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2025 Kia Telluride SX

SUV · 291 hp · 20–22 mpg combined

Sticker from
$46,190Factory MSRP, base configuration
Dealers ask
$41,883Median across 61 listings
Below sticker
$4,307The MSRP, minus the median

Overview.

At a glance

291 hp20–22 mpg combinedAWD / FWD

Good

  • 5,000-lb max towing
  • Seating for 8
  • Standard ventilated front seats
  • Dual moonroofs standard

Watch for

  • EPA-estimated 20 mpg AWD
  • Rear entertainment costs $1,500

The 2025 Kia Telluride SX is a gas SUV with an MSRP from $46,190 to $48,190.

Its 3.8L 6-cylinder engine produces 291 hp and works with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are offered, with an EPA-estimated 22 mpg combined for front-wheel drive and 20 mpg combined for all-wheel drive. Maximum towing is 5,000 lbs.

The cabin seats 8 and provides 21 cu ft of cargo space. Standard equipment includes leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, three-zone climate control, a 12.3-inch infotainment display, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay and a harman/kardon system with 10 speakers. A first-row power glass moonroof and second-row fixed glass moonroof are also standard.

Driver-assistance equipment includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, front and rear cross-traffic alert, parking sensors, blind-spot and lane-departure warnings, and front, side and rear-view cameras. The factory powertrain warranty covers 120 months or 100,000 miles, while the basic warranty covers 60 months or 60,000 miles. This model year has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.

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Market

Dealers are asking $4,307 under sticker.

That is the median across 61 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 33 days.

61 listings33 days median on the lot

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19 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
SX Captain's Chairs Package$600
Cross Bars$380
Front Alloy Skid Plate$375
Mahogany Interior Color Package$295
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.

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

147 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

4 interiors

  • Black
  • Mahogany
  • Gray/Navy
  • Gray

All leather.

6 factory paints

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