The 2027 Kia Telluride runs from $39,190 for a front-wheel-drive LX to $57,590 for a hybrid X-Line SX-Prestige. Every hybrid costs $2,700 more than the same trim with the gas engine, and at the EPA’s fuel-cost estimate it earns that back in under three years. Families who need eight seats have two choices, the LX and the EX, and the S priced between them seats seven.
Kia builds the gas Telluride, powered by a 274-hp 2.5-liter turbo four, in 12 versions across five trim levels: LX, S, EX, SX and SX-Prestige, with X-Line styling on the EX, SX and SX-Prestige and the off-road X-Pro on the SX and SX-Prestige.
Kia’s 329-hp hybrid is sold as an EX, SX, X-Line SX, SX-Prestige and X-Line SX-Prestige.
I spent a week in October with an X-Pro SX-Prestige whose window sticker came to $59,580 with Terrain Brown Matte paint and floor mats, and I checked every price below against Kia’s pricing release and kia.com on November 2, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Prices run from $39,190 to $57,590 before the $1,545 destination charge, across 12 gas versions and six hybrids.
- A hybrid costs $2,700 more than the same trim with the gas engine, and EPA fuel-cost estimates put the payback at 2.3 to 2.8 years.
- Eight seats come on the gas LX and EX, which have a second-row bench; every other 2027 Telluride, hybrids included, seats seven.
- The SX adds Meridian audio, a surround-view camera and Highway Driving Assist 2 for $5,000 over the EX.
- The gas SX is front-wheel drive only; an all-wheel-drive SX means the $51,790 X-Line SX.
- The X-Pro lifts ground clearance to 9.1 inches on 18-inch all-terrain tires, comes only with the gas engine and is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined.
- Towing is rated at 5,000 pounds for gas models and 4,500 for the hybrid.
2027 Kia Telluride Prices for Every Trim
| Trim | Drive | Seats | MSRP | With destination | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | FWD | 8 | $39,190 | $40,735 | 22 mpg |
| S | FWD | 7 | $42,090 | $43,635 | 22 mpg |
| S | AWD | 7 | $44,090 | $45,635 | 20 mpg |
| EX | FWD | 8 | $43,790 | $45,335 | 22 mpg |
| EX | AWD | 8 | $45,790 | $47,335 | 20 mpg |
| X-Line EX | AWD | 7 | $47,290 | $48,835 | 20 mpg |
| SX | FWD | 7 | $48,790 | $50,335 | 22 mpg |
| X-Line SX | AWD | 7 | $51,790 | $53,335 | 20 mpg |
| X-Pro SX | AWD | 7 | $53,690 | $55,235 | 19 mpg |
| SX-Prestige | AWD | 7 | $53,890 | $55,435 | 20 mpg |
| X-Line SX-Prestige | AWD | 7 | $54,890 | $56,435 | 20 mpg |
| X-Pro SX-Prestige | AWD | 7 | $56,790 | $58,335 | 19 mpg |
| EX Hybrid | FWD | 7 | $46,490 | $48,035 | 35 mpg |
| EX Hybrid | AWD | 7 | $48,490 | $50,035 | 31 mpg |
| SX Hybrid | FWD | 7 | $51,490 | $53,035 | 33 mpg |
| X-Line SX Hybrid | AWD | 7 | $54,490 | $56,035 | 31 mpg |
| SX-Prestige Hybrid | AWD | 7 | $56,590 | $58,135 | 31 mpg |
| X-Line SX-Prestige Hybrid | AWD | 7 | $57,590 | $59,135 | 31 mpg |
All-wheel drive is a $2,000 option on the S, the EX and the hybrid EX. Front-wheel drive is the sole choice on the gas SX, and all-wheel drive on the SX-Prestige, X-Line and X-Pro.
Telluride Hybrid vs Gas: $2,700 at Every Trim
Under the hood, the hybrid pairs the same 2.5-liter turbo with electric motors and a 1.65-kWh battery for 329 hp and 339 lb-ft, against 274 hp and 311 lb-ft in the gas model, and it shifts through a six-speed automatic in place of the gas car’s eight-speed.
At 35 mpg combined, the front-wheel-drive hybrid EX carries the best EPA rating of any Telluride; the hybrid SX gets 33 and every all-wheel-drive hybrid 31. Matching gas models score 22 with front-wheel drive and 20 with all-wheel drive.
I compared the EPA’s annual fuel cost for each pair: the hybrid saves $950 to $1,150 a year, so the $2,700 comes back in 2.3 to 2.8 years, sooner with more miles or dearer gas.
A hybrid EX gets second-row captain’s chairs where the gas EX has a bench, plus a 115-volt outlet in the cargo area and a standard PTC cabin heater, optional on the gas EX, and it rides on 18-inch wheels rather than the gas EX’s 20s.
