How much does the 2016 Kia Sorento cost?

The 2016 Kia Sorento has a starting MSRP of $25,100, ranging up to $43,300 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes L from $25,100; LX from $26,400; EX from $31,100; SX from $38,300; Limited from $39,900.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Kia Sorento?

The 2016 Kia Sorento achieves up to 24 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2016 Kia Sorento have?

The 2016 Kia Sorento offers up to 73.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2016 Kia Sorento tow?

The 2016 Kia Sorento has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2016 Kia Sorento safe?

The 2016 Kia Sorento earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 8 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2016 Kia Sorento come in?

The 2016 Kia Sorento is available in 5 trims (15 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2016 Kia Sorento

5 trims · 15 configurations · SUV

Starting MSRP

$25,100 – $43,300

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 8 recalls on record

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Kia Sorento? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on L

Total price (L MSRP)

$25,100

Typical monthly

$497/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2016 Kia Sorento trims

L
MSRP
$25,100
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/29
Horsepower
185 hp
Torque
178 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
73.5
Max towing
2,000 lbs
LX
4 configurations
MSRP
$26,400 – $30,500
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/29
Horsepower
185 hp
Torque
178 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
73.5
Max towing
2,000 lbs
EX
4 configurations
MSRP
$31,100 – $33,900
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/27
Horsepower
240 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
73.5
Max towing
3,500 lbs
SX
2 configurations
MSRP
$38,300 – $40,100
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/26
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
252 lb-ft
Engine
3.3L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
73
Max towing
3,500 lbs
SX Limited
4 configurations
MSRP
$39,900 – $43,300
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/27
Horsepower
240 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
73.5
Max towing
3,500 lbs

Compare 2016 Kia Sorento trim specifications
Spec	L	LX4 configurations	EX4 configurations	SX2 configurations	SX Limited4 configurations
MSRP	$25,100	$26,400 – $30,500	$31,100 – $33,900	$38,300 – $40,100	$39,900 – $43,300
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	21/29	21/29	20/27	18/26	20/27
Horsepower	185 hp	185 hp	240 hp	290 hp	240 hp
Torque	178 lb-ft	178 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	252 lb-ft	260 lb-ft
Engine	2.4L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	3.3L V6 gas	2L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	7	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	73.5	73.5	73.5	73	73.5
Max towing	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Lgas
LXgas
EXgas
SXgas
SX Limitedgas
Fuel type: Lregular unleaded
LXregular unleaded
EXregular unleaded
SXregular unleaded
SX Limitedregular unleaded
Cylinders: LI4
LXI4
EXI4
SXV6
SX LimitedI4
Displacement: L2.4 L
LX2.4 L
EX2 L
SX3.3 L
SX Limited2 L
Horsepower: L185 hp
LX185 hp
EX240 hp
SX290 hp
SX Limited240 hp
Torque: L178 lb-ft
LX178 lb-ft
EX260 lb-ft
SX252 lb-ft
SX Limited260 lb-ft
Transmission: L6-speed shiftable automatic
LX6-speed shiftable automatic
EX6-speed shiftable automatic
SX6-speed shiftable automatic
SX Limited6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Lfront wheel drive
LXfront wheel drive
EXfront wheel drive
SXfront wheel drive
SX Limitedfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LSUV
LXSUV
EXSUV
SXSUV
SX LimitedSUV
Doors: L5
LX5
EX5
SX5
SX Limited5
Seating: L5
LX5
EX5
SX7
SX Limited5
Length: L187.4 in
LX187.4 in
EX187.4 in
SX187.4 in
SX Limited187.4 in
Width: L74.4 in
LX74.4 in
EX74.4 in
SX74.4 in
SX Limited74.4 in
Height: L66.3 in
LX66.5 in
EX66.5 in
SX66.5 in
SX Limited66.5 in
Wheelbase: L109.4 in
LX109.4 in
EX109.4 in
SX109.4 in
SX Limited109.4 in
Ground clearance: L7.3 in
LX7.3 in
EX7.3 in
SX7.3 in
SX Limited7.3 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: L38.8 cu ft
LX38.8 cu ft
EX38.8 cu ft
SX11.3 cu ft
SX Limited38.8 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: L73.5 cu ft
LX73.5 cu ft
EX73.5 cu ft
SX73 cu ft
SX Limited73.5 cu ft
Max towing: L2,000 lbs
LX2,000 lbs
EX3,500 lbs
SX3,500 lbs
SX Limited3,500 lbs
Max payload: L1,322 lbs
LX1,322 lbs
EX1,237 lbs
SX1,521 lbs
SX Limited1,237 lbs
Curb weight: L3,704 lbs
LX3,704 lbs
EX3,878 lbs
SX3,968 lbs
SX Limited3,878 lbs
Fuel tank: L18.8 gal
LX18.8 gal
EX18.8 gal
SX18.8 gal
SX Limited18.8 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: L24
LX24
EX23
SX21
SX Limited23
City MPG: L21
LX21
EX20
SX18
SX Limited20
Highway MPG: L29
LX29
EX27
SX26
SX Limited27

Full specifications by trim
Spec	L	LX	EX	SX	SX Limited
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	V6	I4
Displacement	2.4 L	2.4 L	2 L	3.3 L	2 L
Horsepower	185 hp	185 hp	240 hp	290 hp	240 hp
Torque	178 lb-ft	178 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	252 lb-ft	260 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5	5	5
Seating	5	5	5	7	5
Length	187.4 in	187.4 in	187.4 in	187.4 in	187.4 in
Width	74.4 in	74.4 in	74.4 in	74.4 in	74.4 in
Height	66.3 in	66.5 in	66.5 in	66.5 in	66.5 in
Wheelbase	109.4 in	109.4 in	109.4 in	109.4 in	109.4 in
Ground clearance	7.3 in	7.3 in	7.3 in	7.3 in	7.3 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	38.8 cu ft	38.8 cu ft	38.8 cu ft	11.3 cu ft	38.8 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	73.5 cu ft	73.5 cu ft	73.5 cu ft	73 cu ft	73.5 cu ft
Max towing	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs
Max payload	1,322 lbs	1,322 lbs	1,237 lbs	1,521 lbs	1,237 lbs
Curb weight	3,704 lbs	3,704 lbs	3,878 lbs	3,968 lbs	3,878 lbs
Fuel tank	18.8 gal	18.8 gal	18.8 gal	18.8 gal	18.8 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	24	24	23	21	23
City MPG	21	21	20	18	20
Highway MPG	29	29	27	26	27

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2016 Kia Sorento FAQ

How much does the 2016 Kia Sorento cost?: The 2016 Kia Sorento has a starting MSRP of $25,100, ranging up to $43,300 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes L from $25,100; LX from $26,400; EX from $31,100; SX from $38,300; Limited from $39,900.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Kia Sorento?: The 2016 Kia Sorento achieves up to 24 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2016 Kia Sorento have?: The 2016 Kia Sorento offers up to 73.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How much can the 2016 Kia Sorento tow?: The 2016 Kia Sorento has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
Is the 2016 Kia Sorento safe?: The 2016 Kia Sorento earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 8 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2016 Kia Sorento come in?: The 2016 Kia Sorento is available in 5 trims (15 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.