How much does the 2021 Kia Sorento cost?

The 2021 Kia Sorento has a starting MSRP of $29,390, ranging up to $42,590 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LX from $29,390; S from $31,890; EX from $34,990; SX from $37,990; SX Prestige from $40,590; SX Prestige X-Line from $42,590.

What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Kia Sorento?

The 2021 Kia Sorento achieves up to 37 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2021 Kia Sorento have?

The 2021 Kia Sorento offers up to 75.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2021 Kia Sorento tow?

The 2021 Kia Sorento has a maximum towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2021 Kia Sorento safe?

The 2021 Kia Sorento earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2021 Kia Sorento come in?

The 2021 Kia Sorento is available in 6 trims (12 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2021 Kia Sorento

8 trims · 12 configurations · SUV

Starting MSRP

$29,390 – $42,590

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on LX

Total price (LX MSRP)

$29,390

Typical monthly

$582/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-12). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2021 Kia Sorento trims

LX FWD
MSRP
$29,390
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/29
Horsepower
191 hp
Torque
181 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I4 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
75.5
Max towing
2,000 lbs
LX AWD
MSRP
$31,190
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/25
Horsepower
191 hp
Torque
181 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I4 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
75.5
Max towing
2,000 lbs
S FWD
MSRP
$31,890
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/29
Horsepower
191 hp
Torque
181 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I4 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
75.5
Max towing
2,000 lbs
S AWD
MSRP
$33,690
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/25
Horsepower
191 hp
Torque
181 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I4 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
75.5
Max towing
2,000 lbs
Hybrid S
MSRP
$33,590
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
39/35
Horsepower
227 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Engine
1.6L I4 hybrid
Seating
6
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
75.5
Max towing
2,000 lbs
EX FWD
MSRP
$34,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/29
Horsepower
281 hp
Torque
311 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I4 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
75.5
Max towing
3,500 lbs
EX AWD
MSRP
$36,790
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/28
Horsepower
281 hp
Torque
311 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I4 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
75.5
Max towing
3,500 lbs
Hybrid EX
MSRP
$36,590
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
39/35
Horsepower
227 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Engine
1.6L I4 hybrid
Seating
6
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
75.5
Max towing
3,500 lbs
SX FWD
MSRP
$37,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/29
Horsepower
281 hp
Torque
311 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I4 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
75.5
Max towing
3,500 lbs
SX AWD
MSRP
$39,790
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/28
Horsepower
281 hp
Torque
311 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I4 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
75.5
Max towing
3,500 lbs
SX Prestige
MSRP
$40,590
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/29
Horsepower
281 hp
Torque
311 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I4 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
75.5
Max towing
3,500 lbs
SX Prestige X-Line
MSRP
$42,590
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/28
Horsepower
281 hp
Torque
311 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I4 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
75.5
Max towing
3,500 lbs

