New Kia Sorento Hybrid for Sale nearCunningham, KY

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 $29,523, and its nationwide low point over the past year was $28,704. 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 called out by experts are the noisy powertrain under harder acceleration, the unavailable all-wheel drive, and the cramped third row.

33.8% 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 also highlights a well-calibrated steering feel, a fuel-efficient hybrid setup, and a distinctive design that helps the model stand out. The overall picture is of a vehicle that delivers strong owner satisfaction and a clear identity.

• 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 vehicle history carefully and focusing on well-kept examples.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 89.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: The 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid EX adds car, pedestrian, and cyclist forward collision avoidance assist and junction collision avoidance assist.
• Infotainment: An 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: This is the value pick, with a strong equipment list that includes leatherette seat trim, heated front seats, second-row captain’s chairs, dual-zone automatic climate control, an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a broad suite of driver-assistance features.
• EX: This trim adds fog lamps, a gloss black grille and rear spoiler, a panoramic sunroof with a power shade, and expanded safety tech that includes car, pedestrian, and cyclist forward collision avoidance assist plus junction collision avoidance assist.

What Kia Sorento Hybrid do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and condition. They also tend to be the easiest years to shop when you want a balance of availability and value.

What is the Kia Sorento Hybrid's resale value?

Most model years in this lineup are down year over year, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. The steepest drops are in the double digits, while the smaller declines are still meaningful and can improve value on newer inventory. 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 −5.7% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −11.8%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,139. The Kia Sorento Hybrid offers a distinctive design and a well-executed cabin that help it stand out in the three-row hybrid SUV class.

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 and 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 average used price and a more distinctive design, while the Highlander Hybrid counters with more listings and a roomier-feeling, comfort-focused reputation. The Sorento Hybrid also posts stronger fuel economy in the city, while the Highlander Hybrid offers more power and available all-wheel drive.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.