2025 vs. 2027 Kia Telluride, side by side. The 2027 swaps the V6 for a 2.5L turbo four and starts $2,800 higher in Kia MSRP. Buy online with Clicklane, home delivery across Georgia, 7-day no-questions-asked returns.
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2025 Kia Telluride vs. 2027 Kia Telluride: What's Changed?
Short answer: the 2027 Telluride swaps the 2025’s 3.8-liter V6 for a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. Horsepower drops from 291 to 274, but torque rises from 262 to 311 lb-ft. Kia’s MSRP for the 2027 LX starts at $39,190 before the $1,545 destination charge, $2,800 above the 2025 LX’s original MSRP of $36,390. The new model is larger, with 22.3 cubic feet behind the third row (up from 21.0) and 43.0 inches of second-row legroom (up from 42.4), which Kia calls class-leading. Kia’s fuel economy estimates are unchanged on most trims: 22 mpg combined with FWD and 20 with AWD.
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Spec Sheet
2025 vs. 2027 Kia Telluride: the specs that changed.
2025 prices are Kia America’s original MSRPs from its September 25, 2024 release. 2027 Kia MSRPs are from Kia’s 2027 Telluride pricing page, and 2027 Nalley listing prices are the prices displayed on Nalley’s Lithonia listings on October 22, 2026. Kia’s destination charge is $1,545 for both years. Specifications come from Kia’s 2025 and 2027 Telluride specifications and features pages.
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| Pricing | 2025 Kia Telluride | 2027 Kia Telluride | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (LX FWD, before destination) | $36,390 (original Kia MSRP) | $39,190 (Kia MSRP) | 2025 (lower by $2,800) |
| Starting MSRP plus $1,545 destination | $37,935 (original Kia MSRP plus destination) | $40,735 (Kia MSRP plus destination) | 2025 |
| Top trim MSRP (before destination) | SX-Prestige X-Pro AWD, $53,685 (original Kia MSRP) | X-Pro SX-Prestige AWD, $56,790 (Kia MSRP) | Higher in 2027 |
| Nalley listing price, S FWD | No 2025 inventory at Nalley. For reference, the 2025 S FWD original MSRP was $39,390 before destination | $44,510 to $45,080 across three listings. The $45,080 listing includes a $899 dealer service charge and $198.50 title service fee, and excludes tax and tag | Not comparable |
| Nalley listing price, X-Line EX AWD | No 2025 inventory at Nalley. For reference, the 2025 EX X-Line AWD original MSRP was $46,485 before destination | $50,660 and $52,143 on two listings. Example: $51,095 MSRP, less a $1,533 dealer discount, plus $1,098 in dealer service charge and title fee, equals $50,660 | Not comparable |
| Nalley listing price, X-Pro SX-Prestige AWD | No 2025 inventory at Nalley. For reference, the 2025 SX-Prestige X-Pro AWD original MSRP was $53,685 before destination | $58,449: $59,125 MSRP, less a $1,774 dealer discount, plus $1,098 in dealer service charge and title fee | Not comparable |
| Trim lineup | 10 trims, 13 price points | 10 trims, 12 price points | Tie |
| AWD availability | 9 of 10 trims (LX is FWD only) | 8 of 10 trims (LX and SX are FWD only) | Tie |
How to read the prices: original MSRP (2025) and Kia MSRP (2027) are Kia’s published base prices before destination, taxes, options and dealer charges, so they are the like-for-like comparison. A Nalley listing price is the price shown on one specific 2027 vehicle after any dealer discount shown and including a $899 dealer service charge and $198.50 title service fee. It excludes tax and tag, and the “MSRP” shown on a Nalley listing is a vehicle-specific figure that differs from Kia’s base MSRP. Nalley has no 2025 Telluride in inventory, so no 2025 selling price is shown, and MSRPs are never compared with listing prices.
