Used Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid for Sale nearHoltsville, NY

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

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

The Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid has a current nationwide average price of $29,924, and its lowest nationwide average price over the past year was $26,694. Recently, prices have come down for the 2022 and 2023 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid a good car?

Yes — the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid earns strong owner approval, anchored by an all-generations user rating of 4.8/5.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.8/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its impressive gas mileage, spacious interior, and useful electric range for daily commuting. They also highlight the array of standard features and the model’s practical family-friendly character.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2023 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on value, fuel economy, and driver-assistance refinement.

31.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid as efficient, spacious, and well equipped, with especially strong praise for its electric range and everyday practicality. Expert commentary also points to a comfortable ride and a useful blend of family-friendly packaging and technology.

• Owners rate the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid between 4.75 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you prioritize a well-kept example and stay attentive to upkeep on the hybrid system and interior condition.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 93% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Infotainment: the 2025 model’s new 24-inch panoramic display with the Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) operating system, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: 31 miles of driving range, 29.8 mpg, 33 mpg in combined driving, and 12.4 gallons.

Which Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid trim should I buy?

The 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid offers these trims:

• EX: This trim starts the lineup and includes standard all-wheel drive, with a panoramic sunroof and LED interior lighting available as an upgrade.
• SX Prestige: This fully loaded trim adds the panoramic sunroof and LED interior light, nicer interior trim, genuine leather upholstery, aluminum sport pedals, and a larger 12.3-inch digital instrumentation panel.

What Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume model years tend to draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and condition. They also usually make it easier to shop for the trim and equipment mix you want.

What is the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid 's resale value?

Both model years show double-digit price declines, which gives used buyers more room to find value. The larger drop on the newer model year suggests recent inventory has softened more sharply, while the older model year has also moved down meaningfully. That pattern favors shoppers who want a plug-in hybrid SUV with a lower entry price than it had a year ago.

The 2022 and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid safe?

• 2025: 7/10
• 2023: 8/10
• 2022: 9/10

Kia enhances the 2025 Sorento PHEV with enhanced pedestrian and cyclist detection, intersection turn assistance, and machine learning capability for the adaptive cruise control system.

For the safest used buy, the 2022 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2023 model is at −11.65% versus a year ago, and the 2022 model is at −10.47%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 33.6% good and great deals, and the 2022 model has 35.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $33,074. The Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid offers a practical three-row layout that makes it easy to use as a family hauler.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Sorento PHEV’s powertrain uses a torquey turbocharged gasoline engine married to a traditional six-speed automatic transmission, and it delivers a combined 261 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: The 2025 Sorento PHEV’s new 24-inch panoramic display, next-generation operating system, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and opt-in digital key functionality make the latest setup especially appealing.
• Safety: Kia enhances the 2025 Sorento PHEV with enhanced pedestrian and cyclist detection, intersection turn assistance, and machine learning capability for the adaptive cruise control system.
• Starting price: In EX trim with AWD, it costs $7,500 more than a Sorento Hybrid.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.