Kia Telluride EX vs SX Trim Level Comparison
Kia Telluride EX vs SX Trim Level Comparison | Bob Moore Kia
Since its release in 2020, the Kia Telluride has quickly become a favorite of drivers across America. It’s one of the best-selling three-row SUVs on the market today, offering a near-luxury finish and sharp design at a price that won’t break the bank. The Telluride’s lineup stretches to include a wide range of options, with the 2026 Telluride lineup boasting a total of 10 trim levels. Not all is as it seems, though, as there are two distinct trim families through the lineup: the Kia Telluride EX and the Kia Telluride SX. Both models occupy several slots in the Telluride’s trim lineup, offering a range of functionality and features to ensure you have everything you need to keep your family comfortable. Compare the Telluride trim levels in the sections below to determine which one best suits your needs. If you’d like to test drive the new Kia Telluride and find the model that makes the most sense for you, visit Bob Moore Kia dealership in Oklahoma City!
Kia Telluride EX
The Kia Telluride EX is the third option in the Telluride’s stable, making it a slightly more affordable option than the Kia EX. The Telluride EX family includes three models:
- 2026 Kia Telluride EX
- 2026 Kia Telluride EX X-Line
- 2026 Kia Telluride EX X-Pro
The base EX improves on the base model Tellurides, adding leather seats, a wireless phone charger, and ventilated seats up in the front row. It’s the benchmark for attainable luxury in the Telluride lineup with the lowest MSRP of any Telluride we’ll cover here. The EX X-Line is slightly more expensive, but its primary goal is to provide added off-road capability, including AWD with a center locking differential, increased ground clearance, and a tow mode with a self-leveling rear suspension. The EX X-Pro offers much of the same ability, with all-terrain tires, a tow mode with 5,500 lbs of capacity and some extra styling elements.
Kia Telluride SX
The SX has a few more trim levels to explore, but the base SX differentiates itself from the EX by offering captain’s chairs in the second row, which reduces the seating capacity to seven. The Telluride SX includes the following five trim levels:
- 2026 Kia Telluride SX
- 2026 Kia Telluride SX X-Line
- 2026 Kia Telluride SX Prestige
- 2026 Kia Telluride SX Prestige X-Line
- 2026 Kia Telluride SX Prestige X-Pro
The base SX comes with some extra technology, adding two 12.3-inch display screens, a 360-degree monitor, Harman Kardon speakers, and Kia’s Digital Key 2.0 Touch. It’s the model most people prefer, thanks to its blend of high-quality materials and advanced technology. The X-Line and X-Pro are both pretty similar to their siblings in the EX family, adding extra off-road and towing-related features. The SX Prestige is the most luxurious model in Kia’s SUV lineup, featuring Nappa leather throughout the cabin, a head-up display, and heated and ventilated seats in the second row. Prestige X-Lines and X-Pros combine the top-end features of the base Prestige with the extra ability of the models we’ve previously covered.
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Still not sure which Kia Telluride makes sense for you? Visit our Kia dealership in Oklahoma City to compare the Kia Telluride SX and EX in person today.
