There are four trims: LX, EX, SX, and SX-L. The Sorento LX's standard features list is typical for the class and includes heated mirrors, satellite radio, Bluetooth, a USB port, and an auxiliary jack. The base trim comes with a four-cylinder engine, while all upper trims have a V6. Available features include a panoramic sunroof, a 10-speaker Infinity surround-sound audio system, Kia’s UVO infotainment system, navigation, a rearview camera, rear parking sensors, a blind-spot warning system, keyless entry with push-button start, a power liftgate with programmable height, automatic headlights, and dual-zone automatic climate control. Finding a Sorento model with the UVO's easy-to-use and straightforward infotainment system is worth the extra cost. A rearview camera is also a great feature to have since SUVs typically have large rearward blind spots.
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Trim
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LX
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EX
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SX
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SX-L
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MSRP
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$25,700
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$30,000
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$36,800
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$40,100
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Key Features
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Aluminum Wheels
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Aluminum wheels & tire pressure monitoring system
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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Chrome Wheels
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Backup camera
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Alarm and backup camera
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A trip computer
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Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
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Auto-off headlights
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Auto-off headlights and fog lamps
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Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
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Onboard Hands-Free Communications System
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Keyless entry
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Keyless entry and start
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Pass-Through Rear Seat
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Sun/Moonroof
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Power Door Locks
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Remote trunk release
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Bucket Seats
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Rear Spoiler
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Cruise control
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Heated mirrors
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Electronic Stability Control
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Continuously Variable Transmission
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Wireless cell phone hookup
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Climate control
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Auxiliary audio input
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Compact Spare Tire
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Adjustable Steering Wheel
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Dual-zone A/C
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HD radio
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HID headlights
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2nd Row Bench Seat
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Leather seats
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MP3 player
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Heated Steering Wheel
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Optional on the EX is the Touring package, which adds a power liftgate, a panoramic sunroof, a blind-spot monitoring system, driver memory settings, ventilated front seats, an 8-inch touchscreen display, a navigation system, and a 10-speaker Infinity surround-sound system. The Sorento SX receives the contents of the Touring package and gains 19-inch wheels, selectable steering modes, rear air-conditioning, and a four-way power front passenger seat. The SX-L tops it off with chromed wheels, xenon headlights, a heated and wood-trimmed steering wheel, heated rear seats, and upgraded leather upholstery. Folding 50/50-split third-row seats (with rear air-conditioning) are optional on all Kia Sorentos.
We Recommend
The Sorento is no longer the striking value it once was, but a well-equipped V-6 with front-wheel drive and a rearview camera still stickers well below $30,000. If we have to recommend you one of the four trims, we would recommend you to go with the EX trim as it brings the best value for money proposition in the lineup.
