2027 Kia Sorento: real cost in California
See the Sorento on Kia's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, LX · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$32,590the advertised price
Drive away$37,242with fees and tax
Loan payment$550/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,203/moeverything, after resale
$37,242 to drive away + $61,690 to run it for 6 years − $12,343 back at resale = $86,589, or $1,203 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$37,242
Running it, 6 yrs+$61,690
Back at resale−$12,343
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$32,590Feesfreight $1,495 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,580Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$3,072Fuel13,500 mi a year at 26 MPG
+$17,908Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,714Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$8,009Maintenanceestimate
+$7,939Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$7,336Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,784Resale after 6 years38% of MSRP, you get this back
−$12,343True cost $86,589 ÷ 72 months$1,203 a month
The car
Size and space
Seats6, 7
Cargo38.5 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance6.9 in
Engine and fuel
Engine186–274 hp gas, FWD, AWD
0–60 mph6.5–8.9 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy23–26 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 4,500 lb
Tires19"225/55R19
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
European crash test5 of 5 stars ↗Euro NCAP 2020, European version
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty5 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years38% of MSRPthis model's own record
Every trim
Every trim: auto braking, blind spot, adaptive cruise, 6.9–6.9 in clearance.| LX | $32,590 | $37,242 | $86,589 | ✓ $1,203/mo | 7 | 2,000 | 26 MPG | — No | — No | — No | — No |
| S FWD | $35,490 | $40,403 | $90,240 | $1,253/mo | 7 | 2,000 | 26 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| S S Panoramic Sunroof Package, FWD | $36,790 | $41,819 | $91,590 | $1,272/mo | 7 | 2,000 | 26 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| S AWD | $37,490 | $42,582 | $92,583 | $1,286/mo | 7 | 2,000 | 26 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| EX FWD | $38,690 | $43,890 | $96,356 | $1,338/mo | 7 | 3,500 | 23 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | — No |
| S S Panoramic Sunroof Package, AWD | $38,790 | $43,999 | $94,140 | $1,308/mo | 7 | 2,000 | 26 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| EX AWD | $40,190 | $45,525 | $98,153 | $1,363/mo | 7 | 2,000 | 23 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes |
| EX EX Premium Package | $40,690 | $46,070 | $98,752 | $1,372/mo | 7 | 3,500 | 23 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| SX | $42,490 | $48,032 | $101,497 | $1,410/mo | 6 | 3,500 | 23 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| X-Line EX AWD | $42,990 | $48,577 | $101,507 | $1,410/mo | 6 | 3,500 | 23 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| X-Line SX AWD | $44,290 | $49,994 | $103,650 | $1,440/mo | 6 | 3,500 | 23 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| X-Line SX Prestige AWD | $46,990 | $52,936 | $106,885 | $1,485/mo | 6 | 3,500 | 23 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| X-Pro SX Prestige AWD | $47,990 | $54,026 | $108,083 | $1,501/mo | 6 | 4,500 | 23 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
LX
✓ $1,203/mo
True cost
SFWD
$1,253/mo
True cost
SS Panoramic Sunroof Package, FWD
$1,272/mo
True cost
SAWD
$1,286/mo
True cost
EXFWD
$1,338/mo
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SS Panoramic Sunroof Package, AWD
$1,308/mo
True cost
EXAWD
$1,363/mo
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EXEX Premium Package
$1,372/mo
True cost
SX
$1,410/mo
True cost
X-Line EX AWD
$1,410/mo
True cost
X-Line SX AWD
$1,440/mo
True cost
X-Line SX Prestige AWD
$1,485/mo
True cost
X-Pro SX Prestige AWD
$1,501/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
LX$32,590
S FWD$35,490
S S Panoramic Sunroof Package, FWD$36,790
S AWD$37,490
EX FWD$38,690
S S Panoramic Sunroof Package, AWD$38,790
