What is a 2021 Kia Sorento worth?
Our estimate for a 5-year-old Kia Sorento in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2021 Sorento on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2021 model sits today: 5 years in, 48% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 11% a year.
If you buy it now
| Fair buy price (retail) | R 398 080 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 353 583 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 272 608 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 125 472 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 6 958/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | R 472 826 | — | See value → |
| 2021 (this page) | R 398 080 | +R 74 746 to newest | |
| 2020 | R 335 149 | +R 137 677 to newest | See value → |
2021 Kia Sorento: common questions
What is a 2021 Kia Sorento worth in South Africa?
Around R 398 080 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 433 907 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 362 253. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 350 310.
Is a 2021 Kia Sorento a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 48% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 398 080 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 125 472 more. As a mainstream model, its steepest losses are behind it, which is exactly when this kind of car makes the most financial sense used.
What did a 2021 Kia Sorento cost new?
About R 765 131 at launch pricing in 2021 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 52% of that.
What would financing a 2021 Kia Sorento cost monthly?
At R 398 080 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 6 958 per month before fees and insurance. Shorter terms suit used cars better; run your own numbers in the value calculator.
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Estimates modelled from list pricing and our SA depreciation tiers; condition, mileage, spec and region move real prices. Not a valuation or an offer.