2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid: real cost in California
See the Telluride Hybrid on Kia's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, EX · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$46,490the advertised price
Drive away$52,446with fees and tax
Loan payment$809/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,357/moeverything, after resale
$52,446 to drive away + $65,385 to run it for 6 years − $20,161 back at resale = $97,669, or $1,357 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$52,446
Running it, 6 yrs+$65,385
Back at resale−$20,161
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$46,490Feesfreight $1,545 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,630Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$4,326Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$18,596Fuel13,500 mi a year at 35 MPG
+$13,298Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$10,984Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$10,795Maintenanceestimate
+$8,500Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,212Resale after 6 years43% of MSRP, you get this back
−$20,161True cost $97,669 ÷ 72 months$1,357 a month
The car
Size and space
Seats7
Cargo46.1 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance7.4–8.0 in
Engine and fuel
Engine329 hp hybrid, FWD, AWD
0–60 mph5.8–6.1 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy31–35 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 5,000 lb
Tires20"255/50R20
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty5 yrspowertrain 5 yrs · battery 8 yrs
Resale at 6 years43% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 329 hp, 7 seats.| EX FWD | $46,490 | $52,446 | $97,669 | ✓ $1,357/mo | 5,000 | 35 MPG | — No |
| EX Towing Package, FWD | $47,115 | $53,127 | $98,385 | $1,366/mo | 5,000 | 35 MPG | — No |
| EX AWD | $48,490 | $54,626 | $99,959 | $1,388/mo | 5,000 | 35 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| EX Towing Package, AWD | $49,115 | $55,307 | $100,674 | $1,398/mo | 5,000 | 35 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| SX | $51,490 | $57,895 | $105,138 | $1,460/mo | 4,500 | 33 MPG | — No |
| SX Towing Package | $52,115 | $58,577 | $105,854 | $1,470/mo | 4,500 | 33 MPG | — No |
| X-Line SX | $54,490 | $61,165 | $109,587 | $1,522/mo | 4,500 | 31 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| X-Line SX Towing Package | $55,115 | $61,846 | $110,302 | $1,532/mo | 4,500 | 31 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| SX Prestige | $56,590 | $63,454 | $111,886 | $1,554/mo | 4,500 | 31 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| SX Prestige Towing Package | $57,215 | $64,135 | $112,602 | $1,564/mo | 4,500 | 31 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| SX Prestige SX Prestige Executive Package | $57,490 | $64,435 | $112,917 | $1,568/mo | 4,500 | 31 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| X-Line SX Prestige | $57,590 | $64,544 | $113,135 | $1,571/mo | 4,500 | 31 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| SX Prestige SX Prestige Executive Package; Towing Package | $58,115 | $65,116 | $113,632 | $1,578/mo | 4,500 | 31 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| X-Line SX Prestige Towing Package | $58,215 | $65,225 | $113,851 | $1,581/mo | 4,500 | 31 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| X-Line SX Prestige X-Line SX Prestige Executive Package | $58,490 | $65,525 | $114,165 | $1,586/mo | 4,500 | 31 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| X-Line SX Prestige Towing Package; X-Line SX Prestige Executive Package | $59,115 | $66,206 | $114,881 | $1,596/mo | 4,500 | 31 MPG | ✓ Yes |
EXFWD
✓ $1,357/mo
True cost
EXTowing Package, FWD
$1,366/mo
True cost
EXAWD
$1,388/mo
True cost
EXTowing Package, AWD
$1,398/mo
True cost
SX
$1,460/mo
True cost
SXTowing Package
$1,470/mo
True cost
X-Line SX
$1,522/mo
True cost
X-Line SXTowing Package
$1,532/mo
True cost
SX Prestige
$1,554/mo
True cost
SX PrestigeTowing Package
$1,564/mo
True cost
SX PrestigeSX Prestige Executive Package
$1,568/mo
True cost
X-Line SX Prestige
$1,571/mo
True cost
SX PrestigeSX Prestige Executive Package; Towing Package
$1,578/mo
True cost
X-Line SX PrestigeTowing Package
$1,581/mo
True cost
X-Line SX PrestigeX-Line SX Prestige Executive Package
$1,586/mo
True cost
X-Line SX PrestigeTowing Package; X-Line SX Prestige Executive Package
$1,596/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
EX FWD$46,490
EX Towing Package, FWD$47,115
EX AWD$48,490
EX Towing Package, AWD$49,115
SX$51,490
SX Towing Package$52,115
X-Line SX$54,490
X-Line SX Towing Package$55,115
SX Prestige$56,590
SX Prestige Towing Package$57,215
SX Prestige SX Prestige Executive Package$57,490
X-Line SX Prestige$57,590
SX Prestige SX Prestige Executive Package; Towing Package$58,115
X-Line SX Prestige Towing Package$58,215
X-Line SX Prestige X-Line SX Prestige Executive Package$58,490
X-Line SX Prestige Towing Package; X-Line SX Prestige Executive Package$59,115
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ from SX
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ EX FWD to X-Line SX Towing Package
Heated steering wheel
✓ from X-Line SX
Heated rear seats
✓ from SX Prestige
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ EX FWD to SX Towing Package
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓ from SX
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
✓ from SX
Head-up display
✓ from SX Prestige
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ EX AWD to EX Towing Package, AWD
✓ from X-Line SX
Tow hitch included
+ $625
✓
+ $625
✓
+ $625
✓
+ $625
✓
+ $625
✓
+ $625
✓ SX Prestige SX Prestige Executive Package; Towing Package to X-Line SX Prestige Towing Package
✓ from X-Line SX Prestige Towing Package; X-Line SX Prestige Executive Package
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
✓ from SX
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingMassaging seatsRemote start
Full standard equipment on the EX EX FWD (50 items)
- 2.5L Turbo Hybrid Powertrain w/ 329 hp & 339 lb.-ft. of torque
- 6-Speed Auto Transmission
- Up to 4,500 lb. Towing Capacity
- Drive Mode Select w/ Eco, Sport & MyDrive
- Ground Clearance 7.4-in.
