2025 Kia Sorento trim levels explained

All 17 trims

What changes at each step

Gas trims

1. LX to S: +$2,900

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

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Navigation, Wi-Fi hotspot, Power driver seat, Leather steering wheel.

2. S to EX: +$3,200

   S FWD $34,890 to EX FWD $38,090.

   • Power: 191 hp to 281 hp.
   • MPG: 26 mpg to 23 mpg.
   • Seats: 7 to 6.

   Adds as standard: Power liftgate or trunk, Power front seats, Fog lights, Dual-clutch automatic.

3. EX to SX: +$3,600

   EX FWD $38,090 to SX FWD $41,690.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: 360 camera, Blind spot warning, Panoramic roof, Cruise control, Rain-sensing wipers, Power-folding mirrors.

4. SX to X-Line EX: +$100

   SX FWD $41,690 to X-Line EX AWD $41,790.

   • Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.

   Adds as standard: Pedestrian detection.

5. X-Line EX to X-Line SX: +$1,700

   X-Line EX AWD $41,790 to X-Line SX AWD $43,490.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: 360 camera, Blind spot warning, Cruise control, Rain-sensing wipers, Power-folding mirrors.

6. X-Line SX to X-Line SX Prestige: +$2,900

   X-Line SX AWD $43,490 to X-Line SX Prestige AWD $46,390.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, Premium audio, Heated rear seats.

7. X-Line SX Prestige to X-Pro SX Prestige: +$1,000

   X-Line SX Prestige AWD $46,390 to X-Pro SX Prestige AWD $47,390.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   No added standard equipment listed.

Hybrid trims

1. Hybrid EX to Hybrid SX Prestige: +$6,400

   Hybrid EX AWD $40,490 to Hybrid SX Prestige AWD $46,890.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   No equipment data.

2. Hybrid SX Prestige to Hybrid SX-Prestige: $0

   Hybrid SX Prestige AWD $46,890 to Hybrid SX-Prestige AWD $46,890.

   • Cargo: 12.6 cu ft to 38.5 cu ft.

   No equipment data.

Plug-in hybrid trims

1. Plug-in Hybrid EX to Plug-in Hybrid SX Prestige: +$5,100

   Plug-in Hybrid EX AWD $47,990 to Plug-in Hybrid SX Prestige AWD $53,090.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   No equipment data.

2. Plug-in Hybrid SX Prestige to Plug-in Hybrid SX-Prestige: $0

   Plug-in Hybrid SX Prestige AWD $53,090 to Plug-in Hybrid SX-Prestige AWD $53,090.

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

   No equipment data.

Which trim has each feature

• Cheapest trim with leather seats: X-Line SX Prestige AWD, $46,390.
• Cheapest trim with heated front seats: S FWD, $34,890.
• Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: X-Line SX Prestige AWD, $46,390.
• Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: SX FWD, $41,690.
• Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: SX FWD, $41,690.
• Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LX FWD, $31,990.
• Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: EX FWD, $38,090.
• Cheapest trim with a third row: LX FWD, $31,990.
• Cheapest trim with navigation: S FWD, $34,890.
• Cheapest trim with premium audio: X-Line SX Prestige AWD, $46,390.
• Cheapest trim with remote start: LX FWD, $31,990.
• Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: X-Line SX Prestige AWD, $46,390.
• Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: SX FWD, $41,690. Optional from S FWD, $34,890.

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

No equipment data: Hybrid SX Prestige AWD, Plug-in Hybrid SX Prestige AWD.

Cheapest trim with

• AWD or 4WD: S AWD, $36,890.
• Hybrid: Hybrid EX FWD, $38,690.
• Plug-in hybrid: Plug-in Hybrid EX AWD, $47,990.
• 7 or more seats: LX FWD, 7 seats, $31,990.
• The most hp: EX FWD, 281 hp, $38,090.
• The best mpg: Hybrid EX FWD, 36 mpg, $38,690.

New for 2025

Compared with 2024. Trims matched by name.

• Added: EX AWD, Plug-in Hybrid EX AWD, Plug-in Hybrid SX-Prestige AWD.
• Dropped: none.
• Carried over with a price: 13 trims. Median change: +$100.

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