2024 Ford Expedition vs. 2024 Kia Telluride Review

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2024 Ford
Expedition

MSRP*: $54,660 to $83,800
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2024 Kia
Telluride

MSRP*: $36,190 to $53,385
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MPG - City 16 - 17 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 19 - 23 MPG 24 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 104.6 ft3 87.0 ft3
Engine
  • 380-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 440-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 380 - 440 hp 291 hp
Towing Capacity 6,000 lbs 5,000 - 5,500 lbs
Exterior Length 210.0 in 196.9 in
Exterior Width 79.9 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 43.9 in
Rear 41.5 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in
Head Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 40.0 in
Front 39.5 - 40.9 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Ford Expedition offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Kia Telluride, with comparable head- and legroom. The Ford Expedition will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Telluride.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Expedition as you will with the Kia Telluride, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Ford Expedition will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Kia Telluride, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Expedition is much wider than the Kia Telluride, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Ford Expedition, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Kia Telluride.

Handling
The Ford Expedition has a larger turning radius than the Kia Telluride, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Ford Expedition, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Kia Telluride. When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Expedition greatly out-muscles the Kia Telluride.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford Expedition does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Kia Telluride.

Utility
The Ford Expedition offers greater seating capacity than the Kia Telluride, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. The Ford Expedition has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Kia Telluride.