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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.

LX
Starts you off with:

  • 2.5-liter four-cylinder (191 horsepower, 181 lb-ft)
  • Eight-speed automatic transmission
  • Front-wheel drive
  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Second-row 60/40-split folding bench seat (seven-passenger seating)
  • 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility (with wireless connectivity)

All Sorento trims also come with these driver assist features:

  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Sorento and the car in front)
  • Lane keeping assistance (steers the Sorento back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Intersection collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision during a left turn and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)

S
Adds a little more style and convenience with:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • Roof rails
  • Keyless entry and push-button start
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Integrated navigation system
  • Wireless device charging pad
  • Front and rear parking sensors

EX
On top of the 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)
  • Power-adjustable front passenger seat
  • Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)

The optional X-Line EX package includes:

  • All-wheel drive
  • Restyled bumpers and silver exterior trim
  • Raised roof rails
  • Gloss black 20-inch wheels
  • Panoramic sunroof

SX
Adds to the EX with:

  • 20-inch wheels
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Full digital instrument panel
  • Enhanced forward collision mitigation and adaptive cruise control systems
  • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Sorento and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Blind-spot camera (displays video of vehicles in blind spot on your instrument panel when changing lanes)

SX Prestige
The SX Prestige comes in two flavors: X-Line and X-Pro. The X-Line SX Prestige includes:

  • All-wheel drive
  • Sportier X-Line styling
  • Leather upholstery
  • Ventilated front seats with additional adjustments
  • Heated second-row seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Rear window sunshades
  • Upgraded 12-speaker Bose audio system
  • 115-volt household-style power outlet

The X-Pro version swaps the X-Line's 20-inch wheels for 17-inch wheels with all-terrain tires.

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
Vehicle
LX
2.5L 4cyl 8A
Starting MSRP
$31,990
Avg Price Paid
$30,475
See all Sorento LX for sale
37 for sale near you
S
2.5L 4cyl 8A
Starting MSRP
$34,890
Avg Price Paid
$33,215
See all Sorento S for sale
204 for sale near you
SX
2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
Starting MSRP
$41,690
Avg Price Paid
$39,604
See all Sorento SX for sale
30 for sale near you
X-Line EX
2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
Starting MSRP
$41,790
Avg Price Paid
$39,548
See all Sorento X-Line EX for sale
14 for sale near you
X-Line SX
2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
Starting MSRP
$43,490
Avg Price Paid
$41,157
See all Sorento X-Line SX for sale
9 for sale near you
X-Line SX Prestige
2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
Starting MSRP
$46,390
Avg Price Paid
$43,902
See all Sorento X-Line SX Prestige for sale
18 for sale near you
X-Pro SX Prestige
2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
Starting MSRP
$47,390
Avg Price Paid
$44,848
See all Sorento X-Pro SX Prestige for sale
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
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
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
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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
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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
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
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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