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2018 Kia Sorento SX
SUV · 290 hp · 19–20 mpg combined
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$39,200Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking14 factory options, from $50 to $2,000.
SX Advanced Technology Package$2,000
Side Step Bars$495
Interior Light Kit$450
Remote Start (Push Button Start)$425
Tow Hitch (2.0T/3.3L)$395
Washer Heater$250
Puddle Lights$240
Cross Bars (Panoramic Sunroof)$225
Cargo Cover$150
Cargo Tray (7 seat)$115
Mud Guards$95
Wheel Locks$55
Cargo Net$50
SX Merlot Leather Seat—
Which Sorento is right for you?
Five trims, $25,900 to $44,500. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $6,100, from EX to SX.
The numbers.
Two configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.
290hp3.3L six-cylinder
252lb-ftTorque
19–20mpgCombined · 17–18 city · 23–25 highway
FWD / AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
7Seats
11.3 cu ftCargo volume
3,968–4,101 lbsCurb weight
5,489–5,622 lbsGVWR
3,500–5,000 lbsMax towing
1,521 lbsMax payload
131 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leather
- bucket front seats
- 10-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- driver seat thigh extension
- 2 memorized driver seat settings
- 8-way power passenger seat
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- rear parking sensors
- cruise control
- universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
- front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- manual rear seat easy entry
- leather steering wheel
- Single zone rear air conditioning
- rear ventilation ducts
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- turn signal in mirrors
- Dual zone front climate control
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- 4 one-touch power windows
- 1st row power glass extended moonroof
- 2nd row fixed glass moonroof
- hands-free entry
- Reverse tilt dual mirrors provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
- Heated mirrors
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding center armrest
- manual folding split-bench third row seats
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- painted alloy wheels
- 19 x 7.5 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P235/55R19 tires
- temporary spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- EPA interior volume
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Maximum payload
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- blind spot warning accident avoidance system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front and rear head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front power adjustable headrests
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 6 total speakers
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- Emergency Service
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Roadside Assistance
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
3 interiors
- Satin Black
- Merlot
- Light Gray
All premium leather.
6 factory paints
- Titanium Silver
- Ebony Black
- Sangria
- Platinum Graphite
- Remington Red
- Snow White Pearl
Safety and recalls
3 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2018 Sorento.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100,000 mi
Rust
5 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
5 yr / 60,000 mi
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Other years of the Sorento SX.
2019 Sorento SX
$39,990$790 more8 colors · starting MSRP
2017 Sorento SX
$38,800$400 less9 colors · starting MSRP
2020 Sorento SX
$40,090$890 more10 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.