Used Kia Sorento Hybrid for Sale nearJasper, IN

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

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

The Kia Sorento Hybrid's current nationwide average price is $29,345, and its nationwide average reached a low of $28,636 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 Hybrid a good car?

Yes — the all-generations user rating points to strong owner satisfaction across the lineup. The all-generations owner rating is 5/5 across every model year in the data.

Expert reviews rate the 2021 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs called out by experts are a noisy powertrain under harder acceleration, a cramped third row, and the absence of all-wheel drive.

36.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Sorento Hybrid models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Kia Sorento Hybrid top marks, and the expert review data also points to a model that delivers a well-rounded ownership experience with strong efficiency, appealing design, and useful technology. Across the years in the data, that combination lines up with steady owner praise.

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

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is shaped most by condition, maintenance history, and how the vehicle was used.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 89.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: The 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid base model includes rear occupant alert, blind-spot collision avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic alert with assist, reverse park distance warning, safe-exit assist, adaptive cruise control, forward collision avoidance assist, driver attention monitor, lane-keep assist, lane departure warning, lane-follow assist, and high-beam assist.
• Infotainment: Every 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid gets an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA rates the Sorento Hybrid as achieving 39 mpg in the city, 35 mpg on the highway, and 37 mpg combined.

Which Kia Sorento Hybrid trim should I buy?

The 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid offers these trims:

• S: This is the value pick, with leatherette seat trim, heated front seats, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with two-way lumbar support, second-row Captain’s chairs, dual-zone automatic climate controls, and the full hybrid efficiency package.
• EX: This trim adds fog lamps, a gloss black grille and rear spoiler, and a panoramic sunroof with a power shade for a more upscale feel.

What Kia Sorento Hybrid do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume model years tend to be the easiest to shop because you get more inventory to compare, which can help you find the right price, condition, and equipment mix. They also tend to be the years most shoppers cross-shop first when looking for a used Sorento Hybrid.

What is the Kia Sorento Hybrid's resale value?

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The biggest drops are in the double digits, while the newer years are declining by smaller amounts. That pattern gives you more room to find value, especially if you're focused on recent model years.

The 2025, 2023, and 2021 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Kia Sorento Hybrid safe?

• 2021: 8/10

The 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid includes a driver-assistance suite with rear occupant alert, blind-spot collision avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic alert with assist, reverse park distance warning, safe-exit assist, adaptive cruise control, forward collision avoidance assist, driver attention monitor, lane-keep assist, lane departure warning, lane-follow assist, and high-beam assist.

For the safest used buy, the 2021 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −5.7% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −11.5%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $29,959. The Kia Sorento Hybrid offers a distinctive mix of efficiency, style, and tech that helps it stand apart.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Kia’s hybrid powertrain in the Sorento Hybrid prioritizes fuel efficiency over performance, and the turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and electric motor.
• Tech: Every 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid gets an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, and Bluetooth, a modem, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, voice recognition, and satellite radio are standard.
• Safety: The latest model adds car, pedestrian, and cyclist forward collision avoidance assist, along with junction collision avoidance assist.
• Starting price: The Sorento Hybrid S starts at $33,590.

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 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid compare to the 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid:

• Pros: Fuel-efficient, Stylish design, Impressive technology.
• Cons: All-wheel drive not available, Noisy, Cramped third row.

2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid:

• Pros: Fuel-efficient, Comfortable, Excellent value for money.
• Cons: Fairly pedestrian performance, Uninspired styling, Interior materials feel cheap.

Our experts score the 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid 7.8/10 and the 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 6/10. The Sorento Hybrid brings a lower starting MSRP and a much lower average used price, while the Highlander Hybrid counters with more listings and a larger battery. If you want the more affordable used pick with stronger style and tech appeal, the Sorento Hybrid stands out; if you want a roomier-feeling, comfort-focused alternative, the Highlander Hybrid is the more conventional choice.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.