The 2025 Kia Telluride stands out in the midsize SUV market with trim options for just about everyone. Families love its roominess, comfort fans relish its plush features, and adventure-seekers can't get enough of its capabilities. Let our team at Huffines Kia Corinth take you through the options with our Telluride trim level comparison.
Understanding Trim Levels: Why They Matter
Trim levels directly impact a vehicle's features and price. For the 2025 Telluride, they determine everything from comfort to capability. Knowing your options helps you get what you want without paying more than you need to.
The Telluride lineup includes five main trims: the LX, S, EX, SX, and SX Prestige, each with more features than the previous level. On selected trims, X-Line and X-Pro variants offer extra off-road ability.
2025 Kia Telluride Trim Prices
Here's a price breakdown of the main 2025 trims:
| Trim Level | Starting Price (MSRP) |
|---|---|
| LX | $36,390 |
| S | $39,390 |
| EX | $42,090 |
| SX | $46,190 |
| SX Prestige | $51,390 |
Every 2025 Telluride runs on the same 3.8-liter V-6 engine, producing 291 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Telluride LX: The Entry-Level Adventurer
The LX may be entry-level, but it's hardly basic. With 18-inch alloy wheels and seating for eight, it offers space and style, and its synthetic leather upholstery provides a premium feel without the high cost.
The LX's technology also impresses. Its 12.3-inch touchscreen features navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Wi-Fi hot spot capability, while dual-zone climate control helps keep everyone comfortable, even in hot Texas summers.
Telluride S: Style Meets Comfort
The S trim upgrades to 20-inch wheels and offers a sunroof for more natural light. Heated front seats provide winter warmth. Second-row captain's chairs reduce capacity to seven, but middle-row passengers won't complain about extra comfort.
On the tech side, an added wireless phone charger eliminates cable clutter. Whether it's the school run or a weekend getaway, the S trim delivers with practical style, perfect for families seeking a little more comfort.
Telluride EX: Everyday Luxury
The EX trim offers real luxury. Genuine leather replaces synthetic upholstery. Front passengers get power-adjustable seats with heating and cooling—ready for any conditions Corinth's weather throws at them.
With its second-row window shades and a hands-free power liftgate, the EX balances luxury and family-friendly value, which makes it a top seller.
Telluride SX: Technology-Centric Innovation
If you're a tech-savvy driver, the SX trim packs in features you'll love. Its surround-view monitor makes parking a breeze, while the digital 12.3-inch instrument display and 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system create a premium experience.
Highway Driving Assist 2 combines adaptive cruise control with lane-centering to reduce driver fatigue. You maintain control, but the system helps with steering and speed adjustments. For tech without the luxury-car price tag, the SX delivers.
Telluride EX X-Line: Ready for Rugged Adventures
The EX X-Line reveals the Telluride's adventurous character. Self-leveling rear suspension keeps everything balanced for hauling and towing. Black gloss 20-inch wheels and matching trim create a tough look that stands apart from the regular models.
With an extra 0.4 inches of ground clearance, the EX X-Line capably tackles rough roads, and its upgraded traction control confidently handles snow, mud, and gravel. It's ideal if you need weekday comfort but want off-road capability when Friday arrives.
Telluride EX X-Pro: Merging Luxury With Outdoor Versatility
The EX X-Pro increases its off-road capability with 18-inch wheels and chunky all-terrain tires that provide better grip on muddy trails and snowy backroads.
Towing capacity increases to 5,500 pounds (500 more than standard), perfect for boats or campers. The EX X-Pro hits that sweet spot where daily driving comfort meets weekend adventure without emptying your wallet.
Telluride SX X-Line: Embracing the Great Outdoors
Tech or trails? With the SX X-Line, you can have both. You get the SX trim's surround-view monitor, digital gauges, premium sound, a tougher stance, and more ground clearance.
Self-leveling suspension and standard all-wheel drive tackle adventures beyond the pavement, giving you the best of both worlds. If you refuse to sacrifice either tech or capability, the SX X-Line could be for you.
Telluride SX Prestige: Ultimate Comfort and Style
Luxury defines the SX Prestige, with soft nappa leather upholstery and heated and ventilated second-row seats — unusual in this class. A heated steering wheel increases winter comfort.
The head-up display shows speed and directions on your windshield. Rain-sensing wipers activate automatically. With the SX Prestige, you'll enjoy premium features for thousands less than luxury brand offerings.
Telluride SX Prestige X-Line: Luxury With an Adventurous Spirit
Need luxury for rough roads? The SX Prestige X-Line marries premium features with off-road capability, keeping the Nappa leather, climate-controlled seats, and tech while adding ground clearance and rugged styling.
Standard all-wheel drive tackles bad weather while self-leveling suspension maintains comfort with any load. The SX Prestige X-Line can handle mountain roads, beach access, or harsh weather in luxury.
Telluride SX Prestige X-Pro: The Apex of Luxury Off-Roading
The SX Prestige X-Pro crowns the lineup. It blends luxury with off-road muscle, keeping all the premium comforts while adding even more rugged capability.
Equipped with 18-inch wheels and all-terrain tires, it confidently tackles unpaved roads, and the 5,500-pound tow rating handles most recreational trailers with ease. Nothing else combines such comfort with a trail-ready attitude, let alone at a price like this.
Performance Differences
Drivetrain choices affect everyday driving. The LX, S, EX, and SX come with front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is an optional extra on all but the LX, while the SX Prestige, X-Line, and X-Pro models include all-wheel drive as standard. Front-wheel-drive models get better gas mileage, at 20 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway, while all-wheel-drive models offer 18 and 23 mpg.
What's New for 2025?
For 2025, Kia focused on useful updates rather than a full redesign. All trims now include second-row side-impact airbags for better protection. Highway Driving Assist 1.5 or 2 now comes standard on every trim, making those long interstate drives less tiring.
Time To Find Your Telluride?
Reading about trims is helpful, but nothing beats sitting behind the wheel. At Huffines Kia Corinth, you can explore our Telluride inventory, feel the differences between models, and decide which features matter most to you. If you have questions, our team knows these SUVs inside and out — get in touch now for answers. And if you're ready to get behind the wheel, we will make it happen. Just schedule a test-drive and come meet your perfect SUV.