Hyundai Kona vs Kia Sportage: lease comparison
Both are classified as a SUV, so they compete for the same shopper. Across the listings LeaseGuru tracks today, the Hyundai Kona opens lower by $139 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 Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Live listings | 32 | 24 |
| Lowest payment | $144/mo | $283/mo |
| Average payment | $343/mo | $403/mo |
| Most common term | 24 months | 24 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
New
Score842027 Hyundai Kona SE FWD
- Monthly:
- $144/mo
- Due at signing:
- $3,000
- Term:
- 24 mo
California
UnicornNew
Score822026 Hyundai Kona SE Sport
- Monthly:
- $165/mo
- Due at signing:
- $2,599
- Term:
- 24 mo
California
New
Score812026 Hyundai Kona SEL Sport FWD
- Monthly:
- $176/mo
- Due at signing:
- $3,000
- Term:
- 24 mo
California
All Kia Sportage lease deals
New
Score762026 Kia Sportage EX (Base)
- Monthly:
- $283/mo
- Due at signing:
- $3,000
- Term:
- 36 mo
California
2026 Kia Sportage LX AWD
- Monthly:
- $299/mo
- Due at signing:
- $0
National
New
Score732027 Kia Sportage Hybrid LX
- Monthly:
- $302/mo
- Due at signing:
- $3,000
- Term:
- 36 mo
California
Kona vs Sportage, answered
- Is the Hyundai Kona or the Kia Sportage cheaper to lease?
- Across live listings the Hyundai Kona starts at $144 per month and the Kia Sportage at $283 — a gap of $139 per month, or about $5,004 over a 36-month term before drive-off.
- How many Hyundai Kona and Kia Sportage lease offers are available?
- LeaseGuru is tracking 32 live Hyundai Kona listings and 24 live Kia Sportage listings. Counts change as brokers refresh inventory, so treat any advertised payment as a starting point.
- Are the Kona and Sportage 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 Sportage?
- The lowest published drive-off we see is $0 on the Hyundai Kona and $0 on the Kia Sportage. 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.