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SUV Comparisons, Kia Sorento

Look at the comparisons and you'll see why Sorento is the best SUV for you

The new Kia Sorento is the best new SUV on the market in terms of realizing your dreams for a sport utility.  More of what you want from an SUV means more power, greater towing capacity, real off-road capability, more interior space, and even better fuel economy.

Sorento is tops in SUV safety comparisons

The Sorento also comes packed with class-leading protection.  Five standard airbags and loads of other standard safety features helped the Kia Sorento earn a five-star crash safety rating in all four categories.  That’s the highest possible rating from the federal government’s National Highway Safety Administration. 

The most comprehensive warranty coverage available comes from the Kia Total Protection Package that includes a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty program and 5 years/60,000 miles of 24-hour roadside assistance.  This means that in addition to higher quality and more features, you also get added peace of mind.

Power, style, and comfort at a great price

Now that you know you’ll be safe and secure in one of the safest SUV’s on the road you are free to enjoy Sorento’s many features for comfort, style, and performance.  To start with the Kia Sorento has a new 3.8-liter V6 engine that combines improved fuel efficiency with more towing capacity and more horsepower than Toyota Highlander or Jeep Grand Cherokee. 

Put the "sport" in sport ulility

Standard features like the 5-speed automatic transmission with Sportmatic shifting provide the sport while Sorento’s flexible cargo and seating options add the utility you need from an SUV.  More passenger space than Toyota Highlander, Nissan Xterra, Mazda Tribute, or Ford Escape means you have plenty of room for everyone and everything you want to bring along for a ride in your new Kia Sorento. 

However, 4x4’s and SUV’s don’t have to be all about off-road dominance and how much stuff it you can haul.  Sorento has plenty of that, but Kia has also equipped their SUV with features that let you enjoy the great indoors - like a standard 10-speaker premium sound system with AM/FM/CD and built in MP3. 

More than just the leader in SUV price comparison

It’s no wonder The Car Book calls the Kia Sorento a “Best Buy” starting well below most SUV’s in its class at $20,665.



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Kia Sorento vs. Chevy SUV's in head-to-head comparisons

