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2018 Kia Sorento

5 trims · 13 configurations · SUV

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$5,442

1398 for sale · Starting MSRP $25,900 – $46,300

Key specifications

NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★★
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Source: NHTSA · 3 recalls on record

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1398 live listings from $5,442 · median $37,054

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Pricing

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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)

$25,900

Typical monthly

$513/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2018 Kia Sorento trims

  • MSRP
    $25,900
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    21/28
    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
    $27,200 – $31,400
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    21/28
    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
    $33,100 – $36,000
    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
    $39,200 – $41,000
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    18/25
    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

    2 configurations

    MSRP
    $44,500 – $46,300
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    18/25
    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

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 LimitedV6
Displacement
L2.4 L
LX2.4 L
EX2 L
SX3.3 L
SX Limited3.3 L
Horsepower
L185 hp
LX185 hp
EX240 hp
SX290 hp
SX Limited290 hp
Torque
L178 lb-ft
LX178 lb-ft
EX260 lb-ft
SX252 lb-ft
SX Limited252 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 Limited7
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 Limited11.3 cu ft
Max cargo capacity
L73.5 cu ft
LX73.5 cu ft
EX73.5 cu ft
SX73 cu ft
SX Limited73 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 Limited1,521 lbs
Curb weight
L3,704 lbs
LX3,704 lbs
EX3,878 lbs
SX3,968 lbs
SX Limited3,968 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
SX20
SX Limited20
City MPG
L21
LX21
EX20
SX18
SX Limited18
Highway MPG
L28
LX28
EX27
SX25
SX Limited25

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2018 Kia Sorento FAQ

How much does the 2018 Kia Sorento cost?
The 2018 Kia Sorento has a starting MSRP of $25,900, ranging up to $46,300 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes L from $25,900; LX from $27,200; EX from $33,100; SX from $39,200; SX Limited from $44,500. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $5,442.
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Kia Sorento?
The 2018 Kia Sorento achieves up to 24 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2018 Kia Sorento have?
The 2018 Kia Sorento offers up to 73.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How much can the 2018 Kia Sorento tow?
The 2018 Kia Sorento has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
Is the 2018 Kia Sorento safe?
The 2018 Kia Sorento earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2018 Kia Sorento come in?
The 2018 Kia Sorento is available in 5 trims (13 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.