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Kia Sorento auction results: final bids at Copart & IAAI

FinalBid holds 100,940 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for Kia Sorento. Across 94,411 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $2,050. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 58,368 verified odometer readings sit above 121,525 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 6, 2019, the newest in Oct 19, 2026. The Kia Sorento auction archive — what it actually sells for at Copart and IAAI, lot by lot. The final bids below come from completed auctions, so they show what buyers committed rather than what sellers hoped for — and the sale history across model years tells you where the Kia Sorento stops losing value.

$1,750
Median final bid
$950–$3,250
Middle half
$8,500
Top 10% from
$30,000
Highest

Price index

Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.

$1,500 $1,670 $1,830 $2,000 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct $1,850

Final bid by model year

Model year Sold Median final bid
2026 244
$12,575
2025 1,242
$13,300
2024 838
$11,800
2023 1,451
$8,600
2022 1,471
$7,700
2021 1,215
$6,800
2020 1,894
$3,000
2019 3,510
$2,500
2018 1,759
$2,250
2017 3,516
$1,950
2016 4,564
$1,775
2015 2,455
$1,150

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 27,067 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
56%
$1,650 2016
Libya
17%
$1,250 2014
Mexico
6%
$1,650 2017
United Arab Emirates
5%
$4,950 2021
Georgia
3%
$5,375 2021
El Salvador
2%
$2,050 2019
Guatemala
1%
$1,150 2015
Jordan
1%
$11,600 2025
Honduras
1%
$1,800 2017
Canada
1%
$1,725 2016
Benin
0.7%
$1,363 2015
Nigeria
0.7%
$1,250 2016
Other countries 5%

Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 20,599 sold median $1,800
IAAI 14,950 sold median $1,650

Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026

Top recent results

The highest final bids among the latest sales.

Date Vehicle Damage Final bid
Oct 13, 2026 2024 Kia Sorento X-Line SX Minor dents & scratches $27,250
Oct 16, 2026 2025 Kia Sorento SX Prestige Front end $16,500
Oct 15, 2026 2022 Kia Sorento EX Minor dents & scratches $16,000
Oct 14, 2026 2025 Kia Sorento X-Line SX Front end $15,800
Oct 13, 2026 2026 Kia Sorento S Front end $15,600
Oct 15, 2026 2025 Kia Sorento EX Side $15,000

Auction archive FAQ

How much does a Kia Sorento sell for at Copart and IAAI?

Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a Kia Sorento was $1,750; half of the 35,549 sales went for $950 to $3,250.

Where do Kia Sorento cars from US auctions go?

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (56%), Libya (17%), Mexico (6%).

Is a Kia Sorento cheaper at Copart or IAAI?

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $1,800, IAAI $1,650.

What should I pay for a salvage Kia Sorento?

Work from the median final bid on this page, then adjust for the repair in front of you. A Kia Sorento with light front-end damage and keys sits near the top of the sold-price range; a water loss without keys sits at the bottom.

Does the model year change what a Kia Sorento sells for at auction?

Usually yes, and not evenly. Open the year links to see where the Kia Sorento final-bid curve flattens — that flat stretch is where salvage buying tends to pay best.

Are these final bids what a repaired Kia Sorento would sell for?

No. These are auction results for damaged or salvage Kia Sorento vehicles — the price at the close of the sale, before transport, fees and repair. Retail value sits well above them.

VIN history beyond the auction

Look past the final bid on any Kia Sorento

Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.

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