Sporting refreshed style, the 2023 Kia Telluride returns with several new trim levels. Moreover, every grade now comes with standard navigation and a 12.3-inch color touchscreen. Additionally, a second digital gauge package and driver-information display is available, and Wi-Fi hot spot capability has been made standard across the board.
Look no further than the wildly popular 3-row Telluride to appreciate Kia’s value story. Every grade is well-equipped and priced significantly below most of its rivals. Its new top-end SXP challenges costlier competitors like the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. Moreover, the Telluride enjoys Kia’s bar-setting 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty.
The Telluride’s updated appearance comes from redesigned LED headlights, front bumper, grille, taillights, rear fascia, and lower door garnish trim. Kia is also tossing in three new exterior colors: Midnight Lake Blue, Dawning Red, and Jungle Wood Green.
Eighty-sixed for 2023 is the Telluride Nightfall Edition. However, Kia adds an X-Line bundle of features to the EX, SX, and the new SXP trim levels for 2023.
Kia also adds an X-Pro appearance bundle to the SX X-Line and SXP X-Line models. These changes swell the trim count from four last year to 10 this year. This means the 2023 Kia Telluride is available in the following trim configurations: LX, S, EX, EX X-Line, SX, SX X-Line, SX X-Pro, SX Prestige, SX Prestige X-Line, and SX Prestige X-Pro.
Every Telluride sources its go from a 291-horsepower 3.8-liter V6. An 8-speed automatic transmission ushers engine torque to the front wheels or all four wheels with AWD. It’s available on the LX, S, EX, and SX for a $2,000 upcharge. It’s standard on all other trim levels.
The EPA rates the front-wheel-drive (FWD) Telluride’s fuel economy at 20 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway, and 23 mpg in combined driving. Opting for AWD alters those numbers to 19 mpg/24 mpg/21 mpg.
Every Telluride also comes with the Kia Drive Mode selector, allowing the driver to pick from four driving modes: Sport, Comfort, Eco, and Smart. Each mode influences steering feel, transmission-shift points, and throttle response.
Here’s how the trim levels stack up.
Telluride LX
Starts at $35,890 | See listings
- Syntex upholstery/8-passenger
- 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto/SiriusXM
- 6-speaker audio w USB ports in all three rows
- Nav-based smart cruise control
- Proximity keyless entry
- Highway Driving Assist 1.5
- Heated power mirrors
- LED projector-beam headlights
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Forward collision avoidance
- Blind-spot monitor/rear cross-traffic alert with braking
- Side-curtain airbags
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Telluride S
Starts at $37,790 | See listings
- 7-passenger model with second-row captain’s chairs
- Power driver’s seat/heated front seats
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Wireless smartphone charger
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Telluride EX
Starts at $41,490 | See listings
- Leather upholstery/8-passenger
- Optional captain’s chairs
- Power front seats with heat and ventilation
- Sunroof
- Smart power tailgate
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- LED interior lighting
- Second-row sunshades
- Woodgrain interior trim
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Telluride EX X-Line
Starts at $45,685 | See listings
- AWD with locking center differential
- Leather upholstery/7-passenger
- X-Line styling
- Heated steering wheel
- Gloss-black roof rails
- Sunroof
- Gloss-black 20-inch alloy wheels
- Self-leveling rear suspension
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Telluride SX
Starts at $45,690 | See listings
- Leather upholstery/7-passenger
- 12.3-inch digital instrument panel
- 10-way power driver seat with memory
- Dual sunroofs
- 10-speaker Harman Kardon audio
- Driver Talk cabin communication
- Digital Key
- Low-profile satin chrome roof rails
- Gloss-black sideview mirrors
- LED fog lights
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink and compass
- Stainless steel scuff plates
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Telluride SX X-Line
Starts at $49,085 | See listings
- AWD with locking center differential
- Leather upholstery/7-passenger
- X-Line styling
- Gloss-black 20-inch alloy wheels
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Telluride SX X-Pro
Starts at $50,085 | See listings
- Leather upholstery/7-passenger
- AWD with locking center differential
- All-terrain tires
- Matte-black 18-inch alloy wheels
- 110-volt inverter in rear cargo area
- 5,500-pound tow capacity
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Telluride SX Prestige
Starts at $50,590 | See listings
- Nappa leather upholstery/7-passenger
- Heated and ventilated second-row seats
- 10-inch head-up display
- Digital rearview mirror
- Premium headliner
- Rain-sensing wipers
- 110-volt power inverter in second row
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Telluride SX Prestige X-Line
Starts at $51,985 | See listings
- AWD with locking center differential
- Nappa leather upholstery/7-passenger
- X-Line styling
- Gloss-black 20-inch alloy wheels
- Digital rearview mirror
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Telluride SX Prestige X-Pro
Starts at $52,985 | See listings
- Nappa leather upholstery/7-passenger
- AWD with locking center differential
- All-terrain tires
- Matte-black 18-inch alloy wheels
- 110-volt inverter in rear cargo area
- 5,500-pound tow capacity
- Digital rearview mirror
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2023 Kia Telluride LX: $35,890
The LX may be the Kia Telluride’s introductory grade, but it’s loaded with up-level content. For example, proximity keyless entry with push-button start, remote start, and GPS-navigation-linked adaptive cruise control are standard.
