Kia Sorento vs Volkswagen Taos: lease comparison
Both are classified as a SUV, so they compete for the same shopper. Across the listings LeaseGuru tracks today, the Volkswagen Taos opens lower by $16 per month. Payment is only part of it: compare drive-off, term, and each lender's fees below before deciding.
Side by side, from live listings
| Measure | Kia Sorento | Volkswagen Taos |
|---|---|---|
| Live listings | 12 | 13 |
| Lowest payment | $365/mo | $349/mo |
| Average payment | $437/mo | $396/mo |
| Most common term | 36 months | 36 months |
| Lowest drive-off | $0 | $0 |
| Body class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
Lender terms behind each lease
Two similar payments can hide very different costs. These are the published terms from each brand's captive lender.
Kia
- Who finances the lease
- Hyundai Capital AmericaPublished jointly for Hyundai, Kia, Genesis; the wording above is Hyundai's.
- Excess mileage
- $0.20/mi over your mileage allowancePrepaid miles cost $0.15/mi if you buy them at signing.
Volkswagen
- Who finances the lease
- VW Credit, Inc. / Audi Financial ServicesPublished jointly for Volkswagen, Audi; the wording above is Audi's.
- Excess mileage
- $0.20/mi over your mileage allowancePrepaid miles cost $0.15/mi if you buy them at signing.
Current offers on both
All Kia Sorento lease deals
2026 Kia Sorento S (Base)
- Monthly:
- $365/mo
- Due at signing:
- $3,000
- Term:
- 36 mo
California
2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid EX FWD (Base)
- Monthly:
- $382/mo
- Due at signing:
- $3,000
- Term:
- 36 mo
California
2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid EX (Base)
- Monthly:
- $395/mo
- Due at signing:
- $3,000
- Term:
- 36 mo
California
All Volkswagen Taos lease deals
Score492026 Volkswagen Taos S 4motion
- Monthly:
- $349/mo
- Due at signing:
- $1,839
- Term:
- 36 mo
National
Score492026 Volkswagen Taos S FWD
- Monthly:
- $349/mo
- Due at signing:
- $1,839
- Term:
- 36 mo
National
2026 Volkswagen Taos S
- Monthly:
- $349/mo
- Due at signing:
- $0
National
Sorento vs Taos, answered
- Is the Kia Sorento or the Volkswagen Taos cheaper to lease?
- Across live listings the Volkswagen Taos starts at $349 per month and the Kia Sorento at $365 — a gap of $16 per month, or about $576 over a 36-month term before drive-off.
- How many Kia Sorento and Volkswagen Taos lease offers are available?
- LeaseGuru is tracking 12 live Kia Sorento listings and 13 live Volkswagen Taos listings. Counts change as brokers refresh inventory, so treat any advertised payment as a starting point.
- Are the Sorento and Taos the same class of vehicle?
- Yes — both are classified as a SUV (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD), which is why they are compared here. Cargo room, seating, and drivetrain still differ by trim, so confirm the specific configuration behind any advertised payment.
- Which has the lower due at signing, the Sorento or the Taos?
- The lowest published drive-off we see is $0 on the Kia Sorento and $0 on the Volkswagen Taos. A lower monthly payment paired with a higher drive-off is often the more expensive lease overall, so compare effective monthly cost rather than the payment alone.
Payments come from third-party listings and change without notice. Before you decide, read what a lease really costs or browse every lease comparison.