2027 Kia Telluride Buyer's Guide: Trims, Pricing, and Best Deals

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By Marcus Bell, Editor

Data last updated: July 2026

Few vehicles tell the story of the post-pandemic car market like the Kia Telluride. From 2021 through 2023 it was the poster child for dealer markups — $5,000 "market adjustments" were routine. In July 2026, with the redesigned second-generation 2027 Telluride on lots, that world is gone: of the 10,442 Tellurides we track, every single one with a published price is at or below MSRP, averaging $1,364 off sticker.

The redesign brings a larger, squarer-styled three-row with an upgraded interior — and it launched straight into a buyer's market. Here is what every trim actually costs.

Telluride Trim Lineup and Real-World Pricing

The following data comes from live dealer inventory tracked by VINdow Sticker. Average markup shows advertised price against MSRP — every trim averages below sticker.

Market snapshot: Discounts scale with price — the higher the trim, the bigger the average cut, topping out at $1,722 off the X-Pro SX Prestige (which is also the single most-stocked configuration). The deepest advertised discount we track is $2,510 off. Median time from listing to sale: 18 days.

Trim-by-Trim Breakdown

LX and S ($41,650-$45,967) — The Entry Points

The LX is genuinely rare on lots (136 in stock) — dealers order sparingly at the bottom of the ladder. The S is the real-world entry Telluride with 1,457 in stock, averaging $876 below sticker. Both get the full three-row package; you give up mostly convenience and luxury features, not capability.

EX and X-Line EX ($47,839-$50,097) — The Family Sweet Spot

The EX adds the equipment families actually use daily. Interestingly, dealers stock the X-Line EX at more than four times the rate of the standard EX (2,166 vs 485) — the rugged look is what buyers want, and Kia knows it. At roughly $978 below a $50,097 sticker, the X-Line EX is the value pick of the lineup.

SX and X-Line/X-Pro SX ($51,226-$56,074) — The Upper-Middle

The SX tier brings the premium tech and trim. Discounts jump meaningfully here — $1,430 to $1,617 on average — and the X-Pro SX adds all-terrain capability for about $1,500 over the X-Line. If you tow or camp, the X-Pro's extra hardware is worth the step.

SX Prestige Family ($56,552-$59,326) — The Flagships, Discounted Most

The Prestige trims are the full-luxury Tellurides — and they carry the lineup's biggest average discounts. The X-Pro SX Prestige is both the most-stocked Telluride (2,347 units) and the most-discounted ($1,722 average). When the flagship is the easiest trim to find a deal on, the market has fully flipped from the markup years.

Which Trim Should You Buy?

• Budget three-row: S at $45,967 — the real-world base model.
• Best value: X-Line EX at $50,097. The equipment and look most buyers want, deep inventory.
• Adventure family: X-Pro SX at $56,074, averaging $1,617 off.
• Full luxury: X-Pro SX Prestige at $59,326 — the biggest discounts in the lineup and the most units to choose from.

Competitive Context

The Telluride's corporate twin, the Hyundai Palisade, shares its bones and shopping list. The Grand Cherokee L offers a similar three-row footprint with real 4x4 hardware but mostly advertises at sticker. Toyota's Grand Highlander competes head-on in the same price band. Among them, the Telluride currently has the cleanest pricing story: every priced unit at or below MSRP, with discounts published right on the listing.

Tips for Getting the Best Telluride Deal

1. Shop the top trims for the deepest cuts. Unusually, Prestige-level Tellurides carry the biggest average discounts — check them even if you planned to buy mid-range. Use our Telluride inventory search to compare.
2. Forget the markup-era instincts. No 2027 Telluride justifies an ADM or a "market adjustment" — 100% of priced stock is at or below MSRP.
3. X-Line EX over EX. Same discount behavior, four times the selection, and better resale on the trim buyers prefer.
4. Move within the 18-day window. Turnover is healthy; a well-priced Prestige will not sit through the month.
5. Cross-quote the Palisade. The corporate twin keeps both dealers honest.

Data note: Pricing data is based on 10,442 Tellurides currently in dealer inventory across 789 US Kia dealers, tracked in real time by VINdow Sticker. Prices change daily — use our cheapest Telluride listings for the most current below-MSRP deals.

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