Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.
| Traverse | Sorento | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Starting price | $40,800 | $32,390 |
| Monthly payment | $474 | $377 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Plug-in hybrid |
| Fuel economy | 21.5 mpg | 33.0 mpg |
| CO₂ emissions | 404 g/mi–423 g/mi | 109 g/mi–388 g/mi |
| Annual maintenance cost | — | — |
Common-issue data is not available yet.
Yes, 2021-2026 fourth-generation Sorento EX and higher trims with the 281-hp turbo 2.5T use an 8-speed wet dual-clutch automatic and can exhibit low-speed shudder or judder, clunking, and hesitation when pulling away. The base 2.5L and hybrid variants are not affected because they use different automatic transmissions. This is primarily a drivability comfort issue rather than a safety or stranding concern, and Kia has released software updates to refine shift behavior, with warranty coverage possible under the 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. The supplied research does not provide a defensible out-of-warranty repair cost figure.
Chevrolet Traverse and Kia Sorento suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.
Traverse starts at $40,800; Sorento starts at $32,390. The difference is $8,410, making Sorento about 21% cheaper before financing.
Estimated monthly payment: Traverse — $474; Sorento — $377. The difference is $97 per month, with Sorento lower.
The models use different powertrains: Traverse — Gasoline; Sorento — Plug-in hybrid. The better choice depends on your daily route and access to charging.
The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.
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