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The mid-sized 2008 Kia Sorento SUV seats five and is available in two trim levels, the LX and EX at an MSRP range of $20,995 to $26,195. The LX is outfitted with a 3.3-liter V6 producing 242 hp (new for this model year) while the EX has a 3.8-liter V6 at 262 hp. The five speed manual transmission has been discontinued on the Sorento in favor of an automatic with a sequential shift mode. All trims are real-wheel drive standard, but four-wheel drive is available with a choice of two systems.
The Sorento comes standard with an impressive complement of safety features including airbags in the knee and side curtain positions, disc antilock brakes on all wheels, active head restraints in the front, and an electronic stability system. (The Sorento also has a five-star NHTSA crash rating.)
Physically, the Sorento compares to the Kia Sportage, a smaller SUV. Both have air dams that are narrow with big headlights bordered in orange sitting on either side of a grille with multiple slats. Sixteen inch wheels are standard with seventeen inch available. Fog lights are standard on the EX and drivers who pop for the EX Luxury Package pick up chrome door handles.
Inside the Sorento offers roominess on par with the Ford Explorer and the Toyota Highlander. For 2008 all the controls for climate and audio have been updated. Go to the top of the line with the EX Luxury and look for automatic climate control over two zones, a moonroof, and upholstery done in leather. The backseats are configured on the standard 60/40 split. (Cargo volume measures 31.7 cubic feet.)
The days of telling bad jokes about the Korean automaker have long since passed. The Kia Sorento stacks up favorably in its class with a nice range of standard and optional amenities, excellent safety ratings, and more than competitive pricing. This one is worth a test drive if you're in the market for a smaller SUV with outstanding interior space.
Comparable Sport Utilitys: Chevrolet Suburban, Land Rover Range Rover, Cadillac Escalade,
Premium Sport Utilitys: Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Porsche Cayenne,
2008 Mercury Mariner
Military Appreciation Bonus Cash. (Exp: 6/30/2008)
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Base Invoice Price: $20,000
Base List Price: $20,995
Destination Charge: $700>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,168
Dealer Holdback: $630
Target Price: $20,443
Options
Base Invoice Price: $22,620
Base List Price: $24,295
Destination Charge: $700>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,315
Dealer Holdback: $729
Target Price: $23,193
Options
Base Invoice Price: $24,370
Base List Price: $26,195
Destination Charge: $700>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,410
Dealer Holdback: $786
Target Price: $25,008
Options
Base Invoice Price: $21,045
Base List Price: $22,195
Destination Charge: $700>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,226
Dealer Holdback: $666
Target Price: $21,529
Options
Base Invoice Price: $22,895
Base List Price: $24,195
Destination Charge: $700>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,327
Dealer Holdback: $726
Target Price: $23,446
Options
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