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Used 2020 Kia Sorento SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2020 Kia Sorento is a seven-seat SUV that is available in five trim levels: L, LX, S, EX Sport and SX. The L and the LX are reasonably well equipped, while the S and the EX add more convenience features. The SX trims top the range with more luxury-oriented features.

The L and the LX come standard with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine (185 horsepower, 178 lb-ft of torque) and a six-speed automatic. A 3.3-liter V6 (290 hp, 252 lb-ft) with an eight-speed automatic is standard on the S, EX Sport and SX. All but the L can be equipped with all-wheel drive.

Standard feature highlights for the base L include 17-inch alloy wheels, a rearview camera, cloth upholstery, manually adjustable front seats, 40/20/40-split folding second-row seats, 50/50-split folding third-row seats, Bluetooth, a 7-inch touchscreen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, a USB port, and a six-speaker sound system.

The LX adds a noise-reducing windshield, a power-adjustable driver's seat, front seatback pockets, two additional USB ports, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. The LX's optional Convenience package brings forward collision mitigation, roof rails, rear parking sensors, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.

Going with the Sorento S gets you the V6 and the contents of the Convenience package. It also comes with 19-inch wheels, black exterior trim, keyless entry and ignition, and rear climate controls.

The EX Sport reverts to body-colored exterior accents and adds noise-reducing front door windows, a panoramic sunroof, a power liftgate, an upgraded instrument panel, leather upholstery, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, a drowsy driver monitor, and accident avoidance for blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alert systems.

The top-of-the-line SX trim comes with power-folding mirrors, front parking sensors, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a universal garage door opener, a 14-way power driver's seat, an eight-way-adjustable front passenger seat, an 8-inch touchscreen, a surround-view monitor, a navigation system, a wireless charging pad, and a 10-speaker Harman Kardon audio system with satellite radio.

Which Sorento trim does Edmunds recommend?

The base four-cylinder engine will likely struggle with the Sorento's weight, which is why we suggest stepping up to the V6. Go for the EX Sport trim that gets you the V6 plus extra niceties and advanced safety features.

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Comparing average pricing near
Columbus, OH
Vehicle
Sorento L
Sorento LX
Sorento S
Sorento EX
Sorento SX
Vehicle
L
2.4L 4cyl 6A
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2 for sale near you
LX
2.4L 4cyl 6A
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4 for sale near you
S
3.3L 6cyl 8A
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2 for sale near you
EX
3.3L 6cyl 8A
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3 for sale near you
SX
3.3L 6cyl 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
cloth
leather
premium leather
Heated seats
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
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
290 hp @ 6,400 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
252 lb-ft @ 5,300 rpm
252 lb-ft @ 5,300 rpm
252 lb-ft @ 5,300 rpm
Engine displacement
2.4 l
2.4 l
3.3 l
3.3 l
3.3 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
235/65R17
235/65R17
235/55R19
235/55R19
235/55R19
Wheel size
17 X 7.0-in
17 X 7.0-in
19 X 7.5-in
19 X 7.5-in
19 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
22 / 29 / 25 MPG
22 / 29 / 25 MPG
19 / 26 / 22 MPG
19 / 26 / 22 MPG
19 / 26 / 22 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)
414 / 545 miles
414 / 545 miles
357 / 489 miles
357 / 489 miles
357 / 489 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
37.2 ft.
37.2 ft.
37.2 ft.
37.2 ft.
37.2 ft.
Curb weight
3,810 lb.
3,810 lb.
3,968 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.
66.3 in.
66.5 in.
66.5 in.
66.5 in.
Length
189.0 in.
189.0 in.
189.0 in.
189.0 in.
189.0 in.
Wheelbase
109.4 in.
109.4 in.
109.4 in.
109.4 in.
109.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
11.3 cu. ft.
11.3 cu. ft.
11.3 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®
$36,693
$36,433
$39,401
$41,695
$45,003
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.49
$0.49
$0.53
$0.56
$0.6
Depreciation
$10,776
$10,286
$11,408
$13,048
$15,351
Financing
$3,346
$3,519
$3,689
$4,215
$4,670
Taxes & Fees
$1,280
$1,337
$1,393
$1,566
$1,717
Fuel
$10,003
$10,003
$11,369
$11,369
$11,369
Insurance
$3,334
$3,334
$3,572
$3,626
$3,674
Maintenance
$6,155
$6,155
$6,171
$6,072
$6,423
Repairs
$1,799
$1,799
$1,799
$1,799
$1,799
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Satin Black, cloth
Stone Beige, cloth
Satin Black, cloth
Stone Beige, cloth
Satin Black, cloth
Stone Beige, leather
Satin Black, leather
Light Gray, premium leather
Black, premium leather
Mahogany, premium leather
Exterior
Ebony Black
Everlasting Silver
Snow White Pearl
Sparkling Silver
Ebony Black
Dragon Brown
Passion Red
Sparkling Silver
Gravity Gray
Imperial Blue
Everlasting Silver
Sangria
Snow White Pearl
Ebony Black
Dragon Brown
Passion Red
Sparkling Silver
Gravity Gray
Imperial Blue
Everlasting Silver
Sangria
Snow White Pearl
Ebony Black
Dragon Brown
Passion Red
Sparkling Silver
Gravity Gray
Imperial Blue
Everlasting Silver
Sangria
Snow White Pearl
Ebony Black
Dragon Brown
Passion Red
Gravity Gray
Imperial Blue
Everlasting Silver
Sangria
Snow White Pearl