2012 Kia Sorento Base

VIN 5XYKTCA65CG215263

Typical market price

$6,747

14 comparable listings

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2012 Kia Sorento Base

VIN 5XYKTCA65CG215263

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Market price range

Based on 14 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 25, 2026

Below market

$4,086

Typical price

$6,747

Above market

$8,845

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 5XYKTCA65CG215263

Trim

Base

Engine

2.4L

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2012

Made by

KIA GEORGIA, INC

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

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 $6,800

Maintenance & repairs $6,300

Total, 5 years $22,800

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 August 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 August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2012 Kia Sorento over the last 6 months — the market softened $503 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$6,517
May 2026	$5,999
June 2026	$6,712
July 2026	$6,495
August 2026	$6,035
September 2026	$6,014

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As of September 25, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Kia Sorento in this catalog, the 2012 Jeep Patriot has the lowest median asking price ($5,995, 114 listings with photos) and the 2012 Subaru Outback the highest ($7,250, 280 listings).

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2012 Kia Sorento

All trims · United States

$6,000

Comparison catalog median · 158 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$7,250

Median asking price · 280 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$5,995–$8,990

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2012 Kia Sorento All trims	$6,000	$4,995–$7,945	158
2012 Nissan Rogue All trims	$5,999	$4,950–$7,991	211
2012 Jeep Patriot All trims	$5,995	$4,759–$7,495	114
2012 Chevrolet Equinox All trims	$6,500	$4,999–$7,995	368
2012 Ford Escape All trims	$6,988	$5,228–$8,777	378
2012 Subaru Outback All trims	$7,250	$5,995–$8,990	280

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Snapshot: September 25, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.

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