Negotiating leverage
39
moderate leverage / 100
~58 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price intelligence
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$26,855
Above the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
Fair price sits outside the typical market range
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
5 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
Negotiating leverage
39
moderate leverage / 100
~58 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
National supply
58
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Kia Telluride.
$29,431–$30,710
Estimated dealer invoice — about $31,990 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX | $22,376 | $31,990 | $29,431–$30,710 |
| S | $24,905 | $36,390 | $33,479–$34,934 |
| EX | $26,293 | $37,590 | $34,583–$36,086 |
| SX | $28,708 | $44,090 | $40,563–$42,326 |
| sx-limited | — | $54,695 | $50,319–$52,507 |
Trim comparison
LX
$22,376
LX: fair price $22,376, original MSRP $31,990, estimated dealer cost $29,431 to $30,710.
S
$24,905
S: fair price $24,905, original MSRP $36,390, estimated dealer cost $33,479 to $34,934.
EX
$26,293
EX: fair price $26,293, original MSRP $37,590, estimated dealer cost $34,583 to $36,086.
SX
$28,708
SX: fair price $28,708, original MSRP $44,090, estimated dealer cost $40,563 to $42,326.
sx-limited
—
sx-limited: fair price not available, original MSRP $54,695, estimated dealer cost $50,319 to $52,507.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door for a 2021 Kia Telluride runs about $27,469 in MT to $29,985 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,969 | $110+ | $29,237 |
| TX | $1,697 | $332 | $29,187 |
| FL | $1,629 | $1,074+ | $29,861 |
| NY | $1,086 | $371 | $28,615 |
| PA | $1,629 | $587 | $29,374 |
| IL | $1,697 | $683 | $29,538 |
| OH | $1,562 | $444 | $29,164 |
| GA | $1,901 | $637 | $29,696 |
| NC | $815 | $793 | $28,766 |
| WA | $1,765 | $215+ | $29,138 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $27,683 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
5 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2021 Kia Telluride.
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC207.
Campaign 21V164000 · 11/03/2021
TRAILER HITCHES
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and a wiring harness extension. Dealers will also inspect and replace the tow hitch harness assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC247.
Campaign 22V626000 · 15/08/2022
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK.
Remedy: Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC303.
Campaign 24V214000 · 20/03/2024
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC316.
Campaign 24V407000 · 05/06/2024
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC374. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V407. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.
Campaign 26V430000 · 02/07/2026
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $26,855, within a typical market range of $20,200 to $26,339.
Yes — its original MSRP was about $31,990, so a fair used price is roughly $5,135 below MSRP.
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $27,469 in MT to $29,985 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
There are about 58 days of national market supply for the 2021 Kia Telluride — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Kia Telluride.
Negotiating leverage rates 39/100 (moderate). ~58 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $29,431–$30,710 — its $31,990 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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