Ford Explorer vs Kia Telluride (2025)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$3,645

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Explorer Active RWD vs Telluride LX FWD
Measure	Explorer	Telluride	Winner
MSRP + destination	$41,450	$37,805	Telluride
Horsepower	300 hp	291 hp	Explorer
Torque	310 lb-ft	262 lb-ft	Explorer
MPG combined	24 mpg	22 mpg	Explorer
Cargo, max	87.8 cu ft	87.0 cu ft	Explorer
Cargo, seats up	16.3 cu ft	21.0 cu ft	Telluride
Rear legroom	39.0 in	42.4 in	Telluride
Front legroom	43.0 in	41.4 in to 44.1 in	N/A
Length	198.7 in	196.9 in	Not scored
Width	78.9 in	78.3 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,457 lb	4,134 lb to 4,343 lb	N/A
Towing	5,000 lb	5,000 lb	About the same
Seats	6	8	Telluride
Ground clearance	7.6 in	8.0 in	About the same
0-60 mph	6.1 s published	N/A	N/A
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	5 yr / 60,000 mi	Telluride

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Explorer Active RWD $40,050	Telluride S FWD $39,390	$660
Telluride LX FWD $36,390	Explorer Active RWD $40,050	$3,660

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Telluride costs $2,772 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Explorer wins.

Telluride wins if Price weight is 7 or more.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.