2007 Kia Sorento
2007 Chevy Equinox
2007 Chevy Trailblazer
Style
4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
X 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
S 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Pricing
MSRP
$19,995
$22,250
$25,045
Invoice
$19,050
$20,737
$23,417
Destination Charge
$670
$615
$735
Warranty
Basic
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
Drivetrain
10 yr. / 100000 mi.
5 yr. / 100000 mi.
5 yr. / 100000 mi.
Roadside
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
5 yr. / 100000 mi.
5 yr. / 100000 mi.
Rust
5 yr. / 100000 mi.
6 yr. / 100000 mi.
6 yr. / 100000 mi.
Engine
3.8L 262 hp V6
3.4L 185 hp V6
4.2L 291 hp I6
Horsepower
262 @ 6000 RPM
185 @ 5200 RPM
291 @ 6000 RPM
Torque (lb-ft)
260 @ 4500 RPM
210 @ 3800 RPM
277 @ 4800 RPM
Valves/Valve Configuration
24/DOHC
12/OHV
24/DOHC
Displacement (cc)
3778
3425
4161
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.78 X 3.43
3.62 X 3.31
3.66 X 4.01
Compression Ratio
10.4:1
9.5:1
10.0:1
Transmission
Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive & Sportmatic
Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive
Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive
Fuel Economy
City (mpg)
17
19
16
Highway (mpg)
23
26
22
Fuel Tank Capacity (gal.)
21.1
20
22
Towing & Payload
Max. Payload Capacity
1277 lbs.
1290 lbs.
1194 lbs.
Max. Towing Capacity
5000 lbs.
3500 lbs.
6800 lbs.
Safety Features
Standard Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Head/Curtain, Rear, Knee
Driver, Passenger
Driver, Passenger
Brakes - Front
ventilated disc
ventilated disc
ventilated disc
Brakes - Rear
ventilated disc
disc
ventilated disc
Anti - Lock Brakes
4-wheel ABS
4-wheel ABS
4-wheel ABS
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
De-powered Air Bags
Standard
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
front
front
front
Rear Center Seatbelt Type
3-point belt
3-point belt
3-point belt
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Standard
Child Seat Anchors
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Headrests
2
2
2
Rear Headrests
3
2
2
Crash Test Ratings
Driver
5 stars
5 stars
3 stars
Passenger
5 stars
5 stars
4 stars
Side Impact Front
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
Side Impact Rear
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
Crash Offset
Acceptable
Not Tested
Marginal
Rollover Resistance
3 stars
4 stars
3 stars
Interior
Front Headroom
39.7 in.
40.9 in.
40.2 in.
Rear Headroom
39.5 in.
40.1 in.
39.6 in.
Front Shoulder Room
58.9 in.
55.7 in.
58.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
58.4 in.
55.9 in.
58.5 in.
Front Hip Room
55.3 in.
51.1 in.
56 in.
Rear Hip Room
58 in.
51.3 in.
58.2 in.
Front Leg Room
42.6 in.
41.2 in.
46.9 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.1 in.
40.2 in.
37 in.
Maximum Luggage Capacity
31.7 cu.ft.
35.2 cu.ft.
43.7 cu.ft.
Maximum Seating
5
5
5
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)
137.5
106.4
113.4
Power Features
Power Door Locks
power door locks
remote power door locks
power door locks
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Standard
One-Touch Power Windows
1
1
2
Heated Driver Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Passenger Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Outside Driver Mirror Adj.
power
power
manual
Outside Passenger Mirror Adj.
power
power
manual
Interior Convenience
Power Outlets - Front
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Outlets - Rear
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Outlets - Cargo Area
Standard
Standard
Standard
Center Console
Standard
Standard
Standard
Overhead Console
Standard
Not Available
Optional
Exterior
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
4083
3741
4356
Length
180.7 in.
188.8 in.
191.8 in.
Width
73.3 in.
71.4 in.
74.7 in.
Height
68.1 in.
69.3 in.
72.5 in.
Weight
4277 lbs.
3660 lbs.
4356 lbs.
Wheel Base
106.7 in.
112.5 in.
113 in.
Ground Clearance
8.2 in.
8 in.
7.8 in.
Roof and Glass
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
power glass - Optional
Front Wipers
variable intermittent
variable intermittent
intermittent
Rear Wipers
intermittent rear wiper
intermittent rear wiper
intermittent rear wiper
Rear Defogger
Standard
Standard
Optional
Privacy Glass
Standard
Not Available
Optional

