Used 2025 Kia Sorento for Sale nearSaint John, NB

How much does the 2025 Kia Sorento cost?

Prices have softened 16.02% compared to this time last year, making it a favourable time to shop this model year.

There are 217 listings available, which gives you a modest amount of choice in the market.

Is the 2025 Kia Sorento a good car?

Yes — you get a 5/5 user rating and an 8.33/10 expert rating, which lines up with the Sorento’s appeal as a right-sized SUV for buyers who want family flexibility without moving up to a larger footprint. The model scores 9/10 across Performance and Cost effectiveness.

The 2025 Sorento stands out for its powerful engine, impressive technology, and great warranty, while still offering gasoline, turbocharged gasoline, turbocharged hybrid, and turbocharged plug-in hybrid powertrains. The trade-offs are clear: the interior materials feel cheap, the third row is cramped, and cargo space is limited.

For shoppers who want an occasional-use third row in a manageable footprint, that balance makes sense. 35.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals, which suggests there are still some attractive opportunities if you shop carefully.

Is the 2025 Kia Sorento reliable?

Owners rate it 5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The Sorento’s appeal is reinforced by its strong warranty, its practical family focus, and its reputation for being easy to live with day to day. The turbo-gas version also brings a more satisfying powertrain than the base engine, which helps it feel more polished in regular use.

Its dependability story is helped by the fact that the turbo engine is paired with a well-established automatic transmission setup, and the SUV’s all-wheel-drive system is standard in Canada. For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is that higher-mileage examples may show the effects of a busy family life, especially if the third row and cargo area were used often.

What should I look for when buying a used 2025 Kia Sorento?

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The LX is the only trim with the 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, while the other trims get the turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder. The X-Line and X-Pro also add black badges, and the X-Pro brings a more rugged look, panoramic sunroof, unique wheels, and all-terrain tyres.
• Powertrain: The LX uses a 191-horsepower 2.5-litre four-cylinder with an eight-speed automatic, while the other trims use a 281-horsepower turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic. The turbo engine is the stronger choice, but the DCT can feel unfamiliar if you are not used to it.
• Safety package: Highway Driving Assist is standard on X-Line, and X-Line Limited and X-Pro add Highway Driving Assist 2 with lane-changing functionality. X-Line Limited and X-Pro also add numerous active collision avoidance features, a camera-based Blind-Spot View Monitor, and the surround-view camera system.
• Infotainment: Every 2025 Sorento has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 24-inch panoramic display is simple and intuitive, and the X-Line Limited and X-Pro pair it with a larger 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
• Fuel efficiency: The LX is estimated at 9.4 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving. The turbocharged engine is rated at 10.3 L/100 km in combined driving, and the X-Pro averaged 10.0 L/100 km during evaluation.

Which 2025 Kia Sorento trim should I buy?

The 2025 Kia Sorento is offered in 5 trim levels: LX, EX, X-Line, X-Line Limited, and X-Pro.

Here's the short version:

• LX: This is the budget-minded choice if you want the Sorento’s size and family flexibility at the lowest entry point, but it is also the least powerful version and misses the turbocharged engine that makes the rest of the lineup feel more satisfying.
• EX: This is the sensible step up if you want the stronger turbocharged engine without jumping into the more expensive appearance and tech-focused trims.
• X-Line: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds the more desirable turbo engine, standard Highway Driving Assist, and a more rugged look without going all the way to the pricier upper trims.
• X-Line Limited: This is the better pick if you want the more upscale tech presentation, including the larger digital instrument panel and the more advanced driver-assistance content.
• X-Pro: This is the trim to choose if you want the most distinctive look and the most equipment, including the panoramic sunroof, enhanced utility roof rails, all-terrain tyres, and the most advanced safety and camera features.

The X-Line Limited and X-Pro bring the most advanced safety and driver-assistance content, so they are the trims to target if those features matter most to you.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2025 Kia Sorento?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you have room to compare listings and wait for the right example.

• Deal availability: 35.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 217 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 16.02% compared with last year.

If you find a listing below $41,509 CAD, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2025 Kia Sorento's resale value?

The current average of $41,509 CAD sits slightly below last year's $49,429 CAD.

That price drop suggests the market has become more favourable for buyers, but it also means future sellers may need to be realistic about expectations. If you buy well now, you may have less downside risk than someone who paid closer to last year’s average. The Sorento’s broad appeal as a family SUV should help support demand, especially for well-equipped examples with the stronger turbo engine.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2025 Kia Sorento safe?

The 2025 Sorento earns five-star overall and individual four-star ratings for its frontal impact and rollover resistance evaluations from NHTSA, and it earns a Top Safety Pick rating from IIHS, though that accolade is valid only for the 2024 calendar year.

It earns an 8/10 safety score from our experts.

Kia installs plenty of standard safety features in the 2025 Sorento, and higher trims add more sophisticated technology. Highway Driving Assist is standard on X-Line, while X-Line Limited and X-Pro add lane-changing functionality to create Highway Driving Assist 2. Those trims also add numerous active collision avoidance features, a camera-based Blind-Spot View Monitor, and the surround-view camera system.

One caveat is that the IIHS badge may not carry forward for 2025, so if that rating matters to you, it is worth checking the latest test results before you buy.

Should I buy a 2025 Kia Sorento or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2025 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2025 if:

• 35.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 16.02% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2025 keeps the same right-sized family-SUV formula while adding a new grey paint colour and standard black exterior badges on some models.

Consider the 2024 if:

• At $38,269 CAD, the 2024 costs less than the current year's $41,509 CAD average.
• It brings a value-packed, family-friendly setup with a standard third row and a practical middle-ground footprint.

The bottom line: If you want the current-year Sorento’s market softness and updated presentation, the 2025 is the better target. If your priority is saving money and you are comfortable giving up the newer-year pricing, the 2024 is the smarter value play.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.