| Powertrain & MPG | 2025 Kia Telluride | 2027 Kia Telluride | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine | 3.8L V6, gasoline direct injection (3,778 cc) | 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder, gasoline direct injection (2,497 cc) | New in 2027 |
| Horsepower | 291 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 274 hp @ 5,800 rpm | 2025 (+17 hp) |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm | 311 lb-ft @ 1,700 to 4,000 rpm (Kia: 49 lb-ft more) | 2027 (+49 lb-ft) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | Tie |
| Fuel Economy & Towing | |||
| Combined mpg, FWD | 22 (20 city / 26 highway) | 22 (20 city / 26 highway), Kia estimate | Tie |
| Combined mpg, AWD | 20 (18 city / 23 highway) | 20 (18 city / 24 highway); 19 (17 city / 22 highway) on X-Pro, Kia estimates | Tie; 2025 on X-Pro (+1 mpg) |
| Towing | 5,000 lb (FWD and AWD); 5,500 lb on X-Pro AWD | 5,000 lb on all gas trims, X-Pro included (Kia) | 2025 on X-Pro (+500 lb) |
| Dimensions & Cargo | 2025 Kia Telluride | 2027 Kia Telluride | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | |||
| Overall length | 196.9 in | 199.2 in (Kia) | 2027 (+2.3 in) |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 116.9 in (Kia) | 2027 (+2.7 in) |
| Width | 78.3 in | 78.3 in (Kia) | Tie |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in (LX, S, EX, SX, SX-Prestige); 8.4 in (X-Line, X-Pro) | 7.4 in (all trims except X-Pro); 9.1 in (X-Pro) (Kia) | 2027 on X-Pro (+0.7 in); 2025 on other trims (+0.6 to +1.0 in) |
| Seating | 8 on LX, EX and SX (7 optional on EX and SX); 7 on others | 8 on LX and EX; 7 on all other trims (Kia) | 2025 (8-seat SX) |
| Cargo & Legroom | |||
| Cargo behind third row | 21.0 cu ft | 22.3 cu ft (Kia) | 2027 (+1.3 cu ft) |
| Cargo, third row folded | 46.0 cu ft | 48.7 cu ft (Kia) | 2027 (+2.7 cu ft) |
| Cargo, rear seats folded | 87.0 cu ft | 89.3 cu ft (Kia) | 2027 (+2.3 cu ft) |
| Second-row legroom | 42.4 in | 43.0 in (Kia calls this class-leading) | 2027 (+0.6 in) |
| Front / third-row legroom | 41.4 in / 31.4 in | 41.4 in / 32.1 in. Kia says third-row access is improved | 2027 (+0.7 in third row) |
| Comfort & Tech | 2025 Kia Telluride | 2027 Kia Telluride | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infotainment screen | 12.3-inch audio display with navigation on all trims; dual 12.3-inch integrated display with meter cluster on SX and above | 12.3-inch audio display with navigation and Kia’s ccNC system on all trims; dual 12.3-inch integrated display with meter cluster on SX and above | Tie |
| Smartphone integration | Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on all trims (Kia’s list does not say wireless) | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on all trims | Wireless confirmed in 2027 |
| Wireless phone charging | Wireless phone charger on S and above (none on LX) | Dual wireless phone chargers on all trims | 2027 |
| Digital key | Digital Key 2 Touch on SX and above | Digital Key 2 (ultra-wideband) on SX-Prestige, X-Line SX-Prestige and X-Pro SX-Prestige only | Check trim |
| Driver assistance | 18 Drive Wise features standard on the LX (counted from Kia’s features list). Highway Driving Assist 1.5 on LX through EX X-Pro; HDA 2.0 on SX and above | 19 Drive Wise features standard on the LX (counted from Kia’s features list). Highway Driving Assist 1.5 on LX through X-Line EX; HDA 2.0 on SX and above | 2027 (+1 on LX) |
| Airbags | Dual front, front side, full-length curtain, second-row side and driver’s knee airbags | 10 airbags, including a new front-row center airbag (Kia) | 2027 |
Edge column: “2025” or “2027” marks the figure that is higher or lower, depending on the row. “Not comparable” marks prices of different types. Fuel economy figures are Kia estimates. Kia labels its 2027 cargo figures as including the lower storage area under the luggage tray cover; its 2025 labels do not say. Prices and availability change, so confirm everything with Nalley and the window sticker before you decide.
Pricing by Trim
Every matched trim cost more in 2027, by $805 to $3,105.
Trims matched by name. MSRP columns are Kia’s base prices and exclude the $1,545 destination charge. The Nalley column shows prices displayed on Nalley’s listings on October 22, 2026, and is not comparable with MSRP.
