Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Honda Pilot
$542
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Kia Sorento
$533
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
3
1
2
Above Average
The Honda Pilot Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 13th out of 26 for midsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $542 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. While the frequency of repairs is higher than normal, the severity of those issues is average, so your Pilot may have a few more shop visits when compared to other models.
4
Excellent
The Kia Sorento Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 12th out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $533 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. Repairs are less severe and less frequent than the average car, so the Sorento is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
“works perfect, everything in order however Electrical console on passenger side keeps coming out, vibration as door opens and closes pushes it out all the time. ”
“works perfect, everything in order however Electrical console on passenger side keeps coming out,...”
The Kia Sorento and the Honda Pilot are two midsize three-row SUVs. Both of these vehicles come with front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive.
The Kia Sorento’s standard engine has 185 horsepower, and its optional engine has 290 horsepower. The Honda Pilot has only a single engine for all models, which comes with 280 horsepower. The Sorento holds a slight edge, but only if you go for its optional engine.
In a comparison of cargo space, the Kia Sorento has 73 cubic feet when the second- and third-row seats are folded. The Honda Pilot pulls ahead here, with 83.8 cubic feet when you fold the two back rows down.
Both the Kia Sorento and the Honda Pilot offer a comprehensive suite of driver assistance technologies. The Pilot offers these features as a reasonably priced option on lower trims, and standard equipment on higher trims. In the Sorento, these valuable safety features are available only on higher trims, and only as part of an expensive option package. They are standard on the top trim level, though.
For more standard engine power, greater cargo space and better safety features across the board, the Honda Pilot is the clear winner over the Kia Sorento.