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Toyota Sienna vs. Kia Sorento

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

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

Pricing: A used 2025 Toyota Sienna ranges from $41,991 to $79,635 while a used 2025 Kia Sorento is priced between $30,001 to $45,821. For a new model, the Toyota Sienna's price is between $43,118 and $61,879, with the Kia Sorento priced between $32,380 and $47,988.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Sienna loses 38.6 percent of its value and the Kia Sorento loses 52.3 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Sienna retains 13.7 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 Sienna is 8.6 out of 10 while the Kia Sorento's quality rating is 7.8 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Sienna being ranked 1 out of 4 Best Hybrid Minivans and the Kia Sorento being ranked 11 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

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

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Sienna’s base engine makes 245 horsepower, and the Kia Sorento base engine makes 191 horsepower. The Sienna is rated to deliver an average of 36 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 648 miles. The Sorento is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 549 miles. This gives the Toyota Sienna the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Kia Sorento. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Sienna, a hybrid minivan car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Kia Sorento, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Toyota Sienna 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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Model & Pricing
Toyota Sienna
Kia Sorento

2025 Toyota Sienna
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

43118 - 61879

Starting MSRP:

39485

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Minivans)

43780

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Minivans)

39485 - 51055

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

32380 - 47988

Starting MSRP:

31990

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

38382

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

31990 - 43000

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

56023

Price Range:

41991 - 79635

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Minivans)

49823

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Minivans)

46024 - 56023

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

36966

Price Range:

30001 - 45821

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

45804

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

36966 - 59949

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

15099

Depreciation %:

0.38240828

Resale Value $:

24386

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Minivans)

0.38240828

Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Minivans)

0.38240828 - 0.38240828

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

Depreciation %:

Resale Value $:

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)

0.48432299

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

0.30530799 - 0.56163117

Toyota Sienna Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

8.1 / 10

Retained Value:

8.6 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Kia Sorento Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.8 / 10

Reliability:

7.3 / 10

Retained Value:

7.7 / 10

Safety:

8.5 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Sienna

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:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Sorento

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

8.9

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

10.9

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

8.7 - 16.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.087



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

4.486332752729129

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Minivans)

3.0

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Minivans)

2.8 - 4.5

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

4.962673981831698

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

2.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.5 - 39.2

Toyota Sienna Rankings

Best Hybrid Cars for Towing

1 / 25

Best Off-road Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Family Hybrid Minivans

1 / 4

Best Hybrid Cars Under $40k

1 / 4

Best Hybrid Minivans

1 / 4

Best Hybrid Minivans for Towing

1 / 4

Best Off-road Hybrid Minivans

1 / 4

Hybrid Minivans with Best Resale Value

1 / 4

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $40k

1 / 4

Most Affordable Hybrid Minivans

1 / 3

Best Hybrid Minivans Under $40k

1 / 1

Most Reliable Hybrid Minivans Under $40k

1 / 1

Best Family Hybrid Cars

2 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars

2 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

2 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

2 / 25

Best Hybrid Minivans for Tall People

2 / 4

Hybrid Minivans with the Most Legroom

2 / 4

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

3 / 25

Hybrid Minivans with the Most Horsepower

3 / 4

Hybrid Cars with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

4 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

4 / 25

Hybrid Minivans with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 4

Most Comfortable Hybrid Minivans

4 / 4

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

9 / 25

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

12 / 25

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

12 / 15

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

13 / 25

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

Summary Review

Toyota’s Sienna has long been a favorite of families who wanted an all-wheel-drive minivan, but its appeal goes deeper than that one feature. The Sienna changes in very important ways for 2021 that make it hard to pass up for those seeking the best cost of ownership in this segment.

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Summary 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.

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Pros and Cons

  • 36 MPG fuel economy rating
  • Available all-wheel drive 
  • Included maintenance for two years under warranty

  • Spare tire is not standard
  • The driving experience is not best in class

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

Available Body Styles

Minivan

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Toyota Sienna Trim Levels

LE 8-Passenger, Limited 7-Passenger, Platinum 7-Passenger, Woodland Edition, XLE 7-Passenger, XLE 8-Passenger, XSE 7-Passenger

Kia Sorento Trim Levels

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

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):

5 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

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.51 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:

245 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.053 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

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

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):


36 / 36 / 36

Range (city/hwy):

648 / 648 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):


23 / 31 / 26

Range (city/hwy):

407 / 549 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

Captain's seat:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

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

Captain's seat:

Available

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot 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

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot 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

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

62.4 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.3 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.9 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

62.7 inches

Cargo Space:

33.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

101 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:

75.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

195.9 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:

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

Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:

75.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

121.3 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4610 lbs

Width:

78.5 inches

Height:

68.5 inches

Length:

203.7 inches

Wheelbase:

120.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.4 inches

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

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P235/65R17

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

Blue

Blueprint

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Green

Cypress

Red

Ruby Flare Pearl

Silver

Celestial Silver Metallic

White

Ice Cap

Exterior Colors

Black

Ebony Black

Blue

Not available

Gray

Gravity Gray

Green

Not available

Red

Dawning Red

Silver

Everlasting Silver / Panthera Metal

White

Glacial White Pearl

Interior Colors

Gray

Gray

Black

Not available

Interior Colors

Gray

Not available

Black

Black

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