Compare 2009 Kia Sorento - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $21,545 | $23,320 | $29,155 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $20,530 | $21,453 | $27,260 |
| Destination | $795 | $800 | $745 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Dual Zone Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Full With Storage | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Fixed | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| 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 |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Adjustable Pedals | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Air Compressor | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| 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 Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Driver | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 65-35 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Premium Cloth | Premium Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Speakers | 10 | 6 | 6 Performance |
| Amplifier | Standard | Optional | 275W |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD | N/A |
| Navigation System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | 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 | N/A |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Emergency Services | N/A | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | N/A |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | Auto Off | Auto On/off |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | N/A | Keyfob (front Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | PASSLock |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | N/A | THEFTLOCK |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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/60,000 Mileage), Accessories (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Two-tone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | N/A | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Metal-look | Body-colored |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Swing-out | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Light | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Flip-up | Flip-up | Flip-up |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Manual | Dual Power Remote |
| Sunroof | N/A | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P245/70HR16.0 BSW AS | P265/70SR17.0 BSW M+S | P245/65SR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 17" Black Steel | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Steel | Full-size |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Regular | Variable Intermittent |
| Running Boards | N/A | Illuminated | Optional |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.3L V-6 | 4.0L V-6 | 4.2L I-6 |
| 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 | N/A |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Partial Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Comfort |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Short And Long Arm |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Brand Name |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Brand Name |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | StabiliTrak |
| Sequential Shift Control | Sportmatic(TM) | N/A | N/A |
| Transmission | 5-spd W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.33 | 3.73 | 3.42 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 180.7 " | 183.9 " | 191.8 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 73.3 " | 74.6 " | 74.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 68.1 " | 71.3 " | 75.5 " |
| Engine | 3.3L V-6 | 4.0L V-6 | 4.2L I-6 |
| Horsepower | 242 @ 6,000 Rpm | 239 @ 5,200 Rpm | 285 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 228 @ 4,500 Rpm | 278 @ 3,700 Rpm | 276 @ 4,600 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 17 Mpg | 14 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 22 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.3 Seconds | 7.7 Seconds | 7.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.5 Seconds | 16.0 Seconds | 15.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 90 Mph | 84 Mph | 93 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 57 Mph | 58 Mph | 57 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.62/3.30 " | 3.70/3.74 " | 3.66/4.02 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,068 Lbs. | 4,050 Lbs. | 4,356 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,467 Lbs. | 5,330 Lbs. | 5,550 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,307 Lbs. | N/A | 2,950 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,307 Lbs. | N/A | 3,200 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,277 Lbs. | 1,325 Lbs. | 1,194 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 5,000 Lbs. | 5,000 Lbs. | 5,400 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | N/A | 9,200 Lbs. | 10,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 " | 105.9 " | 113.0 " |
| Front Track | 62.2 " | 63.2 " | 63.1 " |
| Rear Track | 62.2 " | 63.6 " | 62.1 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.7 '' | 20.9 '' | 18.2 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 8.7 " | 7.8 " |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .40 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 42.6 " | 41.9 " | 46.9 " |
| Rear Legroom | 36.1 " | 31.3 " | 37.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.7 " | 41.3 " | 40.2 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.5 " | 40.3 " | 39.6 " |
| Front Hip Room | 55.3 " | 55.4 " | 56.0 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 58.0 " | 51.0 " | 58.2 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.9 " | 58.4 " | 58.5 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.4 " | 53.9 " | 58.5 " |
| Luggage Volume | 31.7 Cu.ft. | 27.9 Cu.ft. | 43.7 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 66.4 Cu.ft. | 66.8 Cu.ft. | 80.1 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 106 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 21.1 Gal. | 19.0 Gal. | 22.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Front Seat | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | good | poor |
| Chest | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Torso | N/A | good | poor |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | good | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | good | acceptable |
| Overall Front | N/A | good | acceptable |
| Overall Side | N/A | good | marginal |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | good | acceptable |
| Restraints | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | good | marginal |
| Head/Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | good | poor |
