2025 Kia Sorento SUV Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2025 Kia Sorento is a small three-row SUV available in five main trim levels: LX, S, EX, SX and SX Prestige. X-Line and X-Pro versions of certain trim levels are also available. There's also a Sorento Hybrid and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid, both of which are reviewed separately on Edmunds. Keep reading for our breakdown of the Sorento's most significant standard and optional features.
Which Sorento trim does Edmunds recommend?
We think the midlevel EX trim is the way to go for the best value. It's the least expensive trim that comes with the desirable turbocharged engine.
Compare trims side-by-side
Comparing average pricing near
Murphy, NC
Vehicle | Sorento LX | Sorento S | Sorento EX | Sorento SX | Sorento X-Line EX | Sorento X-Line SX | Sorento X-Line SX Prestige | Sorento X-Pro SX Prestige |
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Vehicle | LX 2.5L 4cyl 8A
37 for sale near you | S 2.5L 4cyl 8A
204 for sale near you | Editors' Pick EX 2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
81 for sale near you | SX 2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
30 for sale near you | X-Line EX 2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
14 for sale near you | X-Line SX 2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
9 for sale near you | X-Line SX Prestige 2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
18 for sale near you | X-Pro SX Prestige 2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
7 for sale near you |
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Section Title | 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 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard | 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 | standard | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Sunroof | Not Available | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | ||
Engine power | 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 | 281 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
Engine torque | 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 | 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 automated manual | 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 | 255/45R20 | 255/45R20 | 255/45R20 | 255/45R20 | 255/45R20 | 235/65R17 |
Wheel size | 17 X 7.0-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 | 20 X 8.5-in | 17 X 7.0-in |
Wheel type | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted 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 |
Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 23 / 31 / 26 MPG | 23 / 31 / 26 MPG | 20 / 29 / 23 MPG | 20 / 29 / 23 MPG | 20 / 27 / 23 MPG | 20 / 27 / 23 MPG | 20 / 27 / 23 MPG | 20 / 27 / 23 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) | 407 / 549 miles | 407 / 549 miles | 354 / 513 miles | 354 / 513 miles | 354 / 478 miles | 354 / 478 miles | 354 / 478 miles | 354 / 478 miles |
Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
Turning circle | 38.0 ft. | 38.0 ft. | 38.0 ft. | 38.0 ft. | 38.0 ft. | 38.0 ft. | 38.0 ft. | 38.0 ft. |
Curb weight | 3,814 lb. | 3,975 lb. | 4,074 lb. | 4,074 lb. | 4,250 lb. | 4,250 lb. | 4,250 lb. | 4,213 lb. |
Ground Clearance | 6.9 in. | 6.9 in. | 6.9 in. | 6.9 in. | 8.2 in. | 8.2 in. | 8.2 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. | 66.9 in. | 66.9 in. | 70.3 in. | 70.3 in. | 70.3 in. | 70.3 in. |
Length | 189.6 in. | 189.6 in. | 189.6 in. | 189.6 in. | 189.8 in. | 189.8 in. | 189.8 in. | 189.8 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 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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. | 38.7 in. | 38.7 in. | 38.7 in. | 38.7 in. | 38.7 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. | 37.9 in. | 37.9 in. | 37.9 in. | 37.9 in. | 37.9 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. |
Section Title | 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® | $43,486 | $48,219 | $51,653 | $53,246 | $54,376 | $55,206 | $57,478 | $57,654 |
Average Cost Per Mile | $0.58 | $0.64 | $0.69 | $0.71 | $0.73 | $0.74 | $0.77 | $0.77 |
Depreciation | $17,172 | $20,708 | $21,284 | $21,981 | $22,669 | $23,128 | $24,665 | $24,974 |
Financing | $6,504 | $7,252 | $7,875 | $8,385 | $8,368 | $8,691 | $9,265 | $9,426 |
Taxes & Fees | $1,203 | $1,314 | $1,408 | $1,484 | $1,482 | $1,530 | $1,616 | $1,640 |
Fuel | $9,313 | $9,313 | $10,524 | $10,524 | $10,524 | $10,524 | $10,524 | $10,524 |
Insurance | $3,738 | $3,915 | $4,010 | $4,081 | $4,043 | $4,043 | $4,118 | $4,043 |
Maintenance | $4,993 | $5,154 | $5,842 | $6,081 | $6,475 | $6,475 | $6,475 | $6,232 |
Repairs | $563 | $563 | $710 | $710 | $815 | $815 | $815 | $815 |
Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
Interior | Black, cloth | Gray, leatherette Black, leatherette | Gray, leatherette Black, leatherette | Gray, leatherette Black, leatherette | Gray, leatherette Black, leatherette | Gray, leatherette Black, leatherette | Sage Green, leather Olive Brown, leather Black, leather | Sage Green, leather Olive Brown, leather Black, leather |
Exterior | Gravity Gray Dawning Red Ebony Black Everlasting Silver Glacial White Pearl Panthera Metal | Midnight Lake Blue Ebony Black Everlasting Silver Glacial White Pearl Wolf Gray Panthera Metal Gravity Gray Dawning Red | Midnight Lake Blue Ebony Black Everlasting Silver Glacial White Pearl Wolf Gray Panthera Metal Gravity Gray Dawning Red | Midnight Lake Blue Ebony Black Everlasting Silver Glacial White Pearl Wolf Gray Panthera Metal Gravity Gray Dawning Red | Midnight Lake Blue Road Rider Brown Ebony Black Everlasting Silver Glacial White Pearl Wolf Gray Panthera Metal Gravity Gray Jungle Green Dawning Red | Midnight Lake Blue Road Rider Brown Ebony Black Everlasting Silver Glacial White Pearl Wolf Gray Panthera Metal Gravity Gray Jungle Green Dawning Red | Midnight Lake Blue Road Rider Brown Ebony Black Everlasting Silver Glacial White Pearl Wolf Gray Panthera Metal Gravity Gray Jungle Green Dawning Red | Midnight Lake Blue Road Rider Brown Ebony Black Everlasting Silver Glacial White Pearl Wolf Gray Panthera Metal Gravity Gray Jungle Green Dawning Red |