2007 Kia Sorento compared to Ford SUV's

2007 Kia Sorento
2007 Ford Escape
2007 Ford Explorer
Style/Trim
4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
XLT 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
XLT 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Pricing
MSRP
$19,995
$23,130
$25,300
Invoice
$19,050
$21,805
$23,966
Destination Charge
$670
$665
$695
Warranty
Basic
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
Drivetrain
10 yr. / 100000 mi.
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
Roadside
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
Rust
5 yr. / 100000 mi.
5 yr. / Unlimited mi.
5 yr. / Unlimited mi.
Standard Engine
3.8L 262 hp V6
3.0L 200 hp V6
4.0L 210 hp V6
Horsepower
262 @ 6000 RPM
200 @ 6000 RPM
210 @ 5100 RPM
Torque (lb-ft)
260 @ 4500 RPM
193 @ 4850 RPM
254 @ 3700 RPM
Valves/Valve Configuration
24/DOHC
24/DOHC
12/SOHC
Displacement (cc)
3778
3000
4015
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.78 X 3.43
3.50 X 3.13
3.95 X 3.32
Compression Ratio
10.4:1
10.0:1
9.7:1
Transmission
Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive & Sportmatic
4-Speed Automatic w/Overdrive
5-Speed Automatic w/Overdrive
Fuel Economy
City (mpg)
17
20
15
Highway (mpg)
23
24
21
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal.
16.5 gal.
22.5 gal.
Towing & Payload
Max. Payload Capacity
1277 lbs.
Being Researched
1520 lbs.
Max. Towing Capacity
5000 lbs.
3500 lbs.
5390 lbs.
Safety Features
Standard Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Head/Curtain, Rear, Knee
Driver, Passenger
Driver, Passenger, Front Side
Brakes - Front
ventilated disc
ventilated disc
ventilated disc
Brakes - Rear
ventilated disc
drum
disc
Anti - Lock Brakes
4-wheel ABS
4-wheel ABS
4-wheel ABS
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Standard
De-powered Air Bags
Standard
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
front
front
front
Rear Center Seatbelt Type
3-point belt
3-point belt
3-point belt
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Standard
Child Seat Anchors
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Headrests
2
2
2
Rear Headrests
3
3
3
Crash Test Ratings
Driver
5 stars
4 stars
5 stars
Passenger
5 stars
4 stars
5 stars
Side Impact Front
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
Side Impact Rear
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
Rollover Resistance
3 stars
3 stars
3 stars
Interior
Front Headroom
39.7 in.
40.4 in.
39.8 in.
Rear Headroom
39.5 in.
39.2 in.
38.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room
58.9 in.
56.3 in.
59 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
58.4 in.
55.9 in.
59 in.
Front Hip Room
55.3 in.
53.4 in.
55.4 in.
Rear Hip Room
58 in.
49.1 in.
55.5 in.
Front Leg Room
42.6 in.
41.6 in.
42.4 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.1 in.
35.6 in.
36.9 in.
Maximum Luggage Capacity
31.7 cu.ft.
29.3 cu.ft.
45.1 cu.ft.
Standard Seating
5
5
5
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)
137.5
99.2
No Data
Interior Convenience
Cargo Area Tie Downs
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Outlets - Front
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Outlets - Rear
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Power Outlets - Cargo Area
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Center Console
Standard
Standard
Standard
Overhead Console
Standard
Optional
Optional
Power Features
Power Door Locks
power door locks
remote power door locks
remote power door locks
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Standard
One-Touch Power Windows
1
1
1
Heated Driver Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Optional
Heated Passenger Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Optional
Outside Driver Mirror Adj.
power
power
power
Outside Passenger Mirror Adj.
power
power
power
Exterior
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
4083
3304.7
4530.5
Wheelbase (in.)
106.7
103.1
113.7
Length (in.)
180.7
174.9
193.4
Width (in.)
73.3
70.1
73.7
Height (in.)
68.1
69.7
72.8
Track Front (in.)
62.2
61.3
60.9
Track Rear (in.)
62.2
60.9
61.8
Ground Clearance
8.2
8
8.2

