2023 Kia Telluride EX vs. SX: Which Configuration is Right for You?

If you’ve decided that the Telluride is the right 3-row Kia SUV for your family, it’s time to select the configuration that most closely matches your needs and preferences on the road in Live Oak. Not sure where to start? In this head-to-head comparison, we’ll be taking a look at two of the most popular Kia Telluride configurations: the EX and the SX!

Either trim is a great choice if you’re looking for modest luxury at an accessible price, but the SX offers exclusive upgrades—including a premium Harman Kardon® audio system—for a price bump of about $4,000. However, only the EX can be optioned with 8-passenger seating. Compare the Kia Telluride EX vs. SX in detail with Rountree Moore Kia, below.

2023 Telluride EX vs. SX: Starting Price

In any configuration, a new Telluride is a smart investment for growing families across Gainesville. We’ll start with a breakdown of the Telluride EX vs. SX prices:

• 2023 Kia Telluride EX Price:$41,490 MSRP
• 2023 Kia Telluride SX Price: $45,690 MSRP

As you’ll see in a minute, the starting price difference comes down to interior features. All of the Kia Telluride configurations offer stout towing capacity and all-terrain performance:

• Powerful 3.8L V6 engine
• 8-speed automatic transmission
• All-wheel-drive capabilities
• 5,000-pound towing capacity

2023 Kia Telluride EX: Key Features

The EX offers an array of upgrades over the LX and S Kia Telluride configurations without costing much more than $40,000. The following upscale features come standard:

• Sunroof
• 3.8L V6 Engine w/ 291hp & 5,000 lb. Towing Capacity
• 8-Passenger Seating
• Leather Seat Trim
• Heated & Ventilated Front Seats
• 12.3-inch Touchscreen Display w/ Navigation, Kia Connect & SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
• Smart Key w/ Push Button Start & Remote Start
• Wireless Phone Charger
• Kia Drive Wise Driver Assist Technology

2023 Kia Telluride SX: Key Features

The SX is closer to a top-of-the-line trim in terms of comfort, convenience, and technology inside the cabin. (The various X-Line and X-Pro trims are more like upgrade packages for the five main Kia Telluride configurations: the LX, S, EX, SX, and SX Prestige. Accordingly, the EX offers close to every feature available for the Telluride, minus a few extravagances only found on the SX Prestige.)

So, what’s the difference between the Telluride SX vs. EX? Macclenny buyers who choose the SX can look forward to the following SX features that aren’t available on the EX:

• Dual Sunroofs
• 7-Passenger Seating w/ 2nd Row Captain’s Chairs
• Harman Kardon® Premium Audio System
• Digital Key
• Driver’s Memory Seat
• Enhanced Auto Emergency Braking Technology w/ Evasive Steering Assist & Junction Crossing Detection
• And more!

Make Your Own Telluride SX vs. EX Comparison at Rountree Moore Kia

Stop by our Lake City dealership for a closer look at your favorite Kia Telluride configurations today! While you’re here, our team is happy to tell you more about your leasing and buying options. You can even get started from home with our online payment calculator.