3-Row SUV · Kayak ~$61/day
Kia Sorento
Official SeaTac CONRAC model guide — spec matrix, fit scores, and trip calculator.
CONRAC market pulse
Kia Sorento interest pulse
Editorial composite — not live GA or counter data
Pulse score
60.1/ 100
14-day trend
7d delta
+0.0
Compare interest
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KB editorial proxy
Kia Sorento headline scores
Editorial fit scores · orange dot = this model · white tick = fleet avg
Family fit
92/100
Weather readiness
88/100
Verified Traveler Reviews
“Kia Sorento from CONRAC handled our SeaTac ski weekend — cargo room for boots and AWD on wet passes. Shuttle pickup at Island 16 was quick.”
“Rented the Kia Sorento at Sea-Tac CONRAC for an Olympic NP loop — comfortable on long I-5 stretches, easy return fuel stop near the airport.”
“Kia Sorento was our 'or similar' SUV at CONRAC — fit two car seats and a stroller. Friday counter wait was about 15 minutes.”
Lower = cheaper class at SeaTac · white tick = fleet avg $54
Higher = fewer gas stops on I-5 loops · white tick = fleet avg 30.9
Higher = more suitcases + strollers · white tick = fleet avg 26.3
Higher = larger parties without upgrade · white tick = fleet avg 6
Performance profile
Six-axis editorial scores (0–10) · hover vertices for fleet percentile
Strong family profile (9.2/10, 80th percentile) with solid weather. Highway efficiency is the relative gap — compare peers if that axis matters.
- Highway efficiency5.5
- Weather grip8.8
- Family space9.2
- Business commute6.0
- CONRAC value7.0
- Shuttle convenience8.0
Scores derive from OEM specs, Kayak class averages, and Puget Sound trip patterns. Counter may assign "or similar."
Full specification matrix
OEM public data · rental may be "or similar"
| Seats | 7 |
|---|---|
| MPG (city / hwy / combined) | 22 / 26 / 24 |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 20 |
| Towing capacity | 5,000 lb |
| AWD available | Yes |
| LATCH anchors | 4 |
| Length × width × height | 198 × 79 × 67 |
| Fuel tank | 15 gal |
| Curb weight | 4,300 lb |
Source: Kia Sorento EPA combined MPG + OEM public specs (editorial estimate)
Kia Sorento trip cost calculator
Includes CFC $7/day + ACRF 11.1% + tax
Recommended class: Economy / compact
This model: 3-Row SUV
CONRAC agency stocking
6 agencies commonly stock this class · book 3–7 days ahead
| Agency | Stocks class | Deposit hold | Skip counter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Common | $200 | Insiders kiosk bypass |
| Avis | Common | $200 | Preferred counter bypass |
| Budget | Common | $200 | Standard counter |
| Enterprise | Common | $200 | Plus express pickup |
| Hertz | Common | $200 | Gold bypass — go to stall |
| National | Common | $250 | Emerald Aisle pick-any-car |
| Dollar | Rare | — | — |
| Fox Rent A Car | Rare | — | — |
| Payless | Rare | — | — |
Stocking is class-level ("or similar"), not guaranteed trim. Deposits are holds, released after return.
Who it's for
From spec scores + Puget Sound trip scenarios — not personalized advice
Buy if
- Family of 4 with luggage — cargo + LATCH anchors fit typical CONRAC assignments
- Ski trip to Snoqualmie or Stevens Pass — AWD + rain/snow fit score is strong
- Rainy PNW week — handles wet I-5 spray and traction advisories
Skip if
- Fuel-sensitive long drives — MPG below fleet average for this class
- Counter may assign "or similar" — specs reflect OEM baseline, not your exact unit
On the road
MPG, AWD, cargo, and PNW weather fit — editorial read
Kia Sorento scores strong for Puget Sound rain (8.8/10). More confidence on wet I-5 and SR-90 stretches.
AWD available — suited for Cascade passes and rain
Higher = fewer gas stops · white tick = fleet avg 30.9
Higher = road-trip luggage room · white tick = fleet avg 26.3
Higher = better value at the pump · white tick = fleet avg 6.1
Higher = rain/snow trip fit · white tick = fleet avg 7.8
Kia Sorento — questions travelers ask
20 answers grouped by trip intent — tap your situation, not a flat list
Before I book
Compare Kia Sorento
Side-by-side seats, MPG, and Kayak class pricing at SeaTac CONRAC.
| Model | Class | MPG | Seats | Kayak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sorento | 3-Row SUV | 24 | 7 | ~$61/day |
| Toyota Highlander | SUV | 28 | 7 | ~$61/day |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | Midsize SUV | 25 | 5 | ~$61/day |
How it compares
Swipe sideways — peer models travelers compare at SeaTac CONRAC
Toyota Highlander
~$61/day
4 MPG better than Sorento
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Hyundai Santa Fe
~$61/day
Peer Midsize SUV alternative
View modelKia Sorento family fit: 92/100
Rental insurance fit
Kia Sorento (3-Row SUV) — typical CONRAC waivers & alternatives
| Coverage type | What it covers | Typical $/day | Credit card alternative | Our tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDW / LDW | Damage or theft to the rental vehicle | $18–$30/day | Amex Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve (decline waiver + pay with card) | Higher blind-spot liability in CONRAC garage — consider SLI |
| SLI | Injury/damage you cause to others above WA minimum | $18–$30/day | Personal auto liability extension or umbrella policy | Higher blind-spot liability in CONRAC garage — consider SLI |
| PAI | Medical costs for driver/passengers in a crash | $18–$30/day | Health insurance or travel medical policy | Higher blind-spot liability in CONRAC garage — consider SLI |
| Personal auto policy | Collision + sometimes liability on rentals (30 days typical) | $18–$30/day | Stacks as secondary behind personal auto on many cards | Higher blind-spot liability in CONRAC garage — consider SLI |
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