Sorento V6 takes on Jeep in side-by-side SUV comparisons

2007 Kia Sorento
2007 Jeep Liberty
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Style/Trim
4dr SUV
(3.8L 6cyl 5A)
Sport 4dr SUV
(3.7L 6cyl 6M)
Laredo 4dr SUV
(3.7L 6cyl 5A)
Pricing
MSRP
$19,995
$21,600
$27,990
Invoice
$19,050
$20,236
$25,691
Destination Charge
$670
$660
$695
Warranty
Basic
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
Drivetrain
10 yr. / 100000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
Roadside
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
Rust
5 yr. / 100000 mi.
5 yr. / 100000 mi.
5 yr. / 100000 mi.
Standard Engine
3.8L 262 hp V6
3.7L 210 hp V6
3.7L 210 hp V6
Horsepower
262 @ 6000 RPM
210 @ 5200 RPM
210 @ 5200 RPM
Torque (lb-ft)
260 @ 4500 RPM
235 @ 4000 RPM
235 @ 4000 RPM
Valves/Valve Configuration
24/DOHC
12/SOHC
12/SOHC
Displacement (cc)
3778
3701
3701
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.78 X 3.43
3.66 X 3.57
3.66 X 3.57
Compression Ratio
10.4:1
9.1:1
9.6:1
Transmission
Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive & Sportmatic
Manual, 6-Spd
Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive
Fuel Economy
City (mpg)
17
18
17
Highway (mpg)
23
22
22
Fuel Tank Capacity (gal.)
21.1
20.5
21.1
Towing & Payload
Max. Payload Capacity
1277 lbs.
1150 lbs.
1050 lbs.
Max. Towing Capacity
5000 lbs.
5000 lbs.
7400 lbs.
Safety Features
Standard Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Head/Curtain, Rear, Knee
Driver, Passenger, Side
Driver, Passenger, Side
Brakes - Front
ventilated disc
ventilated disc
ventilated disc
Brakes - Rear
ventilated disc
disc
disc
Braking Assist
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Anti - Lock Brakes
4-wheel ABS
4-wheel ABS
4-wheel ABS
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
De-powered Air Bags
Standard
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
front
driver only
front
Rear Center Seatbelt Type
3-point belt
3-point belt
3-point belt
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Standard
Child Seat Anchors
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Headrests
2
2
2
Rear Headrests
3
2
2
Crash Test Ratings
Driver
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
Passenger
5 stars
4 stars
5 stars
Side Impact Front
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
Side Impact Rear
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
Crash Offset
Acceptable
Marginal
Not Tested
Bumper Bash
Not Tested
Poor
Not Tested
Rollover Resistance
3 stars
3 stars
3 stars
Interior
Front Headroom
39.7 in.
40.7 in.
39.3 in.
Rear Headroom
39.5 in.
42.2 in.
39.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
58.9 in.
56.5 in.
59.1 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
58.4 in.
56.5 in.
58.4 in.
Front Hip Room
55.3 in.
57 in.
57.1 in.
Rear Hip Room
58 in.
47.4 in.
62.3 in.
Front Leg Room
42.6 in.
40.8 in.
41.7 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.1 in.
37.2 in.
35.5 in.
Maximum Luggage Capacity
31.7 cu.ft.
31 cu.ft.
35 cu.ft.
Maximum Seating
5
5
5
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)
137.5
103.7
108.9
Interior Convenience
Cargo Area Tie Downs
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Outlets - Front
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Outlets - Rear
Standard
Not Available
Optional
Power Outlets - Cargo Area
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Center Console
Standard
Standard
Standard
Overhead Console
Standard
Not Available
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Power Features
ower Door Locks
power door locks
remote power door locks
remote power door locks
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Standard
One-Touch Power Windows
1
2
2
Heated Driver Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Optional
Heated Passenger Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Optional
Outside Driver Mirror Adj.
power
power
power
Outside Passenger Mirror Adj.
power
power
power
Exterior
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
4083
3767.7
4316.7
Wheelbase (in.)
106.7
104.2
109.5
Length (in.)
180.7
174.4
186.6
Width (in.)
73.3
71.8
73.3
Height (in.)
68.1
70.3
67.7
Track Front (in.)
62.2
60
62
Track Rear (in.)
62.2
59.7
62
Ground Clearance
8.2
8
8

