Used Kia Telluride for Sale nearTuscaloosa, AL

How much does the Kia Telluride cost in today's market?

Used Kia Telluride prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Kia Telluride's current nationwide average price is $30,735, and its lowest point over the past year was $30,187. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Kia Telluride a good car?

Yes — the Kia Telluride earns a strong all-generations owner rating, and shoppers consistently respond to its upscale feel, roomy cabin, and strong value. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Telluride for its spacious interior, comfortable ride, and premium-feeling features, along with the way it delivers a lot of equipment for the money. Across the model years, the overall impression is that you get a family-friendly SUV that feels more upscale than its price suggests.

Expert reviews rate the 2021 and 2023 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs show up in the newer expert-tested years, where reviewers point to outdated technology, an irritating lane-assist system, sticky brakes in thick traffic, and some cheap interior materials in lower cabin areas.

37.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Telluride models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Telluride for its comfort, spaciousness, safety features, and strong value, and expert reviews reinforce that it delivers a polished, family-friendly experience. The strongest feedback centers on its upscale feel, smooth ride, and broad appeal across model years.

• Owners rate the Kia Telluride between 4 and 4.9 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable overall, with the earliest model years carrying the most concern and later years showing stronger owner satisfaction.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 84.7% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Drive Wise advanced driver assistance systems, including forward collision warning, pedestrian and cyclist detection, intersection assistance, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic braking, adaptive cruise control, and safe exit assist.
• Infotainment: a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system paired with a 12.3-inch digital driver display under a single piece of glass, plus a 10-inch head-up display on SX Prestige models.
• Fuel efficiency: 20 mpg in combined driving.

Which Kia Telluride trim should I buy?

The 2025 Kia Telluride offers these trims:

• LX: The entry trim brings the core Telluride formula and is the least expensive way into the lineup.
• S: Adds more equipment while staying near the value end of the range.
• EX: A strong step up for shoppers who want more comfort and features; this is a good-value choice.
• SX: Adds the higher-end tech and convenience content that define the upper half of the lineup.
• SX Prestige: The most luxurious trim, with the richest equipment and upscale presentation.

What Kia Telluride do most buyers choose?

The Kia Telluride years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

Higher-volume model years tend to attract more shoppers because they usually offer a wider selection of prices, trims, and mileage levels. That makes it easier to find a Telluride that fits your budget and feature priorities.

What is the Kia Telluride's resale value?

Used Telluride prices are down across every model year shown, which creates better opportunities for shoppers looking for value. The largest drops are in the double digits, so you can see meaningful movement in the market rather than small fluctuations. Even so, the spread between years remains orderly, with newer models still commanding higher prices and older ones offering lower entry points.

The 2023, 2020, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Kia Telluride safe?

• 2025: 8/10
• 2024: 8/10
• 2023: 9/10
• 2022: 8/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2020: 8/10

For 2025, Kia bundles its advanced driver assistance systems under Drive Wise, and every Telluride trim level comes standard with Highway Driving Assist.

For the safest used buy, the 2021 and 2023 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Kia Telluride now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −11.77% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −11.48%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 39% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 38.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $35,045. The Kia Telluride offers a roomy, upscale cabin that makes it especially appealing for family use.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Every 2025 Telluride features a 3.8-liter V6 engine that generates 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque, with power sent via an eight-speed automatic transmission.
• Tech: With SX and SX Prestige trim (and their X-Line and X-Pro counterparts), you’ll get a 12.3-inch digital driver display that lives next to a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system under a single piece of glass.
• Safety: For the 2025 model year, every Telluride trim level comes standard with Highway Driving Assist, and on higher trim levels, it adds a lane-change assist function.
• Starting price: You can drive home in a new Telluride LX for $37,805.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2021 Kia Telluride compare to the 2021 Hyundai Palisade?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2021 Kia Telluride:

• Pros: Excellent value for money, Stylish design, Premium interior materials.
• Cons: Fairly pedestrian performance.

2021 Hyundai Palisade:

• Pros: Stylish design, Premium interior materials, Spacious third row.
• Cons: Fairly pedestrian performance.

Our experts score the 2021 Kia Telluride 9.3/10 and the 2021 Hyundai Palisade 9/10. The Telluride stands out for value, while the Palisade emphasizes a spacious third row. Both share the same engine and horsepower, and both are held back by fairly pedestrian performance.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.