Used Kia Sorento for Sale nearCobalt, CT

How much does the Kia Sorento cost in today's market?

Used Kia Sorento prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Kia Sorento's current nationwide average price is $20,934, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $19,543 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Kia Sorento a good car?

Yes — the Kia Sorento is a strong used SUV choice if you want a family-friendly model with broad appeal and a well-rounded ownership experience. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Sorento for its spacious interior, comfort, and family-friendly features. Across the model years, the smooth ride, stylish design, and strong value also come up again and again.

Expert reviews rate the 2017 and 2016 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs in recent expert reviews center on the base engine, third-row space, and some tech and materials details in lower trims. Even so, the Sorento’s mix of style, practicality, and features makes it an appealing used buy for many shoppers.

34.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Sorento models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Sorento’s comfort, practicality, and family-friendly character. Across the model years, it also earns praise for its smooth ride, spacious cabin, and strong value.

• Owners rate the Kia Sorento between 2 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-maintained example with a clean history and a strong service record.

What should I look for when buying a used Kia Sorento?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 76.9% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Highway Driving Assist is standard on all 2025 Sorento models except for the LX, and with SX and SX Prestige trim, it adds lane-changing functionality to create a Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2) system.
• Infotainment: every 2025 Sorento has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: Kia equips the Sorento LX and S with an underwhelming 191-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission. It is adequate and will return up to 26 mpg in combined driving. The turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder that’s standard in all other Sorentos generates 281 horsepower (+90) and 311 pound-feet of torque (+130), and the official EPA gas mileage rating is 23 mpg in combined driving.

Which Kia Sorento trim should I buy?

The 2025 Kia Sorento offers these trims:

• LX: The entry trim uses the 191-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and eight-speed automatic transmission, making it the budget-friendly choice.
• S: This trim keeps the same engine setup and is the right choice if you want the lower-priced gas model with the Sorento’s core family-SUV appeal.
• EX: This trim adds the turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and can be paired with the X-Line appearance package.
• SX: This trim also upgrades to the turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and can be paired with the X-Line appearance package.
• SX Prestige: This trim comes standard with the X-Line appearance package and adds a more upscale presentation.
• X-Pro SX Prestige: This top trim adds exclusive front and rear bumper covers, enhanced utility roof rails, unique matte-black 17-inch wheels with all-terrain tires, and improved towing capacity to 4,500 pounds.

What Kia Sorento do most buyers choose?

The Kia Sorento years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2022.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they offer a strong mix of availability, pricing, and deal share. That gives you more choices to compare while still staying in the newer end of the used Sorento range.

What is the Kia Sorento's resale value?

Most Sorento model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The newer models are also showing smaller declines than several older years, so recent Sorentos are still holding a bit more of their value. That creates a useful spread for buyers who want to balance price with newer features.

The 2023, 2025, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Kia Sorento safe?

• 2025: 8/10
• 2024: 9/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 7/10
• 2019: 10/10
• 2017: 10/10
• 2016: 9/10
• 2015: 7/10
• 2014: 9/10

Highway Driving Assist is standard on all 2025 Sorento models except for the LX, and with SX and SX Prestige trim, it adds lane-changing functionality to create a Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2) system.

For the safest used buy, the 2017 and 2019 models both post the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Kia Sorento now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −6.73% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.56%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 38.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $28,728. The Kia Sorento offers a spacious, family-friendly cabin with a strong mix of style, practicality, and features.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Kia equips the Sorento LX and S with an underwhelming 191-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission, while the turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder generates 281 horsepower (+90) and 311 pound-feet of torque (+130).
• Tech: every 2025 Sorento has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Digital Key technology is part of the new infotainment system.
• Safety: Highway Driving Assist is standard on all 2025 Sorento models except for the LX, and with SX and SX Prestige trim, it adds lane-changing functionality to create a Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2) system.
• Starting price: the base Sorento LX starts at less than $35,000.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2022 Kia Sorento compare to the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2022 Kia Sorento:

• Pros: Stylish design, Fun to drive, Great warranty.
• Cons: Underwhelming base engine, Cramped third row, Poor voice recognition system.

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe:

• Pros: Impressive technology, Great safety ratings, Excellent value for money.
• Cons: Underwhelming base engine, Fairly pedestrian performance, Poor fuel economy.

Our experts score the 2022 Kia Sorento 8.7/10 and the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe 8.3/10. The Sorento leans into style, driving enjoyment, and warranty coverage, while the Santa Fe emphasizes technology, safety, and value. Both share the same base engine, but the Sorento’s stronger overall score and more engaging character give it the edge for shoppers who want a more distinctive family SUV.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Compare 2026 Kia Sorento Trims

The 2026 Kia Sorento offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to more feature-rich models, all with impressive fuel efficiency.

• Starting at $29,437
• Best MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 31 hwy
• Most Popular: LX FWD

Trim Overview

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Trim Deep Dives

LX FWD — "Who It's For"

The LX FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-equipped SUV without paying for higher trims. It's also the most popular trim in the lineup.

• Avg. market price: $29,437 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 1,066 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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S FWD — "Who It's For"

The S FWD is the pick for shoppers who want additional tech features without stepping up to the pricier trims.

• Avg. market price: $32,263 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 1,056 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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S AWD — "Who It's For"

The S AWD is the pick for shoppers who want all-wheel drive without a significant price increase.

• Avg. market price: $32,567 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 28 hwy
• Inventory: 514 listings
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EX FWD — "Who It's For"

The EX FWD is the pick for shoppers who want more power and features without going for the top-tier trims.

• Avg. market price: $34,605 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 29 hwy
• Inventory: 333 listings
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EX AWD — "Who It's For"

The EX AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a sporty feel with all-wheel drive capabilities.

• Avg. market price: $35,326 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 27 hwy
• Inventory: 215 listings
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SX FWD — "Who It's For"

The SX FWD is the pick for shoppers who want premium features without the highest price tag.

• Avg. market price: $38,202 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 29 hwy
• Inventory: 371 listings
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X-Line EX AWD — "Who It's For"

The X-Line EX AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a sporty SUV with advanced features and all-wheel drive.

• Avg. market price: $36,986 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 27 hwy
• Inventory: 456 listings
• View X-Line EX AWD listings

X-Line SX Prestige AWD — "Who It's For"

The X-Line SX Prestige AWD is the pick for shoppers who want luxury features and off-road capability in one package.

• Avg. market price: $39,088 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 27 hwy
• Inventory: 507 listings
• View X-Line SX Prestige AWD listings

Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — LX FWD

With 1,066 active listings, the LX FWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — LX FWD

At $29,437 avg market price — below the lineup median of $34,965 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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Best for Fuel Economy — LX FWD

The LX FWD offers the best fuel economy in the lineup at 23/31 MPG.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.