Head-to-head
2027 Ford Expedition vs 2027 Kia Telluride
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 90.7 to 72.5, on price, fuel & range, tech & comfort. The Ford Expedition is ahead on performance and space & cargo.
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2027 Ford Expedition
The 2027 Ford Expedition is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Expedition 2WD, is EPA-rated at…
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The 2027 Kia Telluride is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Telluride FE Hybrid, i…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Kia Telluride
Clear winThe Kia Telluride wins clearly, 90.7 to 72.5, on price, fuel & range, tech & comfort. The Ford Expedition is ahead on performance and space & cargo.
Price 2027 Kia Telluride leads by 38.4
Fuel & range 2027 Kia Telluride leads by 48.6
Tech & comfort 2027 Kia Telluride leads by 40
| Category · weight | 2027 Ford Expeditionoverall 72.5 | 2027 Kia Tellurideoverall 90.7 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 61.6 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 51.4 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 81.3 | 84.3 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 80.4 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 67.3 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 60 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 72.5 | 90.7 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Ford Expedition: base trim Expedition Active 4X2 · Kia Telluride: base trim LX FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Kia Telluride wins
- It starts $24,410 lower ($39,190 against $63,600 base MSRP).
- It costs $1,800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,900 against $3,700).
- It is rated 35 combined against 18 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2027 Ford Expedition answers
- It turns out 480 lb-ft of torque against 311.
- It makes 400 hp against 274.
What they share
- 8 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
54 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $63,600 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 2.5L Turbo Hybrid, 4-cyl, GDI, DOHC 16-Valve, P1+P2 motors |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 274 hp |
| Torque | 480 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| EPA City MPG | 16 mpg | 20 mpg |
| EPA Combined MPG | — | 22 mpg |
| EPA Highway MPG | 23 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.51:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 7.4 in |
| Overall height | 78.1 in | 69.5 in |
| Overall length | 210 in | 199 in |
| Overall width | 94.6 in | 78.3 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 109 cu-ft | 89.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 69.9 cu-ft | 48.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 22.9 cu-ft | 22.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 181 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 41.2 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 40.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 37.4 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 43 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 32.1 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 4,420 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 4,381 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 6,063 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | McPherson Strut, Stabilizer and High-Performance Dampers |
| Rear suspension type | Multilink Independent Rear Suspension | Multi-link and High-Performance Dampers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Rack-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 19.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 345 mm |
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P265/70R18E | P235/65 R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 19 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Kia Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 36 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 61.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 61.2 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 55.3 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
177 features · differences first, then sharedSafety36 differ · 50 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel Exit | — | std |
| Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Turning (FCA-JT) | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA2) | — | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | — | std |
| Surround View Monitor (SVM) | std | — |
| Front center airbag (Between driver and front passenger) | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA 1.5) | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | — | std |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve - NSCC-C | — | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert with Radar Sensors (2nd and 3rd Rows) | — | std |
| Rear View Monitor (RVM) with Parking Guidance-Dynamic | — | std |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | — | std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (x4) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning - Forward (PDW-F) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) | — | std |
| Rear side (2nd row) airbags | — | std |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | — | std |
| AdvanceTrac™ with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™) | std | — |
| BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Coverage | std | — |
