2019 Kia Sorento Depreciation

A 7-year-old 2019 Kia Sorento has lost about 53.5% of its roughly $27,650 original value. In the 2026 source cohort, it typically listed for around $13,998, with most listings between $10,296 and $17,644. Listed examples average 96,926 miles.

Kia Sorento exterior
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2019 Kia Sorento Price by Mileage

What buyers actually pay at different odometer readings.

30k–50k mi
$22,065· 9 listings
50k–75k mi
$16,294· 29 listings
75k–100k mi
$15,235· 70 listings
100k–130k mi
$11,934· 65 listings
Over 130k mi
$9,479· 23 listings

How Mileage Affects 2019 Kia Sorento Price

Each dot is a real listing — price plotted against odometer reading.

2019 Kia Sorento median price by mileage band
MileageMedian priceListings
30k–50k mi$22,0659
50k–75k mi$16,29429
75k–100k mi$15,23570
100k–130k mi$11,93465
Over 130k mi$9,47923

What's a Good Price for a 2019 Kia Sorento?

Great deal

Under $11,499

Typical

$11,499$16,494

Overpriced

Above $16,494

Based on the middle 50% of listings — always adjust for mileage and condition.

Price Spread

Range across 197 listings.

Low $8,824High $20,779

Half of all listings fall between $11,499 and $16,494, with a median of $13,998.

2019 Kia Sorento Efficiency & Specs

EPA fuel-economy and powertrain data.

Combined

23 MPG

City / Hwy

21 / 26

Fuel / year

$2,700

Fuel

Regular

Engine

2.4L 4-cyl

EPA class

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Depreciation by Trim

See how each 2019 Kia Sorento trim holds its value.

TrimFuelMSRPMedian ResaleDepreciationListings
LX V6Gasoline$27,650$13,81950.3%44
LXGasoline$27,650$13,49252.4%71
LGasoline$26,290$12,06952.7%29
SX V6Gasoline$39,990$18,92156.6%21
EX SportGasoline$34,990$16,24356.9%16
EX V6Gasoline$35,590$14,78459.9%10
SX Limited V6Gasoline$42,340$16,38160.1%6

How the 2019 Kia Sorento Compares to Other Years

At 53.5% depreciation, the 2019 Kia Sorento sits among its neighbors on the depreciation curve. The one-year-newer 2020 has lost 48.4% (around $15,495), so stepping up a model year costs roughly $1,497 more. The older 2018 sits at 59.7% (around $12,946), so dropping back a year saves about $1,052. Buying one model year newer or older is one of the easiest ways to trade purchase price against age and remaining warranty.

Safety Ratings

NHTSA crash test ratings for the 2019 Kia Sorento.

Overall
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover

View full NHTSA report

Known Issues & Complaints

415 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls reported.

ENGINE

104 complaints

The engine failed and is now inoperable. The vehicle has been consuming excessive oil since I purchased it in 2022. I have all oil change records and top offs documented. In May 2026 the engine had a total failure, was making excessive nois

5 fires1 injury

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

62 complaints

There is a recall for the HAVOC system foe the years 2021-2023, 25V649 recall. My car is a 2019 kia sorento and I m having the same issues, I have already replaced blower motor, resistor, air filter replaced, fuses, air compressor clutch re

3 crashes7 fires2 injuries

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

59 complaints

I am filing a safety complaint regarding my vehicle following service performed at a Kia dealership. My vehicle was returned to me on April 25, 2026, after being at the dealership for approximately one week. When it was returned, it had mis

1 crash3 fires5 injuries

POWER TRAIN

47 complaints

Had to replace transmission at 133k miles. It was jolting sometimes providing a hard jolt at times will driving. There are also times of what feels like a cylinder misfire. Oil is constantly leaking and have to replace oil every 1k Miles. H

STRUCTURE

33 complaints

About 1 month ago, i noticed on the hood, several areas (10-12) of bubbling and peeling of the paint. On the Side upright panel next to the windshield on the passenger side, there is a big area of peeling and bubbling paint. Paint is called

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

16 complaints

Headlights burn out within weeks to months after replacing them, overheat, flicker when driving. Has been a recurring problem since being bought in 2019.

Top Issues

  • ENGINE
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • POWER TRAIN
  • STRUCTURE

Buyer Red Flags

  • !Recall 22V703000 (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 wi
  • !Recall 23V639000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION): Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Sorento vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, water may leak into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 2019 Kia Sorento worth?

A 2019 Kia Sorento is typically worth around $13,998, with most listings falling between $10,296 and $17,644. The single biggest swing factor is mileage — listed examples average about 96,926 miles, and each additional 10,000 miles shaves a few percent off the price. Condition, accident history, trim, and how many owners a car has had move the number from there. Treat the median as a fair starting point and adjust up for a clean, low-mileage, one-owner car or down for higher mileage and any reported damage.

How much has the 2019 Kia Sorento depreciated?

The 2019 Kia Sorento has lost about 53.5% of its original $27,650 base MSRP — roughly $14,793 in value, after adjusting listing prices to typical mileage for the age. Most of a car's lifetime depreciation happens in its earliest years, so a vehicle of this age has usually weathered the steepest part of the curve already. That's what makes a well-kept example at this age an efficient buy: you let the original owner absorb the fastest depreciation, then enjoy a much slower decline from here.

How many miles does a used 2019 Sorento have?

Listed 2019 Sorentos average about 96,926 miles, with most between 69,494 and 125,347. As a rule of thumb, "average" mileage for any car is roughly 12,000 miles per year of age, so compare a specific listing against that benchmark. A below-average odometer commands a premium and an above-average one a discount, but a higher-mileage car with complete service records and one owner can be a better buy than a low-mileage car with gaps in its history. Consistent maintenance does more for a car's remaining lifespan than a low number on the odometer alone.

What is a good price for a 2019 Kia Sorento?

For a 2019 Kia Sorento, anything under $11,499 is a strong deal, $11,499 to $16,494 is the typical range where most cars trade, and above $16,494 is on the expensive side — those higher prices usually buy lower mileage, a certified warranty, or a premium trim. Always weigh the asking price against the car's specific mileage and condition rather than the sticker alone: a slightly higher price for a clean, one-owner, accident-free example is often money well spent. And treat a listing priced well below the range as a prompt to dig deeper — unusually cheap cars almost always have a reason, whether it's high mileage, accident history, or a branded title.

Methodology

Figures for the 2019 Kia Sorento are computed from 197 real used-car listings. Each asking price is normalized to a standard 12,000 miles per year for the car's age, adjusted by a 5% asking-to-sale estimate, and compared against the original base MSRP for that VIN's trim. Full methodology. Updated August 2026.