake pads (front, pair) | $310 | 48,000 mi |
| Tires (set of 4) | $820 | 50,000 mi |
| Coolant exchange | $155 | 100,000 mi |
Your numbers
Table recalculates with the settings panel| Vehicle age | Annual cost | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Age 1 | $535 | $535 |
| Age 2 | $545 | $1,080 |
| Age 3 | $580 | $1,660 |
| Age 4 | $635 | $2,295 |
| Age 5 | $700 | $2,995 |
| 5-year total | $2,995 | $2,995 |
Ownership context
National averages · beyond the maintenance billCost rank
#23 of 52
The Kia Sportage ranks #23 of 52 vehicles we track — mid-pack for annual maintenance cost.
Gas service profile
5 routine items
Routine costs are fluid-and-wear driven: oil at 7,500-mile intervals, filters, brakes, and tires. Tires (set of 4) is the single largest routine bill at $820.
Against its rivals
Average annual maintenance · ACI model| Vehicle | Avg annual | 10-yr total | vs. Sportage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia SportageThis page | $783 | $7,825 | — |
| Toyota RAV4 | $647 | $6,470 | −$136/yr |
| Hyundai Tucson | $783 | $7,825 | −$0/yr |
| Honda CR-V | $819 | $8,185 | +$36/yr |
| Chevrolet Equinox | $820 | $8,195 | +$37/yr |
Questions people ask
Is the Kia Sportage expensive to maintain?
It is about average. The Sportage averages $783 a year in maintenance and typical repairs, ranking #23 of 52 vehicles on AutoCostIndex. That is mid-pack among vehicles we track.
What does a Kia Sportage cost to maintain per year?
$783 a year averaged over the first ten years — about $65 a month. Year 1 runs roughly $535; by year 10 the annual figure reaches $1180. Ten-year total: $7,825.
What are the most common Sportage services?
The routine items are oil change (synthetic) (~$88), cabin + engine air filters (~$74), brake pads (front, pair) (~$310). Intervals and full pricing for every service are in the table on this page.
What's not included in this estimate?
Fuel or charging, insurance (about $1,695 a year nationally for this vehicle), collision damage, parking, tolls, taxes, and registration. The figure covers scheduled maintenance plus typical age-related repairs, modeled per our methodology.
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How we calculate this
Every figure on this page is a modeled estimate from the ACI maintenance model: each routine service is amortized per mile from its manufacturer-schedule interval, priced at independent-shop labor rates, with an age-based repair expectation on top. The method is open — the exact formula, its calibration against AAA's published ownership-cost study, and its limitations are on the methodology page. Your invoices will differ; the model sets expectations, it doesn't predict a single car.
REFERENCES: AAA — Your Driving Costs 2025 (fact sheet) · AAA — Average mechanic labor rates by state (2026) · NHTSA — Safety recalls lookup · Updated 2026-07-19