Used Kia Sorento for Sale near South Dakota

How much does the Kia Sorento cost in today's market?

Used Kia Sorento prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Kia Sorento's current nationwide average price is $23,450 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,144 CAD. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Kia Sorento a good car?

Yes — the Kia Sorento is a strong used SUV choice if you want family-friendly space, comfort, and useful feature content. The all-generations owner rating is 4.55/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Sorento for its spacious interior, smooth ride, and practical family layout. Across the years, the model also earns repeat praise for comfort, value, and the way it balances everyday usability with a well-equipped cabin.

Expert reviews rate the 2024 and 2022 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs centre on the third row, which is best suited to occasional use, along with some lower-trim interiors that feel less polished than the higher versions. Recent expert reviews also point to engine refinement and cargo space as the biggest compromises.

28.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Sorento models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the Sorento as a practical, comfortable SUV with strong family appeal. The recurring themes are a roomy cabin, smooth ride quality, and a well-rounded feature set that makes it easy to live with.

• Owners rate the Kia Sorento between 2.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most tied to condition, maintenance history, and whether recall work has been completed.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Highway Driving Assist on the 2025 X-Line, with Highway Driving Assist 2 on the X-Line Limited and X-Pro, plus a camera-based Blind-Spot View Monitor and surround-view camera system on the X-Line Limited and X-Pro.
• Infotainment: A 24-inch panoramic display with a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: The latest expert data lists an estimated 9.4 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving for the LX, 10.3 L/100 km in combined driving for the turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder, and 10.0 L/100 km during evaluation.

Which Kia Sorento trim should I buy?

The 2025 Kia Sorento offers these trims:

• LX: The entry trim uses a 191-horsepower 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission, making it the value-focused choice for shoppers who want the Sorento’s core space and utility at the lowest price.
• EX: This trim steps up to the turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder and adds a stronger all-round feel for buyers who want more performance without moving to the top of the range.
• X-Line: This trim adds a more rugged appearance, panoramic sunroof, and Highway Driving Assist, making it a good fit if you want extra style and more driver-assist content.
• X-Line Limited: This trim adds the larger 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, Highway Driving Assist 2, a Blind-Spot View Monitor, and the surround-view camera system, making it the best-value pick for shoppers who want a richer tech and safety package.
• X-Pro: This trim adds matte-black 17-inch wheels with all-terrain tires, enhanced utility roof rails, exclusive bumper covers, and increased towing capacity to 2,040 kilograms, making it the most distinctive choice for buyers who want the toughest-looking Sorento.

What Kia Sorento do most buyers choose?

The Kia Sorento years with the most listings are 2020, 2019, and 2018.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they offer a strong mix of price, equipment, and everyday practicality. They also give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim and condition.

What is the Kia Sorento's resale value?

Most Sorento model years are showing double-digit year-over-year price declines, which is good news if you are shopping used. The newer models are also moving down meaningfully, so recent inventory may offer better value than it did a year ago.

The 2015, 2021, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Kia Sorento safe?

• 2025: 8/10
• 2024: 9/10
• 2022: 9/10

Highway Driving Assist is standard on X-Line, and with X-Line Limited and X-Pro trim, it adds lane-changing functionality to create a Highway Driving Assist 2 system.

For the safest used buy, the 2022 and 2024 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Kia Sorento now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −16.02% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −14.12%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 32.6% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2020 model has the most listings at a current average price of $18,443 CAD. The Kia Sorento offers a roomy cabin and a practical family layout that make it easy to live with day to day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest expert data points to a 191-horsepower 2.5-litre four-cylinder with an eight-speed automatic transmission, plus a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder with 281 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: The latest model adds a 24-inch panoramic display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and an available surround-view camera system.
• Safety: The latest model adds Highway Driving Assist 2 on X-Line Limited and X-Pro trims, along with a camera-based Blind-Spot View Monitor and numerous active collision avoidance features.
• Starting price: The base Sorento LX starts at less than $40,000.

If you're buying used today, the 2020 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

Is the Kia Sorento safe?

• 2025: 8/10
• 2024: 9/10
• 2022: 9/10

For the safest used buy, the 2022 and 2024 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

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