2023 Kia Telluride vs. 2023 Toyota Highlander

Want to know the difference between the 2023 Kia Telluride and Toyota Highlander? Take a look at differences in price, performance, warranty, and reliability below, then contact us to book a test drive today!

2023 Kia Telluride vs. Toyota Highlander: Price

One advantage of the Kia Telluride is the base price. The Telluride LX is much more affordable than the Toyota Highlander LE. This changes at the top tier, with the Highlander Platinum priced a bit below the Telluride Prestige X-Pro.

Base Prices Compared:

• 2023 Kia Telluride LX Price: $35,890 MSRP
• 2023 Toyota Highlander LE Price: $38,820 MSRP

Top Trim Prices Compared:

• 2023 Kia Telluride Prestige X-Pro Price: $52,985 MSRP
• 2023 Toyota Highlander Platinum Price: $49,275 MSRP

2023 Kia Telluride vs. Toyota Highlander: Cargo Volume

Both the Kia Telluride and the Toyota Highlander give passengers space to get comfortable, but the Telluride offers more space for the cargo, whether you are on the road or shopping in Boca Raton.

2023 Kia Telluride Dimensions:

• Head room: 40.9 inches
• Legroom: 41.4 inches
• Max cargo capacity: 87 cu-ft.

2023 Toyota Highlander Dimensions:

• Head room: 41.2 inches
• Legroom: 42 inches
• Max cargo capacity: 84.3 cu-ft.

2023 Kia Telluride vs. Toyota Highlander: Performance & Efficiency

There is a difference between the 2023 Kia Telluride and Toyota Highlander on performance and efficiency, too. The Telluride’s V6 engine is more powerful than the Highlander’s 2.4L Turbo, but the Highlander is a bit more fuel efficient. Both are rated to tow 5,000 lbs. with the proper equipment.

2023 Kia Telluride Engine Specs:

• 3.8L V6 engine
• 291 hp
• 5,000 lb. towing capacity
• 19 mpg city/26 mpg highway

2023 Toyota Highlander Engine Specs:

• 2.4L 4-cylinder turbo
• 265 hp
• 5,000 lb. towing capacity
• 21 mpg city/29 mpg highway

2023 Kia Telluride vs. Toyota Highlander: Warranty Coverage

The 2023 Telluride offers a 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, which is much better than the 2023 Highlander’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. This makes the cost of maintaining a Telluride much more affordable for drivers in Boynton Beach.

Kia vs. Toyota: Reliability

Finally, Kia gets better reliability rankings than Toyota. Both Repair Pal and J.D. Power rank Kia over Toyota on reliability, with Kia coming in 4th out of 32 and Toyota 8th out of 32 in Repair Pal’s rankings, and placed higher than Toyota in Power’s U.S. Initial Quality Rating in 2021. This Kia vs. Toyota reliability ranking gives customers peace of mind in West Palm Beach.

Test Drive a Kia Telluride Today at Kia Delray

If you are still trying to decide between a 2023 Kia Telluride or Toyota Highlander, visit Kia Delray in Delray Beach for a test drive, then reach out to our finance team. They can help you buy or lease a new Kia Telluride. Check out the new specials to see what deals are available on your next Kia.