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Used 2022 Kia Sorento SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2022 Kia Sorento is a three-row small SUV available in five trim levels: LX, S, EX, SX and SX Prestige. There is also an X-Line appearance package available on S, EX and SX Prestige models. All trims come with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. There's also a Sorento Hybrid and Sorento Plug-In Hybrid, both of which are reviewed separately. Highlight features for the Sorento's trims include:

LX
Starts you off with:

  • 2.5-liter four-cylinder (191 horsepower, 181 lb-ft)
  • Eight-speed automatic transmission
  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height-adjustable driver's seat
  • Second-row 60/40-split folding bench seat (seven-passenger seating)
  • Third-row 50/50-split folding seats
  • 8-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility (with wireless connectivity)

The Sorento also comes with:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
  • Lane keeping assist (steers the Sorento back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)

S
Adds a little more style and convenience with:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • Remote engine start
  • Black exterior trim
  • Roof rails
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Dual-zone climate control

Additional tech and driver assist features for the S include:

  • Keyless entry and push-button start
  • 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen (deletes the wireless connectivity for CarPlay and Android Auto)
  • Navigation system
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
  • Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)

On the options list is a bundle that pairs a panoramic sunroof with interior ambient lighting. You can also opt for the X-Line package that adds:

  • All-wheel drive
  • Restyled bumpers and silver exterior trim
  • Raised roof rails
  • Dark gray-painted wheels

EX
On top of S features, the EX adds:

  • 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder (281 hp, 311 lb-ft)
  • Eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
  • Hands-free liftgate
  • Second-row captain's chairs (reduces seating capacity to six)
  • Wireless phone charger
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Sorento and the car in front)
  • Enhanced forward collision mitigation system
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)

The optional panoramic sunroof and ambient lighting from the S trim are also available here. The EX's X-Line package includes features from the S X-Line plus 20-inch wheels and the panoramic sunroof.

SX
The SX essentially adds the contents of the X-Line EX, but without the unique styling bits or AWD system. It also has a power-adjustable front passenger seat.

SX Prestige
Dresses up the Sorento SX with:

  • Power-folding mirrors
  • Digital instrument panel
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Leather seating surfaces
  • Ventilated front seats with additional adjustments
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Upgraded 12-speaker Bose audio system
  • Front parking sensors
  • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Sorento and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Blind-spot camera (displays live camera footage to the instrument panel of your blind spots when changing lanes)

The X-Line package is also available for the SX Prestige. It adds AWD and the X-Line's distinctive styling upgrades.

Which Sorento trim does Edmunds recommend?

