Used Kia Sorento Hybrid for Sale nearPalm Desert, CA

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 $29,054, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $28,718 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 owner rating points to strong 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 are the noisy powertrain under harder acceleration, the cramped third row, and the fact that all-wheel drive is not available.

35.8% 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 reinforces that it delivers strong efficiency, appealing styling, and useful technology. Across the model years in the data, that combination makes it a reassuring choice for shoppers who want a modern family SUV.

• 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 best managed by checking history reports carefully, especially on older examples where accident-free inventory is lower.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Kia Drive Wise 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.
• Infotainment: 8-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: 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: The value-focused trim with leatherette seat trim, heated front seats, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, second-row captain’s chairs, dual-zone automatic climate controls, and the full suite of standard infotainment and safety tech. This is the best-value trim.
• EX: Adds fog lamps, a gloss black grille and rear spoiler, and a panoramic sunroof with a power shade for shoppers who want a more upscale feel.

What Kia Sorento Hybrid do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and condition. They also usually sit in the sweet spot between newer features and broader availability.

What is the Kia Sorento Hybrid's resale value?

Prices are down across every model year shown, which is good news if you're shopping used. The biggest drops are on the older and mid-cycle years, while the newest examples are also easing, just at a slower pace.

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 Kia Sorento Hybrid base model has 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 −6.01% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −11.35%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $29,578. The Kia Sorento Hybrid offers a distinctive design, a modern cabin, and a family-friendly overall character.

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, plus 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 stronger style and more impressive technology, while the Highlander Hybrid leans into comfort and value. The Highlander Hybrid also has a more powerful motor and a larger battery, but the Sorento Hybrid is much less expensive on the used market.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.