Head-to-head
2027 Kia Telluride vs 2027 Lincoln Aviator
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 94 to 78.1, on fuel & range, price, warranty. The Lincoln Aviator is ahead on performance and safety.
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2027 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…
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The 2027 Lincoln Aviator is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Aviator AWD, is EPA-rated at 20…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Kia Telluride
Clear winThe Kia Telluride wins clearly, 94 to 78.1, on fuel & range, price, warranty. The Lincoln Aviator is ahead on performance and safety.
Fuel & range 2027 Kia Telluride leads by 43.2
Price 2027 Kia Telluride leads by 31.8
Performance 2027 Lincoln Aviator leads by 28.5
| Category · weight | 2027 Kia Tellurideoverall 94 | 2027 Lincoln Aviatoroverall 78.1 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 68.2 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 56.8 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 84.3 | 86.2 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 83 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 71.5 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 87.4 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantyw 2 | 100 | 73.3 | |||||||||||||||
Basic and powertrain coverage in years and miles. | |||||||||||||||||
| Overall | 94 | 78.1 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · all 7 categories compared
Kia Telluride: base trim LX FWD · Lincoln Aviator: base trim Aviator Premiere RWD. 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 costs $1,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,900 against $3,350).
- It is rated 35 combined against 20 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It starts $18,305 lower ($39,190 against $57,495 base MSRP).
Where the 2027 Lincoln Aviator answers
- It makes 400 hp against 274.
- It carries 169 hp per ton against 125.
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
54 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Lincoln AviatorAviator Premiere RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $57,495 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2,497 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L Turbo Hybrid, 4-cyl, GDI, DOHC 16-Valve, P1+P2 motors | Twin-Turbocharged 3.0L V6 with Auto Start-Stop Technology |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 274 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft | 415 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.51:1 | 3.58 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | — |
| Overall height | 69.5 in | 69.2 in |
| Overall length | 199 in | 200 in |
| Overall width | 78.3 in | 79.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 117 in | 119 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 89.3 cu-ft | 75.9 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 48.7 cu-ft | 39.9 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 22.3 cu-ft | 16.5 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 181 cu-ft | 141 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 6 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 41.2 in | 40.2 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.4 in | 38.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.4 in | 36.9 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 43 in |
| Second-row legroom | 43 in | 39 in |
| Third-row legroom | 32.1 in | 29.2 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,420 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,381 lbs | 4,745 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,063 lbs | 6,360 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | McPherson Strut, Stabilizer and High-Performance Dampers | Short long arm (SLA), double ball joint front suspension with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link and High-Performance Dampers | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.6 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 345 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electric |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | Aluminum |
| Wheel width | 8 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P235/65 R18 | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19 gal | 20.2 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Kia Connect | Lincoln Connectivity Package |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 36 months | 48 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 61.6 in | 61.5 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.2 in | 61.3 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.3 in | 54 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
204 features · differences first, then sharedSafety36 differ · 52 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Lincoln AviatorAviator Premiere RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel Exit | std | — |
| 360-Degree Camera | — | std |
| Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Turning (FCA-JT) | std | — |
| Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA2) | std | — |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | 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 | — |
| Rear side (2nd row) airbags | std | — |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | std | — |
| Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) | std | — |
| Auto Hold | — | std |
| Belt-Minder® For All Seating Positions | — | std |
| Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert with Braking | — | std |
| Child-Safety Rear Door Locks | — | std |
| Evasive Steer Assist | — | std |
| Glove-Box-Door-Integrated Knee Airbag | — | std |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | std | — |
| LATCH (Lower Anchor and Tether Anchors for Children) | — | std |
| Lincoln BlueCruise (Hands-Free Highway Driving with Automatic Lane Change, 4-Years Included) | — | std |
| Lincoln Co-Pilot360® Drive 2.0 | — | std |
| Perimeter Alarm / Perimeter Anti-Theft System | — | std |
| Post Collision Braking | — | std |
