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Toyota Highlander vs Kia Sorento
Two of the most cross-shopped hybrids, compared on EPA test data and verified prices. Updated October 2026.
2026 Toyota Highlander
2027 Kia SorentoSide by side
| 2026 Toyota Highlander | 2027 Kia Sorento | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $48,020 | $38,890 |
| Fuel economy | 35.0 mpg | 37.0 mpg |
| EPA fuel cost / year | $1,900 | $1,800 |
| Fuel cost / mile | $0.13 | $0.12 |
| 5-yr fuel savings | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
What the numbers say
- 2027 Kia Sorento is thriftier at the pump: 37.0 vs 35.0 mpg combined.
- 2027 Kia Sorento costs less up front: $9,130 less ($38,890 vs $48,020 starting MSRP).
- 2027 Kia Sorento is cheaper to fuel: $1,800 vs $1,900 a year (EPA estimate).
Questions, answered
Which gets better gas mileage, the Toyota Highlander or the Kia Sorento?
The 2027 Kia Sorento: 35.0 vs 37.0 mpg combined, EPA-tested.
Which is cheaper, the Toyota Highlander or the Kia Sorento?
The 2027 Kia Sorento, starting at $38,890 MSRP before destination (vs $48,020). Prices verified by hand.
Specs: U.S. EPA via fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025–2027. Prices are verified starting MSRP before destination. Charging figures are manufacturer ratings for the quickest trim.