Which 2022 Kia Sorento trim should you buy?
$29,590 to $48,090. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Kia's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: HEV EX FWD → HEV S AWD, +$200 for 13 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: LX 2.5 AWD at $31,390.
LX 2.5 $31,390
+$1,800 over the LX 2.5 FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 26 mpg → 24 mpg
S 2.5 $32,390
+$2,800 over the LX 2.5 FWD.
Standard here, not on the LX 2.5 FWD: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation, Radio, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto/CarPlay, and Voice Recognition (AVN 5.0 Wide), 18-inch alloy wheels, 2-way power lumbar support, Automatic defog system, Black Chrome DLO surround, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R), Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R) and Parallel Exit, Dual zone automatic temperature control, GT-Line bumper design with Gloss Black Accents, Gloss Black radiator grille frame, Gloss Black roof rails, Gloss Black with Chrome accent lower door garnish and wheel arch molding treatment, Gloss black outside mirrors and 11 more
Wheels 17 in → 18 in
HEV S $34,090
+$1,700 over the S 2.5 FWD.
Standard here, not on the S 2.5 FWD: 1.6L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Hybrid 4-cylinder engine, 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation and Radio with integrated Modem, Bluetooth Wireless Android Auto/CarPlay, Voice Recognition and SXM (DA 2.0V), 17-inch alloy wheels, 20-inch alloy wheels, 2nd row captain's chairs, 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain's chairs, 6-speed automatic transmission, 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat, All Wheel Drive (AWD), Black and chrome coating radiator grille frame, Black radiator grille mesh, Drive Mode Select (Comfort, Sport, Eco, Smart, Snow Modes), Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold and 18 more
HP 191 hp → 177.2 hp · Torque 181 lb-ft → 195.4 lb-ft · MPG comb 26 mpg → 37 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 17 in
X-Line S 2.5 $34,390
+$3,000 over the LX 2.5 AWD.
Standard here, not on the LX 2.5 AWD: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation, Radio, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto/CarPlay, and Voice Recognition (AVN 5.0 Wide), 18-inch alloy wheels, 2-way power lumbar support, All Wheel Drive (AWD), Automatic defog system, Black Chrome DLO surround, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R), Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R) and Parallel Exit, Dual zone automatic temperature control, Gloss Black radiator grille frame, Gloss Black roof rails, Gloss Black with Chrome accent lower door garnish and wheel arch molding treatment, Gloss black outside mirrors and 12 more
Wheels 17 in → 18 in
EX 2.5T $35,490
+$3,100 over the S 2.5 FWD.
Standard here, not on the S 2.5 FWD: 2.5L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine, 2nd row captain's chairs, 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), All Wheel Drive (AWD), Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Junction Assist, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist; Fusion Type: Car, Pedestrian and Cyclist, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), LED fog lights, Premium Leatherette seat trim, Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Smart Power Tailgate, Wireless phone charger
HP 191 hp → 281 hp · Torque 181 lb-ft → 311 lb-ft · MPG comb 26 mpg → 25 mpg · Seats 7 → 6
HEV EX $35,890
+$1,800 over the HEV S FWD.
Standard here, not on the HEV S FWD: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, Front Wheel Drive (FWD), Gloss black radiator grille mesh, Height adjustable Smart Power Tailgate, LED fog lights, Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R), Rear spoiler with Gloss black finish, Smart Power Tailgate
HEV S $36,090
+$200 over the HEV EX FWD.
Standard here, not on the HEV EX FWD: 17-inch alloy wheels, 20-inch alloy wheels, 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat, Black radiator grille mesh, Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Junction Assist, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist; Fusion Type: Car, Pedestrian and Cyclist, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), LED overhead console, room lamp and cargo lamp, Matte and Gloss Black Bridge-Type Roof Rack, Rear spoiler with matte black finish, Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Wireless phone charger
SX 2.5T $38,290
+$2,800 over the EX 2.5T FWD.
Standard here, not on the EX 2.5T FWD: 20-inch alloy wheels, 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat, LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), LED overhead console, room lamp and cargo lamp, LED projector headlamps, LED rear combination lamps, Panoramic sunroof with power shade, Satin Chrome interior door handles
Wheels 18 in → 20 in
HEV EX $38,390
+$2,300 over the HEV S AWD.