Kia quotes a 637-mile range for the hybrid EX with front-wheel drive on its 18.2-gallon tank; the gas Telluride holds 19 gallons.
Towing drops to 4,500 pounds for the hybrid, 500 fewer than the gas model, and its cargo area is one cubic foot smaller: 21.3 cubic feet behind the third row against 22.3, and 88.3 with both rear rows folded against 89.3.
LX ($39,190): Eight Seats and Front-Wheel Drive
The LX is the one Telluride with a manual liftgate and a six-way manual driver’s seat, and it comes with front-wheel drive only. It seats eight on a 60/40 second-row bench, rides on 18-inch wheels and trims its seats in cloth on the upper backs with SynTex synthetic leather below.
Every Telluride shares the 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, tri-zone automatic climate control, two wireless phone chargers and seven USB ports. On the LX, driver assistance includes Highway Driving Assist 1.5, Lane Following Assist 2, navigation-based smart cruise control with stop and go, and forward and rear parking sensors.
S ($42,090): Captain’s Chairs and Heated Front Seats
The S adds $2,900 to the LX’s price and replaces the bench with two second-row captain’s chairs, so it seats seven. Heated front seats, an eight-way power driver’s seat, a hands-free power liftgate, a power sunroof, roof rails and 20-inch wheels arrive with it.
The S is also the least expensive Telluride offered with all-wheel drive, and every all-wheel-drive model gets Terrain Mode’s Snow, Mud and Sand settings.
EX ($43,790): Ventilated Seats and the Bench Again
For $1,700 over the S, the EX brings back the eight-seat bench along with ventilated front seats, an eight-way power passenger seat with power lumbar, full SynTex upholstery, power-folding mirrors, acoustic glass in the front doors, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror and sunshades for the rear doors. A heated steering wheel is optional.
Kia’s $295 Butter Brown interior is offered on the EX alone, gas or hybrid.
SX ($48,790): Meridian Audio and the Full Driver-Assist Set
The SX is priced $5,000 above the EX. A gas SX with all-wheel drive means the X-Line SX at $51,790.
Over the EX, it gains a second 12.3-inch screen as the instrument cluster, a 14-speaker Meridian system with a subwoofer, a dual sunroof, self-leveling rear suspension, a surround-view camera, blind-spot cameras that show in the cluster, Highway Driving Assist 2, automatic braking in reverse, side parking sensors, a 10-way driver’s seat with memory and 74-color ambient lighting.
In the X-Pro SX-Prestige I drove, the Meridian’s Dynamic Bass setting rattled the door panels where the speakers sit.
SX-Prestige ($53,890): Head-Up Display and Heated Second Row
The SX-Prestige layers on heated and ventilated second-row captain’s chairs, a 12-inch head-up display, a power tilting and telescoping steering wheel with memory, Digital Key 2 Touch, rain-sensing wipers, a full-display rear-view mirror and a 115-volt outlet. SynTex Suede covers the upper seat backs, the headliner and the A- and B-pillars, and engineered wood replaces the hydrographic trim of the lower grades.
An SX-Prestige sits $2,100 above the X-Line SX.
X-Line: 21-Inch Wheels and Standard All-Wheel Drive
X-Line versions of the EX, SX and SX-Prestige come with all-wheel drive, 21-inch wheels on 265/45 tires, raised roof rails, projector fog lamps, gloss-black mirrors and trim, a heated steering wheel and the PTC heater.
The X-Line EX carries a $1,500 premium over an EX with all-wheel drive and seats seven in captain’s chairs. An X-Line SX-Prestige runs $1,000 over the SX-Prestige.
X-Pro: 9.1 Inches of Ground Clearance and All-Terrain Tires
An X-Pro asks $1,900 more than an X-Line SX or X-Line SX-Prestige and lifts ground clearance to 9.1 inches from 7.4.
Kia introduced the X-Pro on the 2023 Telluride, the first generation’s refresh year.
The X-Pro’s 18-inch wheels wear 255/60 all-terrain tires, and an electronic limited-slip differential, front and rear recovery points, a Ground View Monitor and a trailer hitch come standard.
On the X-Pro I drove, the off-road screen tracked oil, transmission and engine temperatures beside the SUV’s pitch and roll.
EPA ratings put the X-Pro at 19 mpg combined, one below the other all-wheel-drive gas Tellurides. The X-Pro SX keeps the SX’s SynTex seats, and the X-Pro SX-Prestige pairs the Prestige equipment with carbon-look trim.
Colors and Options
Depending on the trim, Kia charges $495 for Black Jade Green, Wolf Gray, Ebony Black, Glacial White Pearl or Terrain Brown. Panthera Metal Matte and Terrain Brown Matte cost $995 and are offered on X-Line models and the X-Pro SX-Prestige.
A Millstone interior, also $295, is available on the X-Line SX, X-Line SX-Prestige and X-Pro SX-Prestige.
