2026 Kia Sorento trim levels explained

All 17 trims

What changes at each step

Gas trims

1. LX to S: +$2,900

   LX FWD $32,390 to S FWD $35,290.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Wi-Fi hotspot, Power driver seat, Roof rails.

2. S to EX: +$3,200

   S FWD $35,290 to EX FWD $38,490.

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

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

3. EX to SX: +$3,800

   EX FWD $38,490 to SX FWD $42,290.

   • Seats: 7 to 6.

   Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Blind spot warning, Premium audio, Panoramic roof, Rain-sensing wipers, plus 1 more.

4. SX to X-Line EX: +$500

   SX FWD $42,290 to X-Line EX AWD $42,790.

   • Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.

   No added standard equipment listed.

5. X-Line EX to X-Line SX: +$1,300

   X-Line EX AWD $42,790 to X-Line SX AWD $44,090.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Blind spot warning, Rain-sensing wipers, Power-folding mirrors.

6. X-Line SX to X-Line SX Prestige: +$2,700

   X-Line SX AWD $44,090 to X-Line SX Prestige AWD $46,790.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated rear seats, Cruise control.

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

   X-Line SX Prestige AWD $46,790 to X-Pro SX Prestige AWD $47,790.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   No added standard equipment listed.

Hybrid trims

1. Hybrid EX to Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige: +$6,500

   Hybrid EX AWD $40,690 to Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige AWD $47,190.

   • Seats: 7 to 6.

   No equipment data.

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

   Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige AWD $47,190 to Hybrid X-Line SX-Prestige AWD $47,190.

   • 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 X-Line SX Prestige: +$5,200

   Plug-in Hybrid EX AWD $48,290 to Plug-in Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige AWD $53,490.

   • Seats: 7 to 6.

   No equipment data.

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

   Plug-in Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige AWD $53,490 to Plug-in Hybrid X-Line SX-Prestige AWD $53,490.

   • 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, $46,790.
• Cheapest trim with heated front seats: S FWD, $35,290.
• Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SX FWD, $42,290.
• Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: SX FWD, $42,290.
• Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: SX FWD, $42,290.
• Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LX FWD, $32,390.
• Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: EX FWD, $38,490.
• Cheapest trim with a third row: LX FWD, $32,390.
• Cheapest trim with navigation: EX FWD, $38,490.
• Cheapest trim with premium audio: SX FWD, $42,290. Optional from Hybrid EX FWD, $38,890.
• Cheapest trim with remote start: LX FWD, $32,390.
• Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: X-Line SX Prestige AWD, $46,790.
• Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: SX FWD, $42,290. Optional from S FWD, $35,290.

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

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

Cheapest trim with

• AWD or 4WD: S AWD, $37,290.
• Hybrid: Hybrid EX FWD, $38,890.
• Plug-in hybrid: Plug-in Hybrid EX AWD, $48,290.
• 7 or more seats: LX FWD, 7 seats, $32,390.
• The most hp: EX FWD, 281 hp, $38,490.
• The best mpg: Hybrid EX FWD, 37 mpg, $38,890.

New for 2026

Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.

• Added: Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige AWD, Hybrid X-Line SX-Prestige AWD, Plug-in Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige AWD, Plug-in Hybrid X-Line SX-Prestige AWD.
• Dropped: Hybrid SX Prestige AWD, Hybrid SX-Prestige AWD, Plug-in Hybrid SX Prestige AWD, Plug-in Hybrid SX-Prestige AWD.
• Carried over with a price: 13 trims. Median change: +$400.

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