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2021 Kia Sportage trim levels explained

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LX FWD$24,090LX AWD$25,590S FWD$26,590EX FWD$27,390S AWD$28,290EX AWD$28,890SX Turbo FWD$33,750SX Turbo AWD$35,250
8 priced trims by MSRP. Orange: base trim. Bars start at $0.

All 8 trims

2021 Kia Sportage trims by MSRP
TrimMSRPDestinationEnginehpDrivetrainTransmissionMPGSeats
LX FWD$24,090$1,1752.4L 4cyl181 hpFWD6-speed automatic26 mpg5
LX AWD$25,590$1,1752.4L181 hpAWD6-speed automatic23 mpg5
S FWD$26,590$1,1752.4L 4cyl181 hpFWD6-speed automatic26 mpg5
EX FWD$27,390$1,1752.4L 4cyl181 hpFWD6-speed automatic26 mpg5
S AWD$28,290$1,1752.4L181 hpAWD6-speed automatic23 mpg5
EX AWD$28,890$1,1752.4L181 hpAWD6-speed automatic23 mpg5
SX Turbo FWD$33,750$1,1752.0L240 hpFWD6-speed automatic23 mpg5
SX Turbo AWD$35,250$1,1752.0L 4cyl237 hpAWD6-speed automatic21 mpg5

What changes at each step

  1. LX to S: +$2,500

    LX FWD $24,090 to S FWD $26,590.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    Adds as standard: Blind spot warning, Collision warning, Leather steering wheel, Heated mirrors, Fog lights, Roof rails, plus 1 more.

  2. S to EX: +$800

    S FWD $26,590 to EX FWD $27,390.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Smart key entry, Push-button start, Power driver seat.

  3. EX to SX Turbo: +$6,360

    EX FWD $27,390 to SX Turbo FWD $33,750.

    • Engine: 2.4L 4cyl to 2.0L.
    • Power: 181 hp to 240 hp.
    • MPG: 26 mpg to 23 mpg.

    Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, Navigation, Premium audio, Panoramic roof, Emergency and security services, plus 3 more.

Which trim has each feature

  • Cheapest trim with leather seats: SX Turbo FWD, $33,750. Optional from EX FWD, $27,390.
  • Cheapest trim with heated front seats: EX FWD, $27,390. Optional from LX FWD, $24,090.
  • Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SX Turbo FWD, $33,750. Optional from EX FWD, $27,390.
  • Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S FWD, $26,590. Optional from LX FWD, $24,090.
  • Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LX FWD, $24,090.
  • Cheapest trim with navigation: SX Turbo FWD, $33,750. Optional from EX FWD, $27,390.
  • Cheapest trim with premium audio: SX Turbo FWD, $33,750. Optional from EX FWD, $27,390.
  • Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: SX Turbo FWD, $33,750. Optional from S FWD, $26,590.
  • Not on any trim: a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, remote start, heated rear seats.

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

2021 Kia Sportage: features by trim
FeatureLXSEXSX Turbo
Leather seatsNNOS
Heated front seatsOOSS
Heated steering wheelNNOS
360 cameraNNNN
Blind spot warningOSSS
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoSSSS
Power liftgate or trunkNNNN
Third rowNNNN
NavigationNNOS
Premium audioNNOS
Remote startNNNN
Heated rear seatsNNNN
Panoramic roofNOOS

Cheapest trim with

  • AWD or 4WD: LX AWD, $25,590.
  • The most hp: SX Turbo FWD, 240 hp, $33,750.
  • The best mpg: LX FWD, 26 mpg, $24,090.

New for 2021

Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.

  • Added: none.
  • Dropped: none.
  • Carried over with a price: 8 trims. Median change: +$130.
Price change by trim, 2020 to 2021
Trim20202021Change
LX FWD$23,990$24,090+$100
LX AWD$25,490$25,590+$100
S FWD$26,140$26,590+$450
EX FWD$27,290$27,390+$100
S AWD$27,840$28,290+$450
EX AWD$28,790$28,890+$100
SX Turbo FWD$33,590$33,750+$160
SX Turbo AWD$35,090$35,250+$160

What this cannot tell you

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.

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