Which 2023 Kia Sorento trim should you buy?
$30,390 to $49,990. 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: X-Line EX AWD → SX AWD, +$1,000 for 26 features made standard.
Thinnest step: HEV EX FWD → HEV EX AWD, +$2,300 for 1 feature made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: LX AWD at $32,190.
LX $32,190
+$1,800 over the LX FWD.
Standard here, not on the LX FWD: All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
MPG comb 26 mpg → 24 mpg
S $32,890
+$2,500 over the LX FWD.
Standard here, not on the LX 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, Black Chrome DLO surround, Dual zone automatic temperature control, GT-Line bumper design with Gloss Black Accents, Gloss Black Lower Door Cladding and Wheel Arch Molding, Gloss Black radiator grille frame, Gloss Black roof rails, Gloss black outside mirrors, Gloss black radiator grille mesh, Heated front seats with 3 settings, Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) with off switch and 6 more
Wheels 17 in → 18 in
X-Line S $34,890
+$2,700 over the LX AWD.
Standard here, not on the LX 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, Black Chrome DLO surround, Dual zone automatic temperature control, GT-Line bumper design with Gloss Black Accents, Gloss Black Lower Door Cladding and Wheel Arch Molding, Gloss Black radiator grille frame, Gloss Black roof rails, Gloss black outside mirrors, Gloss black radiator grille mesh, Heated front seats with 3 settings, Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) with off switch and 6 more
Wheels 17 in → 18 in
EX $36,290
+$3,400 over the S FWD.
Standard here, not on the S 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), 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain's chairs, 3-point seat belts, 6-speed automatic transmission, 8-way adjustable passenger's seat, Assist Grips (x4), Automatic defog system, Black and chrome coating radiator grille frame, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R) with Parallel Exit, Body-color outside mirrors, Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold, Floor console with center armrest, cup holders and storage box and 26 more
HP 191 hp → 281 hp · Torque 181 lb-ft → 311 lb-ft · MPG comb 26 mpg → 25 mpg · Seats 7 → 6
HEV EX $36,690
+$400 over the EX FWD.
Standard here, not on the EX FWD: 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat, Electrochromic rear-view mirror (auto day/night), Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
HP 281 hp → 227 hp · Torque 311 lb-ft → 258 lb-ft · MPG comb 25 mpg → 37 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 17 in
HEV EX $38,990
+$2,300 over the HEV EX FWD.
Standard here, not on the HEV EX FWD: All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
MPG comb 37 mpg → 35 mpg
SX $39,190
+$2,900 over the EX FWD.
Standard here, not on the EX 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), 12.3-inch color TFT LCD supervision meter cluster, reconfigurable, 2.5L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine, 20-inch alloy wheels, 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat, Black Chrome DLO surround, Door pocket bottle holder, Drive Mode Select (Comfort, Sport, Eco, Smart Modes), Electrochromic rear-view mirror (auto day/night), Emissions: ULEV (50-state compliant), Front console with center armrest, cup holders and storage box, GT-Line bumper design with Gloss Black Accents and 12 more
Wheels 18 in → 20 in
EX $39,990
+$5,100 over the X-Line S AWD.
Standard here, not on the X-Line S AWD: 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), 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain's chairs, 3-point seat belts, 6-speed automatic transmission, 8-way adjustable passenger's seat, Assist Grips (x4), Automatic defog system, Black and chrome coating radiator grille frame, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R) with Parallel Exit, Body-color outside mirrors, Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold, Floor console with center armrest, cup holders and storage box and 26 more
HP 191 hp → 281 hp · Torque 181 lb-ft → 311 lb-ft · Seats 7 → 6
SX $40,990
+$1,000 over the X-Line EX AWD.
Standard here, not on the X-Line EX 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), 12.3-inch color TFT LCD supervision meter cluster, reconfigurable, 2.5L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine, 20-inch alloy wheels, 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat, Black Chrome DLO surround, Door pocket bottle holder, Drive Mode Select (Comfort, Sport, Eco, Smart Modes), Electrochromic rear-view mirror (auto day/night), Emissions: ULEV (50-state compliant), Front console with center armrest, cup holders and storage box, GT-Line bumper design with Gloss Black Accents and 12 more
Wheels 18 in → 20 in
HEV SX-Prestige $42,490
+$3,500 over the HEV EX AWD.
Standard here, not on the HEV EX AWD: 10-way power adjustable passenger's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 115V inverter (accommodates laptop power cords, household electronics), 12.3-inch color TFT LCD supervision meter cluster, reconfigurable, 14 way power driver's seat, including 4 way power lumbar & 2 way power thigh extension, 19-inch alloy wheels, 3-point seat belts, 6-speed automatic transmission, Assist Grips (x4), Blind View Monitor (BVM), Bose surround sound audio system, Drive Mode Select (Comfort, Sport, Eco, Smart, Snow Modes), Electrochromic rear-view mirror (auto day/night) with HomeLink, Floor console with center armrest, cup holders and storage box, Front and rear powered windows and 21 more
SX Prestige $43,790
+$2,800 over the SX AWD.
Standard here, not on the SX AWD: 17-inch alloy wheels, Black radiator grille mesh, Body-color outside mirrors, Drive Mode Select (Comfort, Sport, Eco, Smart, Snow Modes), LED multi-reflection headlamps with LED Low Beams and Halogen High Beams, Panoramic sunroof with power shade, Satin Chrome DLO surround
X-Line SX Prestige $43,990
+$200 over the SX Prestige AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
PHEV SX Prestige $49,990
+$6,000 over the X-Line SX Prestige AWD.
Standard here, not on the X-Line SX Prestige 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, 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation, Radio, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto/CarPlay, and Voice Recognition (AVN 5.0 Wide), 115V inverter (accommodates laptop power cords, household electronics), 12.3-inch color TFT LCD supervision meter cluster, 12.3-inch color TFT LCD supervision meter cluster, reconfigurable, 12V Power outlet (rear floor console, luggage), 19-inch alloy wheels, 2nd Row Air Vents, 2nd and 3rd Row Air Vents, 2nd row captain's chairs, 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain's chairs, 3-point seat belts and 123 more
HP 281 hp → 261 hp · Torque 311 lb-ft → 258 lb-ft · MPG comb 24 mpg → 52 mpg · Wheels 20 in → 19 in
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 2023 Kia Sorento trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2023 Kia Sorento trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the X-Line EX AWD to the SX AWD: $1,000 more for 26 features the press kit lists as standard on the SX AWD and not on the X-Line EX AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2023 Kia Sorento trims cost?
15 trims, from $30,390 for the LX FWD to $49,990 for the PHEV SX Prestige AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2023 Kia Sorento with all-wheel drive?
The LX AWD, at $32,190 MSRP.