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2021 Kia Telluride Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP

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

A map of today's market

Fair price sits outside the typical market range

$14,344$33,995
Typical market range
$20,200$26,339

Middle 50% of active listings

Ridekick fair price
$26,855

Mileage-adjusted estimate

Original MSRP range
$31,990–$54,695

5 sourced trims when new

Buyer context

Market pulse

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.

Estimated dealer cost (invoice)

$29,431$30,710

Estimated dealer invoice — about $31,990 MSRP minus a typical 48% manufacturer margin.

An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.

Fair price by trim

TrimFair priceMSRPEst. 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

How each trim is priced

Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$19,790$38,536$57,281
Fair price

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 price by state

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.

StateSales/use taxDoc + title + regOut-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

Safety & recalls

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.

Questions buyers ask

What is a fair price for a 2021 Kia Telluride?

A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $26,855, within a typical market range of $20,200 to $26,339.

Is the 2021 Kia Telluride cheaper than MSRP?

Yes — its original MSRP was about $31,990, so a fair used price is roughly $5,135 below MSRP.

What is the out-the-door price of a 2021 Kia Telluride?

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.

Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Kia Telluride?

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.

How much can you negotiate on a 2021 Kia Telluride?

Negotiating leverage rates 39/100 (moderate). ~58 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.

What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Kia Telluride?

The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $29,431$30,710 — its $31,990 MSRP minus a typical 48% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.

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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 8/2/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.