Your 2026 Kia Sportage Price Guide: What Every Trim Costs in St. Louis

Shopping for a compact SUV in St. Louis? The 2026 Kia Sportage arrives at Suntrup Kia South with a sharper look, upgraded standard technology across every trim, and some of the most competitive pricing in its class. The 2026 Kia Sportage price starts at $30,135 for the gas LX including destination, with six gas configurations and available hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains rounding out the lineup. Here is what each trim costs and what you get at each level.

2026 Kia Sportage Starting Manufacturer Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP)

All prices include the $1,445 destination charge.

• LX (FWD): Starting at $30,135
• EX (FWD): Starting at $31,935
• X-Line (AWD standard): Starting at approximately $34,435
• SX: Contact Suntrup Kia South for current pricing
• SX Prestige: Starting at $37,735
• X-Pro Prestige (AWD standard): Contact Suntrup Kia South for current pricing
• Sportage Hybrid LX: Starting at approximately $30,490

Pricing Note: All figures above reflect starting MSRP. Suntrup Kia South offers specials and incentives that can bring your actual price lower, making it one of the best places in St. Louis to find a competitive deal on a new Sportage.

What’s the Difference Between 2026 Sportage Trims?

LX ($30,135): The entry trim is more equipped than most shoppers expect at this price point. Standard features include a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, LED projector headlights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and Kia’s core active-safety suite. The 2.5L four-cylinder produces 187 horsepower paired with an 8-speed automatic, and FWD models return up to 25 mpg city and 33 mpg highway. For families or commuters in South County looking for everyday value, the LX is the practical starting point.

EX ($31,935): The EX is where most buyers find the sweet spot. For about $1,800 over the LX, it adds heated front seats, synthetic leather upholstery, a wireless phone charger, and a dual-level cargo floor that hides valuables beneath a flat load surface. The EX also adds a few more driver-assist features, making it a meaningful step up for a modest price increase. AWD is optional on this trim if South County winters are a factor.

X-Line (~$34,435, AWD standard): The X-Line trades some of the EX’s interior polish for standard all-wheel drive, Terrain Mode for snow, mud, and sand, and distinctive gloss-black exterior accents with roof rails. It is the pick for drivers who want capable traction and the rugged look without moving into the SX’s higher price tier. For more on the Sportage cabin at this level, the 2026 Sportage interior overview covers what to expect.

SX Prestige ($37,735): The luxury tier. Highlights include ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, surround-view monitoring, blind-spot view cameras, and 19-inch wheels. AWD is optional and brings the total to approximately $39,735. For buyers who want the Sportage’s day-to-day practicality with a premium cabin feel, this is the top of the gas lineup before the off-road-oriented X-Pro Prestige.

Prefer hybrid or plug-in hybrid capability? The Sportage Hybrid starts at approximately $30,490 for the LX and delivers up to 41 mpg city and 44 mpg highway in FWD form. The Sportage Plug-In Hybrid adds EV-only range for drivers looking to minimize fuel stops on their Jefferson County or south-side commutes.

Long-Term Value at Suntrup Kia South

Every 2026 Kia Sportage at Suntrup Kia South, located at 6263 S. Lindbergh Blvd. in St. Louis, comes backed by Kia’s 10-year/100,000-mile limited warranty, covering the powertrain from the day you drive off the lot. That coverage stretches well beyond what most competitors offer in this segment and applies across every gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid trim.

Missouri’s trade-in tax advantage applies here too: state sales tax is calculated on the difference between your new vehicle price and your trade-in value, not the full purchase price. On a Sportage purchase, that can add up to real savings worth calculating before you visit.

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