How much is my Kia Sorento worth?
The 5 and 7-seater SUV segment is by far the busiest market segment in South Africa, with no fewer than 35 options for consumers. Kia has long held a special place in South African hearts, with its largest offering, the Sorento, finding a home in many driveways. How much are they still worth, though? We find out!
How do I find out how much my used car is worth?
There are many ways to ascertain your car's value. You can scour the internet, gathering info on similar makes and models as yours, search local listings to see what similar models are commanding in the market, approach a dealer for a valuation, or use the free valuation tool on AutoTrader to see what value your particular vehicle has.
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How to find out how much Kia Sorento is worth
No matter your chosen method, you will need to have some information on hand to get as accurate pricing as possible. You must have the year, make, model, mileage, service history, and condition. Using any aggregator will give you a rough idea of how much you can expect when selling or buying, but you should always take these numbers with a pinch of salt, as variances do occur, especially when it comes to a niche market segment such as passenger vans, where there are few competitors.
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What affects the value of your Kia Sorento?
All the above-mentioned factors influence the price someone will pay for the vehicle. Most buyers will be looking for a good condition and popular model that is not too old and has a good service history. These types of vehicles usually pull the best pricing. If any of these factors are in or at an undesirable point, they will affect the price they sell for. Another factor to bear in mind is volume; if there is an oversupply of a particular type of vehicle or adversely not enough and a high demand, this will also affect the vehicle's price.
Which Kia Sorento trim holds its value better?
Do Kia Sorento's hold their value?
While it may appear that the latest generation of Kia Sorento doesn't hold its value as much from the looks of the table below, the Sorento is competing in a tough market segment and holds its own very well in a section of the market fast becoming dominated by Chinese automakers. The entry-level variant seems to hold its value the best. The depreciation over 2 years is not nearly as bad as some of its rivals so that the Sorento will remain a solid buy.
| Model | Price in 2022 | Used price as of 2024 |
| KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi EX+ | R809 995 | R 529 900 |
| KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD EX+ | R849 995 | R 589 900 |
| KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD SX | R914 995 | R 599 900 |
| KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD SXL | R994 995 | R 629 900 |
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How to increase the value of my Kia Sorento
You can do a few small things to ensure that your Sorento will be worth as much as possible when it comes time to sell. You can keep the vehicle in as good a condition as possible, stick to the service schedule, perform regular maintenance, and last but not least, keep it clean.
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