How the 2027 Telluride Lineup Stacks Up Trim by Trim

Shopping for the redesigned 2027 Telluride means picking your way through six trims, and each one adds something the one below it didn’t have. The good news is that pricing climbs in steady steps, so it’s clear what you’re paying for as you move up the lineup.

• The base LX starts at $39,190 with FWD only, while the AWD-only X-Pro SX Prestige tops the gas lineup at $56,790.
• All gas trims share the same 274-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter engine, while the Hybrid powertrain pushes combined output to 329 hp from the EX up.
• Captain’s chairs, the head-up display, all-terrain tires, and leather seating only show up at the top of the ladder, so the trim you pick directly shapes the cabin.

LX

LX kicks things off at $39,190, and it’s the only trim locked to front-wheel drive. You get 18-inch alloys, eight-passenger seating with a bench second row, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual front USB-C ports, a rearview camera, and active safety equipment like Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2 and Lane Following Assist 2. It’s a sensible starting point for buyers who care more about three-row space and a lower payment than chasing leather and a sunroof.

S

Step up to the S, and AWD becomes available. The S moves up to 20-inch alloys from the LX’s 18-inch wheels, adds heated front seats, dual-zone temperature control, and roof rails. FWD pricing sits at $42,090, with AWD at $44,090. For Indiana winters, that AWD upgrade makes sense at the small price increase. You keep the same 7.4 inches of ground clearance as the LX, so ride height stays close to the base trim.

EX

EX is where features really fill in. At $43,790 FWD or $45,790 AWD, the EX adds a 10-way power driver’s seat with memory, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance, and Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go. Hybrid shoppers also enter here, with the EX Hybrid FWD starting at $46,490 and posting EPA-estimated 34 city / 36 highway / 35 combined mpg. That’s a long way ahead of the 22 combined mpg you see on the gas FWD.

SX

At $48,790 FWD, the SX is where the cabin starts feeling a lot fancier. You get the dual 12.3-inch panoramic display, a Meridian 14-speaker sound system, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, and LED accent lighting. The X-Line SX AWD bumps to $51,790 and adds 21-inch wheels, a sportier exterior, and more. Highway Driving Assist 2 also moves to standard here, making longer interstate runs much easier for the driver.

SX Prestige

SX Prestige is the top-shelf trim. Starting at $53,890 AWD, this trim adds the 12-inch head-up display, a full-display digital rearview mirror, leather seating with second-row captain’s chairs, and a heated steering wheel. Choosing captain’s chairs reduces seating from eight to seven. The X-Line SX Prestige AWD starts at $54,890 with 21-inch wheels and gloss-black trim, and the Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige lists at $57,590 for buyers who want both the high-end equipment and the hybrid powertrain.

X-Pro

X-Pro is the trail-built choice. The X-Pro SX AWD starts at $53,690, and the X-Pro SX Prestige tops the gas lineup at $56,790. Both swap to 18-inch wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires and add 9.1 inches of ground clearance, an Electronic Limited-Slip Differential, off-road drive modes, recovery points, and a Ground View Monitor that helps at low speeds on uneven ground. Fuel economy takes a small hit at 17/22/19 mpg, but the gas tow rating stays at 5,000 lbs when properly equipped.

2027 Telluride Trim Comparison Chart

Feature	LX	S	EX	SX	SX Prestige	X-Pro
Starting MSRP	$39,190	$42,090	$43,790	$48,790	$53,890	$53,690
Drivetrain	FWD only	FWD or AWD	FWD or AWD	FWD or AWD	AWD only	AWD only
Wheels	18-inch alloy	20-inch alloy	20-inch alloy	20-inch alloy	20-inch alloy	18-inch all-terrain
Combined MPG (gas)	22 (FWD)	22 / 20	22 / 20	22 / 20	20 (AWD)	19 (AWD)
Ground Clearance	7.4 in	7.4 in	7.4 in	7.4 in	7.4 in	9.1 in
12-in Head-Up Display	–	–	–	–	Standard	Prestige only
2nd-Row Captain’s Chairs	–	–	–	–	Standard	Prestige only
All-Terrain Tires	–	–	–	–	–	Standard
Hybrid Powertrain	–	–	Available	Available	Available	–

Picking the Telluride Trim That Fits How You Drive

Sorting through Kia Telluride trim levels really comes back to how you actually use a three-row SUV day to day. Daily school runs and weekend grocery hauls? The S or EX handles that without overbuying on equipment you won’t touch. Long road trips with the whole family? The SX or SX Prestige Hybrid stretches gas money further and gives you the bigger screens for the kids in the second row. Weekend trail runs or boat hauling on rougher access roads? That’s the X-Pro’s job. Same Telluride bones across the board, with a different uniform for each driver.

Why Buy Your Telluride from Kia of Muncie

We carry the full Telluride lineup on our lot, so you can sit in an LX bench seat and an SX Prestige captain’s chair on the same visit and feel the difference for yourself. As a fourth-generation family-owned dealership, we don’t pressure customers up the trim ladder. If the EX fits your budget and your driveway, we’ll set you up with the EX. If you’ve been eyeing the X-Pro for weekend runs to Brookville Lake or up into Hoosier National Forest, we’ll walk you through the off-road equipment in person. Either way, you’ll get straight pricing, a real test drive, and honest answers about hybrid mpg, AWD, and towing setups. Stop by the showroom or start the conversation online at kiaofmuncie.com.

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