2025 Kia
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2024 Lexus
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| MPG - City | 20 - 23 MPG | 21 - 22 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 31 MPG | 28 - 29 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 75.5 ft3 | 46.2 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 191 - 281 hp | 275 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 - 4,500 lbs | 3,494 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 189.0 in | 192.5 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 75.6 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in |
Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 in |
Front 38.1 - 39.5 in
Rear 28.5 - 38.6 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento than in the Lexus RX 350.
The Kia Sorento will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus RX 350.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Sorento as you will with the Lexus RX 350, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Kia Sorento is a better financial choice over the Lexus RX 350, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
The Kia Sorento is a little narrower than the Lexus RX 350, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot.
When looking at overall length, the Kia Sorento takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Lexus RX 350.
Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Kia Sorento will do just as well as the Lexus RX 350, since they have about the same towing capacity.
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Kia Sorento and the Lexus RX 350.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the Kia Sorento and the Lexus RX 350 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Utility
The Kia Sorento offers greater seating capacity than the Lexus RX 350, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.
With the Kia Sorento, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Lexus RX 350.