Where there's room on price
47
/ 100 (moderate)
Approx. 51 days of national supply and the median listing asks approx. 4% above the typical asking price at typical mileage — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price report
2016 Kia Sorento Price: Typical Asking Price & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Typical asking price
$9,519
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Typical asking price is in the typical market range
$2,500$17,995
- Typical market range
- $7,995–$11,960
- Typical asking price
- $9,519
- Original MSRP range
- $24,900–$43,100
Middle 50% of active listings
At typical mileage
5 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
What this means for you. It's market data, not a price for a specific car.
National supply
51
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 Kia Sorento.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$22,908–$23,904
Estimated dealer invoice — about $24,900 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Typical asking price by trim
| Trim | Typical asking (at typical mileage) | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX | $9,282 | $26,200 | $24,104–$25,152 |
| EX | $9,827 | $33,500 | $30,820–$32,160 |
| L | $9,866 | $24,900 | $22,908–$23,904 |
| Limited | $10,197 | $43,100 | $39,652–$41,376 |
| SX | $10,709 | $38,100 | $35,052–$36,576 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Typical asking price
Trim
$6,577$26,191$45,805
Typical askingLX
$9,282
LX: typical asking price $9,282, original MSRP $26,200, estimated dealer cost $24,104 to $25,152.
EX
$9,827
EX: typical asking price $9,827, original MSRP $33,500, estimated dealer cost $30,820 to $32,160.
L
$9,866
L: typical asking price $9,866, original MSRP $24,900, estimated dealer cost $22,908 to $23,904.
Limited
$10,197
Limited: typical asking price $10,197, original MSRP $43,100, estimated dealer cost $39,652 to $41,376.
SX
$10,709
SX: typical asking price $10,709, original MSRP $38,100, estimated dealer cost $35,052 to $36,576.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and typical asking price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2016 Kia Sorento runs about $9,830 in MT to $11,176 in NJ — the typical asking price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $690 | $110+ | $10,319 |
| TX | $595 | $332 | $10,446 |
| FL | $571 | $1,074+ | $11,164 |
| NY | $381 | $371 | $10,271 |
| PA | $571 | $587 | $10,677 |
| IL | $595 | $683 | $10,797 |
| OH | $547 | $444 | $10,510 |
| GA | $666 | $637 | $10,822 |
| NC | $286 | $793 | $10,598 |
| WA | $619 | $215+ | $10,353 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $10,044 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Safety & recalls
8 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2016 Kia Sorento.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.
Campaign 18V907000 · 19/12/2018
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 23, 2014, to December 10, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front passenger seat belt whose buckle latch assembly may prevent the front passenger from fastening the seat belt.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt buckle cover, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC123.
Campaign 15V446000 · 14/07/2015
SEATS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured March 3, 2016 to March 21, 2016. The driver's seatback frame may have been produced with inadequate weld joints and, as a result, the seatback may not function as designed in the event of a rear-end collision.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds and replace the driver seatback frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC140.
Campaign 16V770000 · 24/10/2016
TRAILER HITCHES
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer tow hitch harness, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC142.
Campaign 16V862000 · 30/11/2016
SUSPENSION:REAR
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles. A component of the rear suspension may not be properly welded.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds at the rear suspension cross-member, replacing the rear cross-member assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service Department at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC137.
Campaign 16V480000 · 29/06/2016
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to January 29, 2015. Due to an improperly soldered component in the accelerator pedal assembly, the driver may not be able to accelerate the vehicle.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC115.
Campaign 15V089000 · 13/02/2015
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016 Sedona and Sorento vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with faulty automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, preventing the shift lever from locking, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC246.
Campaign 22V612000 · 10/08/2022
TRAILER HITCHES
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.
Campaign 22V703000 · 19/09/2022
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is the typical asking price for a 2016 Kia Sorento?
Used 2016 Kia Sorento listings ask about $9,519 at typical mileage, with most listings between $7,995 and $11,960. That is what sellers are asking, not what buyers pay.
Is the 2016 Kia Sorento cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $24,900, so the typical asking price for a used one is roughly $15,381 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2016 Kia Sorento?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $9,830 in MT to $11,176 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2016 Kia Sorento?
There are about 51 days of national market supply for the 2016 Kia Sorento — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 Kia Sorento.
Is the listed price on a 2016 Kia Sorento fair?
Not always. 2016 Kia Sorento listings typically ask about $9,885, roughly 4% above the typical asking price at typical mileage, $9,519. Compare any listing against that figure, and get the dealer's out-the-door price in writing, because tax and fees are added on top of the listed price.
What does the dealer pay for a 2016 Kia Sorento?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $22,908–$23,904 — its $24,900 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
Keep researching
Get an offer
Pick a car. Ask for the out-the-door price in writing before you visit. Free.
Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 10/28/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.