2023 Kia Telluride

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Rating8.2

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Midsize Suv
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$35,890 - $52,985
Starting Price 
$29,895 - $41,777
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Henry Smith 

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Updated on February 18, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Spacious and comfy interior

Small in-cabin storage

Refreshed styling inside and out

Plenty of standard tech and safety features

Jerky acceleration at higher speeds

New X-Line and X-Pro trims

Easy to use driver assist features

Fuel efficiency could be better

Better driver assist features

Overview

The 2023 Kia Telluride is a midsize SUV that offers a spacious and comfortable interior, a smooth ride, and a range of advanced safety features. Available in several trims, including the LX, S, EX, SX, and SX-Prestige, the Telluride is a great choice for families and individuals who want a versatile and capable vehicle.

Under the hood, the Telluride is powered by a 3.8-liter V6 engine that delivers 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, while all-wheel drive is available as an option. The Telluride's smooth and responsive powertrain provides a smooth and confident driving experience.

Fuel economy is quite good, with an estimated 20 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway for front-wheel drive models, and 19/24 mpg for all-wheel drive models.

Inside, the Telluride offers a spacious and well-appointed cabin that can seat up to eight passengers. The interior is trimmed with high-quality materials and features a range of advanced technology, including a touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a premium sound system.

Exterior wise, the Telluride's bold and rugged design gives it a distinctive look that sets it apart from other midsize SUVs. The SUV's exterior features include standard LED headlights and taillights, a bold front grille, and a sporty rear spoiler.

The 2023 Kia Telluride competes with other midsize SUVs such as the Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot, and Toyota Highlander.

Safety is a top priority for the 2023 Kia Telluride, which comes standard with a wide range of advanced safety features, including forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and a rearview camera. Higher trims also include features such as blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a surround-view parking camera system.

In conclusion, the 2023 Kia Telluride is a well-rounded SUV that offers a spacious and comfortable interior, smooth and confident performance, and a range of advanced safety features. With its bold and rugged design, versatile and capable powertrain, and competitive pricing, the Telluride is a great choice for families and individuals looking for a midsize SUV. We have over 4471 listings for the Telluride ranging from $26,995 to $67,998. Check them out here!

Buying Advice

For 2023, we would like to recommend the mid-range EX trims. For the extra price you pay, you also get Power-folding outside mirrors, Hands-free liftgate with smart opening system, Leather seating, Power-adjustable passenger seat, Ventilated front seats, Second-row window sunshades, Sound-absorbing front door window glass, and Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror. People looking for an edgier design and extra performance could also look for the X-Line and X-Pro trims. We especially liked the Everlasting Silver, Dark Moss, and Midnight Lake Blue exterior paint options.

What are the Prices of a used Kia Telluride based on trim and mileage?

MakeAverage Price
Last 7 days
Last 30 days
Last 90 days
2023 Kia Telluride
$37,971-3.1%-5.3%-10.34%
2024 Kia Telluride
$40,163-3.41%-6.11%-11.52%
2022 Kia Telluride
$34,237-1.53%-2.53%-6.25%
2021 Kia Telluride
$29,887-1.8%-3.16%-6.73%

