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Toyota Land Cruiser vs. Kia Sorento

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

In comparing the Toyota Land Cruiser's and the Kia Sorento's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Land Cruiser has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Kia Sorento has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Land Cruiser's and the Kia Sorento's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Land Cruiser is a better car than the Kia Sorento.

Pricing: A used 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser ranges from $71,720 to $92,486 while a used 2021 Kia Sorento is priced between $21,598 to $34,134.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Land Cruiser loses 36.2 percent of its value and the Kia Sorento loses 47.6 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Land Cruiser retains 11.4 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 Toyota Land Cruiser is 9.1 out of 10 while the Kia Sorento's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Land Cruiser being ranked 1 out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the Kia Sorento being ranked 15 out of 39.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Land Cruiser is 9.9 out of 10. For the Kia Sorento the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Land Cruiser an advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Sorento.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Land Cruiser’s base engine makes 381 horsepower, and the Kia Sorento base engine makes 191 horsepower. The Land Cruiser is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 418 miles. The Sorento is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 513 miles. This gives the Kia Sorento the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Land Cruiser. Both models use regular unleaded.

Safety Ratings: The Kia Sorento has an average safety rating of 4.49 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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2021 Toyota Land Cruiser
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$85,665

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)

$54,102

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)

$44,000 - $85,665

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$29,390

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

$32,108

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$27,000 - $37,580

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$82,812

Price Range:

$71,720 - $92,486

Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)

$53,520

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)

$32,507 - $82,812

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

8

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

74,637

# Good or Great Deals:

1

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$28,414

Price Range:

$21,598 - $34,134

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

$32,068

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$24,840 - $46,487

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

476

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

60,492

# Good or Great Deals:

99

Toyota Land Cruiser Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.1 / 10

Reliability:

9.9 / 10

Retained Value:

8.3 / 10

Safety:

Not available

Kia Sorento Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

8.2 / 10

Retained Value:

7.5 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Land Cruiser

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

10.5

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)

7.3

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)

6.7 - 10.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

88.9%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Sorento

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

6.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

7.5

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

5.6 - 10.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

13%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

5.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

1.6 - 14.6

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

5.7

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

6.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.1 - 32.1

Toyota Land Cruiser Rankings

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 39

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 39

Best Large SUVs

1 / 13

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

1 / 13

Most Reliable Large SUVs

1 / 13

Best Large SUVs Under $100k

1 / 3

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $100k

1 / 3

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

4 / 39

Best Off-road Large SUVs

6 / 13

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 39

Best Large SUVs for Towing

8 / 13

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

9 / 39

Most Comfortable Large SUVs

9 / 13

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

10 / 13

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

11 / 13

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

12 / 13

Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

12 / 13

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

14 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

23 / 39

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

28 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

36 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

36 / 39

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

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Toyota Land Cruiser Trim Levels

Base, Heritage Edition

Kia Sorento Trim Levels

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

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

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):

Not yet available

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):

4.49 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:

381 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque:

401 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm

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

0.066 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

8100 lbs

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

191 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque:

181 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

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

0.051 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

5.7 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

8

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

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


13 / 17 / 14

Range (city/hwy):

320 / 418 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

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):


24 / 29 / 26

Range (city/hwy):

425 / 513 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

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

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

Available

Wifi:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Backup camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

61 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

61.1 inches

Cargo Space:

16.1 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

82.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59 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

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

5815 lbs

Width:

78 inches

Height:

74 inches

Length:

194.9 inches

Wheelbase:

112.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.9 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3714 lbs

Width:

74.8 inches

Height:

66.7 inches

Length:

189 inches

Wheelbase:

110.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.9 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P285/60R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/65R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Silver

Classic Silver Metallic

White

Blizzard Pearl

Beige

Not available

Red

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Ebony Black

Gray

Gravity Gray

Silver

Everlasting Silver / Sparkling Silver

White

Glacial White Pearl

Beige

Crystal Beige

Red

Passion Red Tintcoat

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Brown

Terra

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Brown

Not available

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