Niro starts $12,850 lower. Niro wins efficiency by 4.8 L/100 km. Sorento gives you 334 L more cargo room. Sorento reaches 8 core tracked features at the top trim. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
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Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$30,845
LX Hybrid
$43,695
LX HEV
$39,801
9 tracked trims
$51,128
6 tracked trims
| Metric | Kia Niro | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $30,845 LX Hybrid | $43,695 LX HEV | $12,850 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $39,801 9 tracked trims | $51,128 6 tracked trims | $11,327 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 2.1 L/100 km LX PHEV | 6.9 L/100 km LX PHEV | 4.8 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 1,805 L Best published cargo figure | 2,139 L Best published cargo figure | 334 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | 2,000 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | Only Kia reports |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 3 features EX PHEV at $38,845 | 3 features LX PHEV at $48,695 | =Tied |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 6 features SX at $39,545 | 8 features SX PHEV at $60,795 | +2 features |
Safety and warranty are basically tied: both show Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 with 5 yr / 100,000 km basic coverage.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
$32,845
EX Hybrid
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 16" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Cloth and synthetic leather seats
$43,695
LX HEV
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6L-Turbo HEV 4-cylinder engine; 6-Speed Auto Transmission; All-Wheel Drive; Shift-By-Wire; Drive Mode Select; Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Rear Console Ventilation Duct; Leather-wrapped steering wheel
$35,545
EX Premium Hybrid
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 16" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, powerLiftgate Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Cloth and synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof
$55,995
SX HEV
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6L-Turbo HEV 4-cylinder engine; 6-Speed Auto Transmission; All-Wheel Drive; Shift-By-Wire; Drive Mode Select; Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, panoramicRoof, powerLiftgate, surroundCamera, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Surround View Monitor; Bose premium sound system; Ventilated Front Seats; Memory Driver w/ 4way lumbar support; Rear Console Ventilation Duct; Leather-wrapped steering wheel; Heated steering wheel; Leather seats; Panoramic sunroof; Smart Power Liftgate
$39,545
SX
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 18" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Head-up display (HUD) system; Harman Kardon® premium audio system; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Memory Driver Seat; Synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof
$55,995
SX HEV
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6L-Turbo HEV 4-cylinder engine; 6-Speed Auto Transmission; All-Wheel Drive; Shift-By-Wire; Drive Mode Select; Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, panoramicRoof, powerLiftgate, surroundCamera, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Surround View Monitor; Bose premium sound system; Ventilated Front Seats; Memory Driver w/ 4way lumbar support; Rear Console Ventilation Duct; Leather-wrapped steering wheel; Heated steering wheel; Leather seats; Panoramic sunroof; Smart Power Liftgate
$39,545
SX
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 18" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Head-up display (HUD) system; Harman Kardon® premium audio system; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Memory Driver Seat; Synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof
$55,995
SX HEV
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6L-Turbo HEV 4-cylinder engine; 6-Speed Auto Transmission; All-Wheel Drive; Shift-By-Wire; Drive Mode Select; Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, panoramicRoof, powerLiftgate, surroundCamera, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Surround View Monitor; Bose premium sound system; Ventilated Front Seats; Memory Driver w/ 4way lumbar support; Rear Console Ventilation Duct; Leather-wrapped steering wheel; Heated steering wheel; Leather seats; Panoramic sunroof; Smart Power Liftgate
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Kia Niro | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Premium upholsteryExpanded Niro unlocks it $10,850 sooner. | $32,845 EX Hybrid Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 16" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Cloth and synthetic leather seats | $43,695 LX HEV Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6L-Turbo HEV 4-cylinder engine; 6-Speed Auto Transmission; All-Wheel Drive; Shift-By-Wire; Drive Mode Select; Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Rear Console Ventilation Duct; Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Left sooner |
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Niro unlocks it $20,450 sooner. | $35,545 EX Premium Hybrid Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 16" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, powerLiftgate Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Cloth and synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof | $55,995 SX HEV Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6L-Turbo HEV 4-cylinder engine; 6-Speed Auto Transmission; All-Wheel Drive; Shift-By-Wire; Drive Mode Select; Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, panoramicRoof, powerLiftgate, surroundCamera, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Surround View Monitor; Bose premium sound system; Ventilated Front Seats; Memory Driver w/ 4way lumbar support; Rear Console Ventilation Duct; Leather-wrapped steering wheel; Heated steering wheel; Leather seats; Panoramic sunroof; Smart Power Liftgate | Left sooner |
Premium audioExpanded Niro unlocks it $16,450 sooner. | $39,545 SX Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 18" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Head-up display (HUD) system; Harman Kardon® premium audio system; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Memory Driver Seat; Synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof | $55,995 SX HEV Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6L-Turbo HEV 4-cylinder engine; 6-Speed Auto Transmission; All-Wheel Drive; Shift-By-Wire; Drive Mode Select; Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, panoramicRoof, powerLiftgate, surroundCamera, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Surround View Monitor; Bose premium sound system; Ventilated Front Seats; Memory Driver w/ 4way lumbar support; Rear Console Ventilation Duct; Leather-wrapped steering wheel; Heated steering wheel; Leather seats; Panoramic sunroof; Smart Power Liftgate | Left sooner |
Seat memoryExpanded Niro unlocks it $16,450 sooner. | $39,545 SX Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 18" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Head-up display (HUD) system; Harman Kardon® premium audio system; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Memory Driver Seat; Synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof | $55,995 SX HEV Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6L-Turbo HEV 4-cylinder engine; 6-Speed Auto Transmission; All-Wheel Drive; Shift-By-Wire; Drive Mode Select; Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, panoramicRoof, powerLiftgate, surroundCamera, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Surround View Monitor; Bose premium sound system; Ventilated Front Seats; Memory Driver w/ 4way lumbar support; Rear Console Ventilation Duct; Leather-wrapped steering wheel; Heated steering wheel; Leather seats; Panoramic sunroof; Smart Power Liftgate | Left sooner |
Reasons to pick Kia Niro
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
LX Hybrid
LX HEV
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Niro | LX Hybrid | $30,845 | 4.4 L/100 km | 2 |
| Kia Sorento | LX HEV | $43,695 | 7.0 L/100 km | 3 |
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