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2025 Kia Sorento X-Line EX

SUV · 281 hp · 23 mpg combined

Sticker from
$41,790Factory MSRP, base configuration
Dealers ask
$34,984Median across 73 listings
Below sticker
$6,806The MSRP, minus the median

Overview.

At a glance

281 hp23 mpg combinedAWD

Good

  • 281-hp turbo engine
  • Standard all-wheel drive
  • 3,500-lb max towing
  • 12.3-inch infotainment display

Watch for

  • 12.6 cu ft cargo
  • EPA-estimated 23 mpg combined
  • Manual third-row folding

The 2025 Kia Sorento X-Line EX is a gas SUV with six seats, all-wheel drive and an MSRP of $41,790.

Its 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder engine produces 281 hp and works with an 8-speed automated manual transmission. Maximum towing is 3,500 lbs, while fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 23 mpg combined. Cargo capacity is 12.6 cu ft.

Standard cabin equipment includes heated leatherette front seats, power adjustment for both front seats, dual-zone front climate control and rear ventilation ducts. A 12.3-inch infotainment display supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay through a 6-speaker audio system. Wireless charging, adaptive cruise control, a rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, and glass moonroofs for the first and second rows are also standard.

Driver-assistance features include lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot and lane-departure warnings, emergency braking assist and a pre-collision safety system. Available accessories include the $1,500 Rear Seat Entertainment System, $625 Tow Hitch PnP and $845 black Side Step Bars.

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Market

Dealers are asking $6,806 under sticker.

That is the median across 73 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 38 days.

73 listings38 days median on the lot

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18 factory options, from $45 to $1,500.

Rear Seat Entertainment System$1,500
Side Step Bars, Black$845
Tow Hitch PnP (Turbo Only)$625
Cross Bars X-Line$395
Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Homelink (PnP)$375
Illuminated Hatch Sill Plate$370
Skid Plate, Front$350
All Weather Mats$265
Carpeted Floor Mats$235
Cargo Cover$200
Mud Guards (X-Line)$160
Carpet Cargo Mat w/Seatback Protection$130
Cargo Tray, Folding$130
Wheel Locks, Chrome (EX & Higher)$80
Rear Bumper Applique, Textured$75
Roadside Assistance Kit$75
Cargo Net$65
First Aid Kit, Small$45

Which Sorento is right for you?

Nine trims, $31,990 to $47,390. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

One configuration: all-wheel drive, 8-speed automated manual.

281hp2.5L four-cylinder turbo
311lb-ftTorque
23mpgCombined · 20 city · 27 highway
AWD8-speed automated manual
6Seats
12.6 cu ftCargo volume
4,250 lbsCurb weight
5,512 lbsGVWR
3,500 lbsMax towing

134 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

  • Gray
  • Black

Both leatherette.

10 factory paints

  • Wolf Gray
  • Everlasting Silver
  • Dawning Red
  • Glacial White Pearl
  • Jungle Green
  • Midnight Lake Blue
  • Panthera Metal
  • Ebony Black
  • Road Rider Brown
  • Gravity Gray

8 of the 10 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

3 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall5out of 5 stars
Frontal4out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2025 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
Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr8 yr10 yr
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