2020 Kia Sorento trim levels explained
Base to top
$15,130
- 14 trims. $26,990 to $42,120.
- Base: L FWD. Top: SX AWD.
All 14 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L FWD | $26,990 | $1,120 | 2.4L 4cyl | 185 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 7 |
| LX FWD | $28,090 | $1,120 | 2.4L 4cyl | 185 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 7 |
| LX AWD | $29,890 | $1,120 | 2.4L | 185 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 7 |
| LX V6 FWD | $30,590 | $1,120 | 3.3L | 290 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 7 |
| LX V6 AWD | $32,390 | $1,120 | 3.3L | 290 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 7 |
| S V6 FWD | $33,190 | $1,120 | 3.3L | 290 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 7 |
| S V6 AWD | $34,990 | $1,120 | 3.3L | 290 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 7 |
| S AWD | $35,220 | $1,120 | 3.3L 6cyl | 290 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 7 |
| EX V6 FWD | $35,490 | $1,120 | 3.3L | 290 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 7 |
| EX AWD | $37,290 | $1,120 | 3.3L 6cyl | 290 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 7 |
| EX V6 AWD | $37,290 | $1,120 | 3.3L | 290 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 7 |
| SX V6 FWD | $40,090 | $1,120 | 3.3L | 290 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 7 |
| SX V6 AWD | $41,890 | $1,120 | 3.3L | 290 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 7 |
| SX AWD | $42,120 | $1,120 | 3.3L 6cyl | 290 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 7 |
What changes at each step
L to LX: +$1,100
L FWD $26,990 to LX FWD $28,090.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Blind spot warning, Collision warning, Power driver seat.
LX to LX V6: +$2,500
LX FWD $28,090 to LX V6 FWD $30,590.
- Engine: 2.4L 4cyl to 3.3L.
- Power: 185 hp to 290 hp.
- MPG: 25 mpg to 22 mpg.
No equipment data.
LX V6 to S V6: +$2,600
LX V6 FWD $30,590 to S V6 FWD $33,190.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
S V6 to S: +$230
S V6 AWD $34,990 to S AWD $35,220.
- Cargo: 11.3 cu ft to 38.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
S to EX V6: +$2,070
S AWD $35,220 to EX V6 AWD $37,290.
- Cargo: 38.0 cu ft to 11.3 cu ft.
No equipment data.
EX V6 to EX: $0
EX V6 AWD $37,290 to EX AWD $37,290.
- Cargo: 11.3 cu ft to 38.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
EX to SX V6: +$4,600
EX AWD $37,290 to SX V6 AWD $41,890.
- Cargo: 38.0 cu ft to 11.3 cu ft.
No equipment data.
SX V6 to SX: +$230
SX V6 AWD $41,890 to SX AWD $42,120.
- Cargo: 11.3 cu ft to 38.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: EX AWD, $37,290.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: S AWD, $35,220. Optional from LX FWD, $28,090.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: SX AWD, $42,120.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: LX FWD, $28,090.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: L FWD, $26,990.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: EX AWD, $37,290.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: L FWD, $26,990.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: SX AWD, $42,120.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: SX AWD, $42,120.
- Remote start: optional from L FWD, $26,990.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: EX AWD, $37,290.
- Not on any trim: a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | L FWD | LX | S AWD | EX AWD | SX AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | O | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | S |
| Blind spot warning | N | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | S | S |
| Third row | S | S | S | S | S |
| Navigation | N | N | N | N | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | S |
| Remote start | O | O | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | S | S |
No equipment data for 8 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: LX AWD, $29,890.
- 7 or more seats: every trim, 7 seats.
- The most hp: LX V6 FWD, 290 hp, $30,590.
- The best mpg: L FWD, 25 mpg, $26,990.
New for 2020
Compared with 2019. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: EX Sport V6 FWD, EX Sport V6 AWD, EX Sport SUV 4D AWD, SX Limited V6 FWD, SX Limited V6 AWD, Limited-SXL AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 14 trims. Median change: +$100.
| Trim | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| L FWD | $26,290 | $26,990 | +$700 |
| LX FWD | $27,650 | $28,090 | +$440 |
| LX AWD | $29,450 | $29,890 | +$440 |
| LX V6 FWD | $31,290 | $30,590 | -$700 |
| LX V6 AWD | $33,090 | $32,390 | -$700 |
| S V6 FWD | $32,690 | $33,190 | +$500 |
| S V6 AWD | $34,490 | $34,990 | +$500 |
| S AWD | $34,720 | $35,220 | +$500 |
| EX V6 FWD | $35,590 | $35,490 | -$100 |
| EX AWD | $37,620 | $37,290 | -$330 |
| EX V6 AWD | $37,390 | $37,290 | -$100 |
| SX V6 FWD | $39,990 | $40,090 | +$100 |
| SX V6 AWD | $41,790 | $41,890 | +$100 |
| SX AWD | $42,020 | $42,120 | +$100 |
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What this cannot tell you
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