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2025 Kia Telluride S

SUV · 291 hp · 20–22 mpg combined

Sticker from
$39,390Factory MSRP, base configuration
Dealers ask
$33,911Median across 1,323 listings
Below sticker
$5,479The MSRP, minus the median

Overview.

At a glance

291 hp20–22 mpg combinedFWD / AWD

Good

  • 291-hp 3.8L 6-cylinder
  • 5,000-lb max towing
  • Seven-seat cabin
  • Standard heated front seats

Watch for

  • AWD: EPA-estimated 20 mpg combined
  • 6-way manual passenger seat

The 2025 Kia Telluride S is a seven-seat SUV with a 3.8L 6-cylinder engine, 291 horsepower and an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Front-wheel drive has a $39,390 MSRP, while all-wheel drive has a $41,390 MSRP. The front-wheel-drive version returns an EPA-estimated 22 mpg combined; the all-wheel-drive version returns an EPA-estimated 20 mpg combined. Both have 5,000 lbs of max towing, and cargo volume is 21 cu ft.

Standard cabin equipment includes leatherette seating, heated front seats, an 8-way power driver seat, three-zone climate control and a 12.3-inch infotainment display with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Wireless charging, adaptive cruise control, a rear view camera, rear parking sensors, lane keep assist, rear cross traffic alert and a pre-collision safety system are also standard. Factory coverage includes a 120-month/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, a 60-month/60,000-mile basic warranty, and 60 months/60,000 miles of roadside coverage.

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Market

Dealers are asking $5,479 under sticker.

That is the median across 1,323 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 15 days.

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

Rear Seat Entertainment System$1,500
Side Step Bars, Black$740
Side Step Bars$740
Tow Hitch w/Cover$625
Cross Bars$380
Front Alloy Skid Plate$375
Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Homelink$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
Wheel Locks$80
Rear Bumper Applique$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.

The numbers.

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

291hp3.8L six-cylinder
262lb-ftTorque
20–22mpgCombined · 18–20 city · 23–26 highway
FWD / AWD8-speed automatic
7Seats
21 cu ftCargo volume
4,381–4,524 lbsCurb weight
5,776–5,917 lbsGVWR
5,000 lbsMax towing

132 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

  • Black
  • Gray

Both leatherette.

6 factory paints

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

Safety and recalls

3 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

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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