2022 Kia Sorento vs 2021 Lexus RX

2022 Kia Sorento

#8 in Mid-Size SUVs

2021 Lexus RX

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EX FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sorento EX FWD	N/A	N/A	$34,247	$35,490
Sorento LX AWD	23	25	$30,292	$31,390
Sorento LX FWD	24	29	$28,555	$29,590
Sorento S FWD	N/A	N/A	$31,257	$32,390
Sorento SX AWD	22	27	$38,285	$40,090
Sorento SX FWD	22	29	$36,566	$38,290
Sorento SX Prestige FWD	22	29	$39,337	$41,190
Sorento X-Line EX AWD	22	27	$37,819	$39,190
Sorento X-Line S AWD	23	25	$33,187	$34,390
Sorento X-Line SX Prestige AWD	22	27	$41,247	$43,190

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RX 350 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RX RX 350 AWD	19	26	$43,588	$46,620
RX RX 350 F SPORT Appearance AWD	19	26	$46,844	$50,100
RX RX 350 F SPORT Appearance FWD	20	27	$45,535	$48,700
RX RX 350 F SPORT Handling AWD	19	26	$49,089	$52,500
RX RX 350 F SPORT Handling FWD	20	27	$47,780	$51,100
RX RX 350 FWD	20	27	$42,279	$45,220
RX RX 350L AWD	18	25	$46,237	$49,450
RX RX 350L FWD	19	26	$44,928	$48,050
RX RX 350L Luxury AWD	18	25	$51,847	$55,450
RX RX 350L Luxury FWD	19	26	$50,538	$54,050
RX RX 450h AWD	31	28	$44,949	$47,820
RX RX 450h F SPORT Appearance AWD	31	28	$48,222	$51,300
RX RX 450h F SPORT Handling AWD	31	28	$50,402	$53,620
RX RX 450hL AWD	29	28	$48,231	$51,310
RX RX 450hL Luxury AWD	29	28	$53,872	$57,310

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$34,247

$43,588

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$35,490

$46,620

Monthly Payment Estimate

$592 / month

$777 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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6.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Kia Sorento throws wild styling pitches, but swings for the efficiency fences with a plug-in hybrid version.

The 2021 Lexus RX stays strong in an increasingly crowded class with styling that stands out and powertrains that don’t.

TCC Likes

More expressive
Bigger interior
Available hybrid powertrains

Efficient hybrid
F Sport shines inside and out
Comfy for five

TCC Dislikes

What’s with the door tooth?
More hard plastic in the cabin
More noise

...Edgy styling can be a turn off
Useless third row
Getting expensive

Fuel Economy

City

Coming Soon

19 mpg

Highway

Coming Soon

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Head Room (in)

36.8

Front Hip Room (in)

55.6

56.6

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

41.7

Front Head Room (in)

40.3

39.4

Second Hip Room (in)

55.1

56.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

57.8

Third Leg Room (in)

29.6

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

Third Hip Room (in)

42.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

57.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

44.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.8

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.9

Length, Overall (in)

189

192.5

Height, Overall (in)

66.7

67.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.2

Wheelbase (in)

110.8

109.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.8

74.6

Track Width, Front (in)

64.8

64.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

38.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

75.5

32.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

12.6

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

12.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.3

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.7

19.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

45.2

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P235/65VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P235/65VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3999

4387

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

311 @ 1700

267 @ 4700

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

3.5 L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

281 @ 5800

295 @ 6300

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.62

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.43

5.25

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.79

0.81

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.32

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.22

1.95

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.97

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.22

3.03

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Sorento

Lexus RX

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.1

8.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2022 Kia Sorento

2022 Kia Sorento available; 2021s sold out
Lease: From $309 per month for 36 months
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Finance: From 1.9% APR for 48 months

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2021 Lexus RX

2022 Lexus RX arriving; 2021s sold out
Lease: From $429 for 36 months
Rebate: No cash offers
Finance: From 1.9% APR for 60 months

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