2026 Kia Sorento · The Turbo Starts Here
Sorento EX
From $38,490 MSRP* · 281-hp 2.5T Turbo · AWD Optional (+$1,500)
The single biggest jump on the entire Sorento ladder happens right here: the EX swaps the 191-hp 2.5L for a 281-hp 2.5T Turbo — a 90-horsepower upgrade — and adds synthetic leather, a power liftgate, and an available Premium Package with panoramic roof and BOSE audio. Every new Sorento at Dean McCrary Kia includes upfront pricing and Warranty Forever.
281hp 2.5T Turbo — up 90 hp from S
$38,490MSRP — turbo entry point
SynTexleather seating
Powerliftgate, standard
Premium Pkgpanoramic roof + BOSE
AWDoptional, +$1,500
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What EX Adds Over S
A new engine, a nicer cabin, and the option of a genuine luxury package — the EX is where the Sorento levels up.
Powertrain
281-hp 2.5T Turbo
Up 90 hp from the 191-hp 2.5L on LX and S — the headline reason to step up to EX.
Cabin
Synthetic Leather
A meaningfully nicer seating material than the S’s cloth.
Convenience
Power Liftgate
Smart Power Tailgate makes loading groceries and gear hands-free.
Available
Premium Package
Panoramic roof and BOSE premium audio available for the first time at this tier.
EX Specs
Powertrain & Capability
Engine2.5T Turbo — 281 hp / 311 lb-ft
Transmission8-Speed Automatic
DrivetrainFWD Standard, AWD +$1,500
EPA MPG (FWD)20/27 city/hwy
Max Towing2,000 lb (4,500 lb from SX up, tow pkg)
Standard Equipment & Packages
Seating MaterialSynthetic Leather
LiftgatePower / Smart Power Tailgate
Premium PackagePanoramic Roof + BOSE Audio, Available
X-Line PackageAvailable (X-Line EX)
Seating7 Standard
Where EX Fits
The engine step-up from the S, and the value entry into turbo power before the richer SX cabin.
S
MSRP*$35,290 / $37,290 AWD
Engine191 hp 2.5L
SeatingCloth
EX
MSRP*$38,490 / $39,990 AWD
Engine281 hp 2.5T Turbo
SeatingSynthetic Leather
SX
MSRP*$42,290
Engine281 hp 2.5T Turbo
SeatingNappa-Style Leather, Captain’s Chairs
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How Much Does the 2026 Kia Sorento EX Cost?⌄
The 2026 Kia Sorento EX starts at $38,490 MSRP in front-wheel drive, or $39,990 with AWD, excluding $1,495 destination. See live EX inventory for today’s price with current offers applied.
What Does the EX Add Over the S?⌄
Synthetic leather seating, a power liftgate (Smart Power Tailgate), and an available Premium Package with a panoramic roof and BOSE audio — on top of the biggest change of all, a completely different engine.
What's the Big Engine Upgrade on the EX?⌄
The EX is the entry point for Kia’s 281-hp 2.5T Turbo, up from the 191-hp 2.5L on LX and S — a 90-horsepower jump paired with the same 8-speed automatic, plus a bump in max towing to 4,500 pounds on SX and up.
Where Can I Buy a Sorento EX Near Mobile, AL?⌄
Dean McCrary Kia at 1733 E I-65 Service Rd S in Mobile stocks the Sorento EX — convenient to Daphne, Spanish Fort, Saraland, Fairhope, and the Alabama Gulf Coast. Every new Sorento includes upfront pricing and Warranty Forever.
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*MSRP excludes $1,495 destination and handling, taxes, title, license, and dealer fees. AWD adds approximately $1,500 on the EX. Pricing and offers subject to change — see dealer for current pricing.
2026 Kia Sorento EX For Sale Near Mobile, AL
Dean McCrary Kia in Mobile, Alabama offers the 2026 Sorento EX, serving Daphne, Spanish Fort, Saraland, Fairhope, and the Gulf Coast. Starting at $38,490 MSRP, the EX is the entry point for Kia’s 281-hp 2.5T Turbo — up from the 191-hp 2.5L on LX and S — paired with the same 8-speed automatic, plus synthetic leather seating, a power liftgate, and an available Premium Package with panoramic roof and BOSE audio.