- Auto Emergency Braking Technology w/ Junction Turning Detection
- Blind-Spot Detection Technology
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Lane Following Assist 2
- Front & Rear Parking Sensors
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Rear Occupant Alert w/ Radar Sensors
- Highway Driving Assist
- Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go - Curve
- Rearview Monitor w/ Integrated Camera Washer
- 18-in. Alloy Wheels w/ Black & Machined Finish
- LED Projector Headlights
- Auto Headlight Control
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- LED Taillights
- Power-Folding Side View Mirrors
- Power-Adjustable, Heated Side View Mirrors w/ LED Turn Signal
- Sound-Absorbing Windshield & Front Door Window Glass
- Auto Extending Door Handles, Body Color
- Roof Rails
- Front Grille, Gloss Black Insert w/ Gloss Black Surround
- Temporary Spare Steel Wheel & Tire
- 7-Passenger Seating w/ 2nd-row Captain's Chairs & 1-Touch Tilt/Slide
- Heated & Ventilated Front Seats
- Full SynTex Seat Trim
- 2nd-row Integrated Window Sunshades
- 8-Way Power Driver's Seat w/ 4-Way Power Lumbar Adjustment
- 8-Way Power Passenger's Seat w/ 2-Way Power Lumbar Adjustment
- Power Sunroof
- Smart Power Liftgate
- Tri-Zone Auto Climate Control w/ Rear A/C Vents
- LED Interior Lighting
- Illuminated Sun Visor Vanity Mirrors
- 12.3-in. Touchscreen Display w/ Navigation, Kia Connect & SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- 5-in. Climate Display
- Smart Key w/ Push Button Start
- Dual Wireless Phone Charger
- 1 USB-C Data/Charging Port & 6 USB-C Charging Ports across all 3-rows
- 8-Speaker Audio System
- 115V Power Inverter
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Over-the-Air System Updates
- Electric Active Sound Design
Recalls
6 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Telluride Hybrid models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Seat belts2027 · 6,264 vehicles
The driver seat belt emergency locking retractor may lock, causing the seat belt strap not to extend.Recall 26V356000 at NHTSA ↗Seats2027 · 568 vehicles
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Telluride Hybrid SX Prestige and X-Line SX Prestige vehicles equipped with the Executive Package.Recall 26V173000 at NHTSA ↗Seat belts2027 · 14,870 vehicles
The rear center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2026 K4 and the third-row center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2027 Telluride may not latch properly.Recall 26V135000 at NHTSA ↗Seats2025 · 85,515 vehicles
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride vehicles, equipped with power front seat(s).Recall 26V105000 at NHTSA ↗Tires2025 · 45 vehicles
The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS).Recall 25V745000 at NHTSA ↗Structure2025 · 201,149 vehicles
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles.Recall 25V494000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Telluride Hybrid in California?
- $52,446 to drive away for the EX, from a $46,490 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $809 loan payment, about $1,415 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,357 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- From 4,500 lb to 5,000 lb, depending on the trim.
Colors
Ivory SilverMidnight Lake BluePanthera MetalBlack Jade Green+$495Ebony Black+$495Glacial White Pearl+$495Wolf Gray+$495Terrain Brown+$495Panthera Metal Matte+$995Terrain Brown Matte+$995
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US prices in US dollars from Kia's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.