2026 Kia Telluride · Style Step-Up
Telluride S
From $39,390 MSRP* · Seats 7 · AWD Optional (+$2,000)
A sportier look, second-row captain’s chairs for a 7-seat layout, and the option to add AWD — a smart step up from the LX on the final first-generation V6 Telluride, without going premium.
$39,390MSRP — $3,000 over LX
7seats — 2nd-row captain’s chairs
+$2,000AWD, optional
Sportierexterior styling
HDA 1.5driver assist, standard
291hp 3.8L V6 · 8-spd auto
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What S Adds Over LX
Everything standard on the LX, plus a sportier presence and a more flexible second row.
Styling
Sportier Look
The S dials up the exterior presence over the LX with a more athletic styling treatment.
Seating
2nd-Row Captain’s Chairs
Swap the LX’s 3-across bench for individual second-row captain’s chairs — a 7-seat layout with easier third-row walk-through access.
Drivetrain
AWD Available (+$2,000)
Unlike the LX, the S can be optioned with all-wheel drive for $2,000 — useful for wet Gulf Coast roads or the occasional trailer.
Carryover
Same Proven V6
The 291-hp 3.8L V6 and 8-speed automatic carry over unchanged — the step up is about style and seating, not power.
S Specs
Powertrain & Capability
Engine3.8L V6 — 291 hp / 262 lb-ft
Transmission8-Speed Automatic
DrivetrainFWD Standard, AWD +$2,000
EPA MPG (FWD / AWD)20/26/22 · 18/23/20
Max TowingUp to 5,000 lb, properly equipped
Standard Equipment
Seating7 — 2nd-Row Captain’s Chairs
StylingSportier Exterior Treatment
InfotainmentWireless CarPlay & Android Auto
ClimateTri-Zone Automatic
Driver AssistHighway Driving Assist 1.5
Where S Fits
The middle of the entry tier — more than the LX, less than the EX.
LX
MSRP*$36,390
DrivetrainFWD Only
Seating8 — Bench 2nd Row
S
MSRP*$39,390
DrivetrainFWD Standard, AWD +$2,000
Seating7 — Captain’s Chairs
EX
MSRP*$42,090
DrivetrainFWD Standard, AWD +$2,000
CabinNicer Materials, More Tech
Choose S If…
You want captain’s chairs and a sportier look over the LX, with the option to add AWD, at a moderate price step.
Choose LX or EX Instead If…
You want the lowest possible price (LX) or nicer cabin materials plus X-Line/X-Pro eligibility (EX).
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S FAQs
How Much Does the 2026 Telluride S Cost?⌄
The 2026 Kia Telluride S starts at $39,390 MSRP excluding $1,545 destination — $3,000 over the LX. See live S inventory for today’s price with current offers applied.
What Does the S Add Over the LX?⌄
A sportier exterior look, second-row captain’s chairs in place of the LX’s 3-across bench for a 7-seat layout, and the option to add AWD for $2,000 — on top of everything standard on the LX.
Is There Really a 2026 Kia Telluride S?⌄
Kia did not publish a distinct 2026 model-year Telluride — the automaker carried the final first-generation Telluride, unchanged 3.8L V6 and all, through the 2026 selling season and moved straight to an all-new second-generation Telluride for 2027. The S pricing shown here is Kia’s last officially published Telluride price sheet, and it’s exactly what’s in stock at Dean McCrary Kia today.
Where Can I Buy a 2026 Telluride S Near Mobile, AL?⌄
Dean McCrary Kia at 1733 E I-65 Service Rd S in Mobile stocks the S and the rest of the final first-generation Telluride lineup — convenient to Daphne, Spanish Fort, Saraland, Fairhope, and the Alabama Gulf Coast. Every new Telluride includes upfront pricing and factory warranty.
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*MSRP excludes $1,545 destination and handling, taxes, title, license, and dealer fees. AWD adds $2,000 on the S. Kia did not publish separate 2026 model-year pricing for the Telluride; figures shown are the last officially published first-generation price sheet. Pricing and offers subject to change — see dealer for current pricing.
2026 Kia Telluride S For Sale Near Mobile, AL
Dean McCrary Kia in Mobile, Alabama offers the 2026 Telluride S, serving Daphne, Spanish Fort, Saraland, Fairhope, and the Gulf Coast. Starting at $39,390 MSRP, the S pairs the standard 291-hp 3.8L V6 and 8-speed automatic with a sportier exterior look, 2nd-row captain’s chairs for 7-passenger seating, and optional AWD for $2,000. Note: Kia carried this final first-generation Telluride through the 2026 selling season rather than publishing a distinct 2026 redesign; an all-new second-generation Telluride arrives for 2027.