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2027 Kia Telluride vs. 2026 Chevrolet Traverse

Buy the Telluride for interior quality, warranty and resale — its 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage and cabin materials outclass the Traverse. Buy the Traverse if maximum cargo room and a lower transaction price matter more than badge feel and long-term coverage.

Specs side by side

Starting MSRP (trim tested) — Telluride: ~$56,000 (X-Pro SX-Prestige); Traverse: ~$52,000 (Z71 AWD)

Engine — Telluride: 2.5L turbo I-4; Traverse: 2.5L turbo I-4

Horsepower — Telluride: 329 hp; Traverse: 328 hp

Torque — Telluride: 311 lb-ft; Traverse: 326 lb-ft

Drivetrain — Telluride: AWD; Traverse: AWD

Seating — Telluride: 7 or 8; Traverse: 7 or 8

Max towing — Telluride: 5,500 lb; Traverse: 5,000 lb

Cargo behind 3rd row — Telluride: 21.0 cu ft; Traverse: 22.9 cu ft

Max cargo — Telluride: 87.0 cu ft; Traverse: 97.6 cu ft

Powertrain warranty — Telluride: 10 yr / 100,000 mi; Traverse: 5 yr / 60,000 mi

EPA combined — Telluride: Approx. 22 mpg; Traverse: Approx. 21 mpg

Best for the Telluride

Buyers who plan to keep the vehicle past 100,000 miles; Anyone who wants near-luxury cabin materials for SUV money; Light off-road and all-weather duty in X-Pro trim

Best for the Traverse

Maximum cargo volume in a three-row; Shoppers negotiating hard on price and incentives; Families who prefer a wider, flatter cargo floor

Verdict

On paper these two are nearly identical on power. The Telluride wins on warranty, cabin finish and resale; the Traverse wins on outright cargo room and typically on the deal you can negotiate. Decide by how long you plan to own it — past year five, the Kia's coverage is real money.