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Used 2018 Kia Sorento SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Kia Sorento is available in five trim levels: L, LX, EX, SX and SX Limited. There are also three engines available. The L and LX come standard with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine (185 horsepower, 178 pound-feet of torque). Only the EX comes standard with the 2.0T turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder (240 hp, 260 lb-ft). A 3.3-liter V6 (290 hp, 252 lb-ft) is optional on the LX and EX, and it comes standard on the SX and SX Limited.

Every engine comes equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all but the L can be ordered with all-wheel drive. A third-row seat comes standard on V6-powered Sorentos and the all-wheel-drive LX; it's optional on the front-wheel-drive LX.

Standard feature highlights for the base L include 17-inch alloy wheels, a rearview camera, selectable drive modes, a height-adjustable driver seat, Bluetooth, and a six-speaker sound system with satellite radio, a CD player and a USB port.

The LX adds a noise-reducing windshield, roof rails and two extra USB ports. With all-wheel drive, it comes with seven seats and a windshield de-icer.

The LX's optional Convenience package pads on rear parking sensors, an eight-way power-adjustable driver seat (with lumbar adjustment), heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control and a 7-inch Uvo touchscreen interface that includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. The Cool and Connected package is similar but adds just the climate control and Uvo system. The LX V6 can be equipped with the Advanced Technology package that adds a forward collision warning system, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear-cross traffic alert, adaptive cruise control and an electronic parking brake.

The EX gets the content of the Convenience package as standard and further adds the turbocharged four-cylinder engine, 18-inch wheels, foglights, a hands-free liftgate, power-folding mirrors, keyless ignition and entry, noise-reducing front side windows, an eight-way power-adjustable passenger seat, leather upholstery, second-row retractable sunshades and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. The Advance Touring package (standard with EX V6) includes a panoramic sunroof, LED interior lighting, a 110-volt household style outlet and everything from the Advanced Technology package.

The SX comes standard with the V6 and includes upgraded steering, 19-inch wheels, LED running lights, upgraded exterior trim, automatic wipers, the panoramic sunroof, a 10-way power driver seat (with four-way lumbar adjustment), driver-seat memory settings, an 8-inch touchscreen, a navigation system, and a 10-speaker Infinity sound system. It can also be equipped with an Advanced Technology package, which is comparable to the LX V6 version but adds xenon headlights, ventilated front seats and a heated steering wheel.

The SX Limited comes with 19-inch chrome-clad wheels, upgraded leather upholstery, heated second-row seats, a wood-trim steering wheel and the SX's Advanced Technology package.

Which Sorento trim does Edmunds recommend?

The Sorento EX with the V6 engine comes with seven seats and an abundance of features (including advanced driving aids) at a price that undercuts bigger three-row crossovers. You can even order luxury add-ons and still keep the price pretty reasonable. As for the V6, it's not only more powerful but should deliver respectable real-world fuel economy. Avoid the underpowered base four-cylinder engine if you can.

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Sorento L
Sorento LX
Sorento EX
Sorento SX
Sorento SX Limited
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L
2.4L 4cyl 6A
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LX
2.4L 4cyl 6A
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SX
3.3L 6cyl 6A
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1 for sale near you
SX Limited
3.3L 6cyl 6A
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1 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
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Not Available
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
optional
optional
optional
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
leather
leather
premium leather
Heated seats
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optional
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
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optional
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
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optional
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
185 hp @ 6,000 rpm
185 hp @ 6,000 rpm
240 hp @ 6,000 rpm
290 hp @ 6,400 rpm
290 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Engine torque
178 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
178 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
260 lb-ft @ 1,450 rpm
252 lb-ft @ 5,300 rpm
252 lb-ft @ 5,300 rpm
Engine displacement
2.4 l
2.4 l
2.0 l
3.3 l
3.3 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
v6
v6
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
235/65R17
235/65R17
235/60R18
235/55R19
235/55R19
Wheel size
17 X 7.0-in
17 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.5-in
19 X 7.5-in
19 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
chrome alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
21 / 28 / 24 MPG
21 / 28 / 24 MPG
20 / 27 / 23 MPG
18 / 25 / 20 MPG
18 / 25 / 20 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
18.8 gal.
18.8 gal.
18.8 gal.
18.8 gal.
18.8 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
395 / 526 miles
395 / 526 miles
376 / 508 miles
338 / 470 miles
338 / 470 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
36.2 ft.
36.2 ft.
36.2 ft.
36.2 ft.
36.2 ft.
Curb weight
3,704 lb.
3,704 lb.
3,878 lb.
3,968 lb.
3,968 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.3 in.
7.3 in.
7.3 in.
7.3 in.
7.3 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.4 in.
74.4 in.
74.4 in.
74.4 in.
74.4 in.
Height
66.3 in.
66.5 in.
66.5 in.
66.5 in.
66.5 in.
Length
187.4 in.
187.4 in.
187.4 in.
187.4 in.
187.4 in.
Wheelbase
109.4 in.
109.4 in.
109.4 in.
109.4 in.
109.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
38.8 cu. ft.
38.8 cu. ft.
38.8 cu. ft.
11.3 cu. ft.
11.3 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
Front Leg Room
44.1 in.
44.1 in.
44.1 in.
44.1 in.
44.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room
59.1 in.
59.1 in.
59.1 in.
59.1 in.
59.1 in.
Rear Head Room
39.3 in.
39.3 in.
39.3 in.
39.3 in.
39.3 in.
Rear Leg Room
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
58.0 in.
58.0 in.
58.0 in.
58.0 in.
58.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Satin Black, cloth
Stone Beige, cloth
Satin Black, cloth
Stone Beige, leather
Satin Black, leather
Satin Black, premium leather
Merlot, premium leather
Light Gray, premium leather
Black Metallic, premium leather
Ivory, premium leather
Exterior
Sparkling Silver
Titanium Silver
Ebony Black
Sangria
Titanium Silver
Snow White Pearl
Remington Red
Ebony Black
Blaze Blue
Sparkling Silver
Platinum Graphite
Sangria
Titanium Silver
Snow White Pearl
Remington Red
Ebony Black
Blaze Blue
Sparkling Silver
Polished Walnut
Platinum Graphite
Sangria
Platinum Graphite
Titanium Silver
Snow White Pearl
Remington Red
Ebony Black
Platinum Graphite
Titanium Silver
Snow White Pearl
Ebony Black