| Rear View Camera | — | std |
| Reverse Brake Assist with Rear Cross-Traffic Braking | — | std |
| Rollover sensor | std | — |
| Side impact sensor | std | — |
| SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control Includes Lane Centering Assist, Stop-and-Go and Predictive Speed Assist | std | std |
| Pre-Collision Assist® with Automatic Emergency Braking (Pedestrian Detection) | std | std |
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking Includes Forward Collision Warning, Dynamic Brake Support and Pedestrian Detection | std | std |
| Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Airbags | std | std |
| Lane Keeping System | std | std |
| Personal Safety System™ with Dual Stage Front Airbags | std | std |
| Safety Canopy® System with Side Curtain Airbags | std | std |
| Front Parking Sensors | std | std |
| Rear Parking Sensors | std | std |
| 4-Wheel Disc Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™ | std | std |
| Driver's Knee Airbag | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Traction Control | std | std |
| SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | std | std |
Infotainment18 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Lincoln AviatorAviator Premiere RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Lincoln Security Package (4-Years Included with Activation) – includes Theft Alerts, Start Inhibit, and Stolen Vehicle Services | — | 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-inch LCD Capacitive Center Stack with Swipe Capability | — | std |
| Lincoln App | — | std |
| Lincoln Digital Experience (Google-based infotainment with 13.2-inch LCD center stack, Google Maps™, Google Assistant™/Google Gemini, Google Play™) | — | std |
| Lincoln Premium Audio System with 10 Speakers Including Subwoofer | — | std |
| Revel® Audio System with 14-Speakers and HD Radio™ Technology | — | opt |
| Revel® Ultima 3D Audio System with 28-Speakers and HD Radio™ Technology (including subwoofer, QuantumLogic® Surround 3D) | — | opt |
| SiriusXM (3-Month Prepaid Subscription) | — | std |
| SiriusXM with 360L (4-Year Plan) | — | opt |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio controls | std | — |
| Telematics Mobile Unit - Embedded Modem (TMU) | std | — |
| USB Ports (8 total) | — | std |
| Wireless Charging Pad | — | opt |
| Lincoln Connect™ 5G Embedded Modem with Unlimited Wi-Fi® Hot Spot (Lincoln Connectivity Package, 4-Years Included) | std | std |
Convenience11 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Lincoln AviatorAviator Premiere RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Open on Approach Power Liftgate | — | std |
| Push-button start with Smart Key and burglar alarm | std | — |
| 110V/150W AC Power Outlet | — | std |
| Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start | — | std |
| Phone As A Key | — | std |
| SecuriCode™ Keyless Entry Keypad | — | std |
| Universal Garage Door Opener | — | 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 | — |
| Remote Start System | std | std |
Climate4 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Lincoln AviatorAviator Premiere RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Rear ducts - Ceiling Mounted with Diffuse Vents (2nd and 3rd row) | std | — |
| Auto Air Refresh (cabin air filtration and active air monitoring) | — | opt |
| Cabin Particulate and Odor Filter | — | std |
| Auto Window Defogger | std | — |
| Tri-Zone Climate Controls | std | std |
Seating15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Lincoln AviatorAviator Premiere RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Row Bench Seats: 60:40 Split with 1-Touch, Tilt + Slide (Pass. Side), Fold + Slide (Driver Side) | std | — |
| Auto Heated and Ventilated First-Row Seats (heated) | — | std |
| Auto Heated and Ventilated First-Row Seats (ventilated) | — | opt |
| Cloth Upper Seat Back + SynTex Lower seating trim | std | — |
| Heated and Ventilated Second-Row Outboard Seats | — | opt |
| Heated Second-Row Outboard Seats | — | opt |
| 6-way Manual Driver Seat | std | — |
| 2nd-row remote folding buttons (in cargo area) | std | — |
| 6-way Manual Passenger Seat | std | — |
| Comfort Front Seats with 10-Way Driver and 8-Way Passenger Power Adjustability, Power Lumbar and Driver-Side Memory | — | std |
| Lincoln Soft Touch Seats | — | std |
| Perfect Position Front Seats with 30-Way Power Adjustability and Active Motion® Massage | — | opt |
| Second-Row 40/Mini Console/40 Dual-Captain Chairs with Power Tip-and-Slide Release | — | std |
| Third-Row 50/50 Powerfold® Split-Bench Seat | — | std |
| 2nd-row Bench Seats with center armrest with cup holders | std | — |
Interior36 differ · 38 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Lincoln AviatorAviator Premiere RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Steering Wheel | — | std |
| 4.2-inch color TFT-LCD full segment meter driver cluster | std | — |
| Frameless Interior Rearview Mirror with Auto-Dimming Feature | — | std |
| Power Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column with Memory Feature | — | opt |
| 12.4-inch Digital Instrument Cluster Display | — | std |
| Advanced Head-Up Display | — | opt |
| Dual-Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors | — | std |
| Front Center Floor Console with Armrest, Deep Storage Bin, Two Cupholders and Powerpoints | — | std |
| Illuminated Welcome (interior welcome lighting) | — | std |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with Cruise, Redundant Audio, Climate and Media Controls | — | std |
| Linear Brushed Aluminum Applique | — | std |
| Lockable Glovebox | — | std |
| Piano Key Shifter | — | std |
| Symphonic Chimes | — | 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 | — |
| SynTex leather wrapped door armrest | std | — |
| Carpeted First- and Second-Row Floor Mats | opt | std |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Manual Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column with Memory Feature | std | std |
| Overhead Console with Sunglasses Holder | std | std |
