2026 Kia Sorento · Style + Tech
Sorento S
From $35,290 MSRP* · AWD Optional (+$2,000) · Seats 7
The S steps up 19-inch wheels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and more standard driver-assist tech over the LX — and it’s the first Sorento trim where all-wheel drive is even an option. Every new Sorento at Dean McCrary Kia includes upfront pricing and Warranty Forever.
$35,290MSRP FWD · $37,290 AWD
19"wheels — up from 18"
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
AWDoptional — first time at this tier
Moredriver-assist tech vs LX
191hp 2.5L GDI · 8-spd auto
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What S Adds Over LX
A style and tech step up — and the first rung of the ladder where AWD is even on the menu.
Wheels
19-Inch Wheels
Up from the LX’s 18-inch alloys for a more substantial stance.
Cabin
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
A small touch that makes the cabin feel a step more premium every time you get in.
Safety
More Driver-Assist Tech
Additional standard driver-assist features build on the LX’s already-complete suite.
Drivetrain
AWD Optional (+$2,000)
The S is the first Sorento trim to offer all-wheel drive — still on the standard 191-hp 2.5L engine.
S Specs
Powertrain & Capability
Engine2.5L GDI — 191 hp / 181 lb-ft
Transmission8-Speed Automatic
DrivetrainFWD Standard, AWD +$2,000
EPA MPG (combined)~25 FWD / ~24 AWD
Max Towing2,000 lb
Standard Equipment
Wheels19-Inch
Steering WheelLeather-Wrapped
Driver AssistExpanded vs LX
Seating7 Standard
Touchscreen8-Inch, Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto
Where S Fits
Above the LX in wheels, cabin touches and tech — below the EX, where the turbo engine begins.
LX
MSRP*$32,390
DrivetrainFWD Only
Engine191 hp 2.5L
S
MSRP*$35,290 / $37,290 AWD
DrivetrainFWD Standard, AWD +$2,000
Engine191 hp 2.5L
EX
MSRP*$38,490 / $39,990 AWD
DrivetrainFWD Standard, AWD +$1,500
Engine281 hp 2.5T Turbo
Choose S If…
You want nicer wheels, a leather-wrapped wheel, and more driver-assist tech than the LX — with the option to add AWD — while staying on the standard engine.
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How Much Does the 2026 Kia Sorento S Cost?⌄
The 2026 Kia Sorento S starts at $35,290 MSRP in front-wheel drive, or $37,290 with AWD, excluding $1,495 destination. See live S inventory for today’s price with current offers applied.
What Does the S Add Over the LX?⌄
19-inch wheels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and more standard driver-assist tech than the LX — plus AWD becomes optional for the first time at this tier.
Can I Get the S With AWD?⌄
Yes — the S is the first Sorento trim where AWD is available, for about $2,000 over the front-wheel-drive price ($37,290 total). It still runs the standard 191-hp 2.5L engine; the turbo arrives on the EX.
Where Can I Buy a Sorento S Near Mobile, AL?⌄
Dean McCrary Kia at 1733 E I-65 Service Rd S in Mobile stocks the Sorento S — 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 $2,000. Pricing and offers subject to change — see dealer for current pricing.
2026 Kia Sorento S For Sale Near Mobile, AL
Dean McCrary Kia in Mobile, Alabama offers the 2026 Sorento S, serving Daphne, Spanish Fort, Saraland, Fairhope, and the Gulf Coast. Starting at $35,290 MSRP FWD ($37,290 AWD), the S pairs the standard 191-hp 2.5L GDI engine and 8-speed automatic with 19-inch wheels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and more standard driver-assist tech than the LX — with AWD optional for the first time at this tier.