EX AWD$40,190
EX EX Premium Package$40,690
SX$42,490
X-Line EX AWD$42,990
X-Line SX AWD$44,290
X-Line SX Prestige AWD$46,990
X-Pro SX Prestige AWD$47,990
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓
✓ from X-Line SX AWD
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ from S FWD
Cooled seats
✓
✓ from X-Line SX AWD
Heated steering wheel
✓
✓ from X-Line SX AWD
Heated rear seats
✓ from X-Line SX Prestige AWD
Dual-zone climate
✓ from S FWD
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓
✓ from EX AWD
Wireless phone charging
✓ from S FWD
Power driver's seat
✓ from S FWD
Memory seat
✓ from X-Line SX Prestige AWD
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓
✓ from EX AWD
Premium sound system
+ $2,000
✓ from EX EX Premium Package
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓
✓ S S Panoramic Sunroof Package, AWD to EX AWD
✓ from X-Line EX AWD
Tow hitch included
+ $625
+ $625
+ $625
Sunroof
+ $1,300
✓
+ $1,300
✓
✓ from EX EX Premium Package
Panoramic roof
+ $1,300
✓
+ $1,300
✓
✓ from EX EX Premium Package
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingMassaging seatsRemote startHead-up display
Full standard equipment on the LX (45 items)
- 2.5L 4-Cylinder Engine w/ 186 hp & 178 lb.-ft. of torque
- 8-Speed Auto Transmission
- Drive Mode Select w/ Eco, Sport & MyDrive
- Up to 2,000 lb. Towing Capacity
- Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
- Auto Emergency Braking Technology w/ Pedestrian Detection, Cyclist & Junction Turning Detection
- Blind-Spot Detection Technology
- Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Lane Keeping & Following Technology
- Lane Departure Warning
- Driver Attention Warning w/ Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
- Safe Exit Assist
- Rear Occupant Alert w/ Ultrasonic Sensors
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
- Hands-On Detection (HOD)
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- 17-in. Alloy Wheels
- LED Projector Headlights
- LED Amber Daytime Running Lights
- LED Positioning Lights
- Auto Headlight Control
- Front Bumper, Gloss Black Accents
- Window Surround, Satin Chrome
- Door Handles, Body Color
- Heated, Side View Mirrors w/ LED Turn Signal
- Compact Spare Tire
- 7 Passenger Seating
- 6-way Manual Driver Seat
- Cloth Seat Trim
- 60/40 Split-Folding 2nd-row Seats
- 50/50 Split-Folding 3rd-row Seats
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Power Windows w/ Driver One-Touch Auto-Up/Down
- Solar Control Glass
- Sound-Absorbing Windshield Glass
- Privacy Glass
- 12.3-in. Touchscreen Display
- 4-in. Instrument Display
- Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- 6-Speaker Audio System
- Over-the-Air Capability
- Smart Key w/ Push Button Start
- 4 USB-C Charging Ports
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology w/ Multi-Device Connectivity
Recalls
4 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Sorento models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Electrical system2025, 2026 · 42,677 vehicles
Kia America, Inc.Recall 26V046000 at NHTSA ↗Tires2026 · 45 vehicles
The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS).Recall 25V745000 at NHTSA ↗Engine and engine cooling2025 · 30 vehicles
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 K4 and Sorento vehicles.Recall 25V548000 at NHTSA ↗Electrical system2025 · 74,469 vehicles
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Sorento, 2025 Sorento Hybrid, and 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles.Recall 25V006000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Sorento in California?
- $37,242 to drive away for the LX, from a $32,590 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $550 loan payment, about $1,193 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,203 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- From 2,000 lb to 4,500 lb, depending on the trim.
Colors
Ebony BlackIvory SilverMidnight Lake BlueGlacial White Pearl+$495Panthera MetalWolf Gray+$495Black Jade Green+$495Road Rider Brown
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US prices in US dollars from Kia's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.