Used Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid for Sale nearSan Bernardino, 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 has a current nationwide average price of $30,982, and its year-round low is $28,308.84. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits right now across the full lineup.

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 is a strong pick if you want a family-friendly plug-in hybrid with broad owner appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.8/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its efficiency, spacious interior, and standard features, and they also value the electric range for daily commuting. The model’s practical three-row layout and easy-to-live-with character come through clearly in the owner feedback.

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, especially in the newer expert-reviewed model year.

33.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid as efficient, spacious, and well equipped, with especially strong appeal for everyday commuting and family use. Expert feedback also points to a practical, comfortable, and easy-to-live-with character.

• 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 shop carefully and prioritize well-kept examples with strong maintenance history.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 92.5% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Infotainment: the 2025 model’s new 24-inch panoramic display with 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, plus available panoramic sunroof and LED interior lighting upgrades
• SX Prestige: the fully loaded trim with 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, 2022, and 2024.

Those higher-volume years tend to be the easiest places to shop because you get more inventory to compare, which can help you find the right price, mileage, and condition mix. They also give you a better chance of spotting a strong deal among more available listings.

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

Prices are moving down for both model years, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The double-digit declines show meaningful softening, so you may find better value now than you would have 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

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 −11.93% versus a year ago, and the 2022 model is at −10.77%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 33.5% good and great deals, and the 2022 model has 34.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $33,179. The Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid offers a practical three-row cabin with a family-friendly layout and strong everyday comfort.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Sorento PHEV’s powertrain isn’t like similar setups in other vehicles. It uses a torquey turbocharged gasoline engine married to a traditional six-speed automatic transmission, delivers a combined 261 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, and returned 29.8 mpg for the remainder of the trip.
• Tech: The 2025 Sorento PHEV’s new 24-inch panoramic display and next-generation operating system support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and it also offers opt-in digital key functionality.
• 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 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.