Compare 2021 Kia Sorento trim specifications
Spec	LX FWD	LX AWD	S FWD	S AWD	Hybrid S	EX FWD	EX AWD	Hybrid EX	SX FWD	SX AWD	SX Prestige	SX Prestige X-Line
MSRP	$29,390	$31,190	$31,890	$33,690	$33,590	$34,990	$36,790	$36,590	$37,990	$39,790	$40,590	$42,590
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	24/29	23/25	24/29	23/25	39/35	22/29	21/28	39/35	22/29	21/28	22/29	21/28
Horsepower	191 hp	191 hp	191 hp	191 hp	227 hp	281 hp	281 hp	227 hp	281 hp	281 hp	281 hp	281 hp
Torque	181 lb-ft	181 lb-ft	181 lb-ft	181 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	311 lb-ft	311 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	311 lb-ft	311 lb-ft	311 lb-ft	311 lb-ft
Engine	2.5L I4 gas	2.5L I4 gas	2.5L I4 gas	2.5L I4 gas	1.6L I4 hybrid	2.5L I4 gas	2.5L I4 gas	1.6L I4 hybrid	2.5L I4 gas	2.5L I4 gas	2.5L I4 gas	2.5L I4 gas
Seating	7	7	7	7	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD	FWD	AWD	FWD	FWD	AWD	FWD	FWD	AWD	FWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	75.5	75.5	75.5	75.5	75.5	75.5	75.5	75.5	75.5	75.5	75.5	75.5
Max towing	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: LX FWDgas
LX AWDgas
S FWDgas
S AWDgas
Hybrid Shybrid
EX FWDgas
EX AWDgas
Hybrid EXhybrid
SX FWDgas
SX AWDgas
SX Prestigegas
SX Prestige X-Linegas
Fuel type: LX FWDregular unleaded
LX AWDregular unleaded
S FWDregular unleaded
S AWDregular unleaded
Hybrid Sregular unleaded
EX FWDregular unleaded
EX AWDregular unleaded
Hybrid EXregular unleaded
SX FWDregular unleaded
SX AWDregular unleaded
SX Prestigeregular unleaded
SX Prestige X-Lineregular unleaded
Cylinders: LX FWDI4
LX AWDI4
S FWDI4
S AWDI4
Hybrid SI4
EX FWDI4
EX AWDI4
Hybrid EXI4
SX FWDI4
SX AWDI4
SX PrestigeI4
SX Prestige X-LineI4
Displacement: LX FWD2.5 L
LX AWD2.5 L
S FWD2.5 L
S AWD2.5 L
Hybrid S1.6 L
EX FWD2.5 L
EX AWD2.5 L
Hybrid EX1.6 L
SX FWD2.5 L
SX AWD2.5 L
SX Prestige2.5 L
SX Prestige X-Line2.5 L
Horsepower: LX FWD191 hp
LX AWD191 hp
S FWD191 hp
S AWD191 hp
Hybrid S227 hp
EX FWD281 hp
EX AWD281 hp
Hybrid EX227 hp
SX FWD281 hp
SX AWD281 hp
SX Prestige281 hp
SX Prestige X-Line281 hp
Torque: LX FWD181 lb-ft
LX AWD181 lb-ft
S FWD181 lb-ft
S AWD181 lb-ft
Hybrid S258 lb-ft
EX FWD311 lb-ft
EX AWD311 lb-ft
Hybrid EX258 lb-ft
SX FWD311 lb-ft
SX AWD311 lb-ft
SX Prestige311 lb-ft
SX Prestige X-Line311 lb-ft
Transmission: LX FWD8-speed automatic
LX AWD8-speed automatic
S FWD8-speed automatic
S AWD8-speed automatic
Hybrid S6-speed automatic
EX FWD8-speed automated manual
EX AWD8-speed automated manual
Hybrid EX6-speed automatic
SX FWD8-speed automated manual
SX AWD8-speed automated manual
SX Prestige8-speed automated manual
SX Prestige X-Line8-speed automated manual
Drivetrain: LX FWDfront wheel drive
LX AWDall wheel drive
S FWDfront wheel drive
S AWDall wheel drive
Hybrid Sfront wheel drive
EX FWDfront wheel drive
EX AWDall wheel drive
Hybrid EXfront wheel drive
SX FWDfront wheel drive
SX AWDall wheel drive
SX Prestigefront wheel drive
SX Prestige X-Lineall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LX FWDSUV
LX AWDSUV
S FWDSUV
S AWDSUV
Hybrid SSUV
EX FWDSUV
EX AWDSUV
Hybrid EXSUV
SX FWDSUV
SX AWDSUV
SX PrestigeSUV
