Reasons to pick Kia Sorento
- 1cargo room matters: this catalog shows up to 2,139 L of cargo capacity.
- 2you prefer the mid-size suv with the clearer 2-trim staircase instead of restarting your research elsewhere.
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2026 Kia Sorento vs 2026 Toyota RAV4
Live comparisonUpdated April 2026
SorentovsRAV4
- Price−$6,195
- Efficiency1.5 L/100 km
- Cargo+1,069 L
- Rows won3–4
RAV4 starts $6,195 lower. RAV4 wins efficiency by 1.5 L/100 km. Sorento gives you 1,069 L more cargo room. RAV4 reaches 7 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.
Kia SorentoToyota RAV4
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
Entry price$6,195 lower
Sorento
$43,695
LX HEV
RAV4
$37,500
LE
Average trim price$695 lower
Sorento
$45,045
2 tracked trims
RAV4
$45,740
5 tracked trims
| Metric | Kia Sorento | Toyota RAV4 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $43,695 LX HEV | $37,500 LE | $6,195 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $45,045 2 tracked trims | $45,740 5 tracked trims | $695 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.0 L/100 km LX HEV | 5.5 L/100 km LE | 1.5 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 2,139 L Best published cargo figure | 1,070 L Best published cargo figure | 1,069 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | 2,000 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | 1,588 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | 412 kg more |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 2 features LX HEV at $43,695 | 6 features Woodland at $47,000 | +4 features |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 3 features EX HEV at $46,395 | 7 features Limited at $52,000 | +4 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 3 yr / 60,000 km for Toyota RAV4.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Expanded rows5beyond the core table
Model reach2 vs 5Sorento vs RAV4
Pair overlap2 shared3 one-sided
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
2
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
Blind-spot supportRight sooner
Sorento
$43,695
LX HEV
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist Rear (BCA-R)
RAV4
$37,500
LE
Blind Spot Monitoring System (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Safe Exit Alert (SEA)
Lane-keep supportRight sooner
Sorento
$43,695
LX HEV
Lane Keep Assist System (LKA)
RAV4
$37,500
LE
Lane Departure Alert (LDA)
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
1
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
Off-road hardwareRight only
Sorento
—
Doesn’t reach it
RAV4
$47,000
Woodland
Exclusive to Woodand 18” Black Wheels with All-Terrain Tires, Rigid Industries® LED Fog Lamps, and Bridge-style Roof Rails and Cross Bars
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
2
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
Premium audioRight only
Sorento
—
Doesn’t reach it
RAV4
$37,500
LE
6-speaker Audio System
Moonroof / sunroofRight only
Sorento
—
Doesn’t reach it
RAV4
$41,300
XLE
Panoramic Moonroof
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Kia Sorento | Toyota RAV4 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Blind-spot supportExpanded RAV4 unlocks it $6,195 sooner. | $43,695 LX HEV Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist Rear (BCA-R) | $37,500 LE Blind Spot Monitoring System (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Safe Exit Alert (SEA) | Right sooner |
Lane-keep supportExpanded RAV4 unlocks it $6,195 sooner. | $43,695 LX HEV Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) | $37,500 LE Lane Departure Alert (LDA) | Right sooner |
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
| Equipment | Kia Sorento | Toyota RAV4 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Off-road hardwareExpanded Only RAV4 reaches off-road hardware. | — Doesn’t reach it | $47,000 Woodland Exclusive to Woodand 18” Black Wheels with All-Terrain Tires, Rigid Industries® LED Fog Lamps, and Bridge-style Roof Rails and Cross Bars | Right only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Kia Sorento | Toyota RAV4 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Premium audioExpanded Only RAV4 reaches premium audio. | — Doesn’t reach it | $37,500 LE 6-speaker Audio System | Right only |
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Only RAV4 reaches moonroof / sunroof. | — Doesn’t reach it | $41,300 XLE Panoramic Moonroof | Right only |
Trim Shortcuts
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
The cheapest acceptable version on each side.
Kia Sorento$43,695
LX HEV
7.0 L/100 km efficiency2 features
Toyota RAV4$37,500
LE
5.5 L/100 km efficiency5 features
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sorento | LX HEV | $43,695 | 7.0 L/100 km | 2 |
| Toyota RAV4 | LE | $37,500 | 5.5 L/100 km | 5 |
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