Kia Sorento and Mitsubishi SUV's compared

2007 Kia Sorento
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander
2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor
Style/Trim
4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
ES 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
LS 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Pricing
MSRP
$19,995
$21,370
$26,999
Invoice
$19,050
$20,686
$25,447
Destination Charge
$670
$625
$625
Warranty
Basic
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
Drivetrain
10 yr. / 100000 mi.
10 yr. / 100000 mi.
10 yr. / 100000 mi.
Roadside
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
5 yr. / Unlimited mi.
5 yr. / Unlimited mi.
Rust
5 yr. / 100000 mi.
7 yr. / 100000 mi.
7 yr. / 100000 mi.
Standard Engine
3.8L 262 hp V6
3.0L 220 hp V6
3.8L 225 hp V6
Horsepower
262 @ 6000 RPM
220 @ 6250 RPM
225 @ 5000 RPM
Torque (lb-ft)
260 @ 4500 RPM
204 @ 4000 RPM
255 @ 3750 RPM
Valves/Valve Configuration
24/DOHC
24/SOHC
24/SOHC
Displacement (cc)
3778
2998
3828
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.78 X 3.43
3.45 X 3.26
3.74 X 3.54
Compression Ratio
10.4:1
10.3:1
10.0:1
Transmission
Automatic, 5-Spd
w/Overdrive & Sportmatic
Automatic, 6-Spd
w/Overdrive & Sportronic
Automatic, 4-Spd
w/Overdrive & Sportronic
Fuel Economy
City (mpg)
17
20
17
Highway (mpg)
23
27
23
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal.
16.6 gal.
21.4 gal.
Towing & Payload
Max. Payload Capacity
1277 lbs.
1543 lbs.
1092 lbs.
Max. Towing Capacity
5000 lbs.
2000 lbs.
3500 lbs.
Safety Features
Standard Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Head/Curtain, Rear, Knee
Driver, Passenger, Side, Head/Curtain, Rear
Driver, Passenger, Side, Head/Curtain, Rear
Brakes - Front
ventilated disc
ventilated disc
ventilated disc
Brakes - Rear
ventilated disc
disc
disc
Anti - Lock Brakes
4-wheel ABS
4-wheel ABS
4-wheel ABS
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available
De-powered Air Bags
Standard
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
front
front
front
Rear Center Seatbelt Type
3-point belt
3-point belt
3-point belt
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Standard
Child Seat Anchors
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Headrests
2
2
2
Rear Headrests
3
3
3
Spare Tire
fullsize matching
temporary
fullsize non-matching
steel
steel
steel
Crash Test Ratings
Driver
5 stars
Not Tested
5 stars
Passenger
5 stars
Not Tested
4 stars
Side Impact Front
5 stars
Not Tested
5 stars
Side Impact Rear
5 stars
Not Tested
5 stars
Interior
Front Headroom
39.7 in.
40.3 in.
39.6 in.
Rear Headroom
39.5 in.
38.3 in.
38.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room
58.9 in.
56.4 in.
59.1 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
58.4 in.
56.1 in.
58.7 in.
Front Hip Room
55.3 in.
52.2 in.
56.7 in.
Rear Hip Room
58 in.
51.9 in.
55.9 in.
Front Leg Room
42.6 in.
41.6 in.
41.4 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.1 in.
39.6 in.
38.5 in.
Standard Seating
5
5
5
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)
137.5
100.4
106.7
Interior Convenience
Cargo Area Tie Downs
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Outlets - Front
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Outlets - Rear
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Power Outlets - Cargo Area
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Center Console
Standard
Standard
Standard
Overhead Console
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Power Features
Power Door Locks
power door locks
remote power door locks
remote power door locks
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Standard
One-Touch Power Windows
1
1
1
Heated Driver Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Passenger Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Outside Driver Mirror Adj.
power
power
power
Outside Passenger Mirror Adj.
power
power
power
Exterior
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
4083
3527.4
3869.1
Wheelbase (in.)
106.7
105.1
108.3
Length (in.)
180.7
182.7
190.2
Width (in.)
73.3
70.9
73.6
Height (in.)
68.1
66.1
69.6
Track Front (in.)
62.2
60.6
63
Track Rear (in.)
62.2
60.6
63
Ground Clearance
8.2
8.5
8.3
Roof and Glass
Front Wipers
variable intermittent
variable intermittent
variable intermittent
Rear Wipers
intermittent rear wiper
intermittent rear wiper
intermittent rear wiper
Rear Defogger
Standard
Standard
Standard
Privacy Glass
Standard
Not Available
Standard

