Santa Cruz starts $8,996 lower. Santa Cruz wins efficiency by 1.3 L/100 km. Telluride gives you 1,691 L more cargo room. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
Each row is a feature. Tap to see the unlock detail.
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$41,999
Preferred AWD
$50,995
EX
$46,666
3 tracked trims
$58,555
5 tracked trims
| Metric | Hyundai Santa Cruz | Kia Telluride | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $41,999 Preferred AWD | $50,995 EX | $8,996 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $46,666 3 tracked trims | $58,555 5 tracked trims | $11,889 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 10.4 L/100 km XRT | 11.7 L/100 km EX | 1.3 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 764 L Best published cargo figure | 2,455 L Best published cargo figure | 1,691 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | 2,268 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | 5,500 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | 3,232 kg more |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 1 feature Core coverage still thin | 2 features SX Limited at $59,995 | Only Kia full |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 1 feature Core coverage still thin | 5 features SX at $55,995 | Only Kia full |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: IIHS n/a · NHTSA n/a and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Hyundai Santa Cruz, versus Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Kia Telluride.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
$47,499
XRT
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with stop-and-go capability
—
Doesn’t reach it
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
$47,499
XRT
Wireless Charging Pad
—
Doesn’t reach it
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
$47,499
XRT
Power Sunroof
$50,995
EX
Single Sunroof
$50,499
Ultimate AWD
Bose premium audio system with 8-speakers
$55,995
SX
Harman Kardon® premium audio system
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Hyundai Santa Cruz | Kia Telluride | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Adaptive cruise controlExpanded Only Santa Cruz reaches adaptive cruise control. | $47,499 XRT Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with stop-and-go capability | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
| Equipment | Hyundai Santa Cruz | Kia Telluride | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Wireless chargingExpanded Only Santa Cruz reaches wireless charging. | $47,499 XRT Wireless Charging Pad | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Hyundai Santa Cruz | Kia Telluride | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Santa Cruz unlocks it $3,496 sooner. | $47,499 XRT Power Sunroof | $50,995 EX Single Sunroof | Left sooner |
Premium audioExpanded Santa Cruz unlocks it $5,496 sooner. | $50,499 Ultimate AWD Bose premium audio system with 8-speakers | $55,995 SX Harman Kardon® premium audio system | Left sooner |
Reasons to pick Hyundai Santa Cruz
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
Preferred AWD
EX
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa Cruz | Preferred AWD | $41,999 | 10.7 L/100 km | 1 |
| Kia Telluride | EX | $50,995 | 11.7 L/100 km | 1 |