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2023 Kia Sportage vs. 2023 Hyundai Tucson

2023 Kia Sportage Side Profile with Mountain Backdrop
2023 Kia Sportage

vs.

2023 Hyundai Tucson
$26,290 MSRP

Base Price

$26,700 MSRP
2.5L I-4

Base Engine

2.5L I-4
187 hp

Horsepower

187 hp
7

Trims

5
10 Years / 100,000 Miles

Standard Warranty

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

The 2023 Kia Sportage is a compact SUV that can help you easily maneuver heavy St Louis traffic while also offering a spacious interior where you and your passengers will have plenty of leg room, but how does it stack up against a similar model like a Hyundai Tucson? Compare the Sportage vs. Tucson with Suntrup Kia South to see why the Kia Sportage is one of the most well-rounded SUVs in its class. Then, visit our dealership to explore our current inventory and take any of our available Kia Sportage models for a test drive to see for yourself what makes this vehicle stand out from the crowd. 

Kia Sportage vs. Hyundai Tucson: Starting Price

When you compare the Sportage vs. Tucson on starting price, you’ll find that both models start out at nearly identical prices. How much does the price vary between these two SUVs? Take a look at the starting prices of the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson and their available configurations below:

2023 Kia Sportage

  • LX: $26,290 Starting MSRP
  • EX: $28,290 Starting MSRP
  • X-Line AWD: $31,090 Starting MSRP
  • SX: $31,790 Starting MSRP
  • SX Prestige: $33,790 Starting MSRP
  • Sportage X-Pro: $35,290 Starting MSRP
  • Sportage X-Pro Prestige: $37,090 Starting MSRP

2023 Hyundai Tucson

  • SE: $26,700 Starting MSRP
  • SEL: $28,300 Starting MSRP
  • N Line: $33,575 Starting MSRP
  • XRT: $33,525 Starting MSRP
  • Limited: $35,960 Starting MSRP

In the battle of Kia vs. Hyundai, the Kia Sportage is slightly more affordable than the Hyundai Tucson. Plus, Jefferson County drivers who are looking for variety will appreciate the seven trims offered by the Kia Sportage compared to the five trims offered by the Hyundai Tucson. While both models start out at relatively the same price, you can get an exceptional deal on the Kia Sportage when you shop at Suntrup Kia South and take advantage of our new vehicle specials

Kia Sportage vs. Hyundai Tucson: Warranty

How does the Kia warranty compare to Hyundai? The Hyundai Tucson has options to upgrade to more warranty coverage, but the Kia Sportage already starts out offering more coverage than the Hyundai Tucson. Here is the base Kia warranty vs. Hyundai warranty for both models:

  • 2023 Kia Sportage Standard Warranty: 10 Years / 100,000 Miles
  • 2023 Hyundai Tucson Standard Warranty: 5 Years / 60,000 Miles

Kia Sportage vs. Hyundai Tucson: Safety Technology

The Sportage and Tucson are both equipped with top-of-the-line safety features that can help you and your passengers stay safe and secure on the St Charles roads, but only the Kia Sportage is built with the Kia Drive Wise driver assistance system. Take a look at the standard safety features of both the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson: 

2023 Kia Sportage: 

  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Lane Keeping Assist
  • Lane Following Assist
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car, Pedestrian, and Cyclist Protection
  • Driver Attention Warning with Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
  • Park Distance Warning-Rear
  • Hill Start Assist Control
  • Downhill Brake Control

2023 Hyundai Tucson:

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
  • Lane Keeping Assist
  • Safe Exit Warning

These models both share similar safety features, but with Kia Drive Wise, you’ll have additional eyes and ears wherever you travel. Step inside the Kia Sportage at Suntrup Kia South when you take any of our available models for a test drive, so you can see for yourself all of the things that truly make the Kia Sportage a one-of-a-kind SUV.  

Discover the Kia Sportage in St. Louis

Contact us to compare the Kia Sportage vs. Hyundai Tucson in more detail and to get any of your additional Kia research questions answered. Let us help you drive away in a Kia Sportage that the whole family will love, all while staying within your ideal price range.

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