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Hyundai Palisade vs Kia Telluride

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

Vehicles

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2026 Hyundai Palisade

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2027 Kia Telluride

Overview

SpecHyundai PalisadeSEKia TellurideLX
Selected trimSELX
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262027

Pricing & market

SpecHyundai PalisadeSEKia TellurideLX
MSRP$39,435$39,190 (best)
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecHyundai PalisadeSEKia TellurideLX
Combined MPG21 MPG (best)
City MPG19 MPG (best)
Highway MPG25 MPG (best)
Fuel tank19 gal19 gal

Performance

SpecHyundai PalisadeSEKia TellurideLX
Horsepower287 hp (best)274 hp
Torque260 lb-ft311 lb-ft (best)
Engine size3.5 L (best)2.5 L
CylindersV6I4

Size & capability

SpecHyundai PalisadeSEKia TellurideLX
Seating8 seats8 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume86.7 cu ft89.3 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity5,000 lbs5,000 lbs
Curb weight4,420 lbs4,381 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.4 in7.4 in
Wheelbase116.9 in116.9 in
Length199.2 in199.2 in
Width78 in78.3 in (best)
Height69.5 in69.5 in

Safety & recalls

SpecHyundai PalisadeSEKia TellurideLX
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 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)None reportedNone reported

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.

TrimHyundai PalisadeKia Telluride
1

SE

$39,435 MSRP(Currently comparing)

LX

$39,190 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

SE

$40,935 MSRP

S

$42,090 MSRP

3

SEL

$41,440 MSRP

S

$44,090 MSRP

4

SEL

$41,440 MSRP

EX

$43,790 MSRP

5

SEL

$43,440 MSRP

EX

$45,790 MSRP

6

SEL

$43,440 MSRP

X-Line EX

$47,290 MSRP

7

SEL Convenience

$42,870 MSRP

SX

$48,790 MSRP

8

SEL Convenience

$44,870 MSRP

X-Line SX

$51,790 MSRP

9

Hybrid Blue SEL

$43,660 MSRP

X-Pro SX

$53,690 MSRP

10

Hybrid Blue SEL

$43,660 MSRP

SX-Prestige

$53,890 MSRP

11

SEL Premium

$44,800 MSRP

X-Line SX-Prestige

$54,890 MSRP

12

SEL Premium

$45,300 MSRP

X-Pro SX-Prestige

$56,790 MSRP

13

SEL Premium

$46,800 MSRP

14

SEL Premium

$47,300 MSRP

15

Hybrid SEL

$45,660 MSRP

16

Hybrid SEL

$45,660 MSRP

17

Hybrid Blue SEL Premium

$47,020 MSRP

18

Hybrid Blue SEL Premium

$47,020 MSRP

19

Hybrid SEL Premium

$49,020 MSRP

20

Hybrid SEL Premium

$49,020 MSRP

21

Limited

$49,270 MSRP

22

Limited

$51,270 MSRP

23

XRT PRO

$49,370 MSRP

24

Hybrid Limited

$51,490 MSRP

25

Hybrid Limited

$53,490 MSRP

26

Calligraphy

$54,060 MSRP

27

Calligraphy

$56,560 MSRP

28

Hybrid Calligraphy

$56,280 MSRP

29

Hybrid Calligraphy

$58,280 MSRP

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