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Kia Sorento vs. Kia Sorento Hybrid

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Sorento and Kia Sorento Hybrid 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 Kia Sorento Hybrid.

When comparing the Kia Sorento's and the Kia Sorento Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Kia Sorento has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. The Kia Sorento Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Kia Sorento and Kia Sorento Hybrid have the same interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Kia Sorento's and the Kia Sorento Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Kia Sorento is a better car than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Pricing: A used 2024 Kia Sorento ranges from $33,353 to $48,742 while a used 2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid is priced between $36,069 to $45,827. For a new model, the Kia Sorento's price is between $33,955 and $48,990, with the Kia Sorento Hybrid priced between $38,240 and $46,080.

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 Kia Sorento Hybrid loses 50.1 percent of its value. This means the Kia Sorento retains 2.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Sorento’s base engine makes 191 horsepower, and the Kia Sorento Hybrid base engine makes 227 horsepower. The Sorento is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 549 miles. The Sorento Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 37 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 620 miles. This gives the Kia Sorento Hybrid the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Kia Sorento. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Kia Sorento and Kia Sorento Hybrid are comparable in regards to interior volume, front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Kia Sorento has higher safety ratings than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, with an average rating of 4.49 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$33,955 - $48,990

Starting MSRP:

$31,990

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

$37,697

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$31,990 - $43,320

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$38,240 - $46,080

Starting MSRP:

$36,990

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

$45,359

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

$35,070 - $60,490

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$40,678

Price Range:

$33,353 - $48,742

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

$47,563

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$40,678 - $66,020

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

2,211

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

1,623

# Good or Great Deals:

159

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$41,599

Price Range:

$36,069 - $45,827

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

$51,596

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

$41,599 - $62,866

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

50

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

6,306

# Good or Great Deals:

1

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$15,421

Depreciation %:

48.2%

Resale Value $:

$16,569

Residual Value %:

51.8%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)

46.3%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

27.5% - 53.5%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$18,995

Depreciation %:

51.4%

Resale Value $:

$17,995

Residual Value %:

48.6%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

38.9%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

31.8% - 51.7%

Kia Sorento Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

8.2 / 10

Retained Value:

7.5 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Kia Sorento Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.4 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Sorento

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

9.1

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

10.4

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

8.6 - 13.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

13%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Sorento Hybrid

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

5.7

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

3.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.6 - 14.8

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

2.7

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

2 - 11.7

Kia Sorento Rankings

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

1 / 32

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

1 / 28

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $35k

3 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $25k

3 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

3 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $35k

3 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

3 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

3 / 6

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

4 / 67

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs Under $35k

4 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $25k

4 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $30k

4 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $35k

4 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

4 / 10

Best Midsize SUVs Under $35k

4 / 7

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $25k

4 / 7

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $35k

4 / 7

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $40k

4 / 7

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

5 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

5 / 16

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

7 / 21

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

12 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

15 / 39

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

16 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs

17 / 32

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

18 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

18 / 32

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

18 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

19 / 67

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

19 / 30

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

21 / 39

Safest Midsize SUVs

21 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

21 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

21 / 32

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

22 / 39

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

22 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs

23 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

23 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

23 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

23 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

23 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

23 / 32

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

24 / 67

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

24 / 39

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

25 / 67

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

25 / 39

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

26 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

26 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

27 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

28 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

29 / 39

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

33 / 59

Safest Crossover SUVs

42 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

58 / 67

Kia Sorento Hybrid Rankings

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

2 / 12

Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 9

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

2 / 9

Most Affordable Hybrid Midsize SUVs

3 / 11

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

5 / 12

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Legroom

6 / 32

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 27

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

6 / 27

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 9

Best Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

6 / 9

Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 9

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 32

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

7 / 9

Best Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

7 / 9

Best Off-road Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 9

Best Hybrid Midsize SUVs for Tall People

8 / 12

Most Comfortable Hybrid Midsize SUVs

8 / 12

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

9 / 12

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

9 / 9

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Tall People

10 / 27

Best Hybrid Midsize SUVs for Towing

10 / 12

Best Off-road Hybrid Midsize SUVs

10 / 12

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

11 / 12

Best Hybrid SUVs for Tall People

12 / 32

Most Comfortable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

12 / 27

Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs

13 / 30

Most Affordable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

13 / 26

Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs

14 / 32

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Towing

14 / 27

Safest Hybrid SUVs

16 / 32

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

16 / 27

Best Hybrid SUVs for Towing

18 / 32

Best Off-road Hybrid Crossover SUVs

19 / 27

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid SUVs

20 / 32

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Horsepower

21 / 32

Best Off-road Hybrid SUVs

23 / 32

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

24 / 27

Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value

27 / 32

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Kia Sorento Trim Levels

EX, LX, S, SX, X-Line EX, X-Line SX, X-Line SX Prestige, X-Pro SX-Prestige

Kia Sorento Hybrid Trim Levels

EX, SX Prestige

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:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.49 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 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

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

191 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque:

181 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.050 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

227 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.057 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


23 / 31 / 26

Range (city/hwy):

407 / 549 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


39 / 35 / 37

Range (city/hwy):

690 / 620 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Captain's seat:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wifi:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Captain's seat:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Quad Seats:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

41.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58.1 inches

Cargo Space:

12.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

75.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

121.3 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

40.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58.1 inches

Cargo Space:

12.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

75.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

121.3 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3814 lbs

Width:

74.8 inches

Height:

66.7 inches

Length:

189.6 inches

Wheelbase:

110.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.9 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3979 lbs

Width:

74.8 inches

Height:

66.7 inches

Length:

189.4 inches

Wheelbase:

110.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.9 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 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/65R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Ebony Black

Gray

Gravity Gray

Red

Dawning Red

Silver

Everlasting Silver

White

Glacial White Pearl

Blue

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Aurora Black

Gray

Platinum Graphite / Steel Gray

Red

Not available

Silver

Silky Silver

White

Snow White Pearl

Blue

Gravity Blue

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

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