Is the 2024 Kia Telluride a good car?
Yes.
5 of 7checks
- First car: 2 of 5. Length 196.9 in. Class median 190.5 in.
- Commuter: $126 a month. Class median $111.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 2 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $126 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.4 in, top 34% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 23% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Telluride a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 8 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 42.4 in | Median 38.6 in | 172 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 40.2 in | Median 38.7 in | 174 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 21.0 cu ft | Median 25.3 cu ft | 182 | No |
Is the Telluride a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $36,190 | Median $47,450 | 187 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 291 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 188 | Yes |
| Length | 196.9 in | Median 190.5 in | 180 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.8 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 14.5 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 189 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Telluride a good commuter car?
No. $126 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $126
- Median of 189 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 26 mpg, top 57% of 155
Is the Telluride a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.0 in clearance, 68.9 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall | 164 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 40.9 in | Median 39.9 in | 172 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.8 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Telluride a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.4 in clearance. Top 34% of 175 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- EX X-Line AWD, 8.4 in
- Cohort
- 175 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Telluride worth the money?
Yes. Priced 23% below cars like it.
- Price, LX FWD
- $36,190
- Predicted price
- $46,718
- Gap
- -$10,528 (-23%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 310 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2024 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Telluride a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 1,133 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2024.
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