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Comfort
The Kia Sorento offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Honda CR-V.
The Kia Sorento offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Honda CR-V, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Sorento as you will with the Honda CR-V, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Kia Sorento is somewhat more expensive than the Honda CR-V.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. Both the Kia Sorento and the Honda CR-V have similar Destination Charges.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Sorento is much wider than the Honda CR-V, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Kia Sorento, which is slightly longer than the Honda CR-V.
Drivetrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Kia Sorento does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Honda CR-V.
Handling
The Kia Sorento has a smaller turning radius than the Honda CR-V, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Kia Sorento is clearly the choice over the Honda CR-V for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Sorento greatly out-muscles the Honda CR-V.
Utility
The Kia Sorento offers greater seating capacity than the Honda CR-V, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.
You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Kia Sorento as you will in the Honda CR-V.
Warranty
You'll have greater peace of mind with the more generous basic warranty of the Kia Sorento than that of the Honda CR-V.
Compare the 2014 Kia Sorento and the 2013 Honda CR-V. 
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2014 Kia
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2013 Honda
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| Cash Back Rebate: | Up to $500 | Visit Rebate Center |
| Low APR Loan: | -- | As low as 0.90% |
| Lease Incentive: | -- | As low as 3.24% |
| City MPG: | 18 - 20 | 22 - 23 |
| Highway MPG: | 24 - 26 | 30 - 31 |
| Engine(s): | Inline-4, V-6 | Inline-4 |
| Seating Capacity: | 7 - 7 | 5 - 5 |
| Basic Warranty: | 5 years/60,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
Overall Safety Rating 
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.
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Not Tested | No Data Avail. |
| Frontal Crash Rating
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Not Tested | No Data Avail. |
| Side Crash Rating
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Not Tested | No Data Avail. |
| Invoice*: | $23,255 - $37,370 | $21,413 - $27,030 |
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