Head-to-head
2027 GMC Yukon vs 2027 Kia Telluride
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 88.4 to 76.9, on price, fuel & range, warranty. The GMC Yukon is ahead on tech & comfort and safety.
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2027 GMC Yukon
The 2027 GMC Yukon is sold in the U.S. as a gas and diesel large SUV with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Yukon 2WD, is EPA-rated a…
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C2027 Kia Telluride
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, 88.4 to 76.9, on price, fuel & range, warranty. The GMC Yukon is ahead on tech & comfort and safety.
Price 2027 Kia Telluride leads by 46.1
Fuel & range 2027 Kia Telluride leads by 47.6
Tech & comfort 2027 GMC Yukon leads by 34.9
| Category · weight | 2027 GMC Yukonoverall 76.9 | 2027 Kia Tellurideoverall 88.4 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 53.9 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 52.4 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 99.3 | 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 | 79.8 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 65.1 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantyw 2 | 57.5 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Basic and powertrain coverage in years and miles. | |||||||||||||||||
| Overall | 76.9 | 88.4 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
GMC Yukon: base trim Elevation RWD · 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 $33,505 lower ($39,190 against $72,695 base MSRP).
- It costs $2,250 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,900 against $4,150).
- It is rated 35 combined against 23 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2027 GMC Yukon answers
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (73 points against 47.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 79).
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.
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Specifications side by side
55 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | GMC YukonElevation RWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $72,695 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 8 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 5.3L V8 | 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 | — | 274 hp |
| Torque | — | 311 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| EPA City MPG | 15 mpg | 20 mpg |
| EPA Combined MPG | 17 mpg | 22 mpg |
| EPA Highway MPG | 20 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.51:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 7.4 in |
| Overall height | 76.5 in | 69.5 in |
| Overall length | 210 in | 199 in |
| Overall width | 81 in | 78.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 121 in | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 123 cu-ft | 89.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 72.5 cu-ft | 48.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 25.5 cu-ft | 22.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 181 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 42.3 in | 41.2 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.9 in | 40.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.2 in | 37.4 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44.5 in | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 42 in | 43 in |
| Third-row legroom | 34.9 in | 32.1 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5,383 lbs | 4,420 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5,383 lbs | 4,381 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 7,400 lbs | 6,063 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 2,017 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | coil-over-shock | McPherson Strut, Stabilizer and High-Performance Dampers |
| Rear suspension type | multi-link | Multi-link and High-Performance Dampers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | power | 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 | 20 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | — | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | P235/65 R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 24 gal | 19 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | OnStar | Kia Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 36 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 65.5 in | 61.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 64.7 in | 61.2 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 62.7 in | 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
316 features · differences first, then sharedSafety59 differ · 69 listed
| Feature | GMC YukonElevation RWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel Exit | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with STOP & GO (S&G) | — | std |
| Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Turning (FCA-JT) | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA2) | — | std |
| Surround View Monitor (SVM) | std | — |