Hybrid SX-Prestige and X-Line SX-Prestige buyers can add the $1,200 Executive Package: power leg rests for the front seats, six-way power second-row seats, a Relaxation Mode for the first and second rows, and heated outboard seats in the third row. On the X-Line SX-Prestige it includes the Millstone interior.
Every trim except the X-Pro, which has the hitch built in, offers the $625 Towing Package. Gas models are rated to tow 5,000 pounds with a braked trailer. Kia’s port-installed options include crossbars for $395, all-season floor liners for $255, carpeted mats for $250 and black side steps for $799.
Matching a 2027 Telluride Trim to Your Needs
- For eight seats: the LX at $39,190 or the EX at $43,790, both gas.
- For the lowest fuel bill: the EX Hybrid with front-wheel drive, rated 35 mpg combined.
- For Meridian audio and the surround-view camera: the SX at $48,790, or the SX Hybrid at $51,490.
- For SX equipment with all-wheel drive: the X-Line SX at $51,790.
- For dirt roads and a 5,000-pound trailer: the X-Pro SX at $53,690.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many trim levels does the 2027 Kia Telluride have?
The 2027 Telluride comes in 18 versions: 12 gas and six hybrid. The trim levels are LX, S, EX, SX and SX-Prestige, with X-Line versions of the EX, SX and SX-Prestige and X-Pro versions of the SX and SX-Prestige.
What is the least expensive 2027 Kia Telluride?
The LX with front-wheel drive lists at $39,190, or $40,735 with the $1,545 destination charge. It seats eight and is the one Telluride with a manual liftgate.
How much is the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid?
The hybrid runs from $46,490 for the EX with front-wheel drive to $57,590 for the X-Line SX-Prestige, before destination. Each hybrid costs $2,700 more than the same trim with the gas engine.
Is the Telluride SX or EX better?
The SX costs $5,000 more than the EX and adds Meridian audio, a dual sunroof, a digital instrument cluster, a surround-view camera, Highway Driving Assist 2 and a memory driver’s seat. The EX seats eight on a bench and offers all-wheel drive for $2,000; the gas SX seats seven and is front-wheel drive only.
Which Kia Telluride trim is the best value?
The EX adds ventilated front seats, a power passenger seat and power-folding mirrors to the S for $1,700, and it seats eight. The EX Hybrid with front-wheel drive costs $2,700 more and saves about $1,050 a year in fuel at the EPA’s estimate.
What is the most luxurious Kia Telluride?
The SX-Prestige and its X-Line and X-Pro versions add heated and ventilated second-row seats, a head-up display, SynTex Suede trim and Digital Key 2 Touch, and the two hybrid SX-Prestige trims offer a $1,200 Executive Package with front-seat leg rests and heated third-row seats. The X-Line SX-Prestige Hybrid is the most expensive Telluride at $57,590 before destination.
Which 2027 Telluride trims have eight seats?
The gas LX and EX come with a 60/40 second-row bench and seat eight. Every other 2027 Telluride, including all six hybrids, has second-row captain’s chairs and seats seven.
What is the difference between the Telluride X-Line and X-Pro?
The X-Line adds 21-inch wheels, standard all-wheel drive, projector fog lamps and gloss-black trim at 7.4 inches of ground clearance. The X-Pro costs $1,900 more and switches to 18-inch all-terrain tires with 9.1 inches of clearance, an electronic limited-slip differential, recovery points and a standard hitch.
Is the 2027 Telluride X-Pro available as a hybrid?
The X-Pro comes only with the gas 2.5-liter turbo. The most rugged-looking hybrid is the X-Line SX, at $54,490, with 21-inch wheels and all-wheel drive.
How much can the 2027 Kia Telluride tow?
Gas models are rated to tow 5,000 pounds with a braked trailer, and the hybrid is rated at 4,500. The $625 Towing Package adds a hitch to every trim except the X-Pro, where it is standard.
What gas mileage does each 2027 Telluride get?
The EPA rates the gas Telluride at 22 mpg combined with front-wheel drive, 20 with all-wheel drive and 19 as an X-Pro. The hybrid is rated 35 as a front-wheel-drive EX, 33 as a front-wheel-drive SX and 31 with all-wheel drive.
The manufacturer provided the vehicle for my week in the X-Pro SX-Prestige with a full tank of gas.
Michael Kahn
Michael Kahn is the writer, photographer, and publisher behind The Weekly Driver. He cares about how cars drive and what they're like to own. He covers automobile industry news, car shows and events, and new car reviews. The reviews come from behind the wheel: day trips that favor back routes, treating a good meal as half the reason to go. He directs and produces the visual media, matching each car to a setting and mood that fit it. When he's not reviewing new cars, Michael races paddleboards, camels, and ostriches, along with the occasional exotic car on the racetrack, and has driven in every state and country visited.
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