Introduction
The Kia Sorento and Kia Telluride are mid-size crossover SUVs with three rows of seating, making them excellent options for your next new vehicle.
In this comparison, we will show you the differences in features, performance, pricing, and design between the 2025 Kia Sorento and the 2025 Kia Telluride, available at Alan Jay Kia. Read on to learn more about these two Kia SUVs.
Key Takeaways
- The 2025 Kia Sorento seats seven passengers and has a more compact body design with less cargo space than the 2025 Kia Telluride, which comfortably seats eight.
- The 2025 Kia Telluride has a 3.5L V6 engine. The Sorento trims have a 2.5L four-cylinder and turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder.
- Fuel efficient, well-designed, and packaged with driver assistance technology both the Sorento and the Telluride will get you and everyone onboard where they need to go.
What are the differences between the 2025 Kia Sorento and the 2025 Kia Telluride?
The 2025 Kia Sorento and the 2025 Kia Telluride are mid-size SUVs with three rows of seating. While they share similarities, they also have notable differences in key features, performance, pricing, and design.
When it comes to key features, the difference between the 2025 Kia Sorento and the 2025 Kia Telluride comes down to what is included in each lineup’s trim. For example, the Kia Sorento is available in eight trims: LX, S, EX, SX, X-Line EX AWD, X-Line EX AWD, X-Line SX AWD, X-Line SX Prestige AWD, and X-Pro SX Prestige AWD.
The Kia Telluride has a lineup of ten trims: LX, S, EX, SX, EX X-Line, EX X-Pro, SX X-Line, SX Prestige, SX Prestige X-Line, and SX Prestige X-Pro.
The key features outlined in a side-by-side car comparison from Edmunds of both lineups are more similar than they are different in that the only real difference is size. Kia Sorento is the smaller mid-size crossover SUV compared to the Telluride which has almost twice as much cargo space, seating for more passengers, a longer wheelbase, and taller and longer body.
Other key features that are different include the Harman Kardon premium audio system with ten speakers including a subwoofer that comes with the Kia Telluride while the upgraded audio system for the Sorento is the Bose with twelve speakers including a subwoofer.
The 2025 Kia Telluride has more luxurious interior features leather available for all trims except the base trim LX and the S, whereas the 2025 Sorento top two trims, the X-Line SX Prestige AWD and the X-Pro SX Prestige AWD, have leather trim in addition to a leather steering wheel and gear knob.
The 2025 Kia Telluride is a larger mid-size SUV with a 3.8-liter V6. The 2025 Kia Sorento LX and S have a 2.5L four-cylinder engine, and the EX trims and above have a Turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder engine with more horsepower and torque.
The Kia Sorento is priced to start at a lower MSRP compared to the Telluride (can vary by region and market demand). Both Kia SUVs are full of incredible safety features and driver assist technology making these affordable choices at Alan Jay Kia.
Who should choose the 2025 Kia Sorento?
Choose the 2025 Kia Sorento if you are looking for a mid-size SUV with three rows of seating for six to seven passengers powered by a four-cylinder engine. You get wireless entertainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12.3-inch touchscreen display, driver assistance technology, cargo space, and more.
From the panoramic sunroof to the USB ports, power outlets, and Smart Power Liftgate, the 2025 Kia Sorento is yours to drive home along with the peace of mind that comes with the Industry-leading Kia 10-year/100,000-mile warranty and an EPA rated driving range of 442 miles.
Who should choose the 2025 Kia Telluride?
Choose the 2025 Kia Telluride if you want a larger mid-size SUV with three rows of seating for up to eight passengers. With its size, you are getting a V6 engine that is EPA rated 20-22 MPG and has a driving range of 376 to 414 miles, depending on the drivetrain (AWD vs FWD).
The Kia Telluride trims are spacious, comfortable, and luxurious with seats with leather trim, wireless streaming, a 12.3-inch touchscreen display, and driver assistance technology features that include Lane Keeping Assist, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Navigation Based Smart Cruise Control, and other safety features with a driver-focused experience where everyone travels safely.
Choose a Kia Mid-Size SUV
Choose the 2025 Kia Sorento or the 2025 Kia Telluride mid-size SUV for what they offer you and your family or crew. Everyone is connected, comfortable, and entertained, plus, you get the peace of mind of the Kia warranty and the driver assistance technology on every ride like a guardian angel.
Alan Jay Kia has the area's best inventory of Kia vehicles, including the new 2025 Sorento and Telluride trims. Visit Alan Jay today and drive home in a new model Kia for the ride of your life tomorrow and beyond.