Kia Telluride vs. Chevrolet Suburban
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Telluride and Chevrolet Suburban contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Kia Telluride and the Chevrolet Suburban.
When comparing the Kia Telluride's and the Chevrolet Suburban's specifications and ratings, the Kia Telluride has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. The Chevrolet Suburban has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Telluride's and the Chevrolet Suburban's specifications and ratings, the Kia Telluride is a better car than the Chevrolet Suburban.
Pricing: A used 2024 Kia Telluride ranges from $42,803 to $55,942 while a used 2024 Chevrolet Suburban is priced between $63,132 to $89,742. For a new model, the Kia Telluride's price is between $39,858 and $55,790, with the Chevrolet Suburban priced between $63,276 and $91,551.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Telluride loses 46.1 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Suburban loses 51.8 percent of its value. This means the Kia Telluride retains 5.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Suburban.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Telluride’s base engine makes 291 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Suburban base engine makes 355 horsepower. The Telluride is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 489 miles. The Suburban is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 560 miles.This gives the Kia Telluride the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Suburban the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Kia Telluride has higher safety ratings than the Chevrolet Suburban, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
39858 - 55790
Starting MSRP:
36190
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
37697
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
31990 - 43320
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
63276 - 91551
Starting MSRP:
57600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
53950
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
34520 - 61200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
49694
Price Range:
42803 - 55942
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
47563
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
40678 - 66020
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1042
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
21477
# Good or Great Deals:
352
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
77135
Price Range:
63132 - 89742
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
73614
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
43593 - 93518
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
17041
Depreciation %:
0.47088962
Resale Value $:
19149
Residual Value %:
0.52911038
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.4631145
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.27538997 - 0.53491193
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
30201
Depreciation %:
0.5243194
Resale Value $:
27399
Residual Value %:
0.4756806
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large SUVs)
0.5231482
Category Depreciation Range:
(Large SUVs)
0.48765571 - 0.57478479
Kia Telluride Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.632182 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Chevrolet Suburban Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.135173 / 10
Reliability:
9.133783 / 10
Retained Value:
7.271735 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Telluride
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.6 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Suburban
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
10.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
9.7 - 10.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.687
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.320512949208437
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 14.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.632808302109826
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.4 - 2.2
Kia Telluride Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 67Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
4 out of / 34Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
6 out of / 67Ranking
6 out of / 34Ranking
6 out of / 30Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 67Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
11 out of / 67Ranking
12 out of / 34Ranking
12 out of / 34Ranking
15 out of / 32Ranking
16 out of / 67Ranking
17 out of / 34Ranking
17 out of / 32Ranking
18 out of / 34Ranking
18 out of / 32Ranking
19 out of / 32Ranking
20 out of / 34Ranking
20 out of / 34Ranking
23 out of / 34Ranking
27 out of / 67Ranking
36 out of / 56Ranking
43 out of / 67Ranking
50 out of / 67Chevrolet Suburban Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 34Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 3Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 34Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 34Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 12Ranking
10 out of / 34Ranking
10 out of / 12Ranking
11 out of / 34Ranking
12 out of / 34Ranking
12 out of / 12Ranking
14 out of / 34Ranking
15 out of / 34Ranking
15 out of / 30Ranking
19 out of / 34Ranking
20 out of / 34Ranking
25 out of / 30Ranking
27 out of / 34Ranking
30 out of / 34Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
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
Chevrolet Suburban Trim Levels
Fleet, High Country, LS, LT, Premier, RST, Z71
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
355 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7800 lbs
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
420 / 560 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Cargo Space:
41.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
144.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5616 lbs
Width:
81.1 inches
Height:
75.7 inches
Length:
225.7 inches
Wheelbase:
134.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Black
Gray
Gravity Gray
Silver
Everlasting Silver
White
Glacial White Pearl
Beige
Not available
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Dark Ash Metallic / Sterling Gray Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Summit White
Beige
Empire Beige Metallic
Blue
Midnight Blue Metallic
Green
Silver Sage Metallic / Woodland Green
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat / Victory Red
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
