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| Specification | Kia Sorento | Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | About $32,390 | About $39,435 |
| Seating | Up to 7 | Up to 9 |
| Base engine | 2.5L I4 / 2.5L turbo (281 hp) | 3.5L V6 (about 287 hp) |
| Hybrid | Yes (hybrid + plug-in) | Yes (hybrid) |
| Drivetrain | FWD standard, AWD available | FWD standard, AWD available |
| Max towing | Up to 3,500 lbs (4,500 on X-Pro) | Up to 5,000 lbs (gas) |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | 10 yr / 100,000 mi | 10 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Assembly | West Point, Georgia | Ulsan, South Korea |
Starting MSRP is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price and may or may not include destination charges; it excludes taxes, title, and dealer fees. Contact us for current pricing.
This is the main decision. The Palisade is the larger SUV, seating up to nine and offering more third-row and cargo space, while the Sorento is right-sized, seating up to seven and easier to maneuver and park. If you regularly fill every seat, the Palisade has room to spare; if you want three rows without the bigger footprint, the Sorento fits.
The Sorento is the value pick, starting around $32,390 versus about $39,435 for the Palisade, roughly $7,000 less to start. At ALM Kia South, a new Sorento also adds ALM VIP Club benefits and, on qualifying new vehicles, our Included Lifetime Warranty, and it is built right here in Georgia.
The Palisade uses a standard V6 and tows more, up to 5,000 pounds, while the Sorento offers a 281-horsepower turbo, a hybrid, and a plug-in hybrid, and tows up to 3,500 pounds (4,500 on the X-Pro). If maximum towing or a V6 matters, the Palisade leads; if you want a plug-in option and efficiency, the Sorento has more choice.
The warranties match: 5-year / 60,000-mile basic and 10-year / 100,000-mile powertrain for both, since they are corporate cousins. The clearest difference in origin is that the Sorento is assembled in West Point, Georgia, while the Palisade is imported from South Korea.
Choose the Palisade if you need up to nine seats, a V6, or maximum towing. Choose the Sorento for the lower starting price, a right-sized three-row, a plug-in hybrid option, the Georgia build, and the ownership perks at ALM Kia South. Browse our Sorento inventory or contact our team to compare them.
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