Kia Sorento vs Kia Telluride
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Kia Telluride
Overview
| Spec | Kia SorentoLX | Kia TellurideLX |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LX | LX |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Kia SorentoLX | Kia TellurideLX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $32,190 (best) | $39,190 |
| Lowest listing price | $5,442 (best) | $14,821 |
| Median listing price | $37,054 (best) | $48,946 |
| Highest listing price | $50,695 (best) | $61,364 |
| For sale now | 1,398 (best) | 216 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Kia SorentoLX | Kia TellurideLX |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 26 MPG (best) | 22 MPG |
| City MPG | 23 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 31 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 17.7 gal | 19 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Kia SorentoLX | Kia TellurideLX |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 274 hp (best) |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Kia SorentoLX | Kia TellurideLX |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats | 8 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 75.5 cu ft | 89.3 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,814 lbs (best) | 4,381 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 7.4 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 116.9 in (best) |
| Length | 189.6 in | 199.2 in (best) |
| Width | 74.8 in | 78.3 in (best) |
| Height | 66.7 in | 69.5 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Kia SorentoLX | Kia TellurideLX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 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 pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 2 | 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.
| Trim | Kia Sorento | Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LX $32,190 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LX $39,190 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | S $35,090 MSRP | S $42,090 MSRP |
| 3 | S $37,090 MSRP | S $44,090 MSRP |
| 4 | EX $38,290 MSRP | EX $43,790 MSRP |
| 5 | EX $39,790 MSRP | EX $45,790 MSRP |
| 6 | EX $38,890 MSRP | X-Line EX $47,290 MSRP |
| 7 | EX $40,690 MSRP | SX $48,790 MSRP |
| 8 | SX $42,090 MSRP | X-Line SX $51,790 MSRP |
| 9 | X-Line EX $42,590 MSRP | X-Pro SX $53,690 MSRP |
| 10 | X-Line SX $43,890 MSRP | SX-Prestige $53,890 MSRP |
| 11 | X-Line SX Prestige $46,590 MSRP | X-Line SX-Prestige $54,890 MSRP |
| 12 | X-Line SX Prestige $47,190 MSRP | X-Pro SX-Prestige $56,790 MSRP |
| 13 | X-Line SX Prestige $53,490 MSRP | — |
| 14 | X-Pro SX Prestige $47,590 MSRP | — |
| 15 | EX $48,290 MSRP | — |
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Kia Sorento vs Kia Telluride FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Kia Sorento or 2027 Kia Telluride?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento or 2027 Kia Telluride?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Kia Sorento starts lower at $32,190. Live Kia Sorento listings start at $5,442. Live Kia Telluride listings start at $14,821.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Kia Sorento or 2027 Kia Telluride?
- The 2026 Kia Sorento leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (32,190).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Kia Sorento or 2027 Kia Telluride?
- The 2026 Kia Sorento leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (37).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 Kia Sorento or 2027 Kia Telluride?
- The 2026 Kia Sorento leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (30).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Kia Sorento or 2027 Kia Telluride?
- The 2026 Kia Sorento leads on horsepower in this comparison (281).
- Which has better seats: 2026 Kia Sorento or 2027 Kia Telluride?
- The 2027 Kia Telluride leads on seats in this comparison (8).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Kia Sorento or 2027 Kia Telluride?
- The 2027 Kia Telluride leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Kia Sorento vs 2027 Kia Telluride?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Kia Sorento (5/5 NHTSA overall).