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2025 Kia Telluride EX

SUV · 291 hp · 20–22 mpg combined

Sticker from

$42,090Factory MSRP, base configuration

Dealers ask

$39,360Median across 111 listings

Below sticker

$2,730The MSRP, minus the median

Overview.

At a glance

291 hp20–22 mpg combinedAWD / FWD

Good

291 hp
5,000-lb max towing
Ventilated front seats
Eight seats

Watch for

EPA-estimated 20 mpg AWD
Six-speaker audio system

The 2025 Kia Telluride EX is an eight-seat SUV with a $42,090 MSRP for front-wheel drive and a $44,090 MSRP for all-wheel drive.

Both versions use a 3.8L 6-cylinder engine producing 291 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Maximum towing is 5,000 lbs.

The front-wheel-drive version returns an EPA-estimated 22 mpg combined, while the all-wheel-drive version returns an EPA-estimated 20 mpg combined. Cargo capacity is 21 cu ft. Standard cabin equipment includes leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, three-zone climate control, wireless charging, a 12.3-inch infotainment display, and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay. A power glass moonroof is also standard.

Driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, a pre-collision safety system, and blind-spot and lane-departure warnings. The powertrain warranty covers 120 months or 100,000 miles, while the basic warranty covers 60 months or 60,000 miles. Three NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for this model year.

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Market

Dealers are asking $2,730 under sticker.

That is the median across 111 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 30 days.

Sticker$42,090

Dealers ask$39,360

−$2,730

111 listings30 days median on the lot

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18 factory options, from $45 to $1,500.

Rear Seat Entertainment System$1,500

EX Captain's Chairs Package$800

Side Step Bars, Black$740

Side Step Bars$740

Tow Hitch w/Cover$625

Cross Bars$380

Front Alloy Skid Plate$375

All Weather Floor Mats$255

Carpeted Floor Mats$235

Cargo Cover$180

Mud Guard Kit$135

Cargo Tray, Folding$135

Carpet Cargo Mat w/Seatback Protection$125

Rear Bumper Applique$80

Wheel Locks$80

Roadside Assistance Kit$75

Cargo Net, Hybrid$65

First Aid Kit, Small$45

Which Telluride is right for you?

Ten trims, $36,390 to $53,685. Tap one to open it.

$36,390−$5,700LX291 hp $39,390−$2,700S291 hp $42,090This trimEX291 hp $46,190+$4,100SX291 hp $46,485+$4,395EX X-Line291 hp $47,385+$5,295EX X-Pro291 hp $49,885+$7,795SX X-Line291 hp $51,390+$9,300SX-Prestige291 hp $52,785+$10,695SX-Prestige X-Line291 hp $53,685+$11,595SX-Prestige X-Pro291 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $4,100, from EX to SX.

The numbers.

Two configurations: all-wheel or front-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic.

291hp3.8L six-cylinder

262lb-ftTorque

20–22mpgCombined · 18–20 city · 23–26 highway

AWD / FWD8-speed automatic

8Seats

21 cu ftCargo volume

4,248–4,439 lbsCurb weight

5,776–5,917 lbsGVWR

5,000 lbsMax towing

137 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

3 interiors

Gray
Black
Gray/Navy

All leather.

6 factory paints

Panthera Metal
Dark Moss
Glacial White Pearl
Everlasting Silver
Midnight Lake Blue
Ebony Black

Safety and recalls

3 recall campaigns on file.

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Overall5out of 5 stars

Frontal4out of 5 stars

Side—Not rated

Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2025 Telluride.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic

5 yr / 60,000 mi

Powertrain

10 yr / 100,000 mi

Rust

5 yr / 100,000 mi

Roadside

5 yr / 60,000 mi

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