Kia Telluride vs Cadillac Escalade
Kia Telluride
$45,899 – $46,850
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Kia Telluride vs Cadillac Escalade. Kia Telluride offers the strongest value on price. Cadillac Escalade leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Cadillac Escalade
Best Value
Kia Telluride
Fuel Economy
Kia Telluride
Performance
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac Escalade
4.9/10Visual Comparison
Category Radar
Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
Kia Telluride
$45,899 – $46,850
Rating: 4.7/10
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
Rating: 4.9/10
| Specification |
Kia Telluride |
Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kia | Cadillac |
| Model | Telluride | Escalade |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | Suv | — |
| Body Style | Midsize 3-Row SUV | SUV |
| Current Price | $45,899 – $46,850 | $123,295 |
| MSRP | $46,850 | $123,295 |
| Dealer Price | $45,299 | $121,000 |
| Engine | 3.8L V6 | 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT |
| Horsepower | 291 hp | 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | Approx. 7.1 sec (0-60 mph) | 5.9 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | Approx. 120 mph | 118 mph |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium Unleaded Gasoline |
| Mileage / MPG | 22 MPG combined (AWD) | 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy) |
| Range (EV) | N/A | N/A |
| Emissions | Meets applicable U.S. federal and state standards | Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30) |
| Battery | N/A | 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery |
| Charging | N/A | N/A |
| Expert Rating | 4.7/10 | 4.9/10 |
| Community Reviews | 1420 | 1520 |
| Performance Score | 8.4 | 9.3 |
| Comfort Score | 9.3 | 9.9 |
| Safety Score | 9.2 | Top Safety Pick+ |
| Fuel Economy Score | 7.8 | 7.0 |
| Technology Score | 9.0 | 9.9 |
| Value Score | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Pros | Premium interior design and materials; Spacious and comfortable first two rows; Strong standard safety feature set; Exce... | Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride... |
| Cons | Third row is best for children or short trips; Fuel economy trails hybrid rivals; Large size can be challenging in tight... | 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req... |