Other standard features include 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic on/off projector LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, and faux-leather seating. Also included are a leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel and a one-touch slide/folding second-row seat.
Dual-zone automatic climate control also is standard, along with five USB power ports, three 12-volt power ports, seven airbags, hill-start assist, safe-exit assist, and high-beam assist.
The Telluride LX infotainment system features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a 6-speaker audio system, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and satellite radio capability. Navigation is standard, too.
Kia takes passenger safety seriously and outfits the Telluride accordingly. It installs forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and lane-keeping assist. Also included are lane-following assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert with braking, and rear-park assist. Adaptive cruise control (with stop and go) is the backbone of the Highway Driving Assist that can steer, brake, and accelerate the Telluride in certain conditions. A driver-alert warning is standard as well.
The LX (and S) also can be ordered with an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Adding the $1,365 destination fee to the LX base price brings the total to $37,255. With $0 down, financing for 60 months at 5% interest works out to about $703 per month. See 2023 Kia Telluride LX models for sale near you
2023 Kia Telluride LX includes:
Adaptive cruise control – Thanks to a GPS link, the adaptive cruise control will react to upcoming curves if the preset speed is too high. It also features full stop-and-go.
Proximity keyless entry – If the key fob is on your person, the doors automatically unlock when you approach. Push-button start pairs with proximity keyless entry.
Highway Driving Assist – A semi-autonomous driver-assistance system, it can accelerate, steer, and brake the Telluride under certain conditions.
2023 Kia Telluride S: $37,790
The S grade adds a bit of sporting flair by offering 20-inch alloy wheels and a few other exterior appearance enhancements like a gloss-black grille insert and dual exhaust tips. It also gains a power sunroof, illuminated vanity mirrors, heated front seats, and an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat. Other features are second-row 50/50-split-folding captain’s chairs, a leather-wrapped shift knob, and wireless phone charging.
Adding the destination fee to the S base price equals $39,155. Financing for 60 months at 5% interest with $0 down works out to a monthly payment of approximately $739. See 2023 Kia Telluride S models for sale near you
2023 Kia Telluride S includes:
Smartphone charging – You can charge any Qi-compatible smartphone without using a cable.
Power-adjustable driver’s seat – Includes 2-way lumbar support and eight power adjustments.
Heated seats – These help you stay toasty in frigid temperatures.
2023 Kia Telluride EX: $41,490
Although the EX adds some luxury features, it loses the second-row captain’s chairs. The luxury upgrades include leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, and a hands-free power rear liftgate.
Kia adds LED taillights, power-folding outboard mirrors, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a second-row center armrest, and more USB ports.
With the EX Premium Package, you regain second-row captain’s chairs and 20-inch alloy wheels, plus upgraded LED headlights. A towing package adds a tow hitch and self-leveling suspension.
Adding the $1,365 destination fee to the EX base price totals $42,855. Using Autotrader’s financing scenario, the monthly payment works out to about $809. See 2023 Kia Telluride EX models for sale near you
2023 Kia Telluride EX includes:
Hands-free power liftgate – With the key fob on your person, sticking your foot under the rear bumper will cause the liftgate to open automatically.
Ventilated front seats – By blowing cool air, these seats work wonders at keeping you comfortable in hot weather.
Auto-dimming rearview mirror – Using photosensors, it recognizes bright headlights closing from behind and automatically dims their reflection.
2023 Kia Telluride EX X-Line: $45,685
Kia refers to the new X-Line as an adventure-ready package. It does include AWD with AWD lock and Snow modes, as well as nearly half an inch of added ground clearance. It also gains a self-leveling rear suspension, upgraded roof-rack rails, and second-row captain’s chairs. The X-Line upgrades add a heated steering wheel, too.
