2024 Kia Telluride vs. 2024 Hyundai Palisade

If you’re looking to upgrade your Los Angeles commute with a powerful new SUV, Kia of Cerritos is here to help! We offer a full inventory of new and pre-owned Kia vehicles in all shapes and sizes, designed to cater to a broad range of budgets and lifestyles. One of our crowd-favorite SUVs is the three-row Telluride, designed with tough capabilities and powerful performance specs to handle whatever challenges you throw at it!

It’s a great choice for any driver, but how does it compare to other popular SUVs like the new Hyundai Palisade? If you’re on the fence about deciding between the Hyundai Palisade vs. Kia Telluride, check out our comparison guide below.

Telluride vs. Palisade: Price & Trims

Price is often the first thing that drivers consider when shopping for a new SUV, so it’s a great place to start our guide. Right off the bat, you’ll notice that the Kia Telluride costs less than the Hyundai Palisade on all of its trim levels. Not only that, but Kia gives you the advantage of choice with an impressive 10 trims to choose from compared to the five offered by Hyundai.

Compare prices below:

Kia Telluride Trim Levels

• 2024 Kia Telluride LX: $35,990 MSRP
• 2024 Kia Telluride S: $37,890 MSRP
• 2024 Kia Telluride EX: $41,590 MSRP
• 2024 Kia Telluride EX X-Line: $45,885 MSRP
• 2024 Kia Telluride SX: $45,790 MSRP
• 2024 Kia Telluride SX X-Line: $49,285 MSRP
• 2024 Kia Telluride SX X-Pro: $50,295 MSRP
• 2024 Kia Telluride SX Prestige: $50,690 MSRP
• 2024 Kia Telluride SX Prestige X-Line: $52,185 MSRP
• 2024 Kia Telluride SX Prestige X-Pro: $53,185 MSRP

Hyundai Palisade Trim Levels

• 2024 Hyundai Palisade SE: $36,400 MSRP
• 2024 Hyundai Palisade SEL: $39,150 MSRP
• 2024 Hyundai Palisade XRT: $41,550 MSRP
• 2024 Hyundai Palisade Limited: $47,700 MSRP
• 2024 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy: $50,100 MSRP

Telluride vs. Palisade: Performance & Efficiency

Despite its lower price, the Kia Telluride matches the pricier Hyundai Palisade when it comes to performance – and actually pulls ahead in a few categories! While both SUVs offer the same horsepower and torque, the Kia Telluride has a slight advantage in its city gas mileage and towing power. Check out the standard specs for both models below:

2024 Kia Telluride Performance & Efficiency

• 3.8L V6 Engine
• 291 hp / 262 lb-ft of torque
• 20 mpg city / 26 mpg highway
• Up to 5,500 pounds towing capacity

2024 Hyundai Palisade Performance & Efficiency

• 3.8L V6 Engine
• 291 hp / 262 lb-ft of torque
• 19 mpg city / 26 mpg highway
• Up to 5,000 pounds towing capacity

2024 Kia Telluride vs. Hyundai Palisade: Interior

Inside the cabin, the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade both offer a wide variety of comforts and convenience features to keep you safe and entertained on the Carson roads:

• Bluetooth connectivity
• Touchscreen infotainment system
• Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility
• Available panoramic sunroof
• Tri-zone climate control

However, the Kia Telluride again pulls ahead when it comes to interior space. Here’s how the two SUVs stack up in terms of cargo volume:

• 2024 Kia Telluride Cargo Capacity (behind 1st / 2nd / 3rd row): 87 cubic feet / 46 cubic feet / 21 cubic feet
• 2024 Hyundai Palisade Cargo Capacity (behind 1st / 2nd / 3rd row): 86.4 cubic feet / 45.8 cubic feet / 18 cubic feet

Test Drive a Kia Telluride Today at Kia of Cerritos

Now that we’ve compared the Hyundai Palisade vs. Kia Telluride on paper, you might be interested in seeing how the Telluride handles on the road for yourself! To set up a test drive around the Orange County area, just contact our office, and we’ll get you behind the wheel of an available model in no time. You can also contact us or check out our model research for more information on the vehicles in our lineup.