If you are shopping for a 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid and want to know what dealers are actually paying, what a fair price looks like across every trim, or how to get the best deal near you before walking into a single showroom, this guide covers exactly what you need. The 2027 Telluride Hybrid begins arriving in showrooms now, offered in EX, SX, SX Prestige, and X-Line trims with pricing starting at $46,490 MSRP before the $1,545 destination charge and topping out at $57,590 before destination for the X-Line SX Prestige AWD. The Telluride Hybrid is the first hybrid powertrain in the model’s history, arriving alongside the ground-up second-generation 2027 redesign. Edmunds recommends the EX as the base value in the Telluride Hybrid lineup, noting it comes with about everything a family-oriented SUV needs, while marking the X-Line SX Prestige AWD as the Most Popular configuration. The Telluride Hybrid delivers 329 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque from a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid system, achieving an EPA-estimated 35 MPG combined on the EX FWD, more than 50 percent better than the previous-generation Telluride’s V6 fuel economy. A KBB listing already confirms an X-Line SX Prestige AWD at $61,494, reflecting early-market demand before supply builds fully. Click the “Get Prices” button above to use our Insider Access to Dealer Pricing tool and get real competitive quotes from Kia dealers near you in minutes.
Edmunds confirms six Telluride Hybrid configurations before the $1,545 destination charge: EX FWD at $46,490, EX AWD at $48,490, SX FWD at $51,490, X-Line SX AWD at $54,490, SX Prestige AWD at $56,590, and X-Line SX Prestige AWD at $57,590. With destination included, the range spans $48,035 for the EX FWD to $59,135 for the X-Line SX Prestige AWD. Every Telluride Hybrid uses the same turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid system with a six-speed automatic and paddle shifters, producing 329 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque. The EX and SX offer front-wheel drive as standard, and all-wheel drive is optional on the EX. All other configurations come standard with AWD. The Telluride Hybrid competes against the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, and Kia Sorento Hybrid (its own stablemate in a smaller class), with Motor1 noting that very few three-row hybrids exist from Ford, Dodge, or Chevrolet, giving the Telluride a strong position to attract efficiency-focused buyers who previously had limited options in the three-row segment. Our Insider Access to Dealer Pricing tool puts real competing local dealer quotes in front of you before you ever step onto any lot.
The invoice price is what a Kia dealer paid Kia America for the vehicle on their lot, sitting below the MSRP by a margin the dealer has no reason to share. On the 2027 Telluride Hybrid, the gap between MSRP and dealer invoice typically runs approximately $1,400 to $2,200 depending on trim, with the wider dollar spread on the X-Line SX Prestige given its higher price point. The invoice figure is your negotiating anchor, not the window sticker.
Kia’s dealer holdback adds roughly 2 to 3 percent of base MSRP back to the dealer after each vehicle sells, which on the $57,590 X-Line SX Prestige represents approximately $1,150 to $1,730 in additional margin beneath the invoice figure. The 2027 Telluride Hybrid is newly arriving at dealerships with early-market supply constraints, and a KBB listing confirming an X-Line SX Prestige AWD at $61,494 against a $60,800 MSRP (above sticker) reflects this initial tight-supply environment. As inventory builds through 2026, negotiating room will improve. Getting competing quotes from multiple local Kia dealers is the most reliable way to find where current pricing has settled in your specific market.
For years, the Kia Telluride has been among the best-rated three-row SUVs, but it always lacked one crucial thing: a hybrid powertrain. Those days are over, as the Telluride finally goes green without losing its grit. This 2027 Telluride Hybrid has seating for up to eight people, the versatile capability of an SUV, and the fuel-sipping efficiency of an electrified powertrain. The previous Telluride’s 3.8-liter V6 was replaced in 2027 with a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder across all powertrains, and the hybrid version adds electric motor assist to that engine for the efficiency and power combination the gas version cannot match.
The practical efficiency case is direct: the Telluride Hybrid achieves an estimated 35 MPG combined on the EX FWD trim, compared to the previous-generation Telluride’s approximately 21 MPG combined V6. At 15,000 annual miles and $3.50 per gallon, a Telluride Hybrid owner on the EX FWD spends approximately $1,500 per year on fuel compared to approximately $2,500 for the equivalent V6 owner, a difference that accumulates meaningfully over typical ownership periods.
The Telluride Hybrid’s most important configuration decision on the EX trim is FWD or AWD, which produces a meaningful efficiency difference. The EX FWD achieves 35 MPG combined while the EX AWD and all AWD-standard upper trims achieve 31 MPG combined. The 4-MPG difference at 15,000 annual miles and $3.50 per gallon represents approximately $200 in additional annual fuel cost for AWD over FWD. For buyers in northern climates, mountain regions, or areas with significant winter precipitation, AWD’s traction benefits justify that fuel cost difference. For buyers in warmer climates whose primary priority is maximum hybrid efficiency, the EX FWD’s 35 MPG is the strongest efficiency case in the Telluride Hybrid lineup.
The Telluride Hybrid has a towing capacity of 4,500 pounds, compared to the gas Telluride’s 5,000-pound rating. For buyers who regularly tow near maximum capacity, the 500-pound reduction matters. For buyers whose towing needs fall comfortably within 4,500 pounds, the hybrid’s efficiency advantage outweighs the modest towing reduction.
Edmunds recommends the EX as the best value in the Telluride Hybrid lineup and marks the X-Line SX Prestige AWD as the Most Popular configuration.
