2022 Kia Telluride trim levels explained
Base to top
$11,800
- 8 trims. $33,390 to $45,190.
- Base: LX FWD. Top: SX AWD.
All 8 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | $33,390 | $1,335 | 3.8L 6cyl | 291 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 8 |
| LX AWD | $35,390 | $1,335 | 3.8L | 291 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 8 |
| S FWD | $35,890 | $1,335 | 3.8L 6cyl | 291 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 7 |
| S AWD | $37,890 | $1,335 | 3.8L | 291 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| EX FWD | $38,390 | $1,335 | 3.8L | 291 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 8 |
| EX AWD | $40,390 | $1,335 | 3.8L 6cyl | 291 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 8 |
| SX FWD | $43,290 | $1,335 | 3.8L | 291 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 7 |
| SX AWD | $45,190 | $1,335 | 3.8L 6cyl | 291 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
What changes at each step
LX to S: +$2,500
LX FWD $33,390 to S FWD $35,890.
- Seats: 8 to 7.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Power driver seat, Roof rails.
S to EX: +$2,500
S FWD $35,890 to EX FWD $38,390.
- Seats: 7 to 8.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, Power liftgate or trunk, Power front seats, Power-folding mirrors.
EX to SX: +$4,900
EX FWD $38,390 to SX FWD $43,290.
- Seats: 8 to 7.
Adds as standard: 360 camera, Premium audio, Garage door opener, Fog lights.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: EX FWD, $38,390.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: S FWD, $35,890.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: EX FWD, $38,390.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: SX FWD, $43,290.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: LX FWD, $33,390.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LX FWD, $33,390.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: EX FWD, $38,390.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: LX FWD, $33,390.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: LX FWD, $33,390.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: SX FWD, $43,290.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: LX FWD, $33,390.
- Not on any trim: heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | LX | S | EX | SX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | S | S |
| Third row | S | S | S | S |
| Navigation | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: LX AWD, $35,390.
- 7 or more seats: every trim, 8 seats.
- The most hp: every trim, 291 hp.
- The best mpg: LX FWD, 23 mpg, $33,390.
New for 2022
Compared with 2021. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 8 trims. Median change: +$1,000.
| Trim | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | $32,190 | $33,390 | +$1,200 |
| LX AWD | $34,190 | $35,390 | +$1,200 |
| S FWD | $34,590 | $35,890 | +$1,300 |
| S AWD | $36,590 | $37,890 | +$1,300 |
| EX FWD | $37,590 | $38,390 | +$800 |
| EX AWD | $39,590 | $40,390 | +$800 |
| SX FWD | $42,490 | $43,290 | +$800 |
| SX AWD | $44,390 | $45,190 | +$800 |
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