2027 Hyundai Palisade vs Kia Telluride
The Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride are close cousins. They share an engineering foundation, and for 2027 both offer a gas engine or a 329-horsepower turbocharged hybrid. The differences come down to the gas powertrain, trim choices, ownership perks and style. If you're shopping for one of the best Hyundai SUVs for families in Colorado Springs, here's how they compare.
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At a Glance
| 2027 Hyundai Palisade | 2027 Kia Telluride | |
|---|---|---|
| Gas engine | 3.5L V6, 287 hp | 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder, 274 hp |
| Hybrid | 2.5L turbo hybrid, 329 hp | 2.5L turbo hybrid, 329 hp |
| Hybrid starting MSRP | $44,560 | $46,490 |
| Best fuel economy | 34 mpg combined (EPA, Hybrid Blue FWD) | 35 mpg combined (Kia estimate, hybrid FWD) |
| Seating | 7 or 8 | 7 or 8 |
| Max towing | 5,000 lbs (V6) | 5,000 lbs; 5,500 lbs on X-Pro |
| Complimentary maintenance | 3 years / 36,000 miles | Not included |
| Powertrain warranty | 10 years / 100,000 miles | 10 years / 100,000 miles |
The short version: The Telluride offers a little more cargo space and slightly higher towing on X-Pro trims. The Palisade counters with a standard V6, a hybrid that starts nearly $2,000 lower, more hybrid trims and three years of complimentary maintenance.
Price and Trim Levels
The 2027 Hyundai Palisade starts at an MSRP of $39,735 for the SE. Gas trims include the SE, SEL, SEL Premium, Limited, XRT PRO and Calligraphy, topping out at $54,860. The Palisade Hybrid starts at $44,560 for the Hybrid Blue SEL and comes in five trims up to the new Hybrid Calligraphy Black Ink. See what's new for the 2027 Palisade.
The 2027 Kia Telluride starts at $39,190 for the LX and runs through the S, EX, SX and SX-Prestige, with rugged X-Line and X-Pro versions, up to $56,790 for the X-Pro SX-Prestige. The Telluride Hybrid starts at $46,490 for the EX and doesn't offer the lower LX or S trims.
Exterior and Styling
Both SUVs wear boxy, upright designs with vertical lighting, but the Palisade leans upscale while the Telluride leans rugged. The Palisade's wide grille and vertical LED lighting give it a premium look, and the XRT PRO adds tougher styling with 8.4 inches of ground clearance. The Telluride's X-Pro models raise ground clearance to as much as 9.1 inches and add off-road styling. Both measure 199.2 inches long.
Interior Design and Seating
Both seat seven or eight depending on trim. The Palisade's top trims stand out for luxury, with quilted Nappa leather, heated and ventilated first- and second-row seats, an available Ergo Motion driver's seat and a dual-panel panoramic sunroof. The Telluride's top trims offer leather seating with heated and ventilated front and second rows, and the X-Pro adds a faux-suede headliner.
Infotainment and Features
The Palisade has a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and upper trims add a 12.3-inch digital cluster in one curved panoramic display. Six USB-C ports cover all three rows, and family features like Passenger Talk and Rear Seat Quiet Mode come standard. The Telluride pairs its digital cluster and touchscreen with physical climate and media controls and offers two wireless charging pads.
Cargo Capacity
The Palisade offers 19.1 cubic feet behind the third row, 46.3 cubic feet behind the second row and up to 86.7 cubic feet with both rows folded. Kia rates the Telluride at 22.3, 48.7 and 89.3 cubic feet. On paper the Telluride has a small edge, though independent measurements by Cars.com found the two nearly even behind the third row.
Towing Capacity
The Palisade with the V6 tows up to 5,000 pounds with trailer brakes, and every model includes Trailer Sway Control and a dedicated Tow Mode. The Telluride also tows 5,000 pounds, with X-Pro trims rated at 5,500 pounds. For a small camper or a boat headed to the reservoir, both have you covered.
Engine and Drivetrain
This is the biggest difference. The Palisade keeps a 3.5L V6 with 287 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, which many drivers prefer for its smooth, linear power. The 2027 Telluride replaced its V6 with a 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder making 274 horsepower and 311 lb-ft.
Both offer the same 2.5L turbo hybrid with 329 horsepower and 339 lb-ft, and both offer all-wheel drive. The Palisade's HTRAC AWD with Snow, Mud and Sand modes is a smart choice for Colorado winters, and the turbocharged hybrid holds its power well at Colorado Springs' altitude.
Performance and MPG
The Palisade Hybrid Blue is EPA-rated at 34 mpg combined, and the V6 earns up to 22 mpg combined. Kia estimates up to 35 mpg combined for the front-wheel-drive Telluride Hybrid, and the gas Telluride is EPA-rated at up to 22 mpg combined. With the same hybrid system, real-world fuel economy should be very close.
Safety Features
Every Palisade includes Hyundai SmartSense, with Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Safe Exit Assist and Highway Driving Assist. The Telluride includes Kia's comparable Drive Wise suite. Both offer advanced driver assistance across the lineup.
Warranty and Ownership
Both come with a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty. The Palisade adds 3 years or 36,000 miles of complimentary scheduled maintenance, which the Telluride doesn't include. Learn more about Hyundai warranty coverage and our exclusive 30-year/300,000-mile warranty.
Also comparing other three-row SUVs? See our Hyundai Palisade vs. Toyota Highlander comparison.
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Shop Used InventoryFrequently Asked Questions about the Hyundai Palisade vs. Kia Telluride
No, but they're closely related. Hyundai and Kia are part of the same automotive group, and the two SUVs share an engineering foundation and hybrid powertrain. They differ in styling, interiors, trims, the gas engine and ownership benefits.
No. The 2027 Telluride replaced its V6 with a 274-horsepower 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder. The 2027 Hyundai Palisade still offers a 287-horsepower 3.5L V6, along with a 329-horsepower turbo hybrid.
The Palisade Hybrid starts at an MSRP of $44,560 for the Hybrid Blue SEL, compared with $46,490 for the Telluride Hybrid EX. Both use the same 329-horsepower turbo hybrid system.
Kia rates the Telluride slightly higher, at 22.3 cubic feet behind the third row versus the Palisade's 19.1. Independent measurements found the two nearly even behind the third row, so either works well for family gear.
Both tow up to 5,000 pounds in most configurations. Telluride X-Pro trims are rated at 5,500 pounds. The Palisade with the V6 tows 5,000 pounds with trailer brakes and includes Trailer Sway Control on every model.
Both include a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty. The Palisade adds 3 years or 36,000 miles of complimentary scheduled maintenance, which the Telluride doesn't include.
Pricing as of November 2026. MSRP excludes destination, taxes, title, license and dealer fees. Kia Telluride Hybrid fuel economy is a Kia estimate; other figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary. Specifications are subject to change; see dealer for details.
