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2021 Kia Sorento SX
SUV · 281 hp · 24–25 mpg combined
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$37,990Factory 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 tracking16 factory options, from $50 to $1,500.
Rear Seat Entertainment$1,500
Side Step Bars$690
Tow Hitch PnP$475
Interior Lighting Kit$450
Cross Bars$360
Transverse Panels, Illuminated$350
EC Mirror w/HomeLink$350
Illuminated Scuff Plates$310
Carpeted Floor Mats$210
Cargo Cover$190
Cargo Mat, Carpeted w/Seatback Protection$115
Cargo Tray, Folding$115
Mud Guards$115
Bumper Applique Texture$75
Wheel Locks$60
Cargo Net$50
Which Sorento is right for you?
Six trims, $29,390 to $42,590. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,100, from S to EX.
The numbers.
Two configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, 8-speed automated manual.
281hp2.5L four-cylinder turbo
311lb-ftTorque
24–25mpgCombined · 21–22 city · 28–29 highway
FWD / AWD8-speed automated manual
6Seats
12.6 cu ftCargo volume
3,999–4,120 lbsCurb weight
5,357–5,468 lbsGVWR
3,500 lbsMax towing
1,348–1,358 lbsMax payload
129 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- rear parking sensors
- Wireless charging
- adaptive cruise control
- 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
- heated steering wheel
- Dual zone front climate control
- rear ventilation ducts
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- turn signal in mirrors
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leatherette
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 8-way power passenger seat
- height adjustable passenger seat
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- 1 one-touch power windows
- 1st row power glass extended moonroof
- 2nd row fixed glass moonroof
- hands-free entry
- Heated mirrors
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- manual folding split-bench third row seats
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- painted alloy wheels
- 20 x 8.5 in. wheels
- Null tires
- 255/45R20 tires
- temporary spare tire
- inside mounted spare tire
- 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
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- dual fuel injection
- blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
- Lane keep assist
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Driver attention alert
- pre-collision safety system
- post-collision safety system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front, rear and third row 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
- LED headlamp
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 2 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- 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
- Hands-Free Calling
- Roadside Assistance
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
2 interiors
- Grey
- Black
Both leatherette.
8 factory paints
- Everlasting Silver
- Sparkling Silver
- Ebony Black
- Sapphire Blue
- Passion Red
- Crystal Beige
- Gravity Gray
- Glacial White Pearl
Safety and recalls
4 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2021 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.
2022 Sorento SX
$38,290$300 more15 colors · starting MSRP
2020 Sorento SX
$40,090$2,100 more10 colors · starting MSRP
2023 Sorento SX
$38,890$900 more9 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.