Standard here, not on the HEV S AWD: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, Front Wheel Drive (FWD), Gloss black radiator grille mesh, Height adjustable Smart Power Tailgate, LED fog lights, Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R), Rear spoiler with Gloss black finish, Smart Power Tailgate
X-Line EX 2.5T $39,190
+$4,800 over the X-Line S 2.5 AWD.
Standard here, not on the X-Line S 2.5 AWD: 2.5L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine, 2nd row captain's chairs, 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat, Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Junction Assist, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist; Fusion Type: Car, Pedestrian and Cyclist, Front Wheel Drive (FWD), GT-Line bumper design with Gloss Black Accents, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), LED fog lights, LED overhead console, room lamp and cargo lamp, LED projector headlamps and 6 more
HP 191 hp → 281 hp · Torque 181 lb-ft → 311 lb-ft · Seats 7 → 6 · Wheels 18 in → 20 in
SX 2.5T $40,090
+$900 over the X-Line EX 2.5T AWD.
Standard here, not on the X-Line EX 2.5T AWD: 20-inch alloy wheels, All Wheel Drive (AWD), Satin Chrome interior door handles
SX-P 2.5T $41,190
+$2,900 over the SX 2.5T FWD.
Standard here, not on the SX 2.5T FWD: 12.3-inch color TFT LCD supervision meter cluster, 4-way adjustable passenger's seat, Electric Chromic rear-view mirror, Front Wheel Drive (FWD), Power folding outside mirrors
X-Line SX P 2.5T $43,190
+$3,100 over the SX 2.5T AWD.
Standard here, not on the SX 2.5T AWD: 10-way power adjustable passenger's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 12 speakers (including center speaker and external amplifier), 12.3-inch color TFT LCD supervision meter cluster, 14-way power adjustable driver's seat with 4-way power lumbar and 2-way power adjustable thigh extension, 4-way adjustable passenger's seat, 4-way power lumbar support, Blind View Monitor (BVM), Bose surround sound audio system, Electric Chromic rear-view mirror, Front Wheel Drive (FWD), Heated rear seats, Heated steering wheel, Integrated Memory System (IMS), Parking Collision Avoidance - Rear (PCA-R) and 5 more
PHEV SX $45,190
+$2,000 over the X-Line SX P 2.5T AWD.
Standard here, not on the X-Line SX P 2.5T AWD: 19-inch alloy wheels, 2nd and 3rd Row Air Vents, 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain's chairs, 6-speed automatic transmission, 8 speakers (including center speaker and external amplifier), Drive Mode Select (Comfort, Sport, Eco, Smart, Snow Modes), Dual sunvisor, sliding with vanity mirrors and driver's ticket holder, GT-Line bumper design with Satin Chrome Accents, Gloss black radiator grille mesh, Matte Black with Chrome accent lower door garnish and wheel arch molding treatment, Metal paint interior door handles, Power outlet (center fascia, rear floor console, luggage), Roof rails - Satin Chrome, Satin Chrome DLO surround and 1 more
HP 281 hp → 177.2 hp · Torque 311 lb-ft → 195.4 lb-ft · MPG comb 24 mpg → 79 mpg · Wheels 20 in → 19 in
PHEV SX Prestige $48,090
+$2,900 over the PHEV SX AWD.
Standard here, not on the PHEV SX AWD: 1.6L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Plug-In Hybrid 4-cylinder engine, 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 10-way power adjustable passenger's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 14-way power adjustable driver's seat with 4-way power lumbar and 2-way power adjustable thigh extension, 4-way power lumbar support, 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat, All Wheel Drive (AWD), Bose surround sound audio system, Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Heated rear seats, Heated steering wheel, Integrated Memory System (IMS), Power windows with Passenger and 2nd row auto up/down and safety, Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go and 1 more
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
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Common questions about the 2022 Kia Sorento trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2022 Kia Sorento trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the HEV EX FWD to the HEV S AWD: $200 more for 13 features the press kit lists as standard on the HEV S AWD and not on the HEV EX FWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2022 Kia Sorento trims cost?
16 trims, from $29,590 for the LX 2.5 FWD to $48,090 for the PHEV SX Prestige AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2022 Kia Sorento with all-wheel drive?
The LX 2.5 AWD, at $31,390 MSRP.