Which 2025 Kia Sorento trim should you buy?
$31,990 to $53,090. 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: EX FWD → HEV EX FWD, +$600 for 37 features made standard.
Thinnest step: S FWD → S AWD, +$2,000 for 1 feature made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: S AWD at $36,890.
S $34,890
+$2,900 over the LX FWD.
Standard here, not on the LX FWD: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar, 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation, Radio, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto/CarPlay, and Voice Recognition, 18-inch alloy, Gloss Black wheels, Dual zone automatic temperature control, Front and rear powered windows, Front seatback pockets (Premium), Gloss Black roof rails, Heated front seats with 3 settings, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control-Ramp with Stop & Go & Curve Control (NSCC-R), Parking Distance Warning – Forward & Reverse (PDW-F & R) with off switch, Power windows with Driver's auto up/down and safety, Premium Leatherette seat trim and 2 more
Wheels 17 in → 18 in
S $36,890
+$2,000 over the S FWD.
Standard here, not on the S FWD: All Wheel Drive (AWD)
MPG comb 26 mpg → 25 mpg
EX $38,090
+$3,200 over the S FWD.
Standard here, not on the S FWD: 1.6L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Hybrid 4-cylinder engine, 10-way power adjustable passenger's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 115V inverter (accommodates laptop power cords, household electronics), 12-speakers (including center speaker and external amplifier), 12.3-inch color TFT reconfigurable display, 14-way power adjustable driver's seat with 4-way power lumbar and 2-way power adjustable thigh extension, 19-inch alloy, Machine Finished wheels, 2-way power lumbar support, 2nd and 3rd Row Air Vents, 2nd row captain's chairs, 3-point seat belts, 4-way power lumbar, 6-speed automatic transmission, Acoustic Front Windshield and 57 more
HP 191 hp → 281 hp · Torque 195.2 lb-ft → 311.6 lb-ft · MPG comb 26 mpg → 23 mpg · Seats 7 → 6
HEV EX $38,690
+$600 over the EX FWD.
Standard here, not on the EX FWD: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar, 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation and Radio with integrated Modem, Bluetooth Wireless Android Auto/CarPlay, Voice Recognition and SXM (DA 2.0V), 12V Power outlet (rear floor console, luggage), 2nd Row Air Vents, 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS), 4.0-inch color TFT display, 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters), 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat, Automatic defog system, Black and chrome coating radiator grille frame, Black radiator grille mesh, Body-color outside door handles, Day and night rear-view mirror, Driver's knee airbag and 23 more
HP 281 hp → 177.5 hp · Torque 311.6 lb-ft → 195 lb-ft · MPG comb 23 mpg → 36 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 19 in
EX $39,590
+$2,700 over the S AWD.
Standard here, not on the S AWD: 1.6L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Hybrid 4-cylinder engine, 10-way power adjustable passenger's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 115V inverter (accommodates laptop power cords, household electronics), 12-speakers (including center speaker and external amplifier), 12.3-inch color TFT reconfigurable display, 14-way power adjustable driver's seat with 4-way power lumbar and 2-way power adjustable thigh extension, 19-inch alloy, Machine Finished wheels, 2-way power lumbar support, 2nd and 3rd Row Air Vents, 2nd row captain's chairs, 3-point seat belts, 4-way power lumbar, 6-speed automatic transmission, Acoustic Front Windshield and 57 more
HP 191 hp → 281 hp · Torque 195.2 lb-ft → 311.6 lb-ft · MPG comb 25 mpg → 23 mpg · Seats 7 → 6
HEV EX $40,490
+$1,800 over the HEV EX FWD.
Standard here, not on the HEV EX FWD: All Wheel Drive (AWD)
MPG comb 36 mpg → 34 mpg
SX $41,690
+$3,600 over the EX FWD.
Standard here, not on the EX FWD: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar, 12V Power outlet (rear floor console, luggage), 2.5L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine, 20-inch alloy, Machine Finished and Gloss Black wheels, 2nd Row Air Vents, 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS), 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters), 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), 8-speed automatic transmission, 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat, Amber LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), Door pocket bottle holder, Drive Mode Select (Comfort, Sport, Eco, Smart Modes), Driver's knee airbag and 22 more
Wheels 18 in → 20 in
X-Line EX $41,790
+$2,200 over the EX AWD.
Standard here, not on the EX AWD: 12.3-inch color TFT LCD supervision meter cluster, reconfigurable, Body-color outside door handles, Day and night rear-view mirror, Overhead console, room lamp and cargo lamp, Panoramic sunroof with power shade, Rear combination lamps, Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go
X-Line SX $43,490
+$1,700 over the X-Line EX AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Wheels 18 in → 20 in
X-Line SX-P $46,390
+$2,900 over the X-Line SX AWD.
Standard here, not on the X-Line SX AWD: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar, 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, 12-speakers (including center speaker and external amplifier), 12V Power outlet (rear floor console, luggage), 14-way power adjustable driver's seat with 4-way power lumbar and 2-way power adjustable thigh extension, 2-way power lumbar support, 2.5L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine, 2nd Row Air Vents, 2nd row captain's chairs, 3rd-row 50/50 split-folding seats, 4-way power lumbar, 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS), 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) and 100 more
HEV SX-Prestige $46,890
+$6,400 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 reconfigurable display, 14-way power adjustable driver's seat with 4-way power lumbar and 2-way power adjustable thigh extension, 4-way power lumbar, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA) with Parallel Exit, Body-color outside door handles with chrome trim, Bose surround sound audio system, Chrome coated interior door handles, Digital Key 2.0 Advanced, Drive Mode Select (Comfort, Sport, Eco, Smart, Snow Modes), Dual sunvisor, sliding with vanity mirrors and driver's ticket holder, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Evasive Steering Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Lane Change Oncoming, Lane Change Side and Junction Crossing and 19 more
X-Pro SX-P $47,390
+$1,000 over the X-Line SX-P AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
PHEV EX $47,990
+$600 over the X-Pro SX-P AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
HP 281 hp → 177.2 hp · Torque 311.6 lb-ft → 195.4 lb-ft · MPG comb 23 mpg → 33 mpg · Wheels 20 in → 19 in
PHEV SX-Prestige $53,090
+$5,100 over the PHEV EX AWD.
Standard here, not on the PHEV EX AWD: 1.6L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Hybrid 4-cylinder engine, 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar, 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, 115V inverter (accommodates laptop power cords, household electronics), 12-speakers (including center speaker and external amplifier), 12.3-inch color TFT reconfigurable display, 14-way power adjustable driver's seat with 4-way power lumbar and 2-way power adjustable thigh extension, 19-inch alloy, Machine Finished wheels, 2-way power lumbar support, 2nd and 3rd Row Air Vents, 2nd row captain's chairs, 3-point seat belts, 3rd-row 50/50 split-folding seats and 121 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 2025 Kia Sorento trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2025 Kia Sorento trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the EX FWD to the HEV EX FWD: $600 more for 37 features the press kit lists as standard on the HEV EX FWD and not on the EX FWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2025 Kia Sorento trims cost?
15 trims, from $31,990 for the LX FWD to $53,090 for the PHEV SX-Prestige AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2025 Kia Sorento with all-wheel drive?
The S AWD, at $36,890 MSRP.