Which 2025 Kia Sportage trim should you buy?
$27,390 to $44,390. 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-Pro AWD → SX Prestige AWD, +$300 for 12 features made standard.
Thinnest step: LX Hybrid AWD → EX Hybrid AWD, +$2,000 for no added standard equipment in the press kit — the difference is in the specs below.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: LX AWD at $29,190.
LX Hybrid $28,790
+$1,400 over the LX FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
HP 187 hp → 227 hp · Torque 178 lb-ft → 258 lb-ft · MPG comb 28 mpg → 43 mpg · Cargo (2nd row) 36.6 cu-ft → 34.5 cu-ft
LX $29,190
+$1,800 over the LX FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 28 mpg → 25 mpg
EX $29,490
+$2,100 over the LX FWD.
Standard here, not on the LX FWD: 18-inch Alloy wheels, 4-way manual adjustable front passenger seat, Authentic stitch crashpad, Automatic defog system, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) / Blind Spot-Collision Avoidance Assist-Rear (BCA-R), Drive mode select (DMS) with Eco, Smart, Sport and Snow modes, Front Wheel Drive (FWD), Gloss black roof rails (flush type), Heated outside mirrors, LED luggage lamp, LED map light, Metal paint inside door handle, Rear USB c-type chargers (x2 ports + rear seat back), Rubber Pedals
Wheels 17 in → 18 in
LX Hybrid $30,590
+$1,800 over the LX Hybrid FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 43 mpg → 38 mpg
EX $31,290
+$2,100 over the LX AWD.
Standard here, not on the LX AWD: 18-inch Alloy wheels, 4-way manual adjustable front passenger seat, Authentic stitch crashpad, Automatic defog system, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) / Blind Spot-Collision Avoidance Assist-Rear (BCA-R), Drive mode select (DMS) with Eco, Smart, Sport and Snow modes, Front Wheel Drive (FWD), Gloss black roof rails (flush type), Heated outside mirrors, LED luggage lamp, LED map light, Metal paint inside door handle, Rear USB c-type chargers (x2 ports + rear seat back), Rubber Pedals
Wheels 17 in → 18 in
X-Line $32,290
+$1,000 over the EX AWD.
Standard here, not on the EX AWD: 12.3-inch TFT supervision cluster (panoramic curved type), Active All Wheel Drive (AWD), Center speaker (front x1), Harman Kardon Premium Audio system, Height adjustable Smart power liftgate, Illuminated sunvisor, LED fog lights, LED room light, Panoramic sunroof with power shade, Subwoofer speaker (front x1), SynTex Premium artificial leather seating
Wheels 18 in → 19 in
EX Hybrid $32,590
+$2,000 over the LX Hybrid AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Wheels 17 in → 18 in
SX $32,990
+$3,500 over the EX FWD.
Standard here, not on the EX FWD: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way lumbar support, 12.3-inch TFT supervision cluster (panoramic curved type), 2-position Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat, 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine, 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat, 8-Speed Automatic Transmission, 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat, Blind View Monitor (BVM), Cargo net hook, Center speaker (front x1), Cloth seating, Drive mode select Normal, Sport and Smart modes, Extendable vanity mirror, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) car / pedestrian / cyclist detection and junction turning and 24 more
SX Prestige $34,990
+$2,000 over the SX FWD.
Standard here, not on the SX FWD: 19-inch Alloy wheels, Active All Wheel Drive (AWD), Drive mode select Normal, Sport, Smart, Snow modes, LED fog lights, SynTex Premium artificial leather seating
Wheels 18 in → 19 in
X-Pro $36,490
+$4,200 over the X-Line AWD.
Standard here, not on the X-Line AWD: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way lumbar support, 17-inch Alloy wheels, 2-position Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat, 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine, 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat, 8-Speed Automatic Transmission, 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat, Blind View Monitor (BVM), Cargo net hook, Drive mode select Normal, Sport, Smart, Snow modes, Extendable vanity mirror, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) car / pedestrian / cyclist detection and junction turning, Front Wheel Drive (FWD), Gloss black outside mirrors and 19 more
MPG comb 25 mpg → 26 mpg · Wheels 19 in → 17 in
SX Prestige $36,790
+$300 over the X-Pro AWD.
Standard here, not on the X-Pro AWD: 19-inch Alloy wheels, Active All Wheel Drive (AWD), Body-color outside mirrors, Cloth seating, Drive mode select Normal, Sport and Smart modes, Gloss black radiator grille with satin chrome trim, Gloss black roof rails (flush type), Heated steering wheel, LED luggage lamp, LED map light, LED room light, Unique design center fascia
MPG comb 26 mpg → 25 mpg · Wheels 17 in → 19 in
SX-Prestige Hybrid $37,790
+$5,200 over the EX Hybrid AWD.
Standard here, not on the EX Hybrid AWD: 1.6L Turbo Hybrid Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine, 12.2-inch LCD supervision with integrated 4.2-inch TFT cluster, 12.3-inch touchscreen Navigation with AM/FM, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, HD Radio and Voice Recognition (VR) (AVN 5.0 wide), 18-inch Alloy wheels, 2nd Row air vents, 4-way manual adjustable front passenger seat, 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission, Acoustic Laminated Windshield, Adjustable headrest with integrated coat hanger, Authentic stitch crashpad, Auto light control, Automatic defog system, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) and 87 more
X-Pro Prestige $38,290
+$1,500 over the SX Prestige AWD.
Standard here, not on the SX Prestige AWD: 12.2-inch LCD supervision with integrated 4.2-inch TFT cluster, 17-inch Alloy wheels, Alloy pedals, Drive mode select Normal, Sport, Smart, Snow modes tuned for All-Terrain Tires, Gloss black outside mirrors, Gloss black unique design radiator grille with silver trim, Heated nozzle windshield wipers, Heated windshield, Hydrographic wood center fascia, Raised roof rack with gloss black finish
MPG comb 25 mpg → 26 mpg · Wheels 19 in → 17 in
X-Line PHEV $39,890
+$1,600 over the X-Pro Prestige AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
HP 187 hp → 261 hp · Torque 178 lb-ft → 258 lb-ft · MPG comb 26 mpg → 35 mpg · Cargo (2nd row) 36.6 cu-ft → 34.5 cu-ft · Wheels 17 in → 19 in
X-Line Prestige PHEV $44,390
+$4,500 over the X-Line PHEV AWD.
Standard here, not on the X-Line PHEV AWD: 1.6L Turbo Plug-in Hybrid, 12.2-inch LCD supervision with integrated 4.2-inch TFT cluster, 12.3-inch TFT supervision cluster (panoramic curved type), 2nd Row air vents, 4-way manual adjustable front passenger seat, 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission, Active All Wheel Drive (AWD), Adjustable headrest with integrated coat hanger, Alloy pedals, Artificial leather padded front center armrest with storage box and cupholders, Authentic stitch crashpad, Automatic defog system, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) / Blind Spot-Collision Avoidance Assist-Rear (BCA-R) and 46 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.
Compare two trims side by side → Back to the 2025 Kia Sportage
Common questions about the 2025 Kia Sportage trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2025 Kia Sportage trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the X-Pro AWD to the SX Prestige AWD: $300 more for 12 features the press kit lists as standard on the SX Prestige AWD and not on the X-Pro AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2025 Kia Sportage trims cost?
16 trims, from $27,390 for the LX FWD to $44,390 for the X-Line Prestige PHEV AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2025 Kia Sportage with all-wheel drive?
The LX AWD, at $29,190 MSRP.