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| Trim | 2025 original MSRP | 2027 Kia MSRP | MSRP change | 2027 Nalley listing price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | $36,390 | $39,190 | +$2,800 | No listing in stock |
| S FWD | $39,390 | $42,090 | +$2,700 | $44,510 to $45,080 |
| S AWD | $41,390 | $44,090 | +$2,700 | No listing in stock |
| EX FWD | $42,090 | $43,790 | +$1,700 | No listing in stock |
| EX AWD | $44,090 | $45,790 | +$1,700 | No listing in stock |
| X-Line EX AWD | $46,485 | $47,290 | +$805 | $50,660 to $52,143 |
| SX FWD | $46,190 | $48,790 | +$2,600 | No listing in stock |
| X-Line SX AWD | $49,885 | $51,790 | +$1,905 | No listing in stock |
| SX-Prestige AWD | $51,390 | $53,890 | +$2,500 | No listing in stock |
| X-Line SX-Prestige AWD | $52,785 | $54,890 | +$2,105 | No listing in stock |
| X-Pro SX-Prestige AWD | $53,685 | $56,790 | +$3,105 | $58,449 |
No direct match: the 2025 SX AWD ($48,190) and EX X-Pro AWD ($47,385) have no 2027 counterpart in Kia’s pricing. The 2027 X-Pro SX AWD ($53,690) has no 2025 counterpart. Nalley has no 2025 Telluride inventory and no listing for the other 2027 gas trims on this date. Nalley listing prices include dealer service and title fees ($1,098 combined) and any dealer discount shown, and exclude tax and tag.
What Changed
The V6 is gone. Here's what replaced it, and what else moved.
The 2025 and 2027 gas Telluride share a body style, seating options and 8-speed automatic. The changes are the engine, the price and the size.
🔧 Engine: V6 out, turbo four in
The 2025's 3.8-liter V6 makes 291 hp and 262 lb-ft. The 2027 gas model's 2.5-liter turbo four makes 274 hp and 311 lb-ft. You give up 17 horsepower for 49 more pound-feet of torque.
💰 Price: up $805 to $3,105 in MSRP
Comparing Kia’s 2025 original MSRP with its 2027 MSRP on matched trims, the smallest increase is the X-Line EX AWD (+$805) and the largest is the X-Pro SX-Prestige AWD (+$3,105). The LX FWD, the cheapest trim, rose $2,800 to $39,190 before destination.
📏 Size: longer and roomier
Kia lists the 2027 at 199.2 inches long on a 116.9-inch wheelbase, up 2.3 and 2.7 inches. Cargo behind the third row rises from 21.0 to 22.3 cu ft, second-row legroom from 42.4 to 43.0 inches and third-row legroom from 31.4 to 32.1 inches.
🏔️ X-Pro: more off-road hardware
Kia lists 9.1 inches of ground clearance on the 2027 X-Pro, up from 8.4 inches on the 2025 X-Pro. It adds wider all-terrain tires, an advanced electronic limited-slip differential and a multi-terrain AWD mode. Other 2027 trims list 7.4 inches, below the 2025’s 8.0 to 8.4, and the 2027 X-Pro tows 5,000 lb against 5,500 lb for the 2025 X-Pro AWD.
Atlanta Driving Guide
How the 2025 and 2027 Telluride handle Atlanta's roads, decks and games.
Only the figures verified above are used. Fuel costs apply Kia’s combined mpg estimates at $3.00 a gallon.
Alpharetta to Atlanta, one brake light at a time
A 50-mile round trip over 250 workdays is 12,500 miles a year. At $3.00 a gallon, that is about $1,705 in fuel for the 2025 FWD at 22 mpg and $1,875 for the 2025 AWD at 20 mpg. The 2027 FWD has the same 22 mpg rating, so it costs the same, and the 2027 X-Pro AWD at 19 mpg is about $1,974.
Parking decks, inch by inch
The 2027 is 2.3 inches longer than the 2025 (199.2 vs. 196.9 inches). Both are 78.3 inches wide. Roof height runs 68.9 to 70.5 inches on the 2025 and 69.5 to 71.5 inches on the 2027, depending on trim and roof rails.
