2021 Kia Sorento trim levels explained

All 14 trims

What changes at each step

Gas trims

1. LX to S: +$2,500

   LX FWD $29,390 to S FWD $31,890.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Blind spot warning, Remote start, Rear parking sensors, Satellite radio, Smart key entry, plus 4 more.

2. S to EX: +$3,100

   S FWD $31,890 to EX FWD $34,990.

   • Power: 191 hp to 281 hp.
   • MPG: 26 mpg to 25 mpg.
   • Seats: 7 to 6.

   Adds as standard: Collision warning, Wi-Fi hotspot, Fog lights, Dual-clutch automatic.

3. EX to SX: +$3,000

   EX FWD $34,990 to SX FWD $37,990.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: 360 camera, Navigation, Panoramic roof, Power front seats.

4. SX to SX Prestige: +$2,600

   SX FWD $37,990 to SX Prestige FWD $40,590.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   No equipment data.

5. SX Prestige to SX-Prestige: +$360

   SX Prestige FWD $40,590 to SX-Prestige FWD $40,950.

   • Seats: 6 to 7.
   • Cargo: 12.6 cu ft to 38.5 cu ft.

   No equipment data.

6. SX-Prestige to SX Prestige X-Line: +$1,640

   SX-Prestige FWD $40,950 to SX Prestige X-Line AWD $42,590.

   • Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
   • MPG: 25 mpg to 24 mpg.
   • Seats: 7 to 6.
   • Cargo: 38.5 cu ft to 12.6 cu ft.

   No equipment data.

7. SX Prestige X-Line to SX-Prestige X-Line: +$360

   SX Prestige X-Line AWD $42,590 to SX-Prestige X-Line AWD $42,950.

   • Seats: 6 to 7.
   • Cargo: 12.6 cu ft to 38.5 cu ft.

   No equipment data.

Hybrid trims

1. Hybrid S to Hybrid EX: +$3,000

   Hybrid S FWD $33,590 to Hybrid EX FWD $36,590.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Panoramic roof, Collision warning, Fog lights.

Which trim has each feature

• Cheapest trim with leather seats: SX-Prestige FWD, $40,950.
• Cheapest trim with heated front seats: S FWD, $31,890.
• Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: SX FWD, $37,990.
• Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S FWD, $31,890.
• Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LX FWD, $29,390.
• Cheapest trim with a third row: LX FWD, $29,390.
• Cheapest trim with navigation: SX FWD, $37,990.
• Cheapest trim with premium audio: SX-Prestige FWD, $40,950.
• Cheapest trim with remote start: S FWD, $31,890. Optional from LX FWD, $29,390.
• Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Hybrid EX FWD, $36,590.
• Not on any trim: a heated steering wheel, a power liftgate or trunk, heated rear seats.

S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.

No equipment data: SX Prestige FWD, SX Prestige X-Line AWD.

Cheapest trim with

• AWD or 4WD: LX AWD, $31,190.
• Hybrid: Hybrid S FWD, $33,590.
• 7 or more seats: LX FWD, 7 seats, $29,390.
• The most hp: EX FWD, 281 hp, $34,990.
• The best mpg: Hybrid S FWD, 37 mpg, $33,590.

New for 2021

Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.

• Added: S FWD, Hybrid S FWD, EX FWD, Hybrid EX FWD, SX FWD, SX Prestige FWD, SX-Prestige FWD, SX Prestige X-Line AWD, SX-Prestige X-Line AWD.
• Dropped: L FWD, LX V6 FWD, LX V6 AWD, S V6 FWD, S V6 AWD, EX V6 FWD, EX V6 AWD, SX V6 FWD, SX V6 AWD.
• Carried over with a price: 5 trims. Median change: -$500.

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