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Used Kia Sorento value by year
By the DealScan team · Updated 2026-06-12
Quick answer
A used Kia Sorento in good condition with average mileage runs from about $6,200 for a 2011 up to $24,350 for a 2024. The table below gives the fair value and private-party range for every year, and flags the 9 model years we would avoid.
Kia Sorento value for every year
Good condition, clean title, average mileage for the age. Newest first.
| Year | Avg miles | Fair value | Private party | Dealer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25,000 | $24,350 | $22,400–$26,300 | $28,000 |
| 2023 | 37,500 | $21,900 | $20,150–$23,650 | $25,200 |
| 2022 | 50,000 | $19,750 | $18,150–$21,350 | $22,700 |
| 2021 | 62,500 | $17,750 | $16,350–$19,150 | $20,400 |
| 2020 | 75,000 | $16,000 | $14,700–$17,300 | $18,400 |
| 2019Avoid | 87,500 | $14,400 | $13,250–$15,550 | $16,550 |
| 2018Avoid | 100,000 | $12,950 | $11,900–$14,000 | $14,900 |
| 2017Avoid | 112,500 | $11,650 | $10,700–$12,600 | $13,400 |
| 2016Avoid | 125,000 | $10,500 | $9,650–$11,350 | $12,050 |
| 2015Avoid | 137,500 | $9,450 | $8,700–$10,200 | $10,850 |
| 2014Avoid | 150,000 | $8,500 | $7,800–$9,200 | $9,800 |
| 2013Avoid | 162,500 | $7,650 | $7,050–$8,250 | $8,800 |
| 2012Avoid | 175,000 | $6,900 | $6,350–$7,450 | $7,950 |
| 2011Avoid | 187,500 | $6,200 | $5,700–$6,700 | $7,150 |
How much mileage moves the price
Using a 2017 Sorento as the example. The same spread applies at every year on the table above.
| Mileage | Miles | Fair value | Private party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower mileage | 76,500 | $13,650 | $12,550–$14,750 |
| Average mileage | 112,500 | $11,650 | $10,700–$12,600 |
| Higher mileage | 153,000 | $9,400 | $8,650–$10,150 |
Which years to avoid
- 2019 (2011–2019 (2.4/2.0T, undocumented)): Theta II rod-bearing failure years. No recall paperwork and no cold-start listen means no purchase.
- 2018 (2011–2019 (2.4/2.0T, undocumented)): Theta II rod-bearing failure years. No recall paperwork and no cold-start listen means no purchase.
- 2017 (2011–2019 (2.4/2.0T, undocumented)): Theta II rod-bearing failure years. No recall paperwork and no cold-start listen means no purchase.
- 2016 (2011–2019 (2.4/2.0T, undocumented)): Theta II rod-bearing failure years. No recall paperwork and no cold-start listen means no purchase.
- 2015 (2011–2019 (2.4/2.0T, undocumented)): Theta II rod-bearing failure years. No recall paperwork and no cold-start listen means no purchase.
- 2014 (2011–2019 (2.4/2.0T, undocumented)): Theta II rod-bearing failure years. No recall paperwork and no cold-start listen means no purchase.
- 2013 (2011–2019 (2.4/2.0T, undocumented)): Theta II rod-bearing failure years. No recall paperwork and no cold-start listen means no purchase.
- 2012 (2011–2019 (2.4/2.0T, undocumented)): Theta II rod-bearing failure years. No recall paperwork and no cold-start listen means no purchase.
- 2011 (2011–2019 (2.4/2.0T, undocumented)): Theta II rod-bearing failure years. No recall paperwork and no cold-start listen means no purchase.
What to check before you pay
- Theta II 2.4/2.0T (2011–2019): rod bearing failure — listen cold for knock, check recall status and knock-sensor software update by VIN
- Already-replaced engines are common and good news — ask for the replacement paperwork
- 2011–2021 key-start models: Kia theft wave — confirm the immobilizer software update and check for broken steering column trim
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