The usual asking price for a used Kia Sorento in NZ is $18,493 to $49,895. The typical one is $37,975 with about 110,000 km.
Prices from 31 dealer listings · 6 October 2026
- Typical price
- $37,975
- Dearer than 83% of the SUVs we track
- Usual price range
- $18k–$50k
- Typical kilometres
- 110,000
- Years for sale
- 2006–26
What it costs
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Over 150,000 km | $16,748 |
Check a Sorento's asking price
Compared with dealer asking prices. Condition and history move a fair price too.
For sale now
31 listed by NZ dealers now, from $4,990.
See all 31 for saleWhat it costs to run
2021–26 · Petrol hybrid
- Running cost a year
- $2,790
- Cheaper to run than 86% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 5.8 L/100km
2015–20 · Diesel
- Running cost a year
- $4,530
- 67% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 7.8 L/100km
2012–15 · Diesel
- Running cost a year
- $4,790
- 74% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 8.4 L/100km
2004–09 · Diesel
- Running cost a year
- $5,330
- 87% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 9.6 L/100km
Against an electric car
The 2019 Nissan Leaf costs $1,140 a year less to run, and puts out 1.7 tonnes less CO₂e
| A year | 2026 Kia Sorento | 2019 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Uses | 5.8 L/100 km hybrid | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel or power | $2,790 | $580 |
| Road user charges | $0 | $1,060 |
| Total | $2,790 | $1,650 |
| CO₂e | 1,920 kg | 220 kg |
Power at 21.1c/kWh: 50% of New Zealand's 42.1c, as retailers' overnight EV plans charge (an assumption). Rightcar's energy use plus 10% for charging losses; 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE, week to 2 October 2026). Servicing, tyres and insurance aren't included.
How safe it is
2015–20 · Diesel
- Safety rating (estimated)
- Safer than 56% of the used cars we track
2012–15 · Diesel
- Safety rating
- 66% of the used cars we track rate safer
2004–09 · Diesel
- Safety rating
- 66% of the used cars we track rate safer
| Model years and fuel | Safety stars | Fuel use | Running cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–26 · Petrol hybrid | 5.8 L/100km | $2,790 | |
| 2015–20 · Diesel | 5 out of 5 | 7.8 L/100km | $4,530 |
| 2012–15 · Diesel | 3 out of 5 | 8.4 L/100km | $4,790 |
| 2004–09 · Diesel | 3 out of 5 | 9.6 L/100km | $5,330 |
What goes wrong
- Failed their first test
- 23%
- Against the average car its age
- About average
By year first registered
| Year first registered | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 44% | 42% | 1219 |
| 2012 | 43% | 36% | 1760 |
| 2013 | 36% | 34% | 2036 |
| 2015 | 28% | 28% | 3905 |
| 2016 | 25% | 25% | 3125 |
| 2017 | 21% | 22% | 3094 |
| 2018 | 17% | 19% | 2713 |
| 2020 | 17% | 14% | 1163 |
| 2021 | 13% | 13% | 2460 |
| 2022 | 12% | 11% | 2166 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 100,000 km | 16% | 17% | 12976 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | 27% | 31% | 10323 |
| 150,000–200,000 km | 39% | 38% | 8054 |
| 200,000 km or more | 45% | 40% | 5048 |
From 24,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Kia Sorento, 2025.
On NZ roads
- Registered
- 10,690
- Less common than 70% of the models we track
- Imported used
- 2%
- Typical year
- 2019
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Questions
How much should I pay for a used Kia Sorento?
Half of the used Sorentos listed by NZ dealers on 6 October 2026 are priced between $18,493 and $49,895, and the typical one is $37,975 with about 110,000 km.
How much do kilometres change the price of a used Sorento?
The typical Sorento listed with more than 100,000 km is priced about $31,500 below the typical one with fewer.
How safe is a used Kia Sorento?
The 2015–20 diesel model rates an estimated 5 stars out of 5, the 2012–15 diesel model rates 3 stars out of 5 and the 2004–09 diesel model rates 3 stars out of 5, in the Vehicle Safety Risk Rating 2025 and Used Car Safety Ratings 2025, shown on Rightcar by NZTA. An estimated rating is Rightcar's for models with too little crash data yet.
How much does a used Kia Sorento cost to run?
At 14,000 km a year, about $2,790 a year for the 2021–26 petrol hybrid model, $4,530 a year for the 2015–20 diesel model, $4,790 a year for the 2012–15 diesel model and $5,330 a year for the 2004–09 diesel model. That's Rightcar's real-world fuel use, with fuel at MBIE's national average for the week to 2 October 2026 (91 petrol at $3.43/L and diesel at $3.17/L), plus road user charges. Servicing, insurance and repairs are extra.
How many Sorentos are in NZ?
10,690 were registered in NZ in the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register for March 2026. 2% of them came into the country used, and the typical one is a 2019.
How often does a used Sorento fail its MOT in the UK?
23% of UK Sorentos of the years for sale here failed their first MOT in 2025, against 22% for the average UK car of the same years. From 24,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Kia Sorento, 2025.
Are these the prices cars actually sell for?
No, they are dealer asking prices. Dealers usually ask more than private sellers, because they sell under the Consumer Guarantees Act and price in reconditioning and a margin. A car's condition and history move its fair price too.
Sources
Prices: used cars listed by NZ dealers, read 6 October 2026.
Safety: Used Car Safety Ratings 2025 (Monash University); Vehicle Safety Risk Rating 2025, an estimate for models with too little crash data, via Rightcar (NZTA). Fuel and energy use: Rightcar.
Running cost at 14,000 km a year: 91 petrol at $3.43/L and diesel at $3.17/L (MBIE national average, week to 2 October 2026). Road user charges at NZTA rates.
On NZ roads: NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, March 2026.
Wear and tear: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Photo: Benespit, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Other photo credits