Tesla Model S Tesla Model S 2012 Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Tesla Model S vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Tesla Model S vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,595

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $37,475

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelModel SModel SSorento
TrimBasePerformanceEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $25,345
Nappa Leather 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750  
Cargo cover 250 250  
Wood trim 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500  
Luxury Package     1,500
Nappa Leather 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Cargo cover 0 0  
Wood trim 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0  
Luxury Package     1,340
Options (change) 4,000 2,500 1,500
Options (change) 0 0 1,340
Destination 1,170 1,170 750
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $65,070 $88,570 $27,595

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Tesla Model S dealer quotes or Kia Sorento dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,876
Model Year201220122009
ModelModel SModel SSorento
TrimBasePerformanceEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine302hp E416hp E262hp V6
TransmissionA1A1T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21245/70-16
Total Price$65,070$88,570$27,595
Adjustments for Features-1,480-3,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,590$85,115$27,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,525$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201220122009
ModelModel SModel SSorento
TrimBasePerformanceEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750 
60 kWh battery pack$0  
85 kWh battery pack $0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000 
High-performance inverter $0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive, small$5$5 
MP3-compatible player  $50
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25
Barometer  $25
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,850$8,825$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$3,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments1442470

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122009
ModelModel SSorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.5 in106.7 in
Length196.0 in180.7 in
Width77.3 in73.3 in
Height56.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.4,084 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft366.4 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested167585%
Total Not Requested30015%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all Tesla models.