EX FWD ($46,490 before destination / $48,035 with destination)
Edmunds’ recommended trim comes with about everything a family will need from a family-oriented SUV. Standard equipment at the EX includes seven-passenger seating with available captain’s chairs, the 29.6-inch combined panoramic display integrating the instrument cluster and infotainment, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a power liftgate, heated front seats, blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, and the full hybrid powertrain. All-wheel drive is optional on the EX at $48,490 before destination. For buyers who want the Telluride Hybrid’s 329-horsepower turbo-hybrid system and 35 MPG combined at the most accessible price, the EX FWD is the correct starting point per Edmunds.
SX FWD ($51,490 before destination / $53,035 with destination)
The SX adds the 360-degree surround-view camera, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, a more complete driver-assistance suite including Highway Driving Assist 2, and a premium audio system. The SX is the first trim where the Telluride Hybrid’s technology content feels genuinely premium rather than simply complete. AWD is available as an option here. For buyers who want the EX’s hybrid efficiency with a meaningfully upgraded technology and safety suite, the SX is the natural step.
X-Line SX AWD ($54,490 before destination / $56,035 with destination)
The X-Line SX brings the SX’s technology content in the X-Line’s distinctive blacked-out exterior package with 21-inch wheels, AWD with Terrain Mode, and the adventure-oriented styling that gives the Telluride a more rugged visual presence. AWD is standard. For buyers who want the SX’s capabilities in the X-Line’s expressive appearance, this configuration covers that combination.
SX Prestige AWD ($56,590 before destination / $58,135 with destination)
The SX Prestige adds the integrated memory driver’s seat and side-view mirrors, the 29.6-inch panoramic display with navigation as standard, and Ergo-Motion driver features alongside the most complete comfort content in the standard SX Prestige configuration. This is the Telluride Hybrid for buyers who want the most complete everyday luxury experience without the X-Line’s exterior styling.
X-Line SX Prestige AWD ($57,590 before destination / $59,135 with destination) — Most Popular
Edmunds marks the X-Line SX Prestige AWD as the Most Popular Telluride Hybrid configuration. It combines the SX Prestige’s full technology and comfort content with the X-Line’s distinctive exterior treatment, 21-inch black wheels, AWD with Terrain Mode, and the most complete Telluride Hybrid specification available. A KBB listing confirms a unit at $61,494 against a $60,800 MSRP in an early-supply market, and the Most Popular designation confirms sustained buyer demand at this configuration.
The Telluride’s 2027 redesign comes with fresh styling, more interior room, and the latest technology. The wheelbase grows by 2.7 inches over the outgoing model, translating directly into more second-row legroom, better third-row access, and 22.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row compared to a tighter previous-generation figure. The cabin is inspired by Kia’s EV9, featuring a triple-display dashboard with the 29.6-inch combined panoramic display standard across the Hybrid lineup and an integrated folding luggage table standard in the cargo area. Vertical LED headlamps, flush door handles, and the new chiseled exterior design carry the EV9’s premium aesthetic into a three-row family SUV package.
Kia Finance America periodically offers promotional lease and financing terms for Telluride Hybrid buyers. Kia also maintains military appreciation pricing for active duty and veteran buyers, college graduate pricing for recent graduates, and first responder discounts. Kia’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty cover the Telluride Hybrid, with the hybrid battery covered under the 10-year powertrain term, the longest coverage in the three-row hybrid SUV segment. Getting a competitive local dealer quote through our Insider Access to Dealer Pricing tool gives you the most accurate picture of your actual out-the-door cost before committing to anything.
As a newly launched model in the early stages of supply ramp-up, the Telluride Hybrid does not yet have the established transaction dataset of its gas stablemate or established competitors. The KBB listing showing an X-Line SX Prestige at $694 above MSRP reflects current tight-supply conditions, which will ease as production volumes reach dealers through the remainder of 2026. Based on typical first-year negotiating patterns for highly anticipated new hybrid models in this price range, here is what realistic targets look like for buyers who shop multiple dealers.
On the EX FWD at $48,035 with destination, targeting $46,500 to $47,500 is achievable with competing quotes in markets with available inventory. On the EX AWD at $50,035, target $48,500 to $49,500. On the SX FWD at $53,035, targeting $51,000 to $52,500 reflects competitive pricing with multi-dealer comparison. On the X-Line SX AWD at $56,035, targeting $54,000 to $55,500 is realistic. On the SX Prestige AWD at $58,135, targeting $56,000 to $57,500 is achievable. On the X-Line SX Prestige AWD at $59,135, targeting $57,000 to $58,500 reflects what prepared buyers with competing quotes are likely to achieve as supply normalizes.
In markets where supply is currently limited and dealers are pricing at or above MSRP, the most effective strategy is using our Insider Access to Dealer Pricing tool to identify which dealers in your area have inventory and are quoting competitively before visiting any showroom.
The fastest and most effective first step in buying a 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid at the best possible price is finding out what local Kia dealers near you are actually willing to charge before you contact any of them directly. Click the “Get Prices” button above to use our Insider Access to Dealer Pricing tool, select the Telluride Hybrid trim and drivetrain you are considering, enter your basic information, and get real pricing from Kia dealers in your area within minutes.
No showroom visit, no sales pressure, and no obligation. You get actual competing quotes from local dealers competing for your business, alongside the invoice benchmarks in this guide, giving you everything you need to negotiate confidently on the first-ever hybrid Telluride, delivering 329 horsepower, 35 MPG on the EX FWD, 4,500 pounds of towing, eight-passenger seating, Kia’s 10-year powertrain warranty, and the ground-up redesigned second-generation cabin at pricing that starts under $49,600 with destination.
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