2027 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid: real cost in California
See the Sportage Plug-in Hybrid on Kia's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, X-Line · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$40,590the advertised price
Drive away$45,961with fees and tax
Loan payment$698/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,223/moeverything, after resale
$45,961 to drive away + $59,170 to run it for 6 years − $17,060 back at resale = $88,071, or $1,223 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$45,961
Running it, 6 yrs+$59,170
Back at resale−$17,060
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$40,590Feesfreight $1,495 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,580Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$3,791Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$20,213Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$9,715Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$9,320Fuel and charging13,500 mi a year at 36 MPG
+$9,021Maintenanceestimate
+$7,865Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,036Resale after 6 years42% of MSRP, you get this back
−$17,060True cost $88,071 ÷ 72 months$1,223 a month
The car
Size and space
Seats5
Cargo34.5 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance8.3 inhigh; good for snow and trails
Engine and fuel
Engine268 hp plug-in hybrid, AWD
0–60 mph6.5 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy36 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 2,000 lb
Tires19"235/55R19
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
European crash test5 of 5 stars ↗Euro NCAP 2022, European version
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty5 yrspowertrain 5 yrs · battery 8 yrs
Resale at 6 years42% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 268 hp, 36 MPG, 5 seats.| X-Line | $40,590 | $45,961 | $88,071 | ✓ $1,223/mo |
| X-Line Prestige | $47,390 | $53,372 | $95,943 | $1,333/mo |
X-Line
✓ $1,223/mo
True cost
X-Line Prestige
$1,333/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
X-Line$40,590
X-Line Prestige$47,390
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ from X-Line Prestige
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ from X-Line Prestige
Heated steering wheel
✓ from X-Line Prestige
Heated rear seats
✓ from X-Line Prestige
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓ from X-Line Prestige
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ from X-Line Prestige
Premium sound system
✓ from X-Line Prestige
Head-up display
✓ from X-Line Prestige
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Tow hitch included
+ $590 on every trim
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingMassaging seatsRemote start
Full standard equipment on the X-Line (51 items)
- 1.6L Turbo Plug-in Hybrid w/ 268 hp & 271 lb.-ft. of combined torque
- All-Wheel Drive w/ Terrain Mode (Snow, Sand & Mud)
- 6-Speed Auto Transmission
- Drive Mode Select w/ Eco, Sport & MyDrive
- Regenerative Braking w/ Steering Wheel-Mounted Paddles
- Ground Clearance 8.3-in.
- Up to 2,000 lb. Towing Capacity
- Auto Emergency Braking Technology w/ Junction Turning Detection
- Blind-Spot Detection Technology
- Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Lane Following Assist 2
- Lane Departure Warning
- Front & Rear Parking Sensors
- Driver Attention Warning w/ Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Safe Exit Warning
- Rear Occupant Alert
- Rearview Monitor
- 19-in. Alloy Wheels w/ Black Finish
- LED Projector Headlights
- LED Amber Daytime Running Lights
- Auto Headlight Control
- LED Rear Combination Taillights
- High-Utility Roof Rails, Gloss Black
- Front Grille, Gloss Black w/ Black Accent Trim
- Window Surround, Gloss Black
- Heated, Power-Adjustable Side View Mirrors w/ LED Turn Signal
- Auto Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
- Privacy Glass
- SynTex Seat Trim w/ Heated Front Seats
- 10-Way Power Driver's Seat w/ 2-Way Power Lumbar Adjustment
- 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seats
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Panoramic Sunroof w/ Power Sunshade
- Dual-Zone Auto Climate Control w/ Rear Climate Vents
- Power Windows w/ Driver & Front Passenger One-Touch Auto-Up/Down
- LED Interior Lighting
- Illuminated Sun Visor Vanity Mirrors
- Smart Power Liftgate
- Paddle Shifters w/ Regenerative Braking
- 5 Passenger Seating Capacity
- 12.3-in. Touchscreen Display
- 12.3-in. Instrument Display w/ integrated 4.2-in. TFT cluster
- Wireless Phone Charger
- Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- Smart Key w/ Push Button Start
- 4 USB-C Charging Ports
- 6-Speaker Audio System
- Over-the-Air System Updates
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Sportage Plug-in Hybrid models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Electrical system2026 · 42,677 vehicles
Kia America, Inc.Recall 26V046000 at NHTSA ↗Trailer hitches2025 · 5,046 vehicles
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory.Recall 25V874000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Sportage Plug-in Hybrid in California?
- $45,961 to drive away for the X-Line, from a $40,590 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $698 loan payment, about $1,256 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,223 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 2,000 lb for every trim.
Colors
Fusion BlackGravity GrayHeritage BlueVesta BlueWolf Gray+$495Snow White Pearl+$495Shadow Matte Gray+$595
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