| BlueCruise Hands-Free Highway Driving | opt | — |
| Driver's knee airbag | — | std |
| Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist 2.0 with Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Lane Centering, and Predictive Speed Assist | std | — |
| Front and Rear Parking Sensors | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors For Children) on All Second Row and Third Row Outboard Side Seating Positions | std | — |
| Perimeter Alarm Includes Securilock® Passive Anti-Theft System | std | — |
| Personal Safety System™ | std | — |
| Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ | std | — |
| Pro Trailer Hitch Assist | std | — |
| Reverse Brake Assist | std | — |
| Rollover sensor | — | std |
| Side impact sensor | — | std |
| SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (FCA) | std | std |
| Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with STOP & GO (S&G) | std | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | std |
| Dual front advanced airbags | std | std |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | std | std |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | std | std |
| Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) | std | std |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | std |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | std | std |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | std | std |
| Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-line | std | std |
Infotainment15 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch audio display unit with navigation and ccNC, Wireless Apple CarPlay TM, Android Auto TM, Sirus XM and Bluetooth | — | std |
| Dual Wireless phone charger | — | std |
| 8 speaker sound system | — | std |
| Steering wheel-mounted Bluetooth Hands-free with Voice activation controls | — | std |
| USB-C Ports: 7 Total — 1 Data and Charging (Front Row) and 6 Charging (2 in each row) | — | std |
| 13.2" Center Display | std | — |
| 24" Panoramic Display | std | — |
| AM/FM/MP3 with six speakers | std | — |
| Ford Digital Experience | std | — |
| Ford Security Package (1-year included with activation) | std | — |
| Multimedia USB Ports, Second Row — Two (2) USB-C | opt | — |
| SiriusXM® Radio with 360L | std | — |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio controls | — | std |
| Telematics Mobile Unit - Embedded Modem (TMU) | — | std |
| Wireless Charging Pad | opt | — |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | std | std |
Convenience9 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Engine Start button on Key Fob | opt | std |
| Driver's Package | opt | — |
| Intelligent Access (Passive Entry) | opt | — |
| Pro Power Onboard™ - 400W - One (1) Console, One (1) Cargo Area | opt | — |
| Securicode® Keyless Entry Keypad | opt | — |
| Manual liftgate | — | std |
| 12V Power outlets (x3) | — | std |
| Driver and Passenger's central door lock | — | std |
| Power windows with auto up/down and safety | — | std |
| Push-button start with Smart Key and burglar alarm | std | std |
Climate4 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Rear ducts - Ceiling Mounted with Diffuse Vents (2nd and 3rd row) | — | std |
| Cabin Particulate Air Filter | std | — |
| Rear Auxiliary Climate Controls - Third Row | std | — |
| Auto Window Defogger | — | std |
| Tri-zone (Driver, Front Passenger and Rear) automatic temperature control | std | std |
Seating17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Row Bench Seats: 60:40 Split with 1-Touch, Tilt + Slide (Pass. Side), Fold + Slide (Driver Side) | — | std |
| 8-way power adjustable driver's seat | std | — |
| Heated front seats | opt | — |
| Ventilated front seats | opt | — |
| 2nd-row heated seats | opt | — |
| 8-way power adjustable passenger seat with 2-way electric lumbar support | std | — |
| Cloth Upper Seat Back + SynTex Lower seating trim | — | std |
| Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirror position | opt | — |
| 4-way driver lumbar support | std | — |
| 6-way Manual Driver Seat | — | std |
| 2nd-row remote folding buttons (in cargo area) | — | std |
| 40/20/40 Powerfold® Seat with Power Recline Third-Row Seat | std | — |
| 6-way Manual Passenger Seat | — | std |
| Cloth Seats | std | — |
| Second Row Power-Folding Tip and Slide Captain's Chairs | opt | — |
| Second Row Power-Folding Tip and Slide Captain's Chairs | opt | — |
| 2nd-row Bench Seats with center armrest with cup holders | — | std |
Interior28 differ · 30 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | opt | — |
| 4.2-inch color TFT-LCD full segment meter driver cluster | — | std |
| Digital Device Holder | opt | — |
| Flex Powered Console | opt | — |
| Leather-Wrapped Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel with Audio Controls | opt | — |
| Rotary Gear Shift Dial | std | — |
| SynTex with genuine stitching steering wheel | — | std |
| Day/night interior rear-view mirror | — | std |
| Floor console with center armrest, cup holders, side handles and storage box | — | std |
| LED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity Mirrors | — | std |
| Manual tilt and telescopic steering column | — | std |
| SynTex leather wrapped door armrest | — | std |
| Carpet Floor Mats | std | opt |
| Cloth A/B pillar trim | — | std |
| Cloth headliner trim | — | std |
| Front seatback pockets | — | std |
| Hydrographics interior trim | — | std |
| LED 2nd row lamp | — | std |
| LED 3rd row lamp | — | std |
| LED cargo lamp | — | std |
| LED overhead console lamp | — | std |
| Trip computer | — | std |
| Carpet flooring | — | std |
| Cloth sunvisor | — | std |
