Kia Sportage vs Nissan Kicks: lease comparison
Both are classified as a SUV, so they compete for the same shopper. Across the listings LeaseGuru tracks today, the Kia Sportage opens lower — the two are level. 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 | Kia Sportage | Nissan Kicks |
|---|---|---|
| Live listings | 27 | 14 |
| Lowest payment | $299/mo | $299/mo |
| Average payment | $397/mo | $357/mo |
| Most common term | 36 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.
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.
Nissan
- Who finances the lease
- Nissan Motor Acceptance Company LLCPublished jointly for Nissan, Infiniti, not for this brand alone.
- Excess mileage
- $0.25/mi over your mileage allowancePrepaid miles cost $0.20/mi if you buy them at signing.
- Disposition fee at return
- Up to $395Waived: Finance or lease a new, unused, unregistered Nissan through NMAC within 30 days of returning your current one. NMAC also waives up to $500 of excess wear under the same loyalty offer.
- Lease loyalty
- Waive excess wear up to $500 and the $395 disposition fee — Nissan.com says save up to $895 in fees.
Current offers on both
All Kia Sportage lease deals
New
Score752026 Kia Sportage LX Hybrid
Monthly: $299/mo
Due at signing: $2,599
Term: 36 mo
California
2026 Kia Sportage LX AWD
Monthly: $339/mo
Due at signing: $0
National
2026 Kia Sportage
Monthly: $353/mo
New York
All Nissan Kicks lease deals
Score442026 Nissan Kicks SV
Monthly: $299/mo
Due at signing: $3,000
Term: 36 mo
Los Angeles
2026 Nissan Kicks AWD SV 4dr Crossover
Monthly: $299/mo
Due at signing: $0
National
Score422026 Nissan Kicks SR
Monthly: $305/mo
Due at signing: $3,000
Term: 36 mo
Los Angeles
Sportage vs Kicks, answered
- Is the Kia Sportage or the Nissan Kicks cheaper to lease?
- Right now both open at $299 per month across the listings we track, so the decision comes down to drive-off, term, and mileage rather than the advertised payment.
- How many Kia Sportage and Nissan Kicks lease offers are available?
- LeaseGuru is tracking 27 live Kia Sportage listings and 14 live Nissan Kicks listings. Counts change as brokers refresh inventory, so treat any advertised payment as a starting point.
- Are the Sportage and Kicks 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 Sportage or the Kicks?
- The lowest published drive-off we see is $0 on the Kia Sportage and $0 on the Nissan Kicks. 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.