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| Specification | Kia Sorento | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | About $32,390 | About $31,900 |
| Seating | Up to 7 (three rows) | 5 (two rows) |
| Powertrains | Gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid | Hybrid and plug-in only (no gas model) |
| Base engine | 2.5L I4 / 2.5L turbo (281 hp) | 2.5L hybrid |
| Drivetrain | FWD standard, AWD available | FWD standard, AWD available |
| Max towing | Up to 3,500 lbs (4,500 on X-Pro) | Up to 3,500 lbs (properly equipped) |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | 10 yr / 100,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Assembly | West Point, Georgia | Georgetown, Kentucky (USA) |
| Specification | Kia Sorento | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | Up to 7 (three rows) | 5 (two rows) |
| Third row | Standard | None |
| Powertrain choice | Gas, hybrid, and plug-in | Hybrid only |
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 key difference. The Sorento is a three-row SUV that seats up to seven, while the RAV4 is a two-row compact that seats five. If you need a third row or more cargo room, the Sorento is the bigger vehicle for roughly the same starting price; if you want a smaller, easy-to-park compact, the RAV4 fits.
The two start close, around $32,390 for the Sorento and $31,900 for the RAV4, so the Sorento gives you a larger three-row SUV for about the same money. At ALM Kia South, a new Sorento also adds ALM VIP Club benefits and, on qualifying new vehicles, our Included Lifetime Warranty.
The RAV4 is now hybrid-only, so every version is efficient but none is a low-cost gas model. The Sorento lets you choose a gas model, a hybrid, or a plug-in hybrid. If you want a lower-priced gas SUV or the option to plug in, the Sorento offers both; if you only want a hybrid, both deliver.
The Sorento has the warranty edge: 5-year / 60,000-mile basic and 10-year / 100,000-mile powertrain, versus the RAV4’s 3-year / 36,000-mile basic and 5-year / 60,000-mile powertrain. The RAV4’s calling card is Toyota’s reliability and resale reputation, while the Sorento pairs a solid record with longer coverage.
Choose the RAV4 for a smaller, hybrid-only compact with Toyota’s reputation. Choose the Sorento when you want three rows and seven seats for similar money, more powertrain choice, the longer warranty, and the ownership perks at ALM Kia South. Browse our Sorento inventory or contact our team to compare them.
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