2026 3-Row Comparison
Kia Telluride vs Ford Explorer
Kia Telluride
MSRP from $50,995 – $63,695
Ford Explorer
MSRP from $52,500 – $71,000
MSRP by Trim
| Spec | Kia Telluride | Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| EX | $50,995 | $52,500 |
| SX | $55,995 | $57,600 |
| SX Limited | $59,995 | $60,200 |
| X-Line | $62,095 | $63,100 |
| X-Pro | $63,695 | $71,000 |
Fuel Economy (Combined L/100km)
| Spec | Kia Telluride | Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| EX | 11.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| SX | 11.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| SX Limited | 11.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| X-Line | 11.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| X-Pro | 11.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Specifications
| Spec | Kia Telluride | Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 291 | Not published |
| Touchscreen (") | 12.3 | 13.2 |
| Cluster (") | 4.2 | Not published |
| Speakers | 6 | Not published |
| Seating | 8 | 7 |
| Seat Material | Leather | Not published |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Climate Control | Tri-Zone Climate Control |
| Cargo (L) | 601 | 461 |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 21.2 | 16.3 |
| Towing (lbs) | 5,000 | 5,300 |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 4,325 | 4,303 |
| Powertrain | Gas | Gas |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD |
Features
| Spec | Kia Telluride | Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| 360 Camera | Included | Included |
| Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go | Included | Included |
| Ambient Lighting | Not included | Included |
| Apple CarPlay/Android Auto | Included | Included |
| Backup Camera | Included | Included |
| Blind-Spot Monitoring with Active Assist | Included | Not included |
| Digital Key | Included | Not included |
| Driver Seat Memory | Included | Not included |
| Forward Automatic Braking | Included | Not included |
| Front Parking Sensors | Included | Included |
| Garage Door Opener | Included | Not included |
| Heads-up Display | Included | Not included |
| Heated Front Seats | Included | Not included |
| Heated Rear Seats | Included | Included |
| Highway/Traffic Jam Assist | Included | Included |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | Included | Not included |
| Lane Assist | Included | Included |
| Leather-Wrapped Heated Steering Wheel | Included | Included |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Not included | Included |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Not included | Included |
| Power Driver Seat (12-way) | Included | Not included |
| Power Driver Seat (8-way) | Included | Not included |
| Power Liftgate | Included | Included |
| Power Passenger Seat | Included | Not included |
| Premium Audio System | Included | Included |
| Push-Button Start | Included | Not included |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Included | Not included |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Included | Not included |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert with Braking | Included | Not included |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Included | Not included |
| Remote Start | Included | Not included |
| Road Sign Assist | Included | Not included |
| Safe Exit Assist/Rear Seat Alert | Included | Not included |
| Second-Row Captain Seats | Included | Not included |
| Sunroof | Included | Not included |
| Ventilated Front Seats | Included | Not included |
| Ventilated Rear Seats | Included | Not included |
| Wireless Charger | Included | Not included |
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