2026 Kia Sportage: real cost in Ontario
See the Sportage on Kia's site ↗Prices read 2026-11-05
Cheapest trim, LX FWD · Toronto · age 35–59 · 6 years · 18,000 km a yearChange
Sticker$32,295the advertised price
Drive away$39,917with fees and HST
Loan payment$587/mo72-month loan at 6.5%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,040/moeverything, after resale
$39,917 to drive away + $51,126 to run it for 6 years − $16,155 back at resale = $74,888, or $1,040 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$39,917
Running it, 6 yrs+$51,126
Back at resale−$16,155
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$32,295Feesfreight $2,185 · dealer $699 · levies $146
+$3,030HST, 13%Ontario
+$4,592Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, Toronto
+$14,715Fuel18,000 km a year at 8.3 L/100 km
+$13,894Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$8,437Loan interest6.5% over 72 months
+$7,344Maintenanceestimate
+$6,645Registration and plates6 years in Ontario
+$91Resale after 6 years50% of MSRP, you get this back
−$16,155True cost $74,888 ÷ 72 months$1,040 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV4.68 m long
Seats5
Cargo1,036 Lbehind row 2
Ground clearance18–21 cm
Engine and fuel
Engine187 hp gas, FWD, AWD
0–100 km/h9.2–9.5 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel use8.3–8.9 L/100 kmNatural Resources Canada
TowingUp to 2,500 lb
Tires17", 18" or 19"by trim
Safety and cover
US crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
European crash test5 of 5 stars ↗Euro NCAP 2022, European version
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Insurance claimsAbove averagecollision 141 · theft 124 · injury 95 (100 = avg)
Warranty5 yrs / 100,000 kmpowertrain 5 yrs / 100,000 km
Resale at 6 years50% of MSRPthis model's own record
Every trim
All trims: 187 hp, 5 seats.| LX FWD | $32,295 | $39,917 | $74,888 | ✓ $1,040/mo | 8.3 L/100 km | — No | — No | — No |
| LX FWD | $32,495 | $40,143 | $75,172 | $1,044/mo | 8.3 L/100 km | — No | — No | — No |
| LX | $34,395 | $42,290 | $79,315 | $1,102/mo | 8.9 L/100 km | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| LX | $34,595 | $42,516 | $79,534 | $1,105/mo | 8.9 L/100 km | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| X-Line | $38,195 | $46,584 | $84,151 | $1,169/mo | 8.9 L/100 km | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes |
| X-Line | $38,395 | $46,810 | $84,435 | $1,173/mo | 8.9 L/100 km | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes |
| EX | $40,195 | $48,844 | $86,628 | $1,203/mo | 8.9 L/100 km | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| EX | $40,395 | $49,070 | $86,847 | $1,206/mo | 8.9 L/100 km | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| EX Premium | $42,195 | $51,104 | $89,177 | $1,239/mo | 8.9 L/100 km | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| EX Premium | $42,395 | $51,330 | $89,396 | $1,242/mo | 8.9 L/100 km | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| X-Line Limited | $45,695 | $55,059 | $93,461 | $1,298/mo | 8.9 L/100 km | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| X-Line Limited | $45,895 | $55,285 | $93,745 | $1,302/mo | 8.9 L/100 km | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
LX FWD
✓ $1,040/mo
True cost
LX FWD
$1,044/mo
True cost
LX
$1,102/mo
True cost
LX
$1,105/mo
True cost
X-Line
$1,169/mo
True cost
X-Line
$1,173/mo
True cost
EX
$1,203/mo
True cost
EX
$1,206/mo
True cost
EX Premium
$1,239/mo
True cost
EX Premium
$1,242/mo
True cost
X-Line Limited
$1,298/mo
True cost
X-Line Limited
$1,302/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
LX FWD$32,295
LX$34,395
X-Line$38,195
EX$40,195
EX Premium$42,195
X-Line Limited$45,695
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ from X-Line
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ from X-Line
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ from X-Line Limited
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ from EX Premium
Heated steering wheel
✓ from X-Line
Heated rear seats
✓ from EX Premium
Dual-zone climate
✓ from EX
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ from X-Line
Power liftgate
✓ from EX Premium
Wireless phone charging
✓ from X-Line
Power driver's seat
✓ from X-Line
Memory seat
✓ from EX Premium
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ from EX
Premium sound system
✓ from X-Line Limited
Head-up display
✓ from X-Line Limited
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ from LX
Sunroof
✓ from EX
Panoramic roof
✓ from EX
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingMassaging seatsWireless CarPlayTow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the LX FWD (56 items)
- 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
- Drive Mode Select
- Idle Stop and Go
- Trailer Package Pre-Wiring
- 17" alloy wheels
- Projection LED headlights
- LED DRL & Positioning Lights
- Combi LED Rear Taillights
- Rear Spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Light
- Roof rails
- Heated, electric adjustable, body colour side-view mirrors
- Rear privacy tint glass
- Body-coloured door handles
- Acoustic laminated windshield
- Front & Rear Splash guards
- Cloth seats
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Heated front seats
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Height adjustable driver's seat
- 60:40 split-folding rear seats
- Illuminated and Sliding Sun visors
- Power window’s with driver auto down
- Air Conditioning
- Keyless Entry
- Central door lock
- S/W Audio Controls
- Smart Cruise Control 2 (SCC 2) with Stop&Go
- 4“ TFT Cluster
- USB charger (2 ports, outside console)
- Rear Air Vents
- Rear Floor Heating Duct
- 12.3" Multimedia Interface with AM/FM/MP3, HD Radio, SiriusXM (ccNC Lite)
- Android Auto / Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth
- 6-speaker audio
- Kia Connect with Over The Air Updates
- Smart key with push-button start
- 8 airbags (Dual front advanced airbags, Dual front seat-mounted side airbags, Full-length side curtain airbags, Dual rear side airbags)
- Electronic Parking Brake
- 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Hill-assist control (HAC)
- Downhill brake control (DBC)
- Trailer stability assist (TSA)
- Temporary Spare Tire
- Automatic Headlights
- Immobilizer
- Low washer fluid warning indicator
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 1.5 (FCA 1.5)
- Parking Distance Warning (PDW) - Front & Rear
- Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA 2)
- Lane Keep Assist System (LKA)
- Rear Occupant Alert (w/o Sensor)
- Rear-View Camera with Dynamic Parking Guidelines
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for 2025 to 2027 Sportage models. Most are fixed free by a dealer; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Lights and instruments2026 · 2,710 vehicles
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument cluster display to go blank while driving.Recall 2026032 at Transport Canada ↗Lights and instruments2025 · 3,254 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the tow hitch harness control module software could cause the instrument cluster to reboot while driving.Recall 2025708 at Transport Canada ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 Sportage in Ontario?
- $39,917 to drive away for the LX FWD, from a $32,295 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $587 loan payment, about $1,078 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,040 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 2,500 lb for every trim.
Colours
Snow White Pearl+$250Fusion BlackSteel Grey+$250Gravity Grey+$250Wolf Grey+$250Heritage Blue+$250Jungle Green+$250
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Prices from Kia's Ontario build-and-price page, read 2026-11-05. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.