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2011 Kia Sorento

2011 Kia Sorento Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$21,195 - $34,095

Original MSRP:
$20,480 - $32,015

2011 Kia Sorento Review
The 2011 Sorento is a 4-door, 7-passenger new suv that is carried over and refreshed from 2010. The 2011 Kia Sorento is available in ten 2011 Kia models starting with the LX FWD and extending to the SX AWD. The 2011 Sorento LX FWD comes with a 2.4 liter, I4, 175hp engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The 2011 Kia Sorento SX AWD has a standard 3.5 liter, V6, 276hp engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. The 2011 Sorento carries a 60,000/60 basic warranty and is a new car over 20 MPG that averages 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.

The 2011 Kia Sorento SX AWD comes with these standard features - full power accessories, AWD, hill start/descent control, ABS brakes, traction/stability control, front/rear power outlets, CD player, GPS navigation aid, USB port, voice-activated Bluetooth®, MP3 player, engine start/stop button, fog lights, automatic halogen headlights, front air dam, a rear spoiler, front/rear climate controls, air filter, cruise control, steering wheel mounted controls, tire pressure monitor, trip computer, leather steering wheel, second/third row floor mats, keyless entry, universal garage door opener, electronic parking aid, driver power lumbar seat, leather interior, third row seat, tilt steering, exterior rails, chrome wheels, folding/heated/power/signaling mirrors, illuminated vanity mirrors and privacy glass. *Some of the above features may not come as standard on other trims.

Some of the optional upgrades for the 2011 Sorento include: a tow hitch receiver, power sunroof, wheel locks, remote ignition, cargo area cover and cargo area ties.

The 2011 Kia Sorento is a new car under $25,000 with a starting price of $22,595.
Warranty Information
Basic: 5 Years/60,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 23V877000
Mfg's Report Date December 21, 2023
Component ENGINE
Number of Units Affected 79,812
Summary Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2011 Sorento vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
Consequence A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy Dealers will install Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC291.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

2011 Kia Sorento Models & Prices

2011 Kia Sorento Base
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2WD 4dr I4 Base $21,195 $20,480 $334 / Month*

2011 Kia Sorento LX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2WD 4dr I4 LX $22,795 $22,025 $359 / Month*
AWD 4dr I4 LX $24,495 $23,665 $386 / Month*
2WD 4dr V6 LX $25,595 $24,730 $403 / Month*
AWD 4dr V6 LX $27,295 $26,370 $430 / Month*

2011 Kia Sorento EX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2WD 4dr I4 EX $25,195 $23,885 $390 / Month*
AWD 4dr I4 EX $26,895 $25,495 $416 / Month*
2WD 4dr V6 EX $27,595 $26,155 $426 / Month*
AWD 4dr V6 EX $29,295 $27,770 $453 / Month*

2011 Kia Sorento SX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2WD 4dr V6 SX $32,395 $30,420 $496 / Month*
AWD 4dr V6 SX $34,095 $32,015 $522 / Month*

