For the same model year, dealers ask 17 points more than private sellers; TX is the cheapest state at -13% and WA the priciest at +23%; a four-wheel drive Sorento asks +12% against the median of its model year.
Kia Sorento price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 5 | |
| 2025 | — | 6 | |
| 2024 | — | 12 | |
| 2023 | — | 17 | |
| 2022 | — | 11 | |
| 2021 | — | 9 | |
| 2020 | — | 29 | |
| 2019 | 2.4× | 36 | |
| 2018 | — | 19 | |
| 2017 | 2.6× | 44 | |
| 2016 | 2.5× | 75 | |
| 2015 | 2.6× | 39 | |
| 2014 | 2.3× | 42 | |
| 2013 | 2.5× | 42 | |
| 2012 | 2× | 34 | |
| 2011 | 2.6× | 38 | |
| 2009 | — | 5 | |
| 2008 | — | 8 | |
| 2007 | — | 6 | |
| 2006 | — | 7 | |
| 2005 | — | 26 | |
| 2004 | — | 9 |
For the 2023 model year, the Kia Sorento has a median asking price of $27,613; the Toyota RAV4 asks $30,110, the Honda CR-V $29,348 and the Mazda CX-5 $23,987. Only the Mazda CX-5 asks less.
Dealer or private seller
On the Kia Sorento the dealer markup works out at 17% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 810 | +11.9% | $11,080 |
| Private seller | 558 | -5.2% | $6,313 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 1,281 | +5.4% | $9,074 |
| Rebuilt | 29 | -10.1% | $8,289 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2016 Sorento, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 50–75k and 175–200k bands the asking price falls 56%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 50–75k miles | 18 | |
| 75–100k miles | 20 | |
| 100–125k miles | 49 | |
| 125–150k miles | 51 | |
| 150–175k miles | 32 | |
| 175–200k miles | 10 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Kia Sorento is drivetrain: 4WD asks +12% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 513 | +12.4% |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | 422 | +2.3% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Kia Sorento asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is WA at +23%, cheapest TX at -13% — 36 points apart, which on a $6,995 car is roughly $2,497.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 67 | |
| GA | 62 | |
| FL | 164 | |
| WI | 60 | |
| OH | 48 | |
| AZ | 66 | |
| NY | 51 | |
| CA | 157 | |
| OR | 105 | |
| WA | 149 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Kia Sorento cost?
The median asking price is $6,995 across 1,588 live listings. A 2004 asks about $3,000 and a 2026 about $29,998. The most listed year is 2016, at $7,795.
Is a used Sorento cheaper than a Toyota RAV4?
Yes. For the 2023 model year the Sorento has a median asking price of $27,613 and the Toyota RAV4 $30,110, so the Sorento asks 8% less.
Is it cheaper to buy a Sorento from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 11.9% above and private sellers 5.2% below, a gap of about $4,722 on a 2023 at $27,613.
How much value does a Sorento lose per 25,000 miles?
About 15% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2016 Sorento, measured from the 50–75k band to the 175–200k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Kia Sorento valuation tool.
How much less is a rebuilt-title Sorento worth?
A rebuilt-title Sorento asks 10% less than the median for its model year (29 listings): about $2,789 off a 2023 at $27,613.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Sorento?
Of the states with enough listings, TX asks least at -12.6% against the national median, and WA most at +23.1%. On the typical $6,995 Sorento that spread is about $2,497.
Why do Sorento prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 44 listings of the 2017 Sorento, the priciest tenth asks 2.6× what the cheapest tenth does: $12,800 against $5,000.
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