Honda Pilot vs. Kia Telluride
When comparing the Honda Pilot's and the Kia Telluride's specifications and ratings, the Honda Pilot has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. The Kia Telluride has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Pilot's and the Kia Telluride's specifications and ratings, the Kia Telluride is a better car than the Honda Pilot.
Honda Pilot vs. Kia Telluride Pricing
A used 2024 Honda Pilot ranges from $23,532 to $53,261 while a used 2024 Kia Telluride is priced between $42,066 to $58,497. For a new model, the Honda Pilot's price is between $42,961 and $54,307, with the Kia Telluride priced between $40,076 and $56,953.
Honda Pilot vs. Kia Telluride Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Pilot loses 44.4 percent of its value and the Kia Telluride loses 47 percent of its value. This means the Honda Pilot retains 2.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Telluride.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Honda Pilot’s base engine makes 285 horsepower, and the Kia Telluride base engine makes 291 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison
While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the Kia Telluride has the advantage of offering more front head room, front leg room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Honda Pilot has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear shoulder room. The Honda Pilot and Kia Telluride are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda Pilot and the Kia Telluride have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Overview
A relative newcomer to the field of midsize SUVs, the Kia Telluride costs slightly less than segment mainstay Honda Pilot. Still, it offers more in terms of standard driver-assistance tech, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, as well as an 8-inch touchscreen (compared to only 5 inches on Pilot). The Telluride also has sharper exterior styling and a high-quality cabin, including standard synthetic leather seats, as opposed to the Pilot’s cloth seat covers on the base LX trim. There’s more cargo room in the Telluride, too. The Kia’s engine has slightly more horsepower, but the Honda has the advantage in terms of fuel economy. Both SUVs provide a smooth ride, but the Telluride is more engaging to drive. While both Honda and Kia enjoy a solid reputation for quality and reliability, the Telluride has one of the best new-vehicle warranties in the industry, including powertrain coverage for up to 10 years.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
42961 - 54307
Used Asking Price:
23532 - 53261
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.443568
Pricing
New Asking Price:
40076 - 56953
Used Asking Price:
42066 - 58497
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.470088
Honda Pilot Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.820432 / 10
Reliability:
9.061297 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Kia Telluride Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda Pilot Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 66Ranking
1 out of / 31Ranking
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13 out of / 66Ranking
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27 out of / 66Ranking
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47 out of / 58Ranking
50 out of / 66Kia Telluride Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 15Ranking
5 out of / 22Ranking
6 out of / 66Ranking
7 out of / 66Ranking
7 out of / 31Ranking
7 out of / 25Ranking
7 out of / 18Ranking
8 out of / 31Ranking
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11 out of / 17Ranking
11 out of / 17Ranking
12 out of / 66Ranking
13 out of / 22Ranking
13 out of / 17Ranking
14 out of / 31Ranking
14 out of / 30Ranking
14 out of / 30Ranking
14 out of / 30Ranking
14 out of / 17Ranking
15 out of / 66Ranking
15 out of / 31Ranking
15 out of / 31Ranking
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22 out of / 66Ranking
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50 out of / 66Ranking
54 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Honda Pilot Trim Levels
Elite, EX-L, EX-L w/Rear Captain's Chairs, LX, Sport, Touring, TrailSport
Kia Telluride Trim Levels
EX, EX X-Line, LX, S, SX, SX X-Line, SX X-Pro, SX-Prestige, SX-Prestige X-Line, SX-Prestige X-Pro
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
285 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
291 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 5200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
376 / 489 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Equipment
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.7 inches
Cargo Space:
18.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
87 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
177.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.2 inches
Cargo Space:
21 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
87 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
199.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4030 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
70.9 inches
Length:
199.9 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4134 lbs
Width:
78.3 inches
Height:
68.9 inches
Length:
196.9 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/60R18