Sorento starts $1,350 lower. UX / UX 300e wins efficiency by 1.4 L/100 km. Sorento gives you 1,652 L more cargo room. UX / UX 300e reaches 6 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
Each row is a feature. Tap to see the unlock detail.
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$43,695
LX HEV
$45,045
UX 300h Premium
$45,045
2 tracked trims
$48,613
4 tracked trims
| Metric | Kia Sorento | Lexus UX / UX 300e | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $43,695 LX HEV | $45,045 UX 300h Premium | $1,350 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $45,045 2 tracked trims | $48,613 4 tracked trims | $3,568 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.0 L/100 km LX HEV | 5.6 L/100 km UX 300h FSPORT 2 | 1.4 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 2,139 L Best published cargo figure | 487 L Best published cargo figure | 1,652 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | 2,000 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | — Not published | Only Kia reports |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 2 features LX HEV at $43,695 | 6 features UX 300h F SPORT Design at $46,115 | +4 features |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 3 features EX HEV at $46,395 | 6 features UX 300h F SPORT Design at $46,115 | +3 features |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Kia Sorento, versus Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 4 yr / 80,000 km for Lexus UX / UX 300e.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
$43,695
LX HEV
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist Rear (BCA-R)
$45,045
UX 300h Premium
Blind Spot Monitor System
$43,695
LX HEV
Lane Keep Assist System (LKA)
$45,045
UX 300h Premium
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
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Doesn’t reach it
$45,045
UX 300h Premium
Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; F SPORT Front Grille; Roof Rails; Mudguards; Headlamp Washers; Bi-Beam LED Headlamps
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Kia Sorento | Lexus UX / UX 300e | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Blind-spot supportExpanded Sorento unlocks it $1,350 sooner. | $43,695 LX HEV Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist Rear (BCA-R) | $45,045 UX 300h Premium Blind Spot Monitor System | Left sooner |
Lane-keep supportExpanded Sorento unlocks it $1,350 sooner. | $43,695 LX HEV Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) | $45,045 UX 300h Premium Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | Left sooner |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Kia Sorento | Lexus UX / UX 300e | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Only UX / UX 300e reaches moonroof / sunroof. | — Doesn’t reach it | $45,045 UX 300h Premium Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; F SPORT Front Grille; Roof Rails; Mudguards; Headlamp Washers; Bi-Beam LED Headlamps | Right only |
Reasons to pick Kia Sorento
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
LX HEV
UX 300h Premium
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sorento | LX HEV | $43,695 | 7.0 L/100 km | 2 |
| Lexus UX / UX 300e | UX 300h Premium | $45,045 | 5.6 L/100 km | 3 |