2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid: real cost in Ontario

Cheapest trim, LX · Toronto · age 35–59 · 6 years · 18,000 km a yearChange
Sticker$43,695the advertised price
Drive away$52,742with fees and HST
Loan payment$803/mo72-month loan at 6.5%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,250/moeverything, after resale
Car, fees and HST $52,742Insurance $14,979Fuel $11,718Interest and lost return $20,952Maintenance and plates $7,324

$52,742 to drive away + $54,973 to run it for 6 years − $17,739 back at resale = $89,977, or $1,250 a month.

Where the money goes

Drive away$52,742
Running it, 6 yrs+$54,973
Back at resale−$17,739
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$43,695
Feesfreight $2,135 · dealer $699 · levies $146
+$2,980
HST, 13%Ontario
+$6,068
Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, Toronto
+$14,979
Fuel18,000 km a year at 7 L/100 km
+$11,718
Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$10,911
Loan interest6.5% over 72 months
+$10,041
Maintenanceestimate
+$7,233
Registration and plates6 years in Ontario
+$91
Resale after 6 years41% of MSRP, you get this back
−$17,739
True cost $89,977 ÷ 72 months$1,250 a month

The car

Size and space
BodySUV4.82 m long
Seats6
Cargo1,090 Lbehind row 2
Ground clearance17 cm
Engine and fuel
Engine227 hp hybrid, AWD
0–100 km/h7.7 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel use7.0 L/100 kmNatural Resources Canada
TowingUp to 2,000 lb
Tires19"225/55R19
Safety and cover
US crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Insurance claimsAbove averagecollision 136 · theft 131 · injury 55 (100 = avg)
Warranty5 yrs / 100,000 kmpowertrain 5 yrs / 100,000 km · battery 8 yrs / 160,000 km
Resale at 6 years41% of MSRPthis model's own record · how it compares

Every trim

All trims: AWD, 227 hp, 7 L/100 km, 6 seats.
LX$43,695$52,742$89,977✓ $1,250/mo— No
EX$46,395$55,793$93,574$1,300/mo— No
SX$56,095$66,754$106,253$1,476/mo✓ Yes
LX
✓ $1,250/mo
True cost
Sticker $43,695Drive-away $52,7426 yrs $89,977Sunroof — No
EX
$1,300/mo
True cost
Sticker $46,395Drive-away $55,7936 yrs $93,574Sunroof — No
SX
$1,476/mo
True cost
Sticker $56,095Drive-away $66,7546 yrs $106,253Sunroof ✓ Yes

Features, trim by trim

Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.
Feature
LX$43,695
EX$46,395
SX$56,095
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ from SX
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ from SX
Heated steering wheel
✓ from EX
Heated rear seats
✓ Every trim
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ from EX
Wireless phone charging
✓ from EX
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓ from SX
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ from SX
Premium sound system
✓ from SX
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
✓ from SX
Panoramic roof
✓ from SX
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimRear cross-traffic alertHands-free drivingMassaging seatsRemote startWireless CarPlayHead-up displayTow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the LX (75 items)
  • 1.6L-Turbo HEV 4-cylinder engine
  • 6-Speed Auto Transmission
  • All-Wheel Drive
  • Shift-By-Wire
  • Drive Mode Select
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters
  • 19" alloy wheels
  • LED multi-reflection headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED fog lights
  • Rear Spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Light
  • Sideview mirror signal repeaters
  • Heated, electric adjustable, body colour side-view mirrors
  • Solar glass windshield and front doors
  • Privacy tinted rear door glass
  • Acoustic Film Windshield
  • Roof rails
  • Chrome Coated Door Garnish
  • Satin Finish Belt Line
  • Molded in color front and rear skid plate
  • Front & Rear Splash guards
  • Cloth seats
  • Heated front seats
  • 6-Passenger Seating
  • Power Driver Seat w/ 2way Lumbar Support
  • Easy Walk In 2nd row slide
  • 50:50 2nd/3rd Row Folding
  • Sliding 2nd Row Seats
  • Auto folding 3rd row headrest
  • Front Seat Back Panel
  • 2nd Row Remote Folding
  • Manual Tilt & Telescopic S/W
  • Driver Power Window with Auto Up/Down Safety
  • Metal painted interior door handles
  • Metal Painted Interior Trim
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Dual Zone Auto Temperature Control with Auto Defog
  • Rear Console Ventilation Duct
  • 2nd & 3rd Row Heating Duct
  • PTC Heater
  • 12.3“ Multimedia Interface with AM/FM/MP3, HD Radio, Satellite Radio
  • Android Auto / Apple CarPlay
  • Bluetooth
  • Kia Connect
  • OTA(Over The Air) Software Update
  • 4“ TFT LCD Cluster
  • 6-speaker audio
  • Smart Key & Push Button Start
  • Immobilizer
  • Central Door Lock Driver & Passenger Control
  • Power Outlet; Luggage Side (RH)
  • USB Charger Front Tray (1 Port)
  • USB Charger Luggage Side (1Port)
  • 9 airbags (driver knee, dual advanced front, full-length side curtain, dual front side seat, dual rear side seat)
  • 4 Disc Brakes
  • Anti-Lock Braking System(ABS)
  • Electronic stability control (ESC)
  • Downhill brake control (DBC)
  • Hill-assist control (HAC)
  • Trailer stability assist (TSA)
  • Electric Parking Brake + Auto Hold
  • Power child lock (Auto)
  • Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
  • Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist Rear (BCA-R)
  • Lane Keep Assist System (LKA)
  • Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA 2)
  • Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA)
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 1.5 (FCA 1.5)
  • Parking Distance Warning (PDW) - Front & Rear
  • Rear -View Camera w/ Dynamic Parking Guidelines
  • Rear Occupant Alert (w/o Sensor)
  • Low washer fluid warning indicator
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  • Temporary Spare Tire
  • 6-passenger seating with Captain chairs

Recalls in Canada

4 Transport Canada recalls for 2025 to 2027 Sorento Hybrid models. Most are fixed free by a dealer; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.

Quick answers
How much is a 2026 Sorento Hybrid in Ontario?
$52,742 to drive away for the LX, from a $43,695 sticker.
What does it cost a month?
A $803 loan payment, about $1,275 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,250 a month all in, after resale.
How much can it tow?
2,000 lb for every trim.

Colours

Aurora Black PearlSnow White Pearl+$250Mineral Blue+$250Steel Grey+$250Interstellar Gray+$250Cityscape Green+$250Volcanic Sand Brown+$250

Similar SUVs

Prices from Kia's Ontario build-and-price page, read 2026-11-05. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.