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Kia Sorento Hybrid holds its value better — 58% five-year retention against 58% for the Kia Sorento. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Kia Sorento Hybrid comes out ahead, holding about 58% of its value versus 58% for the Kia Sorento. Over the first five years the Kia Sorento Hybrid loses roughly $16,218 while the Kia Sorento loses about $13,540 — a gap near $-2678.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Kia Sorento Hybrid sheds about 9% in year one versus 4% for the Kia Sorento. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.