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Ford Explorer vs Kia Telluride

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2027 Ford Explorer

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2027 Kia Telluride

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Overview

SpecFord ExplorerActive 100AKia TellurideLX
Selected trimActive 100ALX
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainrear wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission10-speed automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20272027

Pricing & market

SpecFord ExplorerActive 100AKia TellurideLX
MSRP$38,465 (best)$39,190
Lowest listing price$10,302 (best)$14,821
Median listing price$45,275 (best)$48,946
Highest listing price$64,810$61,364 (best)
For sale now637 (best)216

Fuel economy & range

SpecFord ExplorerActive 100AKia TellurideLX
Combined MPG24 MPG (best)22 MPG
City MPG20 MPG20 MPG
Highway MPG29 MPG (best)26 MPG
Fuel tank17.9 gal19 gal (best)

Performance

SpecFord ExplorerActive 100AKia TellurideLX
Horsepower300 hp (best)274 hp
Torque310 lb-ft311 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2.3 L2.5 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecFord ExplorerActive 100AKia TellurideLX
Seating6 seats8 seats (best)
Doors44
Cargo volume85.8 cu ft89.3 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity5,300 lbs (best)5,000 lbs
Curb weight—4,381 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.9 in (best)7.4 in
Wheelbase119.1 in (best)116.9 in
Length198.8 in199.2 in (best)
Width78.9 in (best)78.3 in
Height69.9 in (best)69.5 in

Safety & recalls

SpecFord ExplorerActive 100AKia TellurideLX
Open recalls (YMM scope)1 (best)2

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimFord ExplorerKia Telluride
1

Active 100A

$38,465 MSRP(Currently comparing)

LX

$39,190 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Active 100A

$40,465 MSRP

S

$42,090 MSRP

3

Active 200A

$40,400 MSRP

S

$44,090 MSRP

4

Active 200A

$42,400 MSRP

EX

$43,790 MSRP

5

ST-Line

$44,200 MSRP

EX

$45,790 MSRP

6

ST-Line

$46,200 MSRP

X-Line EX

$47,290 MSRP

7

Tremor

$49,200 MSRP

SX

$48,790 MSRP

8

Tremor

$56,460 MSRP

X-Line SX

$51,790 MSRP

9

Platinum

$50,660 MSRP

X-Pro SX

$53,690 MSRP

10

Platinum

$52,660 MSRP

SX-Prestige

$53,890 MSRP

11

ST

$53,660 MSRP

X-Line SX-Prestige

$54,890 MSRP

12

ST

$55,660 MSRP

X-Pro SX-Prestige

$56,790 MSRP

Live inventory

Ford Explorer vs Kia Telluride FAQ

Which is better: 2027 Ford Explorer or 2027 Kia Telluride?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Ford Explorer vs 2027 Kia Telluride on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2027 Ford Explorer or 2027 Kia Telluride?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Ford Explorer starts lower at $38,465. Live Ford Explorer listings start at $10,302. Live Kia Telluride listings start at $14,821.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Ford Explorer or 2027 Kia Telluride?
The 2027 Ford Explorer leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (38,465).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Ford Explorer or 2027 Kia Telluride?
The 2027 Ford Explorer leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 Ford Explorer or 2027 Kia Telluride?
The 2027 Ford Explorer leads on horsepower in this comparison (400).
Which has better seats: 2027 Ford Explorer or 2027 Kia Telluride?
The 2027 Kia Telluride leads on seats in this comparison (8).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Ford Explorer or 2027 Kia Telluride?
The 2027 Ford Explorer leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,600).