Which 2026 Kia Sorento trim should you buy?
$32,390 to $53,490. 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, +$400 for 20 features made standard.
Thinnest step: EX AWD → X-Line EX AWD, +$2,800 for no added standard equipment in the press kit — the difference is in the specs below.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: S AWD at $37,290.
S $35,290
+$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 support, 18-inch alloy, Gloss Black wheels, 2-way power lumbar support, Drive Mode Select (Normal, Sport, Smart, Snow, Mud, Sand Modes), Dual zone automatic temperature control, Gloss Black roof rails, Heated front seats with 3 settings, Parking Distance Warning - Forward and Reverse (PDW-F&R) with off switch, Premium Leatherette seat trim, Premium front seatback pockets, Wireless phone charger
Wheels 17 in → 18 in
S $37,290
+$2,000 over the S FWD.
Standard here, not on the S FWD: All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
MPG comb 26 mpg → 25 mpg
EX $38,490
+$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, 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation and Radio with integrated Modem, Bluetooth Wireless Android Auto/CarPlay, Voice Recognition and SXM (DA 2.0V), 115V inverter (accommodates laptop power cords, household electronics), 12.3‑inch ultramodern Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) system with Navigation, Radio, Satellite Radio, Wireless Android Auto / Wireless Apple CarPlay, and Bluetooth Voice Recognition, 14-way power driver's seat, including 4 way power lumbar & 2 way power thigh extension, 19-inch alloy, Machine Finished wheels, 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain's chairs, 3-point seat belts, 4 way power lumbar, 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters), 6-speed automatic transmission, Acoustic Front Windshield, Automatic defog system and 39 more
HP 191 hp → 281 hp · Torque 181 lb-ft → 311 lb-ft · MPG comb 26 mpg → 23 mpg · Seats 7 → 6
HEV EX $38,890
+$400 over the EX FWD.
Standard here, not on the EX FWD: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 12.3-inch color TFT LCD supervision meter cluster, reconfigurable, 2-way power lumbar support, 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat, Body-color outside door handles, Day and night rear-view mirror, Front-Wheel Drive (FWD), Gloss Black roof rails, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Matte and Gloss Black Bridge-Type Roof Rack, Metal paint interior door handles, Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control, Ramp with Stop and Go, and Curve Control (NSCC-R), Overhead console, room lamp and cargo lamp, Parking Distance Warning - Forward and Reverse (PDW-F&R) with off switch and 6 more
HP 281 hp → 227 hp · Torque 311 lb-ft → 258 lb-ft · MPG comb 23 mpg → 37 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 19 in
EX $39,990
+$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, 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation and Radio with integrated Modem, Bluetooth Wireless Android Auto/CarPlay, Voice Recognition and SXM (DA 2.0V), 115V inverter (accommodates laptop power cords, household electronics), 12.3‑inch ultramodern Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) system with Navigation, Radio, Satellite Radio, Wireless Android Auto / Wireless Apple CarPlay, and Bluetooth Voice Recognition, 14-way power driver's seat, including 4 way power lumbar & 2 way power thigh extension, 19-inch alloy, Machine Finished wheels, 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain's chairs, 3-point seat belts, 4 way power lumbar, 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters), 6-speed automatic transmission, Acoustic Front Windshield, Automatic defog system and 39 more
HP 191 hp → 281 hp · Torque 181 lb-ft → 311 lb-ft · MPG comb 25 mpg → 23 mpg · Seats 7 → 6
HEV EX $40,690
+$1,800 over the HEV EX FWD.
Standard here, not on the HEV EX FWD: All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
SX $42,290
+$3,800 over the EX FWD.
Standard here, not on the EX FWD: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 12.3-inch color TFT LCD supervision meter cluster, reconfigurable, 2-way power lumbar support, 2.5L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine, 20-inch alloy, Gloss Black wheels, 20-inch alloy, Machine Finished and Gloss Black wheels, 2nd-row 60/40 split-folding seats, 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat, Door pocket bottle holder, Electrochromic rear-view mirror (auto day/night), Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Emissions: SULEV (50-state compliant), Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) and 12 more
Wheels 18 in → 20 in
X-Line EX $42,790
+$2,800 over the EX AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
X-Line SX $44,090
+$1,300 over the X-Line EX AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Wheels 18 in → 20 in
X-Line SX Prestige $46,790
+$2,700 over the X-Line SX AWD.
Standard here, not on the X-Line SX AWD: Panoramic sunroof with power shade
HEV SX-Prestige $47,190
+$6,500 over the HEV EX AWD.
Standard here, not on the HEV EX 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), 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 reconfigurable display, 19-inch alloy, Machine Finished wheels, 2nd and 3rd Row Air Vents, 2nd row captain's chairs, 3-point seat belts, 3rd-row 50/50 split-folding seats, 4.0-inch color TFT display, 6-speed automatic transmission, Automatic defog system, Black and chrome coating radiator grille frame, Bose surround sound audio system and 30 more
X-Pro SX Prestige $47,790
+$1,000 over the X-Line SX Prestige AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
PHEV EX $48,290
+$500 over the X-Pro SX Prestige AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
HP 281 hp → 268 hp · Torque 311 lb-ft → 270 lb-ft · MPG comb 23 mpg → 74 mpg · Wheels 20 in → 19 in
PHEV SX-Prestige $53,490
+$5,200 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 support, 10-way power adjustable passenger's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation and Radio with integrated Modem, Bluetooth Wireless Android Auto/CarPlay, Voice Recognition and SXM (DA 2.0V), 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 reconfigurable display, 12.3‑inch ultramodern Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) system with Navigation, Radio, Satellite Radio, Wireless Android Auto / Wireless Apple CarPlay, and Bluetooth Voice Recognition, 12V Power outlet (rear floor console, luggage), 14-way power driver's seat, including 4 way power lumbar & 2 way power thigh extension, 19-inch alloy, Machine Finished wheels, 2nd Row Air Vents, 2nd and 3rd Row Air Vents, 2nd row captain's chairs and 126 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 2026 Kia Sorento trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Kia Sorento trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the EX FWD to the HEV EX FWD: $400 more for 20 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 2026 Kia Sorento trims cost?
15 trims, from $32,390 for the LX FWD to $53,490 for the PHEV SX-Prestige AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2026 Kia Sorento with all-wheel drive?
The S AWD, at $37,290 MSRP.