Nissan vs. Kia Sorento in an SUV head-to-head

2007 Kia Sorento
2007 Nissan Xterra
2007 Nissan Pathfinder
Style
4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
X 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
S 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Pricing
MSRP
$19,995
$20,850
$25,600
Invoice
$19,050
$19,718
$23,993
Destination Charge
$670
$705
$705
Warranty
Basic
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
Drivetrain
10 yr. / 100000 mi.
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
Roadside
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi. Limited
3 yr. / 36000 mi. Limited
Rust
5 yr. / 100000 mi.
5 yr. / Unlimited mi.
5 yr. / Unlimited mi.
Engine
3.8L 262 hp V6
4.0L 261 hp V6
4.0L 266 hp V6
Horsepower
262 @ 6000 RPM
261 @ 5600 RPM
266 @ 5600 RPM
Torque (lb-ft)
260 @ 4500 RPM
281 @ 4000 RPM
288 @ 4000 RPM
Transmission
Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive & Sportmatic
Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive
Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive
Valves/Valve Configuration
24/DOHC
24/DOHC
24/DOHC
Displacement (cc)
3778
3954
3954
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.78 X 3.43
3.76 X 3.62
3.76 X 3.62
Compression Ratio
10.4:1
9.7:1
9.7:1
Transmission
Automatic, 5-Spd
w/Overdrive & Sportmatic
Automatic, 5-Spd
w/Overdrive
Automatic, 5-Spd
w/Overdrive
Fuel Economy
City (mpg)
17
17
16
Highway (mpg)
23
22
23
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal.
21.1 gal.
21.1 gal.
Towing & Payload
Max. Payload Capacity
1277 lbs.
1123 lbs.
1424 lbs.
Max. Towing Capacity
5000 lbs.
5000 lbs.
6000 lbs.
Safety Features
Standard Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Head/Curtain, Rear, Knee
Driver, Passenger
Driver, Passenger
Brakes - Front
ventilated disc
ventilated disc
ventilated disc
Brakes - Rear
ventilated disc
ventilated disc
ventilated disc
Anti - Lock Brakes
4-wheel ABS
4-wheel ABS
4-wheel ABS
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
De-powered Air Bags
Standard
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
front
front
front
Rear Center Seatbelt Type
3-point belt
3-point belt
3-point belt
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Standard
Child Seat Anchors
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Headrests
2
2
2
Rear Headrests
3
2
3
Crash Test Ratings
Driver Front
5 Star Rating
4 Star Rating
4 Star Rating
Passenger Front
5 Star Rating
4 Star Rating
4 Star Rating
Front Side
5 Star Rating
5 Star Rating
5 Star Rating
Rear Side
5 Star Rating
5 Star Rating
5 Star Rating
Rollover Rating
3 Star Rating
3 Star Rating
3 Star Rating
Interior
Standard Seating
5
5
7
Front Headroom (in.)
39.7
39.9
40
Rear Headroom (in.)
39.5
39.3
39
Front Legroom (in.)
42.6
42.4
42.4
Rear Legroom (in.)
36.1
34.4
34.2
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
58.9
58.3
58.3
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
58.4
58.3
58.4
Front Hip Room (in.)
55.3
55.9
55.5
Rear Hip Room (in.)
58
46.1
57.6
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)
137.5
99.8
149.1
Power Features
Power Door Locks
power door locks
remote power door locks - Optional
remote power door locks
Power Windows
Standard
Optional
Standard
One-Touch Power Windows
1
1 - Optional
2
Heated Driver Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Passenger Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Outside Driver Mirror Adj.
power
manual
power
Outside Passenger Mirror Adj.
power
manual
power
Exterior
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
4083
4149.1
4374
Wheelbase (in.)
106.7
106.3
112.2
Length (in.)
180.7
178.7
187.6
Width (in.)
73.3
72.8
72.8
Height (in.)
68.1
74.9
72.4
Track Front (in.)
62.2
61.8
61.8
Track Rear (in.)
62.2
61.8
61.8
Ground Clearance
8.2
8.3
8.6
Roof and Glass
Front Wipers
variable intermittent
variable intermittent
variable intermittent
Rear Wipers
intermittent rear wiper
intermittent rear wiper
intermittent rear wiper
Rear Defogger
Standard
Standard
Standard
Privacy Glass
Standard
Standard
Standard

