2012 Kia Sorento GL Middle LOW

VIN 5XYKT4A13CG257019 GOOD DEAL · $1,496 below typical price Hempstead, NY
Listed at
$4,999
typical market $6,495 · 19 comps

This 2012 Kia Sorento GL Middle LOW is listed at $4,999 with 165,033 miles in Hempstead, NY.

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Market price range

Based on 19 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 26, 2026
This vehicle · $4,999
Below market
$3,360
Typical price
$6,495
Above market
$8,846

This vehicle: $4,999 — $1,496 below the typical market price ($6,495)

Asking $4,999 · typical market price $6,495 · based on 19 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Price increased $1,000 (+25.0%) over 5 months.

Mar 8, 2026 · $3,999 Aug 10, 2026 · $4,999

Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN 5XYKT4A13CG257019, spanning 5 months.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
VK Auto Group Hempstead, NY 11550 $4,999 165,033 mi 2026-05-21

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
VK Auto Group Hempstead, NY 11550 $4,999 165,033 mi 2026-08-10

What would this 2012 Kia Sorento GL Middle LOW cost per month?

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10% down
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$89
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $500 down
Amount financed
$4,499
Total interest
$841

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 5XYKT4A13CG257019
Trim
GL Middle LOW
Engine
2.4L
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2012
Made by
KIA GEORGIA, INC
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
24
MPG
City
21
MPG
Highway
30
MPG
$1,940 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 24 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Kia Sorento likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $9,700
Insurance $8,458
Maintenance & repairs $6,300
Total, 5 years $24,458

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2012 Kia Sorento has 5 recall campaigns as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 24 MPG.

Overall
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2012 Kia Sorento SUV AWD

5 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall…
    NHTSA campaign 18V907000
  • ENGINE
    Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles.
    NHTSA campaign 20V750000
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles.
    NHTSA campaign 17V224000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2012 Kia Sorento from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2012 Kia Sorento over the last 6 months — the market softened $554 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
March 2026 $6,804
April 2026 $6,517
May 2026 $5,999
June 2026 $6,777
July 2026 $6,500
August 2026 $6,250

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car
Model Median price For sale nearby vs this car
2012 Kia Sorento GL Middle LOW (this car) $4,999 19
2013 Toyota RAV4 $10,995 5 +$5,996
2012 Honda CR-V $11,500 5 +$6,501
2011 Toyota Highlander $12,800 5 +$7,801
2012 Nissan Murano $6,698 4 +$1,699
2013 Honda Pilot $7,997 4 +$2,998

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 2 · 2011–2015

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2015 225 $8,800 100% 117,751 mi
2014 268 $7,950 90% 127,339 mi
2013 196 $6,995 79% 130,275 mi
2012 158 $6,372 72% 144,087 mi
2011 168 $5,942 68% 151,656 mi

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