Passengers versus cargo
The 2025 has 21.0 cu ft behind the third row and 87.0 cu ft with the rear seats folded. Kia lists the 2027 at 22.3 cu ft and 89.3 cu ft. Third-row legroom is 32.1 inches on the 2027 and 31.4 on the 2025.
AWD and towing
AWD costs 2 mpg combined in both years (20 vs. 22). The 2025 tows 5,000 lb, or 5,500 lb on the X-Pro AWD. Kia rates every 2027 gas trim, X-Pro included, at 5,000 lb.
What your commute costs in fuel
Estimated yearly fuel at $3.00 a gallon, using Kia’s combined mpg estimates for both model years.
| Miles per year | 2025 and 2027 FWD (22 mpg) | 2025 and 2027 AWD (20 mpg) | 2027 X-Pro AWD (19 mpg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 | ~$1,364 | ~$1,500 | ~$1,579 |
| 12,500 | ~$1,705 | ~$1,875 | ~$1,974 |
| 15,000 | ~$2,045 | ~$2,250 | ~$2,368 |
| 20,000 | ~$2,727 | ~$3,000 | ~$3,158 |
Head-to-Head
The 2025 vs. 2027 questions Atlanta shoppers are asking.
Prices are MSRP before the $1,545 destination charge unless noted.
2027 wins on: torque (311 vs. 262 lb-ft), available from the turbo engine
Not compared: Nalley selling prices (no 2025 inventory and no 2027 LX listing in stock)
2025 wins on: $3,105 less in MSRP before destination, a 5,500-lb tow rating (2027: 5,000 lb) and 1 mpg better combined
Nalley listing, 2027: $58,449 ($59,125 MSRP, less $1,774 dealer discount, plus $1,098 in fees)
Direct answers, with sources noted.
How much more does the 2027 Telluride cost than the 2025?
Before the $1,545 destination charge, matched trims rose between $805 and $3,105. The LX FWD starts at $39,190 for 2027, against $36,390 for 2025, an increase of $2,800. Both are Kia MSRPs. Nalley has no 2025 Telluride in inventory, so there is no Nalley 2025 selling price to compare with its 2027 listing prices.
Does the 2027 Telluride still have a V6?
No. The 2027 gas model uses a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder rated 274 hp and 311 lb-ft. The 2025's 3.8-liter V6 (291 hp, 262 lb-ft) is gone. Some older articles call the 2025 engine a 3.5-liter; Kia's own 2025 specification page lists 3.8 liters.
Is there a 2027 Telluride Hybrid?
Yes. The hybrid pairs the 2.5-liter turbo with an electric motor for 329 hp and 339 lb-ft, and Kia rates it at an EPA-estimated 35 mpg combined on the EX FWD. Kia’s March 10, 2026 release lists hybrid MSRPs from $46,490 (EX) to $57,590 (X-Line SX-Prestige) before destination. This page compares the gas models only.
Which one gets better gas mileage?
Neither. Kia’s specification pages list 22 mpg combined for FWD and 20 for AWD in both years. The 2027 X-Pro is rated 19 combined, against 20 for the 2025 X-Pro. These are Kia estimates, so check the window sticker.
How much bigger is the 2027?
Kia lists the 2027 at 199.2 inches long, against 196.9 inches for the 2025, with a 116.9-inch wheelbase (up from 114.2). Cargo behind the third row is 22.3 cu ft (up from 21.0), second-row legroom is 43.0 inches (up from 42.4, and Kia calls it class-leading) and third-row legroom is 32.1 inches (up from 31.4).
Can I buy a 2027 Telluride online and have it delivered?
Yes. Nalley lists the 2027 Telluride online with Clicklane, with free delivery within 100 miles, a 7-day no-questions-asked return (7 days or 1,000 miles, whichever comes first) and a 30-day exchange guarantee. The listing for a 2027 Telluride S FWD at 7849 Mall Parkway in Lithonia shows $45,080, labeled “MSRP,” which Nalley says includes a $899 dealer service charge and a $198.50 title service fee and excludes tax and tag. Kia’s published MSRP for that trim is $42,090 before the $1,545 destination charge. A listing price and Kia’s base MSRP are different types of price, so ask Nalley for the full breakdown before you compare.
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