| Dual front advanced airbags | — | std |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | — | std |
| Front center airbag (Between driver and front passenger) | — | std |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA 1.5) | — | 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 |
| 4-wheel antilock disc brakes | std | — |
| 7 airbags | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | std | — |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | — | std |
| Available Super Cruise ® , advanced driver assistance technology | opt | — |
| Blind Zone Steering Assist | std | — |
| Blind Zone Steering Assist with Trailering | opt | — |
| Buckle to Drive | std | — |
| Display, automatic occupant sensing | std | — |
| Driver Attention Assist | opt | — |
| Driver's knee airbag | — | std |
| Electrical theft-deterrent system | std | — |
| Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist | std | — |
| Front outboard Passenger Sensing System | std | — |
| Hitch Guidance | std | — |
| Hitch View | opt | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | — | std |
| Interior Camera | std | — |
| Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| LATCH System | std | — |
| Rear Camera Washer | std | — |
| Rear child security door locks | std | — |
| Rear Pedestrian Alert | std | — |
| Rear Seat Reminder | std | — |
| Reverse Automatic Braking | std | — |
| Rollover sensor | — | std |
| Safety Alert Seat | std | — |
| Side Bicyclist Alert | std | — |
| Side impact sensor | — | std |
| Smart Trailer Integration Indicator | opt | — |
| Steering column lock | std | — |
| Super Cruise ® , advanced driver assistance technology | opt | — |
| Teen Driver | std | — |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | — | std |
| Warning tones | std | — |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (FCA) | std | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | std | std |
| Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | std |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | std | std |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-line | std | std |
Infotainment28 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | GMC YukonElevation RWD | 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 |
| 11" diagonal color Driver Information Center | std | — |
| 15" diagonal multicolor Head-Up Display | opt | — |
| 16.8" diagonal advanced color LCD display with Google built-in compatibility | std | — |
| 3 Years OnStar One | opt | — |
| 3 Years OnStar One (Standalone) | opt | — |
| 3 Years SiriusXM | opt | — |
| 3-Year MobileService+ | opt | — |
| Bose CenterPoint ® Surround 10-speaker audio system | std | — |
| Center console USB ports | std | — |
| Deleted Mobile Service Plus. | opt | — |
| Front console USB ports | std | — |
| OnStar ® services capable | std | — |
| OnStar Basics | std | — |
| OnStar One with Super Cruise ® Plan (Extension to 8 Years) | opt | — |
| Rear Seat Media System | opt | — |
| Removes 3 Years of OnStar One and 3 Years of OnStar One with Super Cruise upgrade | opt | — |
| SiriusXM with 360L Trial Subscription | std | — |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio controls | — | std |
| Telematics Mobile Unit - Embedded Modem (TMU) | — | std |
| Third row USB ports | std | — |
| Wi-Fi ® Hotspot capable | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto capability for compatible phones | std | — |
| Wireless Phone Charging | std | — |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | std | std |
Convenience17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | GMC YukonElevation RWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Push-button start with Smart Key and burglar alarm | — | std |
| Remote Engine Start button on Key Fob | — | std |
| 120-volt power outlets | std | — |
| Key Card | std | — |
| Keyless Open | std | — |
| Keyless Start | std | — |
| Power door locks | std | — |
| Power programmable liftgate | std | — |
| Power windows with driver express-up/down | std | — |
| Power windows with front passenger express-up/down | std | — |
| Power windows with rear express-down | std | — |
| Remote Start | std | — |
| Universal Home Remote | std | — |
| 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 |
Climate5 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | GMC YukonElevation RWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Rear ducts - Ceiling Mounted with Diffuse Vents (2nd and 3rd row) | — | std |
| Cabin air filter | std | — |
| Heater air system, heat/defrost, 1.5kW | opt | — |
| Rear air conditioning | std | — |
| Auto Window Defogger | — | std |
| Tri-zone (Driver, Front Passenger and Rear) automatic temperature control | std | std |
Seating26 differ · 26 listed
| Feature | GMC YukonElevation RWD | 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 | std | — |
| Ventilated front seats | opt | — |
| 2nd-row heated seats | std | — |
| Cloth Upper Seat Back + SynTex Lower seating trim | — | std |
| 4-way driver lumbar support | opt | — |
| 6-way Manual Driver Seat | — | std |
| 2-way power driver and front passenger lumbar control | std | — |
