Kia Sorento Depreciation Calculator
Calculate the Kia Sorento depreciation rate by year, mileage, and country — with accident-history adjustments and a year-by-year depreciation chart.
The Kia Sorento is a three-row midsize SUV offering gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Depreciation is moderate for the segment — better than older Kia models thanks to improved brand perception and the industry-leading 10-year powertrain warranty, though resale still trails class leaders like the Toyota Highlander.
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Year-by-year depreciation
Depreciation rate per year, based on an MSRP of $40,040
| Age | Value | % Retained | Annual depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| New | $40,040 | 100% | — |
| Year 1 | $32,833 | 82% | -$7,207 (18%) |
| Year 2 | $29,229 | 73% | -$3,604 (11%) |
| Year 3 | $26,426 | 66% | -$2,803 (9.6%) |
| Year 4 | $24,024 | 60% | -$2,402 (9.1%) |
| Year 5 | $21,622 | 54% | -$2,402 (10%) |
| Year 6 | $19,620 | 49% | -$2,002 (9.3%) |
| Year 7 | $17,618 | 44% | -$2,002 (10.2%) |
| Year 8 | $16,016 | 40% | -$1,602 (9.1%) |
| Year 9 | $14,414 | 36% | -$1,602 (10%) |
| Year 10 | $12,813 | 32% | -$1,601 (11.1%) |
Kia Sorento depreciation by country
The same car depreciates at different rates in different markets. Here's how the Kia Sorento depreciation rate changes across the seven major markets we track.
Baseline market. The Sorento competes in a crowded midsize SUV segment; Hybrid and PHEV variants hold value best thanks to strong fuel economy and federal incentives on resale math.
Popular AWD choice in Canada, where winter capability keeps demand steady. Depreciation runs slightly slower than the US due to tighter new-SUV inventory in colder provinces.
Sold primarily as a diesel and PHEV in the UK. Depreciation is steeper as buyers favor the Hyundai Santa Fe and European alternatives, though Kia's 7-year warranty helps used-market confidence.
Large SUVs face higher CO2-based taxation in many EU countries, accelerating depreciation. The PHEV variant retains value better in markets with EV incentives like Germany and the Netherlands.
Strong demand for large, air-conditioned family SUVs with good dealer support. The V6 gas variant (when available) retains value especially well across Gulf markets.
Not officially sold as Sorento — Kia India offers the Carnival and Carens instead. Grey-import Sorentos see weak resale due to limited parts and service support.
Sorento is a strong seller in Australia with a 7-year unlimited-km warranty boosting used-market trust. Diesel AWD variants hold value particularly well in rural regions.
Kia Sorento depreciation after an accident
An accident on a vehicle's history permanently increases its depreciation rate, even after perfect repairs. Here's how much extra depreciation each severity level adds to a Kia Sorento.
Paintwork, bumper scuffs, non-structural repairs. Disclosed on history reports but limited resale impact.
Panel replacement, airbag deployment, meaningful CARFAX entry. Significantly accelerates depreciation.
Frame damage, flood, salvage title. Permanent depreciation hit even after full restoration.
This "diminished value" is the extra depreciation a car carries after an accident. Insurance rarely reimburses it — our calculator bakes it into every depreciation estimate.