Model Y vs Sorento comparison

By starting price alone, Sorento is ₩13,580,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

Model Y and Sorento compared side by side in Cars.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

Model Y

What is good

  • Strengths are the nationwide Supercharger network, OTA updates and large cargo space.

What could be better

  • Prices change often, and in July 2026 prices of trims other than the RWD were raised.

Model Y official site

Sorento

What is good

  • Roomy interior, a 3rd-row option and a fuel-efficient hybrid make it a very versatile family SUV.

What could be better

  • Upper hybrid 4WD trims climb into the ₩50,000,000 range, and the 3rd row is tight for adults.

Sorento official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemModel YVisit siteSorentoVisit site
Starting price≈$37,738.84+ (₩49,990,000)External source≈$27,486.92+ (₩36,410,000)Checked on official page
Vehicle classMid-sizeMid-size
FuelElectricGasoline, Hybrid
Domestic/importedImportedDomestic
Top price7,2994,795
Fuel/energy economyUnverified
  • Gasoline 2.5 Turbo combined about 10.0~10.8km/L
  • hybrid combined about 13.8~15.7km/L (external source)
EV rangeRWD about 400km, Long Range AWD about 505km (external source, Ministry of Environment certified figures need checking)-
PowerUnverified (varies by trim, Tesla does not publish official output)
  • 2.5 gasoline turbo 281 hp
  • 43.0kgf.m, 1.6 turbo hybrid system about 235 hp
Seats5-seater (Model Y L 6-seater)5, 6, 7
Price by trim
  • As of the July 1, 2026 adjustment (before subsidy): Premium RWD ₩49,990,000
  • Premium Long Range AWD ₩66,990,000
  • Model Y L (6-seater) ₩72,990,000. Performance price unverified
  • 2027 model year, 10 trims, after tax benefit: Gasoline Prestige 2.5 Turbo ₩36,410,000 ~ Black Edition 2.5 Turbo ₩44,410,000
  • Hybrid Prestige 1.6 Hybrid ₩39,630,000 ~ Black Edition 1.6 Hybrid ₩47,950,000. Highest before tax benefit ₩48,950,000. Options priced separately
Good forRecommended for electric SUV buyers who value charging infrastructure and the software experience.Families looking for a mid-size family SUV with a choice of gasoline or hybrid
TypeCarsCars
CategorySUVSUV
CompanyTesla, United StatesKia, South Korea
Plans
      Pros
      • Strengths are the nationwide Supercharger network, OTA updates and large cargo space.
      • Roomy interior, a 3rd-row option and a fuel-efficient hybrid make it a very versatile family SUV.
      Cons
      • Prices change often, and in July 2026 prices of trims other than the RWD were raised.
      • Upper hybrid 4WD trims climb into the ₩50,000,000 range, and the 3rd row is tight for adults.

      Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

      Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,324.63 (2026-10-22). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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