| 2nd-row remote folding buttons (in cargo area) | — | std |
| 4-way power driver and front passenger lumbar control | opt | — |
| 6-way Manual Passenger Seat | — | std |
| 8-way power driver and front passenger seat adjusters | std | — |
| Dark Atmosphere/Gideon, CoreTec/Perforated leather-appointed seating | opt | — |
| Front bucket seats | std | — |
| Jet Black, CoreTec/Perforated leather-appointed seating | opt | — |
| Memory settings | std | — |
| Power 60/40 split-folding third row bench seat | std | — |
| Power-release second row 60/40 split-folding bench seat | std | — |
| Power-release second row bucket seats | opt | — |
| Seat adjuster, front passenger 2-way power lumbar | std | — |
| Seat adjuster, front passenger 4-way power | opt | — |
| Seat adjuster, front passenger 8-way power | std | — |
| Seat adjuster, front passenger 8-way power | std | — |
| Seat trim, CoreTec/Perforated Leather-Appointed | std | — |
| 2nd-row Bench Seats with center armrest with cup holders | — | std |
Interior54 differ · 56 listed
| Feature | GMC YukonElevation RWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| ECM Full Display Mirror® + HomeLink | opt | — |
| Heated steering wheel | std | — |
| 4.2-inch color TFT-LCD full segment meter driver cluster | — | std |
| Assist handles | std | — |
| Bright sill plates | std | — |
| Console-Mounted Safe | opt | — |
| Driver and front passenger visors with illuminated mirrors | std | — |
| Elevation Appearance Package | opt | — |
| Elevation Black Package | opt | — |
| Elevation Preferred Package | opt | — |
| Elevation Premium Package | opt | — |
| First and second row all-weather floor liners | opt | — |
| Floor Liner Package | opt | — |
| Front center console | std | — |
| Front window shade | opt | — |
| Get Active Package | opt | — |
| Hit the Road Package | opt | — |
| Illuminated cargo sill plate | opt | — |
| Illuminated front and rear door sill plates | opt | — |
| Illumination Package | opt | — |
| Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror | std | — |
| Interior lighting | std | — |
| Mechanical jack with tools | std | — |
| MSRP (USD) | std | — |
| Overhead assist handles | std | — |
| Power-sliding center console | opt | — |
| Retractable cargo shade | opt | — |
| Sport Pedal Cover Kit | opt | — |
| Steering-wheel mounted controls | std | — |
| SynTex with genuine stitching steering wheel | — | std |
| Technology Package | opt | — |
| Third row all-weather floor liner | opt | — |
| Wrapped 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 |
| SynTex leather wrapped door armrest | — | std |
| Carpet Floor Mats | std | opt |
| Cloth A/B pillar trim | — | std |
| Cloth headliner trim | — | std |
| Dual sunvisors, sliding with vanity mirrors | — | 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 |
| Overhead console with sunglass holder | — | std |
| Trip computer | — | std |
| Cloth sunvisor | — | std |
| Front and rear side door pockets | — | std |
| Rheostat | — | std |
| Standard door and cargo scuff plates | — | std |
| Standard Pedals | — | std |
| Manual tilt and telescopic steering column | std | std |
| Carpet flooring | std | std |
Exterior76 differ · 76 listed
| Feature | GMC YukonElevation RWD | 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 |
| 17" all-season blackwall spare tire | std | — |
| 17" full-size spare steel wheel | std | — |
| 20" all-season blackwall tires | std | — |
| 20" machined and painted Satin Graphite wheels | std | — |
| 22" 6-spoke Carbon Flash Metallic aluminum wheels with selective machining | opt | — |
| 22" 6-spoke Low Gloss Black wheels with machined accents | opt | — |
| 22" all-season blackwall tires | opt | — |
| 22" Black wheels with selective machining | opt | — |
| 22" Bright multi-spoke wheels | opt | — |
| 22" Bright split-spoke wheels | opt | — |
| 22" multi-spoke Gloss Black wheels | opt | — |
| 22" polished aluminum wheels | opt | — |
| Acoustic Front Windshield | — | std |
| Acoustic laminated glass | std | — |
| Black assist steps | std | — |
| Black exhaust tip | opt | — |
| Black grille with Chrome surround | opt | — |
| Black illuminated front GMC emblem | opt | — |
| Black lug nuts | opt | — |
| Black mirror caps | opt | — |
| Black nameplates | opt | — |
| Black roof rack cross rails | opt | — |
| Black wheel locks | opt | — |
| Body-color heated, driver-side auto-dimming power outside mirrors | std | — |
| Bright chrome bodyside moldings | std | — |
| Bright rear bumper protector | opt | — |
| Bright roof-mounted side rails | std | — |
| Bright wheel locks | opt | — |
| Cat-Back Performance Exhaust System | opt | — |
| Chrome door handles with body-color strip | std | — |
| Chrome mirror caps | opt | — |
| Deep-tinted glass | std | — |
| Front and rear Black GMC emblems | opt | — |
| Front and rear splash guards | opt | — |
| Front fascia | std | — |
| Front license plate bracket | opt | — |
| Front Rain-sensing windshield wipers | std | — |
| Glass, driver and front passenger laminated front door window | std | — |
| Glass, windshield shade band | std | — |
