Kia Sorento vs. Dodge Grand Caravan
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Sorento and Dodge Grand Caravan contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Kia Sorento and the Dodge Grand Caravan.
When we compare the Kia Sorento's and the Dodge Grand Caravan's specifications and ratings, the Kia Sorento has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Dodge Grand Caravan has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Sorento's and the Dodge Grand Caravan's specifications and ratings, the Kia Sorento is a better car than the Dodge Grand Caravan.
Pricing: A used 2020 Kia Sorento ranges from $15,994 to $27,483 while a used 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan is priced between $14,988 to $30,665.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Sorento loses 47.6 percent of its value and the Dodge Grand Caravan loses 53.8 percent of its value. This means the Kia Sorento retains 6.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Dodge Grand Caravan.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Sorento is 8.2 out of 10 while the Dodge Grand Caravan's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the Kia Sorento being ranked 15 out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the Dodge Grand Caravan being ranked 4 out of 7 Best Minivans.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Sorento is 8.2 out of 10. For the Dodge Grand Caravan the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the Kia Sorento a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Dodge Grand Caravan.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Sorento’s base engine makes 185 horsepower, and the Dodge Grand Caravan base engine makes 283 horsepower. The Sorento is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 545 miles. The Grand Caravan is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 miles. This gives the Kia Sorento the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Dodge Grand Caravan. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Grand Caravan, a minivan, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Kia Sorento, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Kia Sorento has higher safety ratings than the Dodge Grand Caravan, with an average rating of 4.49 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$26,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$30,923
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$23,675 - $36,120
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$27,530
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$27,611
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$23,080 - $34,045
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$21,178
Price Range:
$15,994 - $27,483
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$27,718
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$18,600 - $37,369
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
447
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
75,521
# Good or Great Deals:
192
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$20,579
Price Range:
$14,988 - $30,665
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$25,080
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$20,451 - $34,342
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
108
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
90,737
# Good or Great Deals:
29
Kia Sorento Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Dodge Grand Caravan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Sorento
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.6 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
13%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Grand Caravan
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1 - 31.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.9 - 39.2
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7 out of / 7Summary Review
Kia’s Sorento is a two- or three-row crossover SUV on sale since 2015 in its outgoing generation. It is built in West Point, Georgia. All-new for 2021, shoppers in the midsize SUV segment should give the Sorento a fresh look.
Summary Review
The Dodge Grand Caravan was the Dodge version of the Chrysler Town and Country. Both vehicles shared nearly all aspects of their construction.
Pros and Cons
- Available in past years with two or three rows of seats
- High safety scores
- 2020 and older models showing their age
- Smaller than many midsize vehicles in this segment
- Past models had low reliability scores
Pros and Cons
- Large numbers available used
- Attractive price point
- Surprisingly high reliability ratings (higher than company average)
- No longer sold new
- Poor crash test rating on important IIHS safety test
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Kia Sorento Trim Levels
EX V6, L, LX, LX V6, S V6, SX V6
Dodge Grand Caravan Trim Levels
GT, SE, SE Plus, SXT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.49 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
185 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
178 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
283 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
414 / 545 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 25 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
340 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Cargo Space:
11.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
73 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
165.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.7 inches
Cargo Space:
31.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
140.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
190.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3810 lbs
Width:
74.4 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
189 inches
Wheelbase:
109.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4510 lbs
Width:
88.5 inches
Height:
69 inches
Length:
203.7 inches
Wheelbase:
121.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Black
Silver
Everlasting Silver / Sparkling Silver
White
Snow White Pearl
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Onyx Crystal Pearl Coat
Silver
Billet Clear Coat
White
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Blue
Indigo Blue Clear Coat
Gray
Granite Pearl Coat
Red
Octane Red Pearl Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Satin Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black/Light Graystone
