2026 Kia Sorento · The Turbo Starts Here
Sorento EX
From $38,490 MSRP* · 281-hp 2.5T Turbo · AWD Optional (+$1,500)
This is the single biggest jump on the Sorento ladder: the 191-hp 2.5L gives way to a 281-hp 2.5T Turbo — a 90-horsepower gain — while synthetic leather, a power liftgate, and an available Premium Package with panoramic roof and BOSE audio all join the equipment list. Every new Sorento from Dean McCrary Kia Hattiesburg, based right at the Hub City crossroads, comes with upfront pricing and factory warranty.
281hp from the 2.5T Turbo — a 90-hp gain over S
$38,490where turbo pricing begins
SynTexleather-trimmed seats
Powerliftgate included standard
Premium Pkgadds panoramic roof + BOSE
AWDoptional for +$1,500
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What EX Adds Over S
A different engine, a nicer-feeling cabin, and access to a genuine luxury package — this is the trim where the Sorento steps up a class.
Powertrain
281-hp 2.5T Turbo
A 90-hp gain over the 191-hp 2.5L on LX and S — the main draw for stepping up to EX.
Cabin
Synthetic Leather
A genuine upgrade in seating material compared with the S’s cloth.
Convenience
Power Liftgate
The Smart Power Tailgate frees up your hands for groceries and gear.
Available
Premium Package
Panoramic roof and BOSE premium audio become available for the first time at this level.
EX Specs
Powertrain & Capability
Engine2.5T Turbo — 281 hp / 311 lb-ft
Transmission8-Speed Automatic
DrivetrainFWD Standard, AWD +$1,500
EPA MPG (FWD)20/27 city/hwy
Max Towing2,000 lb (4,500 lb from SX up, tow pkg)
Standard Equipment & Packages
Seating MaterialSynthetic Leather
LiftgatePower / Smart Power Tailgate
Premium PackagePanoramic Roof + BOSE Audio, Available
X-Line PackageAvailable (X-Line EX)
Seating7 Standard
Where EX Fits
Think of it as the engine upgrade over the S, and the affordable way into turbo power ahead of the plusher SX cabin.
S
MSRP*$35,290 / $37,290 AWD
Engine191 hp 2.5L
SeatingCloth
EX
MSRP*$38,490 / $39,990 AWD
Engine281 hp 2.5T Turbo
SeatingSynthetic Leather
SX
MSRP*$42,290
Engine281 hp 2.5T Turbo
SeatingNappa-Style Leather, Captain’s Chairs
Choose EX If…
The turbo engine and a nicer cabin appeal to you without going all the way to SX pricing — and you might want the Premium Package or an X-Line build down the road.
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EX FAQs
How Much Does the 2026 Kia Sorento EX Cost?⌄
Entry pricing for the 2026 Kia Sorento EX is $38,490 MSRP in front-wheel drive, or $39,990 with AWD, before the $1,495 destination charge. Check live EX inventory for today’s price once current offers are applied.
What Does the EX Add Over the S?⌄
Synthetic leather seating, a power liftgate (Smart Power Tailgate), and the option of a Premium Package bringing a panoramic roof and BOSE audio — plus the single biggest change, an entirely different engine.
What's the Big Engine Upgrade on the EX?⌄
The EX marks where Kia’s 281-hp 2.5T Turbo begins, a step up from the 191-hp 2.5L on LX and S — a 90-horsepower gain matched to the same 8-speed automatic, alongside a max towing increase to 4,500 pounds from SX and above.
Where Can I Buy a Sorento EX Near Hattiesburg, MS?⌄
Dean McCrary Kia is located on US Hwy 98 at Hattiesburg’s crossroads — I-59, US-49, US-98, and US-11 — with Sorento EX inventory for shoppers coming from Petal, Oak Grove, Purvis, Sumrall, and Columbia. Every new Sorento includes upfront pricing and factory warranty.
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Browse EX inventory currently on our Hattiesburg lot, or send a product specialist any question you have.
*MSRP excludes $1,495 destination and handling, taxes, title, license, and dealer fees. AWD adds approximately $1,500 on the EX. Pricing and offers subject to change — see dealer for current pricing.
2026 Kia Sorento EX For Sale Near Hattiesburg, MS
Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi — right where I-59, US-49, US-98, and US-11 converge — Dean McCrary Kia offers the 2026 Sorento EX to shoppers throughout Forrest, Lamar, Covington, and Perry counties, including Petal, Oak Grove, Purvis, and Columbia. MSRP begins at $38,490, marking the entry point for Kia’s 281-hp 2.5T Turbo — a step up from the 191-hp 2.5L on LX and S — matched to the same 8-speed automatic, plus synthetic leather seating, a power liftgate, and an available Premium Package with panoramic roof and BOSE audio.