Trims

  • All
  • LX
    2023 Kia Telluride LX
    $35,890 onwards
    price,mpg,engine,transmission,colors,drivetrain,0to60
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    Trim Namepricempg(city/high/comb)enginetransmissioncolorsdrivetrain0-60
    LX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$35,890(20/23/26)291 hp @ 6000 rpm, 3.8 L, V6, Regular Unleaded8-speed automaticTBDfront wheel drive7.2 sec.
    LX 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$37,890TBD291 hp @ 6000 rpm, 3.8 L, V6, 8-speed automaticTBDall wheel driveTBD
  • S
    2023 Kia Telluride S
    $37,790 onwards
    price,mpg,engine,transmission,colors,drivetrain,0to60
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    Trim Namepricempg(city/high/comb)enginetransmissioncolorsdrivetrain0-60
    S 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$39,790TBD291 hp @ 6000 rpm, 3.8 L, V6, 8-speed automaticTBDall wheel driveTBD
    S 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$37,790(20/23/26)291 hp @ 6000 rpm, 3.8 L, V6, 8-speed automaticTBDfront wheel driveTBD
    S 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$38,925TBD291 hp @ 6000 rpm, 3.8 L, V6, 8-speed Automatic w/ODTBDfront wheel driveTBD
    S 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$40,925TBD291 hp @ 6000 rpm, 3.8 L, V6, 8-speed Automatic w/ODTBDall wheel driveTBD
    S 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$38,925TBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
    S 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$40,925TBDTBDTBDTBDall wheel driveTBD
  • EX
    2023 Kia Telluride EX
    $41,490 onwards
    price,mpg,engine,transmission,colors,drivetrain,0to60
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    Trim Namepricempg(city/high/comb)enginetransmissioncolorsdrivetrain0-60
    EX 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$43,490TBD291 hp @ 6000 rpm, 3.8 L, V8, 8-speed Automatic w/ODTBDall wheel driveTBD
    EX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$41,490(20/23/26)291 hp @ 6000 rpm, 3.8 L, V6, 8-speed automaticTBDfront wheel driveTBD
    EX 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$44,625TBD291 hp @ 6000 rpm, 3.8 L, V6, 8-speed Automatic w/ODTBDall wheel driveTBD
    EX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$42,625TBD291 hp @ 6000 rpm, 3.8 L, V6, 8-speed Automatic w/ODTBDfront wheel driveTBD
    EX 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$44,625TBD291 hp @ 6000 rpm, 3.8 L, V6, 8-speed automaticTBDall wheel driveTBD
    EX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$42,625TBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
  • EX X-Line
    2023 Kia Telluride EX X-Line
    $45,685 onwards
    price,mpg,engine,transmission,colors,drivetrain,0to60
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    Trim Namepricempg(city/high/comb)enginetransmissioncolorsdrivetrain0-60
    EX X-Line 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$45,685(18/21/24)291 hp @ 6000 rpm, 3.8 L, V6, 8-speed automaticTBDall wheel driveTBD
  • SX
    2023 Kia Telluride SX
    $45,690 onwards
    price,mpg,engine,transmission,colors,drivetrain,0to60
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    Trim Namepricempg(city/high/comb)enginetransmissioncolorsdrivetrain0-60
    SX 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$47,690TBD291 hp @ 6000 rpm, 3.8 L, V6, 8-speed automaticTBDall wheel driveTBD
    SX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$45,690(20/23/26)291 hp @ 6000 rpm, 3.8 L, V6, 8-speed automaticTBDfront wheel driveTBD
    SX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$46,825TBD291 hp @ 6000 rpm, 3.8 L, V6, 8-speed Automatic w/ODTBDfront wheel driveTBD
    SX 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$48,825TBD291 hp @ 6000 rpm, 3.8 L, V6, 8-speed Automatic w/ODTBDall wheel driveTBD
    SX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$46,825TBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
    SX 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$48,825TBDTBDTBDTBDall wheel driveTBD
  • X-Line EX
    2023 Kia Telluride X-Line EX
    $46,820 onwards
    price,mpg,engine,transmission,colors,drivetrain,0to60
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    Trim Namepricempg(city/high/comb)enginetransmissioncolorsdrivetrain0-60
    EX X-Line 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$46,820TBD291 hp @ 6000 rpm, 3.8 L, V6, 8-speed Automatic w/ODTBDall wheel driveTBD
    EX X-Line 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$46,820TBDTBDTBDTBDall wheel driveTBD
  • SX X-Line
    2023 Kia Telluride SX X-Line
    $49,085 onwards
    price,mpg,engine,transmission,colors,drivetrain,0to60
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    Trim Namepricempg(city/high/comb)enginetransmissioncolorsdrivetrain0-60
    SX X-Line 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$49,085(18/21/24)291 hp @ 6000 rpm, 3.8 L, V6, 8-speed automaticTBDall wheel driveTBD
    SX X-Line 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$50,220TBD291 hp @ 6000 rpm, 3.8 L, V6, 8-speed Automatic w/ODTBDall wheel driveTBD
    SX X-Line 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$50,220TBDTBDTBDTBDall wheel driveTBD
  • SX X-Pro
    2023 Kia Telluride SX X-Pro
    $50,085 onwards
    price,mpg,engine,transmission,colors,drivetrain,0to60
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    Trim Namepricempg(city/high/comb)enginetransmissioncolorsdrivetrain0-60
    SX X-Pro 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$50,085(18/21/24)291 hp @ 6000 rpm, 3.8 L, V6, 8-speed automaticTBDall wheel driveTBD
    SX X-Pro 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$51,220TBD291 hp @ 6000 rpm, 3.8 L, V6, 8-speed Automatic w/ODTBDall wheel driveTBD
    SX X-Pro 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$51,220TBDTBDTBDTBDall wheel driveTBD
  • SX-Prestige
    2023 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige
    $50,590 onwards
    price,mpg,engine,transmission,colors,drivetrain,0to60
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    Trim Namepricempg(city/high/comb)enginetransmissioncolorsdrivetrain0-60
    SX-Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$50,590(18/21/24)291 hp @ 6000 rpm, 3.8 L, V6, 8-speed automaticTBDall wheel driveTBD
  • SX-P
    2023 Kia Telluride SX-P
    $51,725 onwards
    price,mpg,engine,transmission,colors,drivetrain,0to60
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    Trim Namepricempg(city/high/comb)enginetransmissioncolorsdrivetrain0-60
    SX-P X-Pro 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$54,120TBD291 hp @ 6000 rpm, 3.8 L, V6, 8-speed Automatic w/ODTBDall wheel driveTBD
    SX-P X-Line 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$53,120TBD291 hp @ 6000 rpm, 3.8 L, V6, 8-speed Automatic w/ODTBDall wheel driveTBD
    SX-P 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$51,725TBD291 hp @ 6000 rpm, 3.8 L, V6, 8-speed Automatic w/ODTBDall wheel driveTBD
    SX-P X-Pro 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$54,120TBDTBDTBDTBDall wheel driveTBD
    SX-P X-Line 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$53,120TBDTBDTBDTBDall wheel driveTBD
    SX-P 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$51,725TBDTBDTBDTBDall wheel driveTBD
  • SX-Prestige X-Line
    2023 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige X-Line
    $51,985 onwards
    price,mpg,engine,transmission,colors,drivetrain,0to60
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    Trim Namepricempg(city/high/comb)enginetransmissioncolorsdrivetrain0-60
    SX-Prestige X-Line 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$51,985(18/21/24)291 hp @ 6000 rpm, 3.8 L, V6, 8-speed automaticTBDall wheel driveTBD
  • SX-Prestige X-Pro
    2023 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige X-Pro
    $52,985 onwards
    price,mpg,engine,transmission,colors,drivetrain,0to60
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    Trim Namepricempg(city/high/comb)enginetransmissioncolorsdrivetrain0-60
    SX-Prestige X-Pro 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)$52,985(18/21/24)291 hp @ 6000 rpm, 3.8 L, V6, 8-speed automaticTBDall wheel driveTBD

