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Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Camry

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

In comparing the Kia Sorento's and the Toyota Camry's specifications and ratings, the Kia Sorento has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The Toyota Camry has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Sorento's and the Toyota Camry's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Camry is a better car than the Kia Sorento.

Pricing: For a new model, the Kia Sorento's price is between $33,869 and $48,765, with the Toyota Camry priced between $30,679 and $43,023.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Sorento loses 52.3 percent of its value and the Toyota Camry loses 37.7 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Camry retains 14.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Sorento.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Sorento is 7.8 out of 10 while the Toyota Camry's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Kia Sorento being ranked 11 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the Toyota Camry being ranked 1 out of 9 Best Hybrid Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Sorento is 7.3 out of 10. For the Toyota Camry the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Camry a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Sorento.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Sorento’s base engine makes 191 horsepower, and the Toyota Camry base engine makes 225 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Kia Sorento has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Toyota Camry has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Toyota Camry has higher safety ratings than the Kia Sorento, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.51 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

33869 - 48765

Starting MSRP:

32190

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

39270

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

32190 - 44750

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

30679 - 43023

Starting MSRP:

29000

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

29025

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

29000 - 29050

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

51972

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

50800 - 55009

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Price Range:

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Kia Sorento Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.8 / 10

Reliability:

7.3 / 10

Retained Value:

7.7 / 10

Safety:

8.5 / 10

Toyota Camry Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

8.1 / 10

Retained Value:

8.6 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Sorento

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

8.9

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

10.0

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

8.8 - 11.3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.087

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Camry

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

14.3

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

11.6

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

8.8 - 14.3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.355



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

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Kia Sorento Rankings

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

1 / 32

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

1 / 28

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $35k

2 / 3

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $35k

2 / 3

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 34

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 30

Best Crossover SUVs Under $35k

3 / 7

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $35k

3 / 7

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

4 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs Under $35k

4 / 5

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $35k

4 / 5

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

5 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

7 / 30

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

10 / 28

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 34

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

12 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

12 / 34

Best Midsize SUVs

12 / 32

Safest Midsize SUVs

14 / 32

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

16 / 32

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

17 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

19 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

19 / 32

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

19 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

20 / 67

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

20 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

21 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs

22 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

22 / 67

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

22 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

22 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

23 / 67

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

23 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

23 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

24 / 34

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

24 / 32

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

25 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

25 / 34

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

25 / 32

Safest Crossover SUVs

26 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

27 / 56

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

28 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

29 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

29 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

30 / 34

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

32 / 56

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

35 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

60 / 67

Toyota Camry Rankings

Best Family Hybrid Midsize Cars

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars

1 / 9

Hybrid Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 9

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars Under $30k

1 / 4

Most Affordable Hybrid Midsize Cars

1 / 4

Most Reliable Hybrid Midsize Cars Under $30k

1 / 4

Best Hybrid Cars Under $30k

2 / 9

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

2 / 9

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $30k

2 / 9

Best Family Hybrid Cars

3 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars

3 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

3 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

3 / 15

Most Comfortable Hybrid Midsize Cars

3 / 9

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

4 / 15

Safest Hybrid Cars

5 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

6 / 25

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

7 / 25

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars for Tall People

7 / 9

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

8 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

8 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

14 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

17 / 25

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

Sedan

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

Toyota Camry Trim Levels

LE, Nightshade, SE, XLE, XSE

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:

2 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.51 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

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:

225 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.065 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):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

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


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

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

Navigation System:

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

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

Navigation System:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

Standard

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:

N/A

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:

38.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.7 inches

Cargo Space:

15.1 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

99.9 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:

3450 lbs

Width:

72.4 inches

Height:

56.9 inches

Length:

193.5 inches

Wheelbase:

111.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.4 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:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P205/65R16

Exterior Colors

Black

Ebony Black

Gray

Gravity Gray

Silver

Everlasting Silver / Panthera Metal

White

Glacial White Pearl

Blue

Not available

Red

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Gray

Underground

Silver

Celestial Silver Metallic

White

Ice Cap

Blue

Ocean Gem / Reservoir Blue

Red

Supersonic Red

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Boulder

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