If you're trying to decide between the 2025 Kia Sorento and the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe, you’re in for a tough decision. Both are great for city driving and weekend trips, with options for 5 or 7 passengers, and both balance space, efficiency, and performance. So, which is best for your family? Let’s take a look!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The 2025 Kia Sorento starts at $33,365 and goes up to $48,765.
- The price of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe starts at $35,615 and goes up to $48,165.
- The Sante Fe has one engine choice to the Sorento’s two.
Pricing and Value: 2025 Kia Sorento vs. Santa Fe Cost Breakdown
The nonhybrid Sorento has no changes for 2025. It’s still the Sorento you know and love!
Trims and prices are:
- LX: $33,365
- S: $35,965
- EX: $39,465
- SX: $43,065
- EX X-Line: $43,165
- SX X-Line: $44,865
- SX Prestige X-Line: $47,765
- SX Prestige X-Pro: $48,765
The Santa Fe returns with no significant changes for 2025, minus the addition of a new Atlantis Blue exterior finish. Starting MSRPs for its trims are:
- SE: $35,615
- SEL: $38,115
- XRT: $42,265
- Limited: $45,015
- Calligraphy: $48,165
Performance Comparison: 2025 Kia Sorento vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Engine Options
The Santa Fe features a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-four engine generating 277-horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. An eight-speed dual-clutch automatic and front-wheel drive are standard, but all-wheel drive is optional.
While the Sorento’s engines are less powerful, you have two options to choose from, both of which are available with front- or all-wheel drive:
- A 2.5-liter inline-four-cylinder engine delivering 191 horsepower (as standard) or,
- An available 281 horsepower turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder.
Both are paired with eight-speed automatic transmission. The X-Pro trim is the best SUV in the lineup to handle rough terrain—it features a center locking differential, 17-inch wheels, and all-terrain tires.
Interior Features and Technology of the Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe for 2025
The Sorento's interior is solidly and attractively built with ambient lighting incorporated throughout. While elegant, it remains family friendly and spacious, with cubby storage spots everywhere. Captain's chairs are available in place of the second row bench seating.
The Santa Fe is also spacious for most occupants, but can get a little tight in the third row. One downfall to this SUV is its thick rear pillars and second-row headrests make it difficult to see what’s going on behind you.
The Sorento’s infotainment setup is sleek and easy to use, with side-by-side screens mounted in a curved panoramic display. A separate 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and 4.3-inch digital gauge display, but higher-end trims feature a 12.3-inch reconfigurable gauge display. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard with an available wireless charging pad, a 12-speaker Bose audio system, and a rear-seat entertainment system.
The Santa Fe features side-by-side 12.3-inch displays for the gauge cluster and infotainment system, but there are physical knobs for climate and audio. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard with an optional dual wireless charging pad.
Which SUV Is Best for You? Choosing Between the Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe in 2025
Both the Sorento and the Santa Fe are affordable and reliable SUVs for work and play, but if you’re a buyer on a budget and want more trim options, the Sorento may just be the SUV for you. Stop into our showroom today to experience this fine vehicle firsthand!