2011 Kia Sorento Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
Base LX EX SX
17" x 7.0" painted alloy wheels    
18" x 7.0" mirror finish alloy wheels      
18" x 7.0" painted alloy wheels      
Auto headlamps    
Body-color heated pwr mirrors -inc: integrated turn signals  
Chrome roof rails      
Chrome tail pipe finish      
Fixed rear wiper
Fog lamps    
Front/rear SX style body colored bumpers      
P235/55R18 tires    
P235/65R17 tires    
Pwr mirrors      
Rear LED tail lamps      
Rear spoiler    
Silver roof rails    
Stainless steel greenhouse trim molding      
Variable intermittent front windshield wipers
INTERIOR Features
Base LX EX SX
3rd row 50/50 split-folding seat  
8-way pwr driver seat w/lumbar    
Air conditioning    
Auto-dimming rear view mirror w/HomeLink      
Carbon fiber style trim      
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors  
Dual visor vanity mirrors      
Dual-zone auto climate controls w/ionized air filtration    
EcoMinder indicator  
Fabric/leatherette front bucket seats      
Front/rear carpeted floor mats    
Front/rear pwr outlets
Heated leather front bucket seats      
Interior accent illumination      
Leather shift knob    
Leather-wrapped tilt & telescopic steering wheel -inc: audio, cruise, Bluetooth controls    
Pwr door locks
Pwr windows w/driver one-touch auto down      
Pwr windows w/driver one-touch auto up/down  
Rear air conditioning  
Rear center armrest w/cup holder  
Rear map pockets
Rear window defroster
Smart keyless entry w/push button start    
Stainless pedals      
Stainless sill plate w/illuminated scuff trim      
Stitched meter housing cover      
SX meter cluster face      
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel -inc: audio, cruise, Bluetooth controls    
Tricot cloth front bucket seats    
Trip computer
MECHANICAL Features
Base LX EX SX
2.4L DOHC dual CVVT 16-valve I4 engine  
3.5L DOHC dual CVVT 24-valve V6 engine  
6-speed automatic transmission w/OD, Sportmatic  
6-speed manual transmission w/OD      
All wheel drive  
Front wheel drive
Front/rear stabilizer bars
Front/rear stainless steel skid plates      
Hydraulic pwr rack & pinion steering
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/coil springs
Independent multi-link rear suspension
Pwr ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes
SAFETY Features
Base LX EX SX
3-point seat belts in all positions w/front pretensioners
4-wheel anti-lock brakes
Downhill brake control
Dual advanced front airbags -inc: passenger occupancy sensor
Electronic brake force distribution w/brake assist
Electronic stability control w/traction control
Energy-absorbing steering column
Front active headrests
Front seat-mounted air bags
Front/rear crumple zones
Full-length side curtain airbags
Height-adjustable front seatbelts
Hill assist control
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Rear child safety door locks
Side impact door beams
Sonar back-up warning system      
Tire pressure monitoring system
ENTERTAINMENT Features
Base LX EX SX
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: auxiliary input jack, USB port
Bluetooth hands-free link
Infinity surround sound audio -inc: (10) speakers      
Navigation system -inc: real-time traffic data, rearview camera display      
SIRIUS satellite radio -inc: (3) months free subscription
UVO hands-free entertainment system      

2011 Kia Sorento Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
Base LX EX SX
3RD ROW SEATING PKG -inc: 50/50 split-folding seats (REQ: CPK Convenience Pkg)      
3RD ROW SEATING PKG -inc: 50/50 split-folding seats, carpeted floor mats (REQ: PK1 Premium Pkg)      
CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: heated front seats, backup warning system, fog lamps, auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass, UVO hands-free entertainment system      
CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: silver roof rails, heated front seats, backup warning system, fog lamps, auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass, UVO hands-free entertainment system      
LIMITED PKG -inc: navigation system w/real-time traffic, Infinity surround sound system, (10) speakers, auto-dimming rearview mirror w/HomeLink, interior accent mood illumination, chrome finish roof rails, 18" mirror-finish alloy wheels, high style interior color theme available (REQ: PK1 Premium Pkg)      
LIMITED PKG -inc: navigation system w/real-time traffic, Infinity surround sound system, (10) speakers, auto-dimming rearview mirror w/HomeLink, interior accent mood illumination, chrome finish roof rails, 18" mirror-finish alloy wheels, high style interior color theme available (REQ: PK2 Premium Pkg or RSE Rear Entertainment System)      
PANORAMIC SUNROOF      
PREMIUM PKG -inc: leather trim seats, heated front seats, auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass      
PREMIUM PKG -inc: leather trim seats, heated front seats, auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass (REQ: LPK Limited Pkg & RSE Rear Entertainment System)      
PREMIUM PKG -inc: leather trim seats, heated front seats, auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass, panoramic sunroof      
REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM -inc: DVD system w/overhead screen, headphones (REQ: LPK Limited Pkg & PK1 Premium Pkg)      
PAINT Options
Base LX EX SX
BRIGHT SILVER
DARK CHERRY  
EBONY BLACK
JAVA BROWN      
PACIFIC BLUE    
SNOW WHITE PEARL  
SPICY RED *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability*  
TITANIUM SILVER    
TUSCAN OLIVE    
WHITE SAND BEIGE    
PAINT SCHEME Options
Base LX EX SX
STANDARD PAINT
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
Base LX EX SX
** VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA-SEE YOUR AREA DEALER FOR A COMPLETE LIST **
1ST/2ND ROW ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS (PIO)  
1ST/2ND ROW CARPETED FLOOR MATS (PIO)    
1ST/2ND/3RD ROW CARPETED FLOOR MATS (PIO)      
1ST/2ND/3RD ROW CARPETED FLOOR MATS (REQ: TRS 3rd Row Seating) (PIO)    
AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR W/HOMELINK (N/A w/CPG Convenience Pkg) (PIO)      
AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR W/HOMELINK (N/A w/CPK Convenience Pkg) (PIO)      
AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR W/HOMELINK (N/A w/PK1 or PK2 Premium Pkg) (PIO)      
AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR W/HOMELINK (N/A w/PK1 Premium Pkg) (PIO)      
AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR W/HOMELINK (PIO)      
BLACK CROSS BARS      
BLACK CROSS BARS (N/A w/LPK Limited Pkg)      
BLACK CROSS BARS (N/A w/PK2 Premium Pkg, LPK Limited Pkg)      
BLACK CROSS BARS (REQ: CPK Convenience Pkg)      
BLACK CROSS BARS (REQ: PK2 Premium Pkg) (N/A w/LPK Limited Pkg)      
BLACK REAR BUMPER PROTECTOR (PIO)  
CARGO COVER (PIO)
CARGO MAT (N/A w/TRS 3rd Row Seating Pkg) (PIO)    
CARGO MAT (PIO)      
CARGO NET (PIO)
CARGO ORGANIZER (PIO)  
CARGO TRAY (N/A w/TRS 3rd Row Seating Pkg) (PIO)    
CARGO TRAY (PIO)      
INTERIOR LIGHTING KIT (PIO)  
REMOTE START (PIO)      
SIDE STEPS (PIO)  
TOW HITCH (PIO)  
WHEEL LOCKS (PIO)
SEAT TRIM Options
Base LX EX SX
BEIGE, SEAT TRIM    
BLACK, SEAT TRIM  
GRAY, SEAT TRIM  
MOCHA, SEAT TRIM -inc: ColorPac2 high-style interior color theme (REQ: LPK Limited Pkg)      

