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.
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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Hackensack, NJ
Vehicle | Sorento L | Sorento LX | Sorento EX | Sorento SX | Sorento SX Limited |
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Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Navigation | Not Available | Not Available | 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 | Not Available | optional | standard | standard | standard |
Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | optional | standard |
Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available | optional | standard | standard |
Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
Drivetrain | 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 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Section Title | 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 |
Section Title | 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 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
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. |
Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
True Cost to Own® | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Average Cost Per Mile | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Depreciation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Financing | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Taxes & Fees | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Fuel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Insurance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Maintenance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Repairs | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Section Title | 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 |