We think the sweet spot in the 2022 Kia Sorento lineup is right in the middle. The S trim packs a lot of features, especially with this year's addition of the larger touchscreen and navigation system. It's definitely the way to go for value. But if you want more power, the EX is a modestly priced upgrade that adds the turbocharged engine plus a lot more goodies.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Houston, TX
Vehicle
Sorento LX
Sorento S
Sorento X-Line S
Sorento EX
Sorento SX
Sorento X-Line EX
Sorento SX Prestige
Sorento X-Line SX Prestige
Vehicle
LX
2.5L 4cyl 8A
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3 for sale near you
X-Line S
2.5L 4cyl 8A
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EX
2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
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1 for sale near you
SX
2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
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3 for sale near you
X-Line EX
2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
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SX Prestige
2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
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X-Line SX Prestige
2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leather
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
optional
optional
optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm
281 hp @ 5,800 rpm
281 hp @ 5,800 rpm
281 hp @ 5,800 rpm
281 hp @ 5,800 rpm
281 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Engine torque
181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
311 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
311 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
311 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
311 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
311 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
Engine displacement
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
8-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
8-speed automated manual
8-speed automated manual
8-speed automated manual
8-speed automated manual
8-speed automated manual
Tire size
235/65R17
235/60R18
235/60R18
235/60R18
255/45R20
255/45R20
255/45R20
255/45R20
Wheel size
17 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
20 X 8.5-in
20 X 8.5-in
20 X 8.5-in
20 X 8.5-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
painted/polished alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted/polished alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
24 / 29 / 26 MPG
24 / 29 / 26 MPG
23 / 25 / 24 MPG
22 / 29 / 25 MPG
22 / 29 / 25 MPG
21 / 28 / 24 MPG
22 / 29 / 25 MPG
21 / 28 / 24 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
17.7 gal.
17.7 gal.
17.7 gal.
17.7 gal.
17.7 gal.
17.7 gal.
17.7 gal.
17.7 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
425 / 513 miles
425 / 513 miles
407 / 443 miles
389 / 513 miles
389 / 513 miles
372 / 496 miles
389 / 513 miles
372 / 496 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
37.9 ft.
37.9 ft.
37.9 ft.
37.9 ft.
37.9 ft.
37.9 ft.
37.9 ft.
37.9 ft.
Curb weight
3,794 lb.
3,794 lb.
3,935 lb.
3,999 lb.
3,999 lb.
4,120 lb.
3,999 lb.
4,120 lb.
Ground Clearance
6.9 in.
6.9 in.
8.2 in.
6.9 in.
6.9 in.
8.2 in.
6.9 in.
8.2 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.8 in.
74.8 in.
74.8 in.
74.8 in.
74.8 in.
74.8 in.
74.8 in.
74.8 in.
Height
66.7 in.
66.9 in.
70.3 in.
66.9 in.
66.9 in.
70.3 in.
66.9 in.
70.3 in.
Length
189.0 in.
189.4 in.
189.0 in.
189.4 in.
189.4 in.
189.0 in.
189.4 in.
189.0 in.
Wheelbase
110.8 in.
110.8 in.
110.8 in.
110.8 in.
110.8 in.
110.8 in.
110.8 in.
110.8 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
12.6 cu. ft.
12.6 cu. ft.
12.6 cu. ft.
12.6 cu. ft.
12.6 cu. ft.
12.6 cu. ft.
12.6 cu. ft.
12.6 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
Front Leg Room
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room
59.1 in.
59.1 in.
59.1 in.
59.1 in.
59.1 in.
59.1 in.
59.1 in.
59.1 in.
Rear Head Room
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$42,382
$43,039
$44,288
$47,065
$49,099
$46,994
$47,431
$49,635
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.57
$0.57
$0.59
$0.63
$0.65
$0.63
$0.63
$0.66
Depreciation
$12,737
$12,554
$11,760
$14,827
$16,059
$12,825
$13,775
$14,374
Financing
$4,657
$5,065
$5,313
$5,261
$5,605
$5,588
$5,890
$6,170
Taxes & Fees
$1,740
$1,863
$1,938
$1,922
$2,026
$2,021
$2,112
$2,197
Fuel
$8,761
$8,761
$9,490
$9,110
$9,110
$9,490
$9,110
$9,490
Insurance
$6,487
$6,631
$6,939
$6,737
$6,896
$6,939
$7,141
$7,273
Maintenance
$6,402
$6,567
$6,954
$7,193
$7,388
$7,823
$7,388
$7,823
Repairs
$1,598
$1,598
$1,894
$2,015
$2,015
$2,308
$2,015
$2,308
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, cloth
Grey, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Grey, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Grey, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Grey, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Grey, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Grey, leather
Black, leather
Rust, leather
Black, leather
Exterior
Ebony Black
Glacial White Pearl
Gravity Gray
Passion Red
Everlasting Silver
Sparkling Silver
Passion Red
Everlasting Silver
Sparkling Silver
Ebony Black
Glacial White Pearl
Gravity Gray
Sapphire Blue
Wolf Gray
Passion Red
Everlasting Silver
Sparkling Silver
Ebony Black
Glacial White Pearl
Gravity Gray
Wolf Gray
Passion Red
Everlasting Silver
Sparkling Silver
Ebony Black
Glacial White Pearl
Gravity Gray
Sapphire Blue
Wolf Gray
Passion Red
Everlasting Silver
Sparkling Silver
Ebony Black
Glacial White Pearl
Gravity Gray
Sapphire Blue
Wolf Gray
Aruba Green
Passion Red
Everlasting Silver
Sparkling Silver
Ebony Black
Glacial White Pearl
Gravity Gray
Wolf Gray
Passion Red
Everlasting Silver
Sparkling Silver
Ebony Black
Glacial White Pearl
Gravity Gray
Sapphire Blue
Wolf Gray
Aruba Green
Everlasting Silver
Sparkling Silver
Ebony Black
Glacial White Pearl
Gravity Gray
Wolf Gray