Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Kia Telluride

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In the market for a 3-row SUV? You’ve got two great options with the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Kia Telluride, both coming ready to provide comfortable seating experiences within their respective cabins.

So, which of these vehicles is the better option for Woodhaven, Taylor, and Garden City, MI, drivers? Our team here at Feldman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR) Woodhaven will look to get to the bottom of that question in this Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Kia Telluride comparison.

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Power and Performance

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Of course, you will want to learn more about the powertrains at work under the hoods of these two respective SUVs. The two vehicles actually feature very similar setups, coming with powerful V6 engines that are mated to 8-speed automatic transmissions.

While the setups are quite similar, you will find the outputs do differ a bit. Taking a look at horsepower, for example, you will find that the Jeep Grand Cherokee pumps out 293 horsepower while the Kia only offers 291 horsepower. While this difference appears slight, it will provide a bit more muscle.

This is further evidenced in the towing advantage offered by the Jeep SUV. The Grand Cherokee comes ready to tow up to 6,200 pounds, allowing it to handle a sizable trailer. The Telluride can tow as well, offering 5,000 pounds of capacity, but will not be able to haul quite as much.

Ready To Roam

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As you are exploring SUVs, it is reasonable to expect that you could encounter the need to use 4x4 drivetrain capabilities. Fortunately, you will find both the Grand Cherokee and Telluride offer available 4WD systems, providing you with advanced traction control in settings like snow, ice, mud, and more.

• Jeep 4x4: Available Quadra-Trac II 4WD System
• Kia 4x4: Available Active On-Demand All-Wheel Drive System

While this is the case, you will find the Jeep is a bit more versatile when it comes to tricky terrain. The vehicle offers an available Trail Rated® Badge, which comes trims like the Trailhawk®. This badge signifies offroad excellence in a number of categories like water fording, ground clearance, and more. Unfortunately, you will not find a badge nor a model that offers this type of off-road ready performance in the Telluride lineup.

Trim Level Choices

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In exploring these two SUVs, and all of the performance features they have to offer, you will find that trim levels are quite important. Each trim level offers a different blend of features, creating a different experience for those who elect to get behind the wheel. So, essentially, the more trim levels you have, the more choice you have over the type of experience you can expect within your SUV.

In this category, you will find the Grand Cherokee edges out the Telluride, offering you more choice. Further, the Grand Cherokee offers seven trim levels compared to only four for the Kia SUV.

Grand Cherokee Trim Levels	Telluride Trim Levels
Laredo	LX
Altitude	S
Limited	EX
Trailhawk®	SX
Overland
Summit
Summit Reserve

Want to learn more about these different models? Check out a trim level guide online!

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee or Kia Telluride Better?

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Ready to decide after reviewing this Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Kia Telluride comparison? Our team believes the Jeep vehicle to be the better choice for local drivers with its more robust performance and advanced trim level options.

Ready to learn more? Contact our team here at Feldman CDJR Woodhaven. We’re proud to serve Woodhaven, Taylor, and Garden City, Michigan, drivers and hope to assist you soon!