| Illuminated GMC mirror emblem | opt | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | — | std |
| LED fog lamps | std | — |
| LED headlamps with animated lighting | std | — |
| LED rear combination lamps | — | std |
| LED tail lamps with animated lighting | std | — |
| Outside door handles: Flush, Auto-Pop Out Type, Body Colored | — | std |
| Painted mirror caps | std | — |
| Polished exhaust tip | opt | — |
| Rear intermittent wiper | std | — |
| Rear window defogger | std | — |
| Red illuminated front GMC emblem | opt | — |
| Single-outlet exhaust | std | — |
| Spare tire carrier | std | — |
| Upper active aero shutters | std | — |
| Upper and lower active aero shutters | opt | — |
| Wheels, 22" x 9" Interim | opt | — |
| Yukon Bright Edition | opt | — |
| 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 |
| Privacy Rear Windows, 3rd row/Cargo Side Glass and Liftgate Glass | — | std |
| Rear windshield defroster | — | 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 |
Powertrain26 differ · 26 listed
| Feature | GMC YukonElevation RWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | — | std |
| 10-speed automatic transmission | opt | — |
| 220-amp alternator | std | — |
| 250-amp alternator | opt | — |
| 3.0L Duramax ® Turbo Diesel engine | opt | — |
| 3.23 rear axle ratio | std | — |
| 5.3L V8 engine | std | — |
| 7,400 lbs. GVWR | std | — |
| 7,600 lbs. GVWR | opt | — |
| Automatic Stop/Start | std | — |
| Automatic Stop/Start disable button | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco / Normal / Sport / My Drive | — | std |
| Electronic Precision Shift | std | — |
| Engine air filtration monitor | std | — |
| Engine block heater | opt | — |
| Enhanced Cooling Radiator | opt | — |
| External auxiliary transmission oil cooler | std | — |
| External engine oil cooler | std | — |
| Front 6-Piston Brembo Brake Upgrade with Color Matched Rear Calipers | opt | — |
| Fuel, diesel B20 | opt | — |
| Fuel, gasoline, E15 | std | — |
| Heavy-duty 730 cold-cranking amps battery | std | — |
| Heavy-duty 850 cold-cranking amps battery | opt | — |
| Mechanical limited-slip rear differential | std | — |
| Rear wheel drive | std | — |
| Steering, power | std | — |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | GMC YukonElevation RWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Smooth Ride suspension | std | — |
| Suspension, front coil-over-shock | std | — |
| Suspension, rear multi-link | std | — |
Cargo8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | GMC YukonElevation RWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Towing Hitch | — | opt |
| Tow Mode: Optimizes Towing Performance | — | std |
| All-weather cargo mat | opt | — |
| Integrated trailer brake controller | opt | — |
| Luggage Tray Cover, Foldable | — | std |
| Max Trailering Package | opt | — |
| Trailering equipment | std | — |
| Vertical cargo net | opt | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPGMC Yukon
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Kia Telluride
Safety Signal 79 C
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 3
Owner complaints 35 · 2 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Seat Belts (8), Power Train (8), Seats (5)
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| GMC YukonElevation RWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $72,695 (base trim) | $39,190 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $72,695 – $106,095 7 trims | $39,190 – $56,790 12 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS, Diesel | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Yukon 2WD | Telluride FE Hybrid |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 35 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $4,150 | $1,900 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 10 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 GMC Yukon or the 2027 Kia Telluride?
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 88.4 to 76.9, on price, fuel & range, warranty. The GMC Yukon is ahead on tech & comfort and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Telluride scores 88.4 and the 2027 GMC Yukon 76.9. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 GMC Yukon or the 2027 Kia Telluride?
The 2027 Kia Telluride starts lower — $39,190 against $72,695, a gap of $33,505 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 GMC Yukon or the 2027 Kia Telluride?
2027 GMC Yukon: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 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 GMC Yukon and the 2027 Kia Telluride?
Where the 2027 Kia Telluride wins: it starts $33,505 lower ($39,190 against $72,695 base MSRP), costs $2,250 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,900 against $4,150), and is rated 35 combined against 23 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2027 GMC Yukon answers: it lists more comfort and tech equipment (73 points against 47.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½) and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 79). What they share: 8 seats.