2011 Kia Sorento Technical Specifications

Brakes
Base LX EX SX
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.8 x - TBD - 11.8 x - TBD - 11.8 x - TBD - 11.8 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.9 x - TBD - 11.9 x - TBD - 11.9 x - TBD - 11.9 x - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Base LX EX SX
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) 72.5 72.5 72.5 72.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) 37.0 37.0 37.0 37.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft)
Engine
Base LX EX SX
Displacement 2.4L/144 2.4L/144 2.4L/144 3.5L/212
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 175 @ 6000 175 @ 6000 175 @ 6000 276 @ 6300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 169 @ 3750 169 @ 3750 169 @ 3750 248 @ 5000
Exterior Dimensions
Base LX EX SX
Height, Overall (in) 67.3 67.3 67.3 67.3
Length, Overall (in) 183.9 183.9 183.9 183.9
Min Ground Clearance (in) 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5
Wheelbase (in) 106.3 106.3 106.3 106.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 74.2 74.2 74.2 74.2
Fuel Tank
Base LX EX SX
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.0 18.0 18.0 18.0
Steering
Base LX EX SX
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
Steering Type Hydraulic Pwr Rack & Pinion Hydraulic Pwr Rack & Pinion Hydraulic Pwr Rack & Pinion Hydraulic Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.7 35.7 35.7 35.7
Suspension
Base LX EX SX
Suspension Type - Front Independent Independent Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Rear Independent Independent Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Tires
Base LX EX SX
Front Tire Size P235/65R17 P235/65R17 P235/55R18 P235/55R18
Rear Tire Size P235/65R17 P235/65R17 P235/55R18 P235/55R18
Transmission
Base LX EX SX
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Type 6 6 6 6
Vehicle
Base LX EX SX
Front Head Room (in) 39.2 39.2 39.2 39.2
Front Leg Room (in) 41.3 41.3 41.3 41.3
Front Shoulder Room (in) 59.3 59.3 59.3 59.3
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 7
Passenger Volume (ft) 142.5 142.5 142.5 - TBD -
Second Head Room (in) 39.2 39.2 39.2 39.2
Second Leg Room (in) 37.6 37.6 37.6 37.6
Second Shoulder Room (in) 58.7 58.7 58.7 58.7
Weight Information
Base LX EX SX
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3763 3796 3796 - TBD -

2011 Kia Sorento Safety Features

Safety Features
4-wheel anti-lock brakes
Electronic brake force distribution w/brake assist
Hill assist control
Downhill brake control
Electronic stability control w/traction control
Side impact door beams
Front/rear crumple zones
Dual advanced front airbags -inc: passenger occupancy sensor
Front seat-mounted air bags
Full-length side curtain airbags
3-point seat belts in all positions w/front pretensioners
Height-adjustable front seatbelts
Front active headrests
Rear child safety door locks
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Tire pressure monitoring system
Energy-absorbing steering column
Sonar back-up warning system
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A