2025 Hyundai Palisade vs. 2025 Kia Telluride Comparison

The Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride are platform mates. That means that although they hail from different brands, they’re mechanically almost identical, with the same chassis and engine. The differences between these 3-row SUVs primarily have to do with aesthetics and feature content, which can be enough to make one right for you over the other.

Let’s take a closer look at two of our favorite midsize SUVs and see which better suits your wants and needs.

2025 Hyundai Palisade

What makes the Hyundai Palisade different from the Kia Telluride becomes clear in its upper trims, namely the Caligraphy and Caligraphy Night Edition models. These luxurious trims unlock features that you can’t get in the Telluride while retaining a price tag lower than a similar SUV from a luxury brand. Pricing starts at $38,575

Hyundai Palisade Highlights:

Power-folding third-row seats: Sometimes you need those extra seats, sometimes you don’t. When you don’t, they’re easy to fold down with available power-folding; just push a couple of buttons, and down they go. You can also get a heated third row in the Palisade, which is uncommon.

Passenger Talk: The Passenger Talk intercom system available in the Palisade makes this SUV an even better family vehicle. It makes answering the question, “Are we there yet?” a little easier on your voice.

Ergo Motion seat: Borrowed from the Genesis luxury brand, the Ergo Motion driver’s seat in the Palisade Caligraphy trims has air pockets that automatically adapt to drive modes and driving conditions. This supremely comfortable seat helps reduce fatigue on long drives.

Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the Palisade models for sale near you.

2025 Kia Telluride

The Kia Telluride is a repeat winner of our KBB Best Buy Award for a midsize SUV because it gets just about everything right. It has a roomy, well-equipped interior, a handsome exterior, an outstanding warranty, impressive resale value, and a starting price under $40,000. It’s one of the best family haulers this side of a minivan. Pricing starts at $37,805.

Kia Telluride Highlights:

More cargo space: Although they’re so similar, the Kia Telluride has 16 percent more cargo space behind the third row than the Hyundai Palisade. Definitely something to keep in mind if those third-row seats will be in use every day.

X-Pro models: The EX X-Pro and SX-Prestige X-Pro trims of the Kia Telluride have greater off-road capability than anything in the Palisade’s model range. In addition to a rugged appearance package and standard all-wheel drive (AWD), they have all-terrain tires, more ground clearance, and an increased towing capacity of 5,500 pounds.

A little more affordable: The value-conscious shopper will notice that the Telluride’s base and top trims are a bit cheaper than the Palisade’s bottom and top trims.

Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the Telluride models for sale near you.

Similarities

These two midsize SUVs are similar in many ways. They share the same chassis, engine, and warranty coverage, and they’re equipped with very similar tech features for things like safety and infotainment. 

Pricing

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for New 2025 Hyundai Palisade vehicles and New 2025 Kia Telluride vehicles in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) quoted includes the destination fee, but does not include tax, license, document fees, and options.

Specifications

	2025 Hyundai Palisade	2025 Kia Telluride
Popular Powertrains
Engine	3.8-liter V6	3.8-liter V6
Horsepower	291 hp @ 6,000 rpm	291 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque	262 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm	262 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm
Transmission	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic
Fuel economy MPG	19 city/26 highway/22 combined	20 city/26 highway/22 combined
Also Available	AWD	AWD
Specs
Basic Warranty	5 years/60,000 miles	5 years/60,000 miles
Powertrain Warranty	10 years/100,000 miles	10 years/100,000 miles
NHTSA Overall Safety	5-Star	5-Star
Max Seating Capacity	8	8
Wheelbase	114.2 inches	114.2 inches
Overall Length	196.7 inches	196.9 inches
Width	77.8 inches	78.3 inches
Height	68.9 inches	68.9 inches
Turning Diameter	38.7 feet	38.8 feet
Headroom, Front	40.7 inches	40.9 inches
Headroom, 2nd Row	40.1 inches	40.2 inches
Headroom, 3rd Row	37.8 inches	38.1 inches
Legroom, Front	44.1 inches	41.4 inches
Legroom, 2nd Row	42.4 inches	42.4 inches
Legroom, 3rd Row	31.4 inches	31.4 inches
Shoulder Room, Front	61.2 inches	61.6 inches
Shoulder Room, 2nd Row	60.8 inches	61.2 inches
Shoulder Room, 3rd Row	55.2 inches	55.3 inches
Cargo Volume	18.0/45.8/86.4 cubic feet	21.0/46.0/87.0 cubic feet

Conclusion

The Kia Telluride is the more practical and budget-friendly option of these two, mainly because it has a little more cargo space and is a little cheaper. Meanwhile, the Hyundai Palisade is the more premium option, with a few features in the Caligraphy trims that you can’t get in the Telluride. With that in mind, the right SUV for you depends on which side of that coin you find more appealing.