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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 $29,459, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $28,221 over the past year. 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, with the all-generations owner rating anchoring its appeal.

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

Owners consistently praise its gas mileage, spacious interior, and strong electric range for daily commuting. Reviewers also highlight its standard features and family-friendly practicality, especially for short electric-only trips and everyday errands.

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

The main trade-offs center on value, fuel economy in hybrid mode, and driver-assistance behavior on the newest model year.

35.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid models reliable?

Owners consistently speak well of the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s efficiency, roomy cabin, and everyday usefulness. Expert feedback also points to a good overall package with strong technology and a practical family focus.

• 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 pay attention to condition, maintenance history, and interior wear.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 91.8% — 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 supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: it averaged 29.8 mpg for the remainder of the trip, and the EPA’s official estimate is 33 mpg in combined driving.

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

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

• EX: This trim brings standard all-wheel drive and is the starting point for the lineup; it suits buyers who want the plug-in hybrid setup with the core equipment.
• SX Prestige: This trim adds the panoramic sunroof, LED interior lighting, nicer interior trim, genuine leather upholstery, aluminum sport pedals, and a larger 12.3-inch digital instrumentation panel. It’s the best fit if you want the most upscale version and the fullest mix of comfort and tech.

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 years tend to draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price, mileage, and condition. They also usually offer the broadest mix of trims and deal quality.

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 declines are double-digit, so the market is giving buyers meaningful room to negotiate. The newer of the two has fallen a bit less, but both years show clear downward movement.

The 2023 and 2022 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 −10.11% versus a year ago, and the 2022 model is at −12.09%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 38.6% good and great deals, and the 2022 model has 41.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,824. The Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid offers a practical three-row layout that makes it a strong family choice.

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 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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.