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291 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

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2023 Kia Telluride vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.9 sec15.2 sec135 mph
    6.1 sec14.6 sec113 mph
    6.3 sec14.8 sec112 mph
    6.5 sec15.1 sec99 mph
    6.8 sec15.1 sec130 mph
    7 sec15.5 sec-

    2023 Kia Telluride vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      18 - 20 mpg24 - 26 mpg21 - 23 mpg18.8 gal.- -

      2023 Ford Explorer

      Ranked #1

      18 (2022) - 21 (2022) mpg22 (2022) - 28 (2022) mpg20 (2022) - 24 (2022) mpg17.9 - 20.2 gal.363.60 / 505.00 mi. -

      2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer

      Ranked #2

      26 - 29 mpg30 - 33 mpg28 - 31 mpg13.2 gal.343.20 / 396.00 - 382.80 / 409.20 mi. -

      2023 Chevrolet Blazer

      Ranked #3

      19 - 22 mpg27 - 29 mpg22 - 25 mpg19.4 gal.477.40 / 585.90 mi. -
      20 - 21 mpg23 - 27 mpg21 - 23 mpg18.5 gal.388.50 / 481.00 mi. -

      2023 Honda Passport

      Ranked #5

      19 - 20 mpg24 - 25 mpg21 - 22 mpg19.5 gal.- -

      2023 Kia Telluride vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        196.9 in.78.3 in.68.9 - 70.5 in.8 - 8.4 in.114.2 in. -
        189 - 189.4 in.74.8 in.66.7 - 70.3 in.6.9 - 8.2 in.110.8 in. -

        2023 Jeep Wagoneer

        Ranked #2

        214.7 in.83.6 in.79.7 in.6.4 - 8.3 in.123 in. -

        2023 Chevrolet Traverse

        Ranked #3

        205.9 in.78.6 in.70.7 in.7.5 - 7.51 in.120.9 - 120.93 in. -

        2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L SUV

        Ranked #4

        204.9 in.77.9 in.71.5 in.8.5 - 10.9 in.121.7 in. -
        200.8 - 201 in.75.8 - 76.4 in.72.1 - 72.9 in.7.8 - 8.1 in.119.8 in. -

        2023 Kia Telluride vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          21 cu.ft.157.1 cu.ft.87 cu.ft.
          41.2 cu.ft.114.9 cu.ft.100.8 cu.ft.
          47.2 cu.ft.-89.7 cu.ft.
          18.2 cu.ft.152.7 cu.ft.87.8 cu.ft.
          59.5 cu.ft.158.4 cu.ft.87 cu.ft. -
          18 cu.ft.155.3 cu.ft.86.4 cu.ft.

          2023 Kia Telluride vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            87 cu.ft.21 cu.ft.87 cu.ft.
            84.3 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.84.3 cu.ft.
            75.5 cu.ft.12.6 cu.ft.75.5 cu.ft.
            86.4 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.86.4 cu.ft.
            71.2 cu.ft.14.3 cu.ft.71.2 cu.ft.
            79 cu.ft.12.8 cu.ft.79 cu.ft.

            2023 Kia Telluride vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              5000 lbs.1664 lbs.4134 lbs.
              5300 lbs.1425 lbs.4345 lbs.
              5000 lbs.1685 lbs.4155 lbs.
              5000 lbs.1055 lbs.4236 lbs.
              5000 lbs.1561 lbs.4171 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1434 lbs.4409 lbs.

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