2019 Hyundai Kona Depreciation

A 7-year-old 2019 Hyundai Kona has lost about 40.3% of its roughly $21,800 original value. In the 2026 source cohort, it typically listed for around $14,240, with most listings between $11,398 and $17,767. Listed examples average 82,990 miles.

Hyundai Kona exterior
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2019 Hyundai Kona Price by Mileage

What buyers actually pay at different odometer readings.

Under 30k mi
$20,326· 10 listings
30k–50k mi
$18,354· 19 listings
50k–75k mi
$16,035· 54 listings
75k–100k mi
$13,883· 58 listings
100k–130k mi
$11,995· 49 listings
Over 130k mi
$10,497· 10 listings

How Mileage Affects 2019 Hyundai Kona Price

Each dot is a real listing — price plotted against odometer reading.

2019 Hyundai Kona median price by mileage band
MileageMedian priceListings
Under 30k mi$20,32610
30k–50k mi$18,35419
50k–75k mi$16,03554
75k–100k mi$13,88358
100k–130k mi$11,99549
Over 130k mi$10,49710

What's a Good Price for a 2019 Hyundai Kona?

Great deal

Under $12,720

Typical

$12,720$16,326

Overpriced

Above $16,326

Based on the middle 50% of listings — always adjust for mileage and condition.

Price Spread

Range across 200 listings.

Low $9,800High $19,998

Half of all listings fall between $12,720 and $16,326, with a median of $14,240.

2019 Hyundai Kona Efficiency & Specs

EPA fuel-economy and powertrain data.

Combined

27 MPG

City / Hwy

26 / 30

Fuel / year

$2,300

Fuel

Regular

Engine

1.6L 4-cyl

EPA class

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Depreciation by Trim

See how each 2019 Hyundai Kona trim holds its value.

TrimFuelMSRPMedian ResaleDepreciationListings
SEGasoline$19,990$13,17435.8%72
SELGasoline$21,800$14,31537.9%61
LimitedGasoline$25,550$16,09544.3%21
UltimateGasoline$27,500$17,08845.1%43

How the 2019 Hyundai Kona Compares to Other Years

At 40.3% depreciation, the 2019 Hyundai Kona sits among its neighbors on the depreciation curve. The one-year-newer 2020 has lost 37.8% (around $15,998), so stepping up a model year costs roughly $1,758 more. The older 2018 sits at 44.4% (around $13,998), so dropping back a year saves about $242. Buying one model year newer or older is one of the easiest ways to trade purchase price against age and remaining warranty.

Safety Ratings

NHTSA crash test ratings for the 2019 Hyundai Kona.

Overall
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover

View full NHTSA report

Known Issues & Complaints

184 NHTSA complaints, 1 recalls reported.

ENGINE

98 complaints

My 2019 Hyundai Kona has been burning oil, I’ve done great upkeep on it, including topping the oil off in between services. This is because it obviously has been burning oil, well recently it started stalling, then starting/turning it over

2 crashes3 fires1 injury

POWER TRAIN

17 complaints

96,247 mi Engine knock and complete oil loss within 3,000 miles of last oil change Symptoms consistent with NHTSA Recall 21V301 (Hyundai Recall 203) and Warranty Extension TXXM coverage

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

16 complaints

Vehicle (2019 Kona) is subject to Recall 203 (piston ring/bore defect). On XXX Puente Hills Hyundai refused the mandatory physcial inspection, instead attempting to charge $1,100 for 'leak repairs.' An independent inspection by Valvoline on

2 crashes3 injuries

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

16 complaints

The rear left passenger will not open. The dealer thinks it is a faulty door latch actuator ($530 parts and labor). They said this is a common problem and they have a special tool to open the door, but they couldn't get it to work on my car

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

9 complaints

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced excessive oil consumption. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH on the highway, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to pull over to th

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

6 complaints

The fuel system appears to have a small leak from either a bad seal or a problem fuel line.

Top Issues

  • ENGINE
  • POWER TRAIN
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Buyer Red Flags

  • !Recall 21V301000 (ENGINE): Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have be

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 2019 Hyundai Kona worth?

A 2019 Hyundai Kona is typically worth around $14,240, with most listings falling between $11,398 and $17,767. The single biggest swing factor is mileage — listed examples average about 82,990 miles, and each additional 10,000 miles shaves a few percent off the price. Condition, accident history, trim, and how many owners a car has had move the number from there. Treat the median as a fair starting point and adjust up for a clean, low-mileage, one-owner car or down for higher mileage and any reported damage.

How much has the 2019 Hyundai Kona depreciated?

The 2019 Hyundai Kona has lost about 40.3% of its original $21,800 base MSRP — roughly $8,785 in value, after adjusting listing prices to typical mileage for the age. Most of a car's lifetime depreciation happens in its earliest years, so a vehicle of this age has usually weathered the steepest part of the curve already. That's what makes a well-kept example at this age an efficient buy: you let the original owner absorb the fastest depreciation, then enjoy a much slower decline from here.

How many miles does a used 2019 Kona have?

Listed 2019 Konas average about 82,990 miles, with most between 52,056 and 113,415. As a rule of thumb, "average" mileage for any car is roughly 12,000 miles per year of age, so compare a specific listing against that benchmark. A below-average odometer commands a premium and an above-average one a discount, but a higher-mileage car with complete service records and one owner can be a better buy than a low-mileage car with gaps in its history. Consistent maintenance does more for a car's remaining lifespan than a low number on the odometer alone.

What is a good price for a 2019 Hyundai Kona?

For a 2019 Hyundai Kona, anything under $12,720 is a strong deal, $12,720 to $16,326 is the typical range where most cars trade, and above $16,326 is on the expensive side — those higher prices usually buy lower mileage, a certified warranty, or a premium trim. Always weigh the asking price against the car's specific mileage and condition rather than the sticker alone: a slightly higher price for a clean, one-owner, accident-free example is often money well spent. And treat a listing priced well below the range as a prompt to dig deeper — unusually cheap cars almost always have a reason, whether it's high mileage, accident history, or a branded title.

Methodology

Figures for the 2019 Hyundai Kona are computed from 200 real used-car listings. Each asking price is normalized to a standard 12,000 miles per year for the car's age, adjusted by a 5% asking-to-sale estimate, and compared against the original base MSRP for that VIN's trim. Full methodology. Updated August 2026.