| Front and rear side door pockets | — | std |
| Rheostat | — | std |
| Standard door and cargo scuff plates | — | std |
| Standard Pedals | — | std |
| Dual sunvisors, sliding with vanity mirrors | std | std |
| Overhead console with sunglass holder | std | std |
Exterior30 differ · 35 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power tilt-slide sunroof | opt | — |
| 18-inch alloy wheels A-Type | — | std |
| LED Projector-style headlights with high and low beams | — | std |
| Body-color, heated and powered outside mirrors with turn signals | — | std |
| Power-folding outside mirrors | opt | — |
| 18-inch underbody-mounted full-size spare tire | std | — |
| 360-Degree Zone Lighting | opt | — |
| Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler | std | — |
| Front Rain-sensing windshield wipers | opt | — |
| Grille – Carbon Black Molded-in-Color Surround with Ebony Painted Bars | std | — |
| LED Reflector Headlamps | std | — |
| Outside door handles: Flush, Auto-Pop Out Type, Body Colored | — | std |
| Polished Stainless Steel Beltline Molding | std | — |
| Power Adjustable and Heated Sideview Mirrors | std | — |
| Power Ford Split Gate with available Open On Approach | std | — |
| Roof-Rack Side Rails - Black | std | — |
| Running boards, Fixed (Black) | std | — |
| Auto light control (ALC) | — | std |
| Gloss black radiator grille with Matte Black inserts and Dark Metal Bumper Garnish | — | std |
| Lower Grille/Front Bumper: Body-color with gloss black and dark metal | — | std |
| Solar Front Door Windows and Windshield | — | std |
| Body-color rear spoiler | — | std |
| Dark metal Side Sill and D-Pillar Accent | — | std |
| Gloss black Upper DLO & Beltline | — | std |
| Hidden single muffler | — | std |
| LED High Mounted Stop Lamp, integrated into rear spoiler | — | std |
| Matte Black outer wheel arches and Gloss-Black inner arches | — | std |
| Mud guards | — | opt |
| Temporary spare wheel tire | — | std |
| Low washer fluid warning system | — | std |
| Acoustic Front Windshield | std | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | std |
| LED rear combination lamps | std | std |
| Privacy Rear Windows, 3rd row/Cargo Side Glass and Liftgate Glass | std | std |
| Rear windshield defroster | std | std |
Powertrain6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | — | std |
| 10-Speed SelectShift® Automatic Transmission | std | — |
| 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 engine (400 hp) | std | — |
| Auto Stop-Start Technology | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco / Normal / Sport / My Drive | — | std |
| Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System™ | opt | — |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Boxed Frame | std | — |
| Suspension - Multilink Independent Rear Suspension | std | — |
Cargo6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Towing Hitch | std | opt |
| Tow Mode: Optimizes Towing Performance | — | std |
| Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package | opt | — |
| Integrated Trailer Brake Controller | std | — |
| Luggage Tray Cover, Foldable | — | std |
| Trailer Tow Prep Package | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPFord Expedition
Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 2
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
- high Exterior Lighting 26V606000 · 41,748 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V104000 · 4,381,878 vehicles
Kia Telluride
Safety Signal 79 C
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 3
Owner complaints 45 · 4 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Power Train (10), Seat Belts (8), Unspecified (7)
Top recalls
- high Seat Belts 26V356000 · 6,264 vehicles
- high Seats 26V173000 · 568 vehicles
- high Seat Belts 26V135000 · 14,870 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Kia TellurideLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $63,600 (base trim) | $39,190 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $63,600 – $85,695 13 trims | $39,190 – $56,790 12 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Expedition 2WD | Telluride FE Hybrid |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 18 | 35 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,700 | $1,900 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 10 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Ford Expedition or the 2027 Kia Telluride?
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 90.7 to 72.5, on price, fuel & range, tech & comfort. The Ford Expedition is ahead on performance and space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Telluride scores 90.7 and the 2027 Ford Expedition 72.5. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 Ford Expedition or the 2027 Kia Telluride?
The 2027 Kia Telluride starts lower — $39,190 against $63,600, a gap of $24,410 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Ford Expedition or the 2027 Kia Telluride?
2027 Ford Expedition: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 2 recalls. 2027 Kia Telluride: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 3 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Ford Expedition and the 2027 Kia Telluride?
Where the 2027 Kia Telluride wins: it starts $24,410 lower ($39,190 against $63,600 base MSRP), costs $1,800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,900 against $3,700), and is rated 35 combined against 18 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2027 Ford Expedition answers: it turns out 480 lb-ft of torque against 311 and makes 400 hp against 274. What they share: 8 seats.