The 2013 Kia Sorento vs. the 2013 Toyota Rav4

Regardless of which flattering adjective you throw its way, the new Kia Sorento offers Iowa Citydrivers one of the best crossover SUVs on the market. Some might say it's the perfect SUV for small families. Others may call it just the right combination of power, fuel economy, space and comfort.Others still will call it an exceptional vehicle for all kinds of drivers.

Available now, the 2013 Kia Sorento has made some changes from the 2012 model. Overall, each trim has been upgraded from this year's model.The EX trim now comes standard with leather, the LX trim brings with it the UVO voice-activated infotainment interface, and several other small upgrades are seen throughout the lineup of 2013 Sorento models.When compared to several of its competitors such as the 2013 Toyota Rav4, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox, or the 2013 Ford Edge, the Kia Sorento separates itself in a great way. Lets take a close look at the 2013 Sorento and the 2013 Rav4.

Safety, Performance, and Features

The 2013 Sorento and the 2013 Rav4 are two of the top compact SUVs available on the American market. Both of these vehicles provide a nice combination of size, fuel economy,performance, and great safety features. However, when we take a close look, the Sorento has the edge in several major areas. For starters,the 2013 Kia Sorento offers Iowa City, IA drivers higher front driver crash safety ratings, better fuel economy, and a 60,000-mile basic warranty compared to the 36,000-mile basic warranty offered by the Rav4. Additionally, the 2013 Sorento comes with a 2.4L engine that produces 191 hp at 6,300 rpm, while the Rav4 comes in at 179 hp at 6,000 rpm. To learn more about the options available on the 2013 Sorento, stop by our dealership in Hiawatha and take a test drive.

Visit Pat McGrath Kia Today

If you are interested in checking out the 2013 Kia Sorento near Iowa City, IA, please feel free to stop by and speak with one of our sales representatives at any time. This model is available now, but we would love to show you the rest of our great Kia model, too! Check us out on Facebook for more information or come see us today!