Kia Sorento value and depreciation
Known for upmarket seven-seat diesel suv.
Projected value of a new Kia Sorento
We class the Kia Sorento as a mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 66% after three years and 52% after five. Solid volume sellers from established brands. Around two thirds of the price left after three years.
Retention table
| After | Retained | Retail value | Trade-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 82% | R 817 085 | R 719 035 |
| 3 years | 66% | R 659 462 | R 580 327 |
| 5 years | 52% | R 520 274 | R 457 841 |
| 7 years | 41% | R 405 767 | R 357 075 |
| 10 years | 27% | R 274 694 | R 241 731 |
Estimates for a new purchase at R 999 995; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
The Sorento arrived in 2003 as a ladder-frame 4x4 and has evolved into a premium-feeling seven-seat family SUV. The 2.2 turbodiesel is the volume choice in South Africa. Priced around the million-rand mark it sells in small numbers, so residuals behave more like a niche import than a mainstream Kia.
What used Sorento years are worth today
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| Year | Est. retail today | Trade-in | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sorento | R 999 995 | R 879 996 | Details → |
| 2025 Sorento | R 774 488 | R 681 549 | Details → |
| 2024 Sorento | R 659 514 | R 580 372 | Details → |
| 2023 Sorento | R 561 607 | R 494 214 | Details → |
| 2022 Sorento | R 472 826 | R 416 087 | Details → |
| 2021 Sorento | R 398 080 | R 350 310 | Details → |
| 2020 Sorento | R 335 149 | R 294 931 | Details → |
| 2019 Sorento | R 278 939 | R 245 466 | Details → |
| 2018 Sorento | R 232 157 | R 204 298 | Details → |
| 2017 Sorento | R 193 220 | R 170 034 | Details → |
| 2016 Sorento | R 160 814 | R 141 516 | Details → |
| 2015 Sorento | R 133 843 | R 117 782 | Details → |
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Kia Sorento: common questions
What is a Kia Sorento worth after 3 years?
A Kia Sorento bought new today for R 999 995 is projected to be worth about R 659 462 after three years, which is 66% of its price. A dealer trade-in offer would sit closer to R 580 327.
Does the Kia Sorento hold its value?
We class the Kia Sorento as a mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 66% after three years and 52% after five. Solid volume sellers from established brands. Around two thirds of the price left after three years.
What does a used Kia Sorento cost?
As a guide: a 2024 model is worth about R 659 514 retail today, while a 2015 model sits around R 133 843. Condition, mileage and spec move real prices by 10% or more either way.
What would a Kia Sorento cost per month?
Financing a new Kia Sorento at R 999 995 over 72 months at 11.75% with a 10% deposit comes to roughly R 17 478 per month before bank fees and insurance.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.