SX Prestige X-LineSUV
Doors: LX FWD5
LX AWD5
S FWD5
S AWD5
Hybrid S5
EX FWD5
EX AWD5
Hybrid EX5
SX FWD5
SX AWD5
SX Prestige5
SX Prestige X-Line5
Seating: LX FWD7
LX AWD7
S FWD7
S AWD7
Hybrid S6
EX FWD6
EX AWD6
Hybrid EX6
SX FWD6
SX AWD6
SX Prestige6
SX Prestige X-Line6
Length: LX FWD189 in
LX AWD189 in
S FWD189 in
S AWD189 in
Hybrid S189.4 in
EX FWD189 in
EX AWD189 in
Hybrid EX189.4 in
SX FWD189 in
SX AWD189 in
SX Prestige189 in
SX Prestige X-Line189 in
Width: LX FWD74.8 in
LX AWD74.8 in
S FWD74.8 in
S AWD74.8 in
Hybrid S74.8 in
EX FWD74.8 in
EX AWD74.8 in
Hybrid EX74.8 in
SX FWD74.8 in
SX AWD74.8 in
SX Prestige74.8 in
SX Prestige X-Line74.8 in
Height: LX FWD66.7 in
LX AWD66.7 in
S FWD66.9 in
S AWD66.9 in
Hybrid S56.9 in
EX FWD66.9 in
EX AWD66.9 in
Hybrid EX56.9 in
SX FWD66.9 in
SX AWD66.9 in
SX Prestige66.9 in
SX Prestige X-Line70.3 in
Wheelbase: LX FWD110.8 in
LX AWD110.8 in
S FWD110.8 in
S AWD110.8 in
Hybrid S110.8 in
EX FWD110.8 in
EX AWD110.8 in
Hybrid EX110.8 in
SX FWD110.8 in
SX AWD110.8 in
SX Prestige110.8 in
SX Prestige X-Line110.8 in
Ground clearance: LX FWD6.9 in
LX AWD6.9 in
S FWD6.9 in
S AWD6.9 in
Hybrid S6.9 in
EX FWD6.9 in
EX AWD6.9 in
Hybrid EX6.9 in
SX FWD6.9 in
SX AWD6.9 in
SX Prestige6.9 in
SX Prestige X-Line8.2 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: LX FWD12.6 cu ft
LX AWD12.6 cu ft
S FWD12.6 cu ft
S AWD12.6 cu ft
Hybrid S12.6 cu ft
EX FWD12.6 cu ft
EX AWD12.6 cu ft
Hybrid EX12.6 cu ft
SX FWD12.6 cu ft
SX AWD12.6 cu ft
SX Prestige12.6 cu ft
SX Prestige X-Line12.6 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: LX FWD75.5 cu ft
LX AWD75.5 cu ft
S FWD75.5 cu ft
S AWD75.5 cu ft
Hybrid S75.5 cu ft
EX FWD75.5 cu ft
EX AWD75.5 cu ft
Hybrid EX75.5 cu ft
SX FWD75.5 cu ft
SX AWD75.5 cu ft
SX Prestige75.5 cu ft
SX Prestige X-Line75.5 cu ft
Max towing: LX FWD2,000 lbs
LX AWD2,000 lbs
S FWD2,000 lbs
S AWD2,000 lbs
Hybrid S2,000 lbs
EX FWD3,500 lbs
EX AWD3,500 lbs
Hybrid EX3,500 lbs
SX FWD3,500 lbs
SX AWD3,500 lbs
SX Prestige3,500 lbs
SX Prestige X-Line3,500 lbs
Max payload: LX FWD1,563 lbs
LX AWD1,533 lbs
S FWD1,563 lbs
S AWD1,533 lbs
Hybrid S1,784 lbs
EX FWD1,358 lbs
EX AWD1,348 lbs
Hybrid EX1,579 lbs
SX FWD1,358 lbs
SX AWD1,348 lbs
SX Prestige1,358 lbs
SX Prestige X-Line1,348 lbs
Curb weight: LX FWD3,794 lbs
LX AWD3,935 lbs
S FWD3,794 lbs
S AWD3,935 lbs
Hybrid S3,794 lbs
EX FWD3,999 lbs
EX AWD4,120 lbs
Hybrid EX3,999 lbs
SX FWD3,999 lbs
SX AWD4,120 lbs
SX Prestige3,999 lbs
SX Prestige X-Line4,120 lbs
Fuel tank: LX FWD17.7 gal
LX AWD17.7 gal
S FWD17.7 gal
S AWD17.7 gal
Hybrid S17.7 gal
EX FWD17.7 gal
EX AWD17.7 gal
Hybrid EX17.7 gal
SX FWD17.7 gal
SX AWD17.7 gal
SX Prestige17.7 gal
SX Prestige X-Line17.7 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LX FWD26
LX AWD24
S FWD26
S AWD24
Hybrid S37
EX FWD25
EX AWD24
Hybrid EX37
SX FWD25
SX AWD24
SX Prestige25
SX Prestige X-Line24
City MPG: LX FWD24
LX AWD23
S FWD24
S AWD23
Hybrid S39
EX FWD22
EX AWD21
Hybrid EX39
SX FWD22
SX AWD21
SX Prestige22
SX Prestige X-Line21
Highway MPG: LX FWD29
LX AWD25
S FWD29
S AWD25
Hybrid S35
EX FWD29
EX AWD28
Hybrid EX35
SX FWD29
SX AWD28
SX Prestige29
SX Prestige X-Line28

