2021 Kia Telluride vs 2022 Nissan Pathfinder vs 2021 Toyota Highlander

2021 Kia Telluride

#1 in Large SUVs

2022 Nissan Pathfinder

2021 Toyota Highlander

#3 in Large SUVs

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EX AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Telluride EX AWD	19	24	$37,809	$39,590
Telluride EX FWD	20	26	$35,899	$37,590
Telluride LX AWD	19	24	$32,994	$34,190
Telluride LX FWD	20	26	$31,064	$32,190
Telluride S AWD	19	24	$35,310	$36,590
Telluride S FWD	20	26	$33,380	$34,590
Telluride SX AWD	19	24	$42,393	$44,390
Telluride SX FWD	20	26	$40,577	$42,490

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Hybrid LE AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Highlander Hybrid LE AWD	35	35	$36,773	$40,110
Highlander Hybrid LE FWD	36	35	$35,306	$38,510
Highlander Hybrid Limited AWD	35	34	$43,286	$47,215
Highlander Hybrid Limited FWD	36	35	$41,499	$45,265
Highlander Hybrid Platinum AWD	35	34	$46,221	$50,415
Highlander Hybrid Platinum FWD	36	35	$44,434	$48,465
Highlander Hybrid XLE AWD	35	34	$39,340	$42,910
Highlander Hybrid XLE FWD	36	35	$37,874	$41,310
Highlander L AWD	20	27	$33,334	$36,510
Highlander L FWD	21	29	$31,873	$34,910
Highlander LE AWD	20	27	$35,343	$38,710
Highlander LE FWD	21	29	$33,882	$37,110
Highlander Limited AWD	20	27	$41,828	$45,815
Highlander Limited FWD	21	29	$40,048	$43,865
Highlander Platinum AWD	20	27	$44,750	$49,015
Highlander Platinum FWD	21	29	$42,970	$47,065
Highlander XLE AWD	20	27	$37,899	$41,510
Highlander XLE FWD	21	29	$36,438	$39,910
Highlander XSE AWD	20	27	$39,675	$43,455
Highlander XSE FWD	21	29	$37,895	$41,505

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$37,809

N/A

$36,773

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$39,590

N/A

$40,110

Monthly Payment Estimate

$660 / month

N/A

$669 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.5

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Kia Telluride earns our Best Car To Buy nod with its excellent features, warranty, space, and style.

The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder nudges back into relevancy in the crowded three-row crossover class.

The 2021 Toyota Highlander learned new tricks to keep us entertained on the road, when we’re not asleep in the back anyway.

TCC Likes

Spacious, airy interior
Chic looks
Standard safety gear

Good standard safety tech
Good cargo room
6,000-pound towing capacity

Better style
New sporty XSE look
Still practical…

TCC Dislikes

So-so mpg
Turbo rivals are quicker
May be too big for some

Same, singular V-6 engine
Same interior proportions
Price?

Infotainment is still a headache
Exterior is a little busy
Pricey top models

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

35 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Head Room (in)

38.1

36.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

157.1

141.3

Front Hip Room (in)

58.9

57.2

Third Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

Second Leg Room (in)

42.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.5

41.2

Second Hip Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.6

Third Leg Room (in)

31.4

27.7

Second Head Room (in)

40.2

39.4

Third Hip Room (in)

43.7

45.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

59.9

58.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

196.9

194.9

Height, Overall (in)

68.9

68.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.6

65.4

Wheelbase (in)

114.2

112.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.3

Track Width, Front (in)

67.2

65.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

48.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

84.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.4

13.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.3

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.8

17.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P235/65VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P235/65VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5000

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4255

4465

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

262 @ 5200

175 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.8 L/231

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

291 @ 6000

243 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.65

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.86

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.90

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.81

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Telluride

Toyota Highlander

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.5

5.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Kia Telluride

2021 Telluride is in stock
Lease: $329 per month for 36 months
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Finance: 1.9% APR for 66 months

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2021 Toyota Highlander

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Lease: From $359/mo.
Finance: 1.9% + cash
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