2007 Kia Sorento compared to to Honda CR-V, Honda Pilot, and Mazda Tribute

2007 Kia Sorento
2007 Honda CR-V
2007 Honda Pilot
2008 Mazda Tribute
Style
4dr SUV
(3.8L 6cyl 5A)
LX 4dr SUV
(2.4L 4cyl 5A)
LX 4dr SUV
(3.5L 6cyl 5A)
s Sport 4dr SUV
(3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Pricing
MSRP
$19,995
$20,600
$27,095
$21,555
Invoice
$19,050
$19,164
$24,544
$20,179
Destination Charge
$670
$595
$595
$595
Warranty
Basic
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
Drivetrain
10 yr. / 100000 mi.
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
Roadside
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
   -
   -
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
Rust
5 yr. / 100000 mi.
5 yr. / Unlimited mi.
5 yr. / Unlimited mi.
5 yr. / Unlimited mi.
Standard Engine
3.8L 262 hp V6
2.4L 166 hp I4
3.5L 244 hp V6
200 hp V6
Horsepower
262 @ 6000 RPM
166 @ 5800 RPM
244 @ 5750 RPM
200 @ 6000 RPM
Torque (lb-ft)
260 @ 4500 RPM
161 @ 4200 RPM
240 @ 4500 RPM
193 @ 4850 RPM
Valves/Valve Configuration
24/DOHC
16/DOHC
24/SOHC
24/DOHC
Displacement (cc)
3778
2354
3471
No data
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.78 X 3.43
3.43 X 3.90
3.50 X 3.66
3.50 X 3.13
Compression Ratio
10.4:1
9.7:1
10.0:1
10.0:1
Transmission
Automatic, 5-Spd
w/Overdrive & Sportmatic
5-Speed Automatic
w/ Overdrive
5-Speed Automatic
w/ Overdrive
Automatic, 4-Spd
w/Overdrive
Fuel Economy
City (mpg)
17
23
18
18
Highway (mpg)
23
30
24
24
Fuel Tank Capacity (gal.)
21.1
15.3
20.4
16.5 gal
Towing & Payload
Max. Payload Capacity
1277 lbs.
1171 lbs.
Not Published
1145 lbs.
Max. Towing Capacity
5000 lbs.
1500 lbs.
3500 lbs.
3500 lbs.
Safety Features
Standard Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Head/Curtain, Rear, Knee
Driver, Passenger, Side, Head/Curtain
Driver, Passenger, Side, Head/Curtain, Rear
Driver, Passenger, Head/Curtain, Side, Rear
Brakes - Front
ventilated disc
ventilated disc
ventilated disc
ventilated disc
Brakes - Rear
ventilated disc
disc
disc
drum
Anti - Lock Brakes
4-wheel ABS
4-wheel ABS
4-wheel ABS
4-wheel ABS
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
De-powered Air Bags
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
front
front
front
front
Rear Center Seatbelt Type
3-point belt
3-point belt
3-point belt
3-point belt
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Child Seat Anchors
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Headrests
2
2
2
2
Rear Headrests
3
3
3
3
Crash Test Ratings
Driver
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
3 stars
Passenger
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
3 stars
Side Impact Front
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
Side Impact Rear
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
Rollover Resistance
3 stars
4 stars
4 stars
3 stars
Interior
Front Headroom
39.7 in.
40.9 in.
41.9 in.
40.4 in.
Rear Headroom
39.5 in.
38.6 in.
40.1 in.
39.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
58.9 in.
56.9 in.
61.6 in.
56.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
58.4 in.
56 in.
61.4 in.
55.9 in.
Front Hip Room
55.3 in.
55.9 in.
57.5 in.
53.4 in.
Rear Hip Room
58 in.
54.6 in.
56.6 in.
49.1 in.
Front Leg Room
42.6 in.
41.3 in.
41.4 in.
41.6 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.1 in.
38.5 in.
37.4 in.
35.6 in.
Maximum Luggage Capacity
31.7 cu.ft.
35.7 cu.ft.
15.9 cu.ft.
29.2 cu.ft.
Maximum Seating
5
5
8
5
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)
137.5
103.8
153
99.4
Interior Convenience
Cargo Area Tie Downs
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Outlets - Front
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Outlets - Rear
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Outlets - Cargo Area
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Center Console
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Overhead Console
Standard
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Power Features
Power Door Locks
power door locks
remote power door locks
remote power door locks
remote power door locks
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
One-Touch Power Windows
1
1
1
1
Heated Driver Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Passenger Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Outside Driver Mirror Adj.
power
power
power
power
Outside Passenger Mirror Adj.
power
power
power
power
Exterior
Curb Weight (lb.)
4083
3500.9
4263.7
3362
Wheelbase (in.)
106.7
103.1
106.3
103.1
Length (in.)
180.7
177.9
188
174.9
Width (in.)
73.3
71.6
77.5
71.1
Height (in.)
68.1
66.1
70.1
68
Track Front (in.)
62.2
61.6
66.5
61.1
Track Rear (in.)
62.2
61.6
66.7
60.4
Ground Clearance
8.2
7.3
7.8
8.5
Roof and Glass
Front Wipers
variable intermittent
intermittent
variable intermittent
variable intermittent
Rear Wipers
intermittent rear wiper
intermittent rear wiper
intermittent rear wiper
intermittent rear wiper
Rear Defogger
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Privacy Glass
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Liftgate Window
manual flip-up
manual flip-up
fixed
Being Researched
Rear Door Type
liftgate
liftgate
liftgate
Being Researched

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