2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid vs. Toyota Highlander Hybrid

2023 Kia Sorento vs. 2023 Toyota Highlander
2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid

vs.

2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
$36,590

Starting Price

$40,220
227 hp

Horsepower

243 hp
258 lb.-ft

Torque

175 lb.-ft
Yes

Blind Spot Collision Alert

No (on base models)
36 mpg city / 35 mpg hwy

Gas Mileage

39 mpg city / 35 mpg hwy

Looking for an SUV option that’s more environmentally friendly on the streets of Los Angeles? You’ve probably read about two popular hybrid models, the 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid and the 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. While both may seem very similar at first glance, differences abound between the two SUVs. Kia of Cerritos highlights the similarities and differences between the 2023 Kia Sorento and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid below. In addition to the Sorento Hybrid, we also carry several hybrid and electric models from the Kia lineup in our Cerritos lot!

 

 

2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid vs. Toyota Highlander Hybrid: Price

Selecting a hybrid SUV shouldn’t drain your budget. So which is cheaper: the Kia or the Toyota? Carson drivers looking for a cheaper ride might want to consider the 2023 Kia Sorento, whose base model is almost $4,000 cheaper than the Highlander. When you add the Hybrid Sorento’s excellent gas mileage in the equation, you’ll be saving even more at the pumps! Compare the prices between the 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid and the the Toyota Highlander Hybrid below:

  • 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid EX FWD:$36,590 MSRP
  • 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid LE FWD: $40,220 MSRP

2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid vs. Toyota Highlander Hybrid: Interior Features

Safety is evident in both the Kia Sorento or Toyota Highlander models. When you chose the Sorento, you get the following safety features:

  • Blind spot collision avoidance
  • Safe exit Assist
  • Pedestrian Detection
  • Lane Departure Warnings
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alerts

The Toyota Highlander Hybrid comes with Toyota’s exclusive Toyota Safety Sense™ Suite, which offers many of the same features as the Sorento. That being said, you have to go up to premium trims to get such features as the blind spot collision alerts and safe exit assist. Which will keep you protected best around Orange County? The Kia SUV has your back even when you go for the entry-level model!

Test Drive the 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid in Cerritos!

Feel sufficiently informed between the 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid? Schedule a test drive of the Kia Sorento Hybrid today at Kia of Cerritos! Our friendly service staff can help you answer any additional questions you may have about the top-tier SUV. Ask about our dealership-exclusive lease deals on the Kia Sorento Hybrid when you visit from Southgate.

 

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