Full specifications by trim
Spec	LX FWD	LX AWD	S FWD	S AWD	Hybrid S	EX FWD	EX AWD	Hybrid EX	SX FWD	SX AWD	SX Prestige	SX Prestige X-Line
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	hybrid	gas	gas	hybrid	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	1.6 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	1.6 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L
Horsepower	191 hp	191 hp	191 hp	191 hp	227 hp	281 hp	281 hp	227 hp	281 hp	281 hp	281 hp	281 hp
Torque	181 lb-ft	181 lb-ft	181 lb-ft	181 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	311 lb-ft	311 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	311 lb-ft	311 lb-ft	311 lb-ft	311 lb-ft
Transmission	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	6-speed automatic	8-speed automated manual	8-speed automated manual	6-speed automatic	8-speed automated manual	8-speed automated manual	8-speed automated manual	8-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Seating	7	7	7	7	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6
Length	189 in	189 in	189 in	189 in	189.4 in	189 in	189 in	189.4 in	189 in	189 in	189 in	189 in
Width	74.8 in	74.8 in	74.8 in	74.8 in	74.8 in	74.8 in	74.8 in	74.8 in	74.8 in	74.8 in	74.8 in	74.8 in
Height	66.7 in	66.7 in	66.9 in	66.9 in	56.9 in	66.9 in	66.9 in	56.9 in	66.9 in	66.9 in	66.9 in	70.3 in
Wheelbase	110.8 in	110.8 in	110.8 in	110.8 in	110.8 in	110.8 in	110.8 in	110.8 in	110.8 in	110.8 in	110.8 in	110.8 in
Ground clearance	6.9 in	6.9 in	6.9 in	6.9 in	6.9 in	6.9 in	6.9 in	6.9 in	6.9 in	6.9 in	6.9 in	8.2 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	12.6 cu ft	12.6 cu ft	12.6 cu ft	12.6 cu ft	12.6 cu ft	12.6 cu ft	12.6 cu ft	12.6 cu ft	12.6 cu ft	12.6 cu ft	12.6 cu ft	12.6 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	75.5 cu ft	75.5 cu ft	75.5 cu ft	75.5 cu ft	75.5 cu ft	75.5 cu ft	75.5 cu ft	75.5 cu ft	75.5 cu ft	75.5 cu ft	75.5 cu ft	75.5 cu ft
Max towing	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs
Max payload	1,563 lbs	1,533 lbs	1,563 lbs	1,533 lbs	1,784 lbs	1,358 lbs	1,348 lbs	1,579 lbs	1,358 lbs	1,348 lbs	1,358 lbs	1,348 lbs
Curb weight	3,794 lbs	3,935 lbs	3,794 lbs	3,935 lbs	3,794 lbs	3,999 lbs	4,120 lbs	3,999 lbs	3,999 lbs	4,120 lbs	3,999 lbs	4,120 lbs
Fuel tank	17.7 gal	17.7 gal	17.7 gal	17.7 gal	17.7 gal	17.7 gal	17.7 gal	17.7 gal	17.7 gal	17.7 gal	17.7 gal	17.7 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	26	24	26	24	37	25	24	37	25	24	25	24
City MPG	24	23	24	23	39	22	21	39	22	21	22	21
Highway MPG	29	25	29	25	35	29	28	35	29	28	29	28