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Honda Pilot vs Kia Telluride

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

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2026 Honda Pilot

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2027 Kia Telluride

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Overview

SpecHonda PilotSport 2WDKia TellurideLX
Selected trimSport 2WDLX
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission10-speed automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262027

Pricing & market

SpecHonda PilotSport 2WDKia TellurideLX
MSRP$42,195$39,190 (best)
Lowest listing price$14,333 (best)$14,821
Median listing price$40,896 (best)$48,946
Highest listing price$56,395 (best)$61,364
For sale now116216 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecHonda PilotSport 2WDKia TellurideLX
Combined MPG22 MPG22 MPG
City MPG19 MPG20 MPG (best)
Highway MPG27 MPG (best)26 MPG
Fuel tank19 gal19 gal

Performance

SpecHonda PilotSport 2WDKia TellurideLX
Horsepower285 hp (best)274 hp
Torque262 lb-ft311 lb-ft (best)
Engine size3.5 L (best)2.5 L
CylindersV6I4

Size & capability

SpecHonda PilotSport 2WDKia TellurideLX
Seating8 seats8 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume—89.3 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity3,500 lbs5,000 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,336 lbs (best)4,381 lbs
Ground clearance—7.4 in (best)
Wheelbase114 in116.9 in (best)
Length200.1 in (best)199.2 in
Width79 in (best)78.3 in
Height71 in (best)69.5 in

Safety & recalls

SpecHonda PilotSport 2WDKia TellurideLX
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)—
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.

TrimHonda PilotKia Telluride
1

Sport 2WD

$42,195 MSRP(Currently comparing)

LX

$39,190 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Sport AWD

$44,295 MSRP

S

$42,090 MSRP

3

EX-L

$44,495 MSRP

S

$44,090 MSRP

4

EX-L

$46,595 MSRP

EX

$43,790 MSRP

5

TrailSport AWD

$50,395 MSRP

EX

$45,790 MSRP

6

Touring

$51,095 MSRP

X-Line EX

$47,290 MSRP

7

Touring S

$52,295 MSRP

SX

$48,790 MSRP

8

Elite

$53,495 MSRP

X-Line SX

$51,790 MSRP

9

Black Edition AWD

$54,995 MSRP

X-Pro SX

$53,690 MSRP

10—

SX-Prestige

$53,890 MSRP

11—

X-Line SX-Prestige

$54,890 MSRP

12—

X-Pro SX-Prestige

$56,790 MSRP

Live inventory

Honda Pilot vs Kia Telluride FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Honda Pilot or 2027 Kia Telluride?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Honda Pilot 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: 2026 Honda Pilot or 2027 Kia Telluride?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Kia Telluride starts lower at $39,190. Live Honda Pilot listings start at $14,333. Live Kia Telluride listings start at $14,821.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Honda Pilot or 2027 Kia Telluride?
The 2027 Kia Telluride leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (39,190).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Honda Pilot or 2027 Kia Telluride?
The 2026 Honda Pilot leads on horsepower in this comparison (285).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Honda Pilot vs 2027 Kia Telluride?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Honda Pilot (5/5 NHTSA overall).