Used Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid for Sale nearPalm Desert, CA

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's current nationwide average price is $31,251, and over the past year it reached a low of $26,531. 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 marks from owners, and 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 standard features, and they also value its electric range for daily commuting and family use. Expert reviews highlight its stylish design, turbocharged PHEV setup, and impressive technology.

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

The main trade-offs are a poor value equation, unimpressive fuel economy in hybrid mode, and driver-assistance systems that can feel unrefined.

36.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid for its efficiency, roomy cabin, and everyday practicality, and expert coverage points to a well-rounded family SUV with strong standard features. The model’s appeal is reinforced by high owner satisfaction across the years in the data.

• Owners rate the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid between 4.8 and 5 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 maintenance and 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 90.6% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Highway Driving Assist 2, with adaptive cruise control, lane-centering assist, and automated lane-change assist; with SX Prestige trim, active blind-spot collision avoidance with a camera-based Blind-Spot View Monitor system, side parking sensors, and automatic rear braking at low speeds.
• Infotainment: a new 24-inch panoramic display with the Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) operating system, plus 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: The value-oriented choice, with standard all-wheel drive and the core plug-in hybrid setup; it suits buyers who want the Sorento PHEV’s efficiency and utility without moving to the top trim.
• SX Prestige: The fully loaded trim, adding a panoramic sunroof, LED interior lighting, 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, 2024, and 2022.

Higher-listing years tend to draw more shopper attention because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price, mileage, and condition mix. They also usually represent the most familiar and widely shopped versions of the model.

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 shop for value. The movement is similar across the two years, with each one dropping by roughly the same amount over the past year. That makes recent used Sorento Plug-In Hybrid models especially appealing if you want a newer plug-in hybrid SUV at a lower entry price.

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 −11.06% versus a year ago, and the 2022 model is at −10.95%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 36.1% good and great deals, and the 2022 model has 36.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,526. The Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid offers a spacious, family-friendly cabin with three-row practicality and strong everyday usefulness.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Sorento PHEV’s powertrain isn’t like similar setups in other vehicles. It’s better because it uses a torquey turbocharged gasoline engine married to a traditional six-speed automatic transmission. Thanks to its electric motor and turbo engine, the Sorento PHEV delivers a combined 261 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: The 2025 Sorento PHEV’s new 24-inch panoramic display and next-generation operating system are welcome developments. With improved graphics, an intuitive user experience, faster input response, and support for wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the technology and presentation exceed standards in the midsize SUV class.
• 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: Kia offers the Sorento Plug-in Hybrid in EX and SX Prestige trim levels, priced from $47,990 to $53,090, plus a destination charge of $1,375.

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.

How does the 2023 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid compare to the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime?

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