2026 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid: real cost in Ontario
See the Sorento Plug-in Hybrid on Kia's site ↗Prices read 2026-11-05
Cheapest trim, LX · Toronto · age 35–59 · 6 years · 18,000 km a yearChange
Sticker$48,695the advertised price
Drive away$55,892with fees and HST
Loan payment$855/mo72-month loan at 6.5%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,166/moeverything, after resale
$55,892 to drive away + $50,009 to run it for 6 years − $21,938 back at resale = $83,964, or $1,166 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$55,892
Running it, 6 yrs+$50,009
Back at resale−$21,938
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$48,695Feesfreight $2,135 · dealer $699 · levies $146
+$2,980HST, 13%Ontario
+$6,718Federal EV rebateif eligible
−$2,500Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, Toronto
+$15,243Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$11,519Loan interest6.5% over 72 months
+$10,703Maintenanceestimate
+$7,132Fuel and charging18,000 km a year at 6.9 L/100 km
+$5,320Registration and plates6 years in Ontario
+$91Resale after 6 years45% of MSRP, you get this back
−$21,938True cost $83,964 ÷ 72 months$1,166 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV4.82 m long
Seats6
Cargo1,090 Lbehind row 2
Ground clearance18 cm
Engine and fuel
Engine268 hp plug-in hybrid, AWD
0–100 km/h7.0 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel use6.9 L/100 km · 25.1 kWh/100 kmNatural Resources Canada
TowingUp to 2,000 lb
Tires19"225/55R19
Safety and cover
US crash testNot rated yet
European crash test5 of 5 stars ↗Euro NCAP 2020, European version
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 years45% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 268 hp, 6.9 L/100 km, 6 seats.| LX | $48,695 | $55,892 | $83,964 | ✓ $1,166/mo | — No |
| EX | $51,195 | $61,217 | $90,575 | $1,258/mo | — No |
| SX | $60,795 | $72,065 | $102,675 | $1,426/mo | ✓ Yes |
LX
✓ $1,166/mo
True cost
EX
$1,258/mo
True cost
SX
$1,426/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
LX$48,695
EX$51,195
SX$60,795
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
5 Transport Canada recalls for 2024 to 2026 Sorento Plug-in 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.
Lights and instruments2026 · 2,710 vehicles
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument cluster display to go blank while driving.Recall 2026032 at Transport Canada ↗Lights and instruments2024, 2025 · 7,404 vehicles
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the headlamps and tail lamps to turn off.Recall 2025011 at Transport Canada ↗Fuel system2025 · 439 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the fuel line could become damaged by contact with the steering gear in certain crashes.Recall 2024751 at Transport Canada ↗Label2024, 2025 · 647,384 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French.Recall 2024549 at Transport Canada ↗Steering2024 · 25 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness may have been routed incorrectly.Recall 2024240 at Transport Canada ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid in Ontario?
- $55,892 to drive away for the LX, from a $48,695 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $855 loan payment, about $1,241 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,166 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
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Prices from Kia's Ontario build-and-price page, read 2026-11-05. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.