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 $31,854, and its year-round low is $28,361.28. That gives you a useful snapshot of what shoppers are seeing for this model across the market. 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 choice 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 practical everyday range for commuting and family use. Reviewers also point to its standard features and easy-to-live-with character as recurring strengths.

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

The main trade-offs center on value, fuel economy, and the latest driver-assistance tuning, especially in the newest expert-tested model year.

30.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid as efficient, practical, and well suited to daily family use. The recurring praise centers on its spacious cabin, strong electric-range usefulness, and overall everyday livability.

• 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 with a clean history and a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 89.9% — always verify the vehicle history report.

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, and 12.4 gallons

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

The 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid offers...

• EX: the entry trim brings standard all-wheel drive, and it’s the better-value choice if you want the core plug-in hybrid setup with the least expensive path into the lineup.
• SX Prestige: this trim adds the panoramic sunroof, LED interior lighting, genuine leather upholstery, aluminum sport pedals, and a larger 12.3-inch digital instrumentation panel for shoppers who want the most upscale version.

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 draw the most attention because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price, color, and condition. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often when looking for a used plug-in hybrid SUV.

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

Both model years show meaningful price declines, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The larger drop on the newer model year suggests stronger downward movement in recent pricing, while the older model year also shows a double-digit decline. That combination points to improving value for buyers who want a recent Sorento Plug-In Hybrid 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 −14.59% versus a year ago, and the 2022 model is at −10.82%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 31.5% good and great deals, and the 2022 model has 32.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,626. The Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid offers a spacious, family-friendly cabin that makes it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Sorento PHEV’s powertrain uses a torquey turbocharged gasoline engine, a traditional six-speed automatic transmission, 31 miles of driving range, and 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 August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.