Exterior42 differ · 47 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Lincoln AviatorAviator Premiere RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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-Adjustable, Autofold, Heated Sideview Mirrors | — | std |
| 20" Magnetic Bright-Machined Aluminum Wheel (standard Premiere wheel) | — | std |
| 21" Bright-Machined Aluminum with Dark Alloy-Painted Pockets (optional Premiere wheel) | — | opt |
| Acoustic Front Windshield | std | — |
| Acoustic-Laminated First-Row Glass | — | std |
| Adaptive Pixel LED Headlamps (Illumination Package) | — | opt |
| Auto High-Beam Headlamps | — | std |
| Body-Color Wheel Lip and Rocker Moldings (optional) | — | opt |
| Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Full LED Headlamps (Lincoln Signature Lighting) | — | std |
| Illuminated Lincoln Star in Grille (Illumination Package) | — | opt |
| Jet Appearance Package (blacked-out exterior with 22-inch aluminum wheels) | — | opt |
| LED Fog Lamps | — | opt |
| LED rear combination lamps | std | — |
| Light Touch Door Handles | — | std |
| Lincoln Dynamic Signature Lighting – LED Daytime Running Lamps with Sequential On/Off (Illumination Package) | — | opt |
| Lincoln Embrace (choreographed approach lighting with Lincoln logo welcome mat) | — | std |
| Non-Heated Visioblade™ Wipers | — | std |
| Outside door handles: Flush, Auto-Pop Out Type, Body Colored | std | — |
| Panoramic Vista Roof® with Power Sunshade | — | opt |
| Power-Adjustable, Autofold, Heated Sideview Mirrors with LED Turn Signal Indicators | — | std |
| Power-Adjustable, Autofold, Heated Sideview Mirrors with LED Turn Signal Indicators, Memory Feature and Auto-Dimming Driver's Side | — | std |
| Quad Chrome Exhaust Tips, Dual Exhaust System | — | std |
| Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Roof Rack Aluminum Side Rails | — | std |
| Roof Rack Black Side Rails (optional replacement) | — | opt |
| Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit | — | std |
| Wiper-Activated Headlamps | — | 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 | — |
| Low washer fluid warning system | std | — |
| Lincoln Signature Lighting – (LED Daytime Running Lamps with Fade On/Off) | std | std |
| Autolamp (automatic on/off) | std | std |
| Privacy Glass on Rear Doors, Quarters and Liftgate Glass | std | std |
| Rear-Window Defroster with Washer and Top Mounted Wiper | std | std |
| 18-Inch Mini-Spare Wheel | std | std |
Powertrain6 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Lincoln AviatorAviator Premiere RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) | — | opt |
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | std | — |
| 10-Speed SelectShift® Automatic Transmission with Paddle Activation | — | std |
| Active Grille Shutters | — | std |
| Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) standard | — | std |
| Twin-Turbocharged 3.0L V6 Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology (400 hp / 415 lb-ft) | — | std |
| Lincoln Drive Modes | std | std |
Chassis5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Lincoln AviatorAviator Premiere RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Suspension with Pothole Mitigation Technology | — | std |
| Air Glide Suspension with Dynamic Lower Entry (Dynamic Handling Package) | — | opt |
| Dynamic Handling Package (Air Glide Suspension with Dynamic Lower Entry) | — | opt |
| Electric Parking Brake | — | std |
| Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) | — | std |
Cargo4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Lincoln AviatorAviator Premiere RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Class III Trailer Tow Package (Class III hitch and wiring) | opt | std |
| Tow Mode: Optimizes Towing Performance | std | — |
| Class III Trailer Tow Package (4-pin and 7-pin connectors, BLIS with Trailer Coverage, Smart Trailer Tow Connector, trailer sway control) | — | std |
| Luggage Tray Cover, Foldable | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia 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
Lincoln Aviator
Safety Signal 87 B
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 2 · 2 filed unfixed
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
- high Seats 26V451000 · 387,911 vehicles · filed unfixed
- moderate Seats 26V470000 · 76,748 vehicles · filed unfixed
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia TellurideLX FWD | Lincoln AviatorAviator Premiere RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39,190 (base trim) | $57,495 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $39,190 – $56,790 12 trims | $57,495 – $85,910 5 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Telluride FE Hybrid | Aviator RWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 35 | 20 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,900 | $3,350 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | 10 yr / 100,000 mi | 6 yr / 70,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Kia Telluride or the 2027 Lincoln Aviator?
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 94 to 78.1, on fuel & range, price, warranty. The Lincoln Aviator is ahead on performance and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Telluride scores 94 and the 2027 Lincoln Aviator 78.1. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 Kia Telluride or the 2027 Lincoln Aviator?
The 2027 Kia Telluride starts lower — $39,190 against $57,495, a gap of $18,305 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Kia Telluride or the 2027 Lincoln Aviator?
2027 Kia Telluride: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 3 recalls. 2027 Lincoln Aviator: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 2 recalls (2 filed with no repair available). 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 Kia Telluride and the 2027 Lincoln Aviator?
Where the 2027 Kia Telluride wins: it costs $1,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,900 against $3,350), is rated 35 combined against 20 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and starts $18,305 lower ($39,190 against $57,495 base MSRP). Where the 2027 Lincoln Aviator answers: it makes 400 hp against 274 and carries 169 hp per ton against 125.