Compare 2003 Kia Sorento - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $19,995 | $27,055 | $25,280 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $18,895 | $24,159 | $22,497 |
| Destination | $640 | $510 | $510 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Automatic | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | Dual | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Full With Storage | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Mechanical | N/A | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Speakers | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Amplifier | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Entertainment System | N/A | N/A | With DVD |
| Navigation System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Traction Control | N/A | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto Off | Auto Off |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | N/A | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | N/A | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (12 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (12 Month/unlimited Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Window Grid | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Flip-up | Power | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Wing | Wing | Wing |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P245/70HR16.0 BSW AS | P265/70SR16.0 BSW M+S | P225/70SR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Styled Steel | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Styled Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | N/A | Standard | Illuminated |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 4.0L V-6 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Premium Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | All Wheel |
| Exhaust | Partial Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Strut |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Transmission | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto |
| Axle Ratio | 4.67 | 3.91 | 3.48 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 179.8 " | 189.0 " | 184.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 73.3 " | 73.8 " | 71.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 68.1 " | 69.1 " | 66.1 " |
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 4.0L V-6 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 192 @ 5,500 Rpm | 245 @ 5,200 Rpm | 155 @ 5,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 217 @ 3,000 Rpm | 282 @ 3,800 Rpm | 163 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 15 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 20 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.0 Seconds | 7.6 Seconds | 9.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.7 Seconds | 15.5 Seconds | 17.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 83 Mph | 90 Mph | 75 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 57 Mph | 57 Mph | 58 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.66/3.37 " | 3.70/3.74 " | 3.48/3.78 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,057 Lbs. | 4,025 Lbs. | 3,715 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,423 Lbs. | 5,120 Lbs. | 4,985 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,307 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,307 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Payload | 1,202 Lbs. | 1,095 Lbs. | 1,270 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 3,500 Lbs. | 5,000 Lbs. | 3,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 " | 109.8 " | 106.9 " |
| Front Track | 62.2 " | 62.0 " | 62.0 " |
| Rear Track | 62.2 " | 62.0 " | 61.2 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.2 '' | 18.3 '' | 18.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | N/A | .34 |
| Front Legroom | 42.6 " | 41.7 " | 40.7 " |
| Rear Legroom | 36.1 " | 34.7 " | 36.4 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.7 " | 39.7 " | 40.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.5 " | 39.1 " | 39.8 " |
| Front Hip Room | 55.3 " | 55.3 " | 55.1 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 58.0 " | 55.3 " | 54.9 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.9 " | 58.0 " | 57.9 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.4 " | 57.2 " | 57.0 " |
| Luggage Volume | 31.4 Cu.ft. | 42.2 Cu.ft. | 38.5 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 66.4 Cu.ft. | 75.1 Cu.ft. | 81.4 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 107 Cu.ft. | 103 Cu.ft. | 106 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 21.1 Gal. | 23.0 Gal. | 19.8 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| Overall Rollover Rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
