2026 3-Row Comparison
Kia Sorento PHEV vs Toyota Highlander
Kia Sorento PHEV
MSRP from $48,695 – $60,795
Toyota Highlander
MSRP from $51,576 – $60,256
MSRP by Trim
| Spec | Kia Sorento PHEV | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| LX | $48,695 | $51,576 |
| EX | $51,195 | $54,876 |
| SX | $60,795 | $55,411 |
| LIMITED | — | $56,956 |
| LIMITED | — | $60,256 |
Fuel Economy (Combined L/100km)
| Spec | Kia Sorento PHEV | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| LX | 6.9 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| EX | 6.9 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| SX | 6.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| LIMITED | — L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| LIMITED | — L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Specifications
| Spec | Kia Sorento PHEV | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 268 | 264 |
| Touchscreen (") | 12.3 | 8 |
| Cluster (") | 4 | 7 |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | Not published | 310 |
| Seating | 6 | 8 |
| Seat Material | Cloth | Leatherette |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Climate Control | Tri-Zone Climate Control |
| Cargo (L) | 357 | 453 |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 12.6 | 16 |
| Towing (lbs) | 2,000 | 5,000 |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 4,687 | 4,415 |
| Powertrain | Plug-in Hybrid | Gas |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Features
| Spec | Kia Sorento PHEV | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| 360 Camera | Included | Included |
| Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go | Included | Included |
| Ambient Lighting | Included | Included |
| Apple CarPlay/Android Auto | Included | Included |
| Backup Camera | Included | Included |
| Blind-Spot Detection | Not included | Included |
| Blind-Spot Monitoring with Active Assist | Included | Not included |
| Digital Key | Included | Not included |
| Driver Seat Memory | Included | Included |
| Engine Immobilizer | Included | Included |
| Forward Automatic Braking | Included | Included |
| Front Parking Sensors | Included | Included |
| Garage Door Opener | Included | Included |
| Heads-up Display | Not included | Included |
| Heated Front Seats | Included | Included |
| Heated Rear Seats | Included | Included |
| Heated Side Mirrors | Included | Included |
| Highway/Traffic Jam Assist | Included | Included |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | Included | Included |
| Lane Assist | Included | Included |
| Leather-Wrapped Heated Steering Wheel | Included | Included |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Included | Included |
| Paddle Shifters | Included | Not included |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Included | Included |
| Parking Assist with Braking | Not included | Included |
| Power Driver Seat (8-way) | Not included | Included |
| Power Folding Side Mirrors | Included | Included |
| Power Liftgate | Included | Included |
| Power Lumbar Support | Included | Included |
| Power Passenger Seat (8-way) | Not included | Included |
| Power Sunshade | Included | Included |
| Premium Audio System | Included | Included |
| Push-Button Start | Included | Included |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Included | Included |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert with Braking | Included | Not included |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Included | Included |
| Rear Sunshades | Not included | Included |
| Remote Start | Included | Included |
| Road Sign Assist | Included | Not included |
| Roof Rails | Included | Included |
| Safe Exit Assist/Rear Seat Alert | Included | Included |
| Second-Row Captain Seats | Not included | Included |
| Side Parking Sensors | Included | Not included |
| Sunroof | Not included | Included |
| Terrain Drive Modes | Not included | Included |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring | Included | Included |
| Ventilated Front Seats | Included | Included |
| Wireless Charger | Included | Included |
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