2026 Toyota Highlander vs 2026 Kia Telluride
Both are commonly cross-shopped against each other. Here’s how their real 5-year ownership costs actually compare, using real market pricing data rather than sticker price alone.
Pricing data refreshed monthly · last updated September 2026
2026 Toyota Highlander
$47,8435-year total · $797/moPrice: $56,049 · 29 MPG
Depreciation: $25,139 · Fuel: $7,241
Insurance: $8,500 · Maintenance: $3,500
2026 Kia Telluride
$55,6805-year total · $928/moPrice: $57,162 · 31 MPG
Depreciation: $33,376 · Fuel: $6,774
Insurance: $8,500 · Maintenance: $3,500
Most of the gap comes from depreciation ($8,237 higher for the Kia Telluride) and fuel/energy ($467 lower for the Kia Telluride).
After 5 years, the Toyota Highlander keeps about 55% of its value and the Kia Telluride about 42%.
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