Negotiating leverage
40
moderate leverage / 100
~60 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price intelligence
2022 Kia Sorento Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$25,762
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$17,750$32,995
- Typical market range
- $22,414–$27,044
- Ridekick fair price
- $25,762
- Original MSRP range
- $29,490–$47,890
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
10 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
60
days of supply
Buyer's market
Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2022 Kia Sorento.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$27,131–$28,310
Estimated dealer invoice — about $29,490 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.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX | $21,600 | $29,490 | $27,131–$28,310 |
| S | $23,557 | $32,390 | $29,799–$31,094 |
| S Hybrid | $24,511 | $33,990 | $31,271–$32,630 |
| EX Hybrid | $25,182 | $35,990 | $33,111–$34,550 |
| X-Line S | $26,139 | $34,390 | $31,639–$33,014 |
| SX | $26,249 | $38,190 | $35,135–$36,662 |
| EX | $26,419 | $35,490 | $32,651–$34,070 |
| SX PHEV | $26,829 | $45,190 | $41,575–$43,382 |
| X-Line EX | $27,366 | $39,190 | $36,055–$37,622 |
| X-Line SX Prestige | $28,279 | — | — |
| SX Prestige PHEV | $29,086 | $47,890 | $44,059–$45,974 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$19,497$34,745$49,993
Fair priceLX
$21,600
LX: fair price $21,600, original MSRP $29,490, estimated dealer cost $27,131 to $28,310.
S
$23,557
S: fair price $23,557, original MSRP $32,390, estimated dealer cost $29,799 to $31,094.
S Hybrid
$24,511
S Hybrid: fair price $24,511, original MSRP $33,990, estimated dealer cost $31,271 to $32,630.
EX Hybrid
$25,182
EX Hybrid: fair price $25,182, original MSRP $35,990, estimated dealer cost $33,111 to $34,550.
X-Line S
$26,139
X-Line S: fair price $26,139, original MSRP $34,390, estimated dealer cost $31,639 to $33,014.
SX
$26,249
SX: fair price $26,249, original MSRP $38,190, estimated dealer cost $35,135 to $36,662.
EX
$26,419
EX: fair price $26,419, original MSRP $35,490, estimated dealer cost $32,651 to $34,070.
SX PHEV
$26,829
SX PHEV: fair price $26,829, original MSRP $45,190, estimated dealer cost $41,575 to $43,382.
X-Line EX
$27,366
X-Line EX: fair price $27,366, original MSRP $39,190, estimated dealer cost $36,055 to $37,622.
X-Line SX Prestige
$28,279
X-Line SX Prestige: fair price $28,279, original MSRP not available, estimated dealer cost not available.
SX Prestige PHEV
$29,086
SX Prestige PHEV: fair price $29,086, original MSRP $47,890, estimated dealer cost $44,059 to $45,974.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair 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 2022 Kia Sorento runs about $26,171 in MT to $28,601 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,875 | $110+ | $27,845 |
| TX | $1,616 | $332 | $27,808 |
| FL | $1,552 | $1,074+ | $28,486 |
| NY | $1,034 | $371 | $27,265 |
| PA | $1,552 | $587 | $27,999 |
| IL | $1,616 | $683 | $28,159 |
| OH | $1,487 | $444 | $27,791 |
| GA | $1,810 | $637 | $28,307 |
| NC | $776 | $793 | $27,429 |
| WA | $1,681 | $215+ | $27,756 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $26,385 |
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
6 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2022 Kia Sorento.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento vehicles. The oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC233.
Campaign 22V202000 · 29/03/2022
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC244.
Campaign 22V509000 · 19/07/2022
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
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC250.
Campaign 22V760000 · 11/10/2022
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. The mounting clips for the rearview camera may break, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear properly on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC280.
Campaign 23V610000 · 31/08/2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC351. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 9, 2025.
Campaign 25V649000 · 25/09/2025
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2022 Kia Sorento?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $25,762, within a typical market range of $22,414 to $27,044.
Is the 2022 Kia Sorento cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $29,490, so a fair used price is roughly $3,728 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2022 Kia Sorento?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $26,171 in MT to $28,601 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2022 Kia Sorento?
There are about 60 days of national market supply for the 2022 Kia Sorento — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2022 Kia Sorento.
How much can you negotiate on a 2022 Kia Sorento?
Negotiating leverage rates 40/100 (moderate). ~60 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2022 Kia Sorento?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $27,131–$28,310 — its $29,490 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 8/2/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.