Compare 2011 Kia Sorento - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $21,195 | $28,320 | $32,890 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $20,480 | $25,666 | $29,796 |
| Destination | $795 | $810 | $810 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | With Separate Controls | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini 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 And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | Mechanical | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Leather/metal-look |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 8 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Driver Heated-seatback |
| Memory | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | 60-40 Split-bench | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Leather |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | N/A | Manual | N/A |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, 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 6-disc |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 6 | 7 | 7 Performance |
| Amplifier | N/A | N/A | 360W |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | N/A | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 4 | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | N/A | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| 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/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 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/60,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Window Grid | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Black | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Flip-up | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Sunroof | N/A | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | N/A | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Front Tires | P235/65TR17.0 BSW AS | P245/65TR17.0 BSW AS | P225/60HR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Styled Steel | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | N/A | Illuminated | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.4L I-4 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | SOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular 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 | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Partial Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Double Wishbone |
| 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 | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | VSA | VSA |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.74 | 4.31 | 4.53 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 183.9 " | 190.9 " | 196.8 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 74.2 " | 78.5 " | 74.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 67.3 " | 71.0 " | 65.7 " |
| Engine | 2.4L I-4 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 175 @ 6,000 Rpm | 250 @ 5,700 Rpm | 271 @ 6,200 Rpm |
| Torque | 169 @ 3,750 Rpm | 253 @ 4,800 Rpm | 254 @ 5,000 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 20 Mpg | 17 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 27 Mpg | 23 Mpg | 27 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.6 Seconds | 8.6 Seconds | 7.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.1 Seconds | 16.6 Seconds | 15.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 85 Mph | 85 Mph | 96 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 58 Mph | 56 Mph | 58 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.46/3.82 " | 3.50/3.66 " | 3.50/3.66 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,763 Lbs. | 4,319 Lbs. | 3,887 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,534 Lbs. | 5,952 Lbs. | 4,938 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,921 Lbs. | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 3,196 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | N/A | 1,322 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,650 Lbs. | 3,500 Lbs. | 1,500 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | N/A | 8,466 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 " | 109.2 " | 110.1 " |
| Front Track | 63.7 " | 67.7 " | 64.9 " |
| Rear Track | 63.8 " | 67.5 " | 64.9 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 19.3 '' | 20.1 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .35 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.3 " | 41.4 " | 42.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 37.6 " | 38.5 " | 37.4 " |
| Third Row Legroom | N/A | 32.1 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 39.2 " | 40.0 " | 39.5 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.2 " | 39.8 " | 37.5 " |
| Third Row Headroom | N/A | 38.2 " | N/A |
| Front Hip Room | 56.3 " | 58.6 " | 55.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 55.9 " | 56.9 " | 53.9 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | N/A | 48.4 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.3 " | 61.5 " | 57.8 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.7 " | 62.2 " | 56.2 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | N/A | 58.9 " | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 37.0 Cu.ft. | 18.0 Cu.ft. | 25.7 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 72.5 Cu.ft. | 87.0 Cu.ft. | 51.3 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 106 Cu.ft. | 154 Cu.ft. | 101 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 18.0 Gal. | 21.0 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Overall | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Overall Side | 4 | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 4 | N/A |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 3 | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 3 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | 4 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 4 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | marginal | marginal |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | acceptable |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