The cosmetic touches are X-Line badging inside and out, plus an enhanced grille, body-colored door handles, and lots of dark trim elements.
Adding the $1,365 destination fee to the EX X-Line base price brings the total to $47,050. Financing for 60 months at 5% interest with $0 down works out to roughly $888 per month. See 2023 Kia Telluride EX X-Line models for sale near you
2023 Kia Telluride EX X-Line includes:
AWD – This is Active On-Demand AWD with a center-locking differential.
Heated steering wheel – It keeps those digits warm in cold weather.
Self-leveling rear suspension – This maintains a uniform height for the vehicle even when hauling a heavy load.
2023 Kia Telluride SX: $45,690
The Kia Telluride SX builds on the EX and ups the ante with luxury and technology features like a dual-pane power sunroof and a surround-view camera.
Other added pleasantries are LED fog lights, and outboard mirrors that automatically tilt down in reverse. More efficient Aero wiper blades, a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror are also standard. Stainless steel pedal covers, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, and second-row captain’s chairs are included, too.
Upgraded entertainment features a 10-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system. A blind-spot display, front-park assist, and left-turn intersection assist enhance overall safety. Emergency rear braking joins the safety technologies. Kia’s Highway Driving Assist, a semi-autonomous driver-assistance technology, also comes standard on the SX.
Adding the destination fee to the SX base price equals $47,055. With our no-money-down financing scheme, the monthly payment would be about $888. See 2023 Kia Telluride SX models for sale near you
2023 Kia Telluride SX includes:
Surround-view camera – This provides a 360-degree bird’s-eye view around the Telluride, which is particularly handy when parking.
Highway Driving Assist – A semi-autonomous driver-assistance technology, this system can steer, accelerate, and brake the Telluride under certain conditions.
Auto-dimming rearview mirror – Using photosensors, it recognizes bright headlights closing from behind, automatically dimming their reflection.
2023 Kia Telluride SX X-Line: $49,085
All of the X-Line features described in the EX X-Line also can enhance the SX.
Adding the destination fee to the SX X-Line base price totals $50,450. At 5% interest, financing for 60 months with $0 down works out to a monthly payment of $902. See 2023 Kia Telluride SX X-Line models for sale
2023 Kia Telluride SX X-Pro: $50,085
Building on the SX X-Line, the X-Pro is primarily an appearance package, but it does have about a half-inch of extra ground clearance. It adds 18-inch black wheels and all-terrain tires. The X-Pro also has a power outlet in the cargo area and numerous logos inside and out.
Adding the $1,365 factory delivery fee to the SX X-Pro base price equals $51,450. Using our no-money-down scenario, the monthly payment works out to $952. See 2023 Kia Telluride SX X-Pro models for sale near you
2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige: $50,590
The SXP is last year’s SX trim plus the optional Prestige Package: SXP, get it? To the SX it adds AWD, which includes the AWD Lock and Snow modes. Also included are rain-sensing wipers, a digital rearview camera mirror, a premium cloth headliner, and soft Nappa leather seating. Other enhancements are second-row heated and ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel, a 110-volt power outlet, and a 10-inch head-up display.
Adding the factory delivery fee to the SXP base price brings the total to $52,315. Financing for 60 months at 5% interest with $0 down works out to $987 per month. See 2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige models for sale near you
2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige includes:
Rain-sensing wipers – When the system senses moisture on the windshield, it automatically engages the wipers. The wiper speed adjusts according to the volume of the rain.
Head-up display – A projector on the dashboard displays key driver information on the windshield just below the driver’s line of sight.
Digital rearview camera mirror – Using a rear-pointed camera, this rear-view image appears in the rearview mirror. It presents a full display of what is behind the vehicle even if the rear window is blocked.
2023 Kia Telluride SXP X-Line: $51,985
The SXP X-Line builds on the SX Prestige with all the added features listed for the EX X-Line except AWD, which the SXP already has.
Adding the destination fee to the SXP X-Line base price totals $53,350. At 5% interest, financing for 60 months with $0 down works out to a monthly payment of $1,007. See 2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige X-Line models for sale near you
2023 Kia Telluride SXP X-Pro: $52,985
As with the SX X-Pro, the SXP X-Pro builds on the X-Line. Therefore, it gains all the appearance enhancements listed for the SX X-Pro.
Adding the $1,365 factory delivery fee to the SXP X-Pro equals $54,350. Based on financing for 60 months at 5% interest with $0 down, the monthly payment works out to $1,026. See 2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige X-Pro models for sale near you