Hyundai Kona vs Kia Niro: lease comparison
Both are classified as a SUV, so they compete for the same shopper. Across the listings LeaseGuru tracks today, the Kia Niro opens lower by $9 per month. Payment is only part of it: compare drive-off, term, and each lender's fees below before deciding.
Side by side, from live listings
| Measure | Hyundai Kona | Kia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| Live listings | 22 | 10 |
| Lowest payment | $245/mo | $236/mo |
| Average payment | $373/mo | $371/mo |
| Most common term | 24 months | 36 months |
| Lowest drive-off | $0 | $0 |
| Body class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
Lender terms behind each lease
Two similar payments can hide very different costs. These are the published terms from each brand's captive lender.
Hyundai
- Who finances the lease
- Hyundai Capital AmericaPublished jointly for Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, not for this brand alone.
- Excess mileage
- $0.20/mi over your mileage allowancePrepaid miles cost $0.15/mi if you buy them at signing.
Kia
- Who finances the lease
- Hyundai Capital AmericaPublished jointly for Hyundai, Kia, Genesis; the wording above is Hyundai's.
- Excess mileage
- $0.20/mi over your mileage allowancePrepaid miles cost $0.15/mi if you buy them at signing.
Current offers on both
All Hyundai Kona lease deals
Score572026 Hyundai Kona SEL Sport
Monthly: $245/mo
Due at signing: $3,000
Term: 24 mo
Los Angeles
2026 Hyundai Kona SEL Sport
Monthly: $299/mo
Due at signing: $0
National
2026 Hyundai Kona SE AWD 4dr SUV
Monthly: $326/mo
Due at signing: $0
National
All Kia Niro lease deals
New
Score722026 Kia Niro LX
Monthly: $236/mo
Due at signing: $3,000
Term: 24 mo
California
New
Score742026 Kia Niro EX
Monthly: $257/mo
Due at signing: $3,000
Term: 24 mo
California
2026 Kia Niro EX
Monthly: $319/mo
Due at signing: $0
National
Kona vs Niro, answered
- Is the Hyundai Kona or the Kia Niro cheaper to lease?
- Across live listings the Kia Niro starts at $236 per month and the Hyundai Kona at $245 — a gap of $9 per month, or about $324 over a 36-month term before drive-off.
- How many Hyundai Kona and Kia Niro lease offers are available?
- LeaseGuru is tracking 22 live Hyundai Kona listings and 10 live Kia Niro listings. Counts change as brokers refresh inventory, so treat any advertised payment as a starting point.
- Are the Kona and Niro the same class of vehicle?
- Yes — both are classified as a SUV (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD), which is why they are compared here. Cargo room, seating, and drivetrain still differ by trim, so confirm the specific configuration behind any advertised payment.
- Which has the lower due at signing, the Kona or the Niro?
- The lowest published drive-off we see is $0 on the Hyundai Kona and $0 on the Kia Niro. A lower monthly payment paired with a higher drive-off is often the more expensive lease overall, so compare effective monthly cost rather than the payment alone.
Payments come from third-party listings and change without notice. Before you decide, read what a lease really costs or browse every lease comparison.