Kia Telluride vs Nissan Murano
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Nissan Murano
Overview
| Spec | Kia TellurideLX | Nissan MuranoSV |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LX | SV |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Kia TellurideLX | Nissan MuranoSV |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $39,190 (best) | $41,470 |
| Lowest listing price | $14,821 | $9,399 (best) |
| Median listing price | $48,946 | $42,589 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $61,364 | $51,033 (best) |
| For sale now | 216 (best) | 161 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Kia TellurideLX | Nissan MuranoSV |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 22 MPG | 23 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 20 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG | 27 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal (best) | 18.7 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Kia TellurideLX | Nissan MuranoSV |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 274 hp (best) | 241 hp |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft (best) | 260 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.5 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Kia TellurideLX | Nissan MuranoSV |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 8 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 89.3 cu ft (best) | 63.5 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 5,000 lbs (best) | 1,500 lbs |
| Payload | — | 1,277 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,381 lbs | 4,323 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | 8.3 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in (best) | 111.2 in |
| Length | 199.2 in (best) | 192.9 in |
| Width | 78.3 in (best) | 78 in |
| Height | 69.5 in (best) | 67.9 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Kia TellurideLX | Nissan MuranoSV |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 3 / 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 | None reported (best) |
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 Telluride | Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LX $39,190 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SV $41,470 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | S $42,090 MSRP | SL $46,560 MSRP |
| 3 | S $44,090 MSRP | Platinum $49,600 MSRP |
| 4 | EX $43,790 MSRP | — |
| 5 | EX $45,790 MSRP | — |
| 6 | X-Line EX $47,290 MSRP | — |
| 7 | SX $48,790 MSRP | — |
| 8 | X-Line SX $51,790 MSRP | — |
| 9 | 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
Kia Telluride216 for sale
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Glacial White Pearl•BlackN/A$58,930Fitzgerald Kia of Annapolis
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Ebony Black•BlackN/A$58,930Fitzgerald Kia of Annapolis
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Wolf Gray•BlackN/A$58,653Fitzgerald Kia of Annapolis
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Nissan Murano161 for sale
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Used2017 Nissan Murano
S
Gun Metallic•Graphite80,811 mi$15,148Drive Appeal
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Used2017 Nissan Murano
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Magnetic Black Metallic•Graphite77,101 mi$17,445Drive Appeal
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Used2024 Nissan Murano
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White31,326 mi$25,886Classic Kia Smithfield
Smithfield, NC
New2026 Nissan Murano
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Everest White Pearl Tricoat•Graphite6 mi$43,768College Station Nissan
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New2026 Nissan Murano
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Super Black•Graphite6 mi$40,544College Station Nissan
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Used2017 Nissan Murano
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Kia Telluride vs Nissan Murano FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Kia Telluride or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Kia Telluride vs 2026 Nissan Murano on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2027 Kia Telluride or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Kia Telluride starts lower at $39,190. Live Kia Telluride listings start at $14,821. Live Nissan Murano listings start at $9,399.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Kia Telluride or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- The 2027 Kia Telluride leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (39,190).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Kia Telluride or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- The 2026 Nissan Murano leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Kia Telluride or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- The 2027 Kia Telluride leads on horsepower in this comparison (274).
- Which has better seats: 2027 Kia Telluride or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- The 2027 Kia Telluride leads on seats in this comparison (8).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Kia Telluride or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- The 2027 Kia Telluride leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2027 Kia Telluride vs 2026 Nissan Murano?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Nissan Murano (5/5 NHTSA overall).