2025 Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Kia Telluride

In our Grand Highlander vs. Telluride comparison, we examine how these mid-size crossover SUVs measure up.

The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD has a starting MSRP of $40,860, while the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD has a starting MSRP of $36,390. The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD has an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy rating of 24 mpg, while the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD has an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy rating of 22 mpg. Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have a seating capacity of eight.

With the rear seats down, the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD has a cargo capacity of 97.5 cu. ft., while the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD has a cargo capacity of 87.0 cu. ft. The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD has 41.5 in. front headroom and 40.2 in. rear headroom, while the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD has 40.9 in. front headroom and 40.2 in. rear headroom.

The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD has a starting MSRP of $40,860, while the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD has a starting MSRP of $36,390.

The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD has a 2.4L inline 4-cylinder engine, while the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD has a 3.8L Lambda II V6 engine. The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD has 310 lb.-ft. of torque, while the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD has 262 lb.-ft. of torque. 

The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD has EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 21/28/24 mpg (city/hwy/comb), while the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD has EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 20/26/22 mpg (city/hwy/comb).

Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX have Front-Wheel Drive (FWD). Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have eight transmission speeds.

Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have standard driver and passenger front airbags. The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD both have standard driver knee airbags. Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have standard side curtain airbags in all three rows.

The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD has a standard automatic trunk/hatch closing, while the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD does not have an automatic trunk/hatch closing. Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have standard heated door mirrors. Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have standard one-touch power windows. 

The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD has a 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia display, while the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD has a 12.3-in. Touchscreen Display. Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have six speakers.

Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have a seating capacity of eight. Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have standard front and rear armrests. Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have standard front and rear cupholders.

Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have a standard spare/temporary tire. Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have standard side mirror indicator lights. Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have a liftgate cargo door type.

Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have standard front and rear stabilizer bars. 

With the rear seats down, the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD has a cargo capacity of 97.5 cu. ft., while the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD has a cargo capacity of 87.0 cu. ft. The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD has 41.5 in. front headroom and 40.2 in. rear headroom, while the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD has 40.9 in. front headroom and 40.2 in. rear headroom.