Used 2023 Kia Telluride for Sale nearSacramento, CA

How much does the 2023 Kia Telluride cost?

Prices have softened 9.74% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

With 5,761 listings available, you have a healthy amount of inventory to compare before you buy.

If you find a listing below $32,755.28, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2023 Kia Telluride a good car?

Yes — the 2023 Kia Telluride earns a 4.5/5 user rating and a 9/10 expert rating.

The model scores 9/10 across Look and feel, Performance, Form and function, Cost effectiveness, Technology, and Safety.

Owners consistently praise the comfort, technology, and upscale feel, and they also like the smooth ride and strong feature content. The Telluride’s broad appeal comes through clearly in the way it feels more luxurious than its price suggests.

The main trade-offs are some interior materials that feel cheap and a manual third-row seating setup that could be better. Even so, the Telluride fits well if you want a comfortable, stylish, family-size SUV with a strong equipment list.

With 33.6% of listings marked as good or great deals, the market still gives you room to shop selectively.

Is the 2023 Kia Telluride reliable?

Owners rate it 4.5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback points to a vehicle that feels dependable, trouble-free, and easy to live with over time. That same theme shows up in the broader praise for comfort, technology, and the upscale feel, which suggests buyers are getting a vehicle they can count on day to day.

It also helps that the Telluride is described as a strong all-arounder with a long warranty, which adds confidence for used buyers. For long-term ownership, your biggest risk is less about the overall package and more about finding one that has been maintained well and not abused.

What should I look for when buying a used 2023 Kia Telluride?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 88% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still run a history report on every candidate, even if the listing looks clean. Prioritize a close inspection of the interior, since some owners and reviewers point to cheaper-feeling materials and a few usability quirks. Focus on condition, feature operation, and evidence of careful ownership rather than just mileage.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The lineup includes LX, S, EX, SX, and SX Prestige, with X-Line and X-Pro versions adding more aggressive styling and off-road-oriented hardware. Base versions miss some of the more advanced equipment, while SX and higher trims bring more premium convenience and safety content.
• Powertrain: Every version uses a 3.8-liter V6 with 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic. AWD is available, and the setup includes drive modes plus a low-speed Lock setting.
• Safety package: Standard equipment includes forward-collision warning, pedestrian and cyclist detection, junction turning assist, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert with automatic braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, Highway Drive Assist 1.5, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, and Rear Occupant Alert. Highway Drive Assist 2.0 starts with SX trim.
• Infotainment: Every model gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM, navigation, Kia Connect services, a Wi-Fi hotspot, OTA updates, and dual-device Bluetooth pairing.
• Fuel efficiency: The AWD model is rated at 21 mpg combined, and the X-Line returned 24.1 mpg in testing while the X-Pro returned 20.4 mpg.

Which 2023 Kia Telluride trim should I buy?

The 2023 Kia Telluride is offered in 5 trim levels: LX, S, EX, SX, and SX Prestige.

Here's the short version:

• LX: This is the entry point, but it still gives you the core Telluride experience and the standard safety and tech features that make the SUV appealing. If you want the lowest-cost way into the model, this is the trim to start with.
• S: This trim is the better value if you want a step up in equipment without jumping too far in price. It keeps the Telluride’s family-friendly strengths while adding more comfort and convenience.
• EX: This is the trim to target if you want a more upscale feel and a stronger balance of features for daily use. It sits in the sweet spot for shoppers who want more luxury without going all the way to the top.
• SX: This is the best-value trim for shoppers who want the richer safety and driver-assistance content, including Highway Drive Assist 2.0 and additional collision-avoidance features. It also adds more parking and visibility tech.
• SX Prestige: Choose this if you want the most premium Telluride experience, with the fullest feature set and the most upscale presentation. It makes the most sense if you plan to keep the SUV a long time and want the highest equipment level.

SX trim and higher also bring the expanded safety and parking-assist package, so that’s the point where the Telluride’s advanced driver-assistance content becomes especially compelling.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2023 Kia Telluride?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop carefully and still find worthwhile listings.

• Deal availability: 33.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 5,761 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 9.74% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 88.0% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $32,755.28, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2023 Kia Telluride's resale value?

The current average of $32,746 sits slightly below last year's $36,282.

That softer pricing can help you buy more SUV for the money today, but it also means future resale values may reflect a market that has already adjusted downward. If you buy well now, you may have less depreciation pressure than someone who paid closer to last year’s average.

The Telluride’s strong reputation, broad appeal, and high owner satisfaction should help support demand when you eventually sell. Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2023 Kia Telluride safe?

It earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

Kia gives every Telluride a long list of standard driver-assistance features, including forward-collision warning, pedestrian and cyclist detection, junction turning assist, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert with automatic braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, Highway Drive Assist 1.5, automatic high beams, driver attention warning, and Rear Occupant Alert.

Highway Drive Assist 2.0 starts with SX trim and adds Lane Change Assist. SX and higher also get additional collision-avoidance features, front parking sensors, low-speed automatic braking while parking, a surround-view camera with a forward view, and Blind-Spot View Monitor.

Crash-test ratings were unavailable in the source material, so you should lean on the extensive standard safety equipment and trim-specific upgrades when comparing used examples.

Should I buy a 2023 Kia Telluride or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2023 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2023 if:

• 33.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 88% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 9.74% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• This year adds minor styling changes, new technologies, and X-Line and X-Pro trims.

Consider the 2022 if:

• At $27,288, the 2022 costs less than the current year's $32,746 average.
• It adds more standard equipment and remains a strong value play.

Consider the 2024 if:

• At $36,520, the 2024 costs more than the current year's $32,746 average.
• It keeps the formula intact with minor detail updates and standard amber running lights.

The bottom line: If you want the best balance of price, features, and current-market availability, the 2023 is the smart default. If your budget is tighter, the 2022 gives you a lower entry price, while the 2024 makes sense if you want the newer model-year updates and are willing to pay more.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.