2025 Ford Expedition Max vs. 2025 Kia Telluride Review

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2025 Ford
Expedition Max

MSRP*: $61,150 to $86,655
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Picture of the 2025 Kia Telluride

2025 Kia
Telluride

MSRP*: $36,390 to $53,685
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MPG - City Info not available 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 23 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 123.1 ft3 87.0 ft3
Engine
  • 400-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 440-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 400 hp 291 hp
Towing Capacity 6,300 - 9,000 lbs 5,000 - 5,500 lbs
Exterior Length 221.7 in 196.9 in
Exterior Width 80.0 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 43.9 in
Rear 41.1 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in
Head Room Front 41.8 in
Rear 40.0 in
Front 39.5 - 40.9 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Ford Expedition Max than the Kia Telluride. The Ford Expedition Max will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Telluride.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Ford Expedition Max will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Kia Telluride, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Expedition Max is much wider than the Kia Telluride, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Ford Expedition Max, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Kia Telluride.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Ford Expedition Max is clearly the choice over the Kia Telluride for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Expedition Max greatly out-muscles the Kia Telluride.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford Expedition Max does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Kia Telluride.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Expedition Max and the Kia Telluride. With the Ford Expedition Max, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Kia Telluride.