2026 Subaru Impreza vs 2026 Kia Telluride

Live comparisonUpdated April 2026

ImprezavsTelluride

Price
−$20,068
Efficiency
3.5 L/100 km
Cargo
+869 L
Rows won
3–1

Interactive trim explorer

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Subaru ImprezaKia Telluride

Full spec sheet

Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.

Entry price$20,068 lower

Impreza

$30,927

Convenience 5-door

Telluride

$50,995

Average trim price$24,698 lower

Impreza

$33,857

3 tracked trims

Telluride

$58,555

5 tracked trims

Metric	Subaru Impreza	Kia Telluride	Edge
Entry priceLower wins Where the comparison starts if you want the cheapest acceptable version first.	$30,927 Convenience 5-door	$50,995 EX	$20,068 lower
Average trim priceLower wins Helpful when you care more about the whole ladder than the cheapest trim.	$33,857 3 tracked trims	$58,555 5 tracked trims	$24,698 lower
Best efficiencyLower wins We compare fuel economy, EV consumption, or EV range when both ladders publish the same kind of efficiency figure.	8.2 L/100 km Convenience 5-door	11.7 L/100 km EX	3.5 L/100 km lower
Cargo roomHigher wins Useful when strollers, travel bags, or dog crates are part of the actual decision.	1,586 L Best published cargo figure	2,455 L Best published cargo figure	869 L more
Tow ratingHigher wins Not every buyer cares, but the gap matters immediately if bikes, small trailers, or boats do.	— Not published	5,500 kg Highest rated trim in ladder	Only Kia reports
Mid-trim valueHigher wins This is the part of the ladder most buyers actually end up cross-shopping.	1 feature Core coverage still thin	2 features SX Limited at $59,995	Only Kia full
Premium ceilingHigher wins This is the top-end equipment story once you stop caring about the base trim.	1 feature Core coverage still thin	5 features SX at $55,995	Only Kia full

Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 3 yr / 60,000 km for Subaru Impreza, 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.

Expanded rows2beyond the core table

Model reach2 vs 2Impreza vs Telluride

Pair overlap2 shared0 one-sided

Comfort & Cabin

Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.

Premium audioLeft sooner

Impreza

$34,257

Touring 5-door

11.6-inch touch-screen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, 10 Harman Kardon premium speakers and SiriusXM capability‡ (subscription required)

Telluride

$55,995

Harman Kardon® premium audio system

Moonroof / sunroofLeft sooner

Impreza

$36,387

RS 5-door

Power tilting and sliding sunroof with sunshade

Telluride

$50,995

Single Sunroof

Comfort & Cabin

Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.

Equipment	Subaru Impreza	Kia Telluride	Edge
Premium audioExpanded Impreza unlocks it $21,738 sooner.	$34,257 Touring 5-door 11.6-inch touch-screen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, 10 Harman Kardon premium speakers and SiriusXM capability‡ (subscription required)	$55,995 SX Harman Kardon® premium audio system	Left sooner
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Impreza unlocks it $14,608 sooner.	$36,387 RS 5-door Power tilting and sliding sunroof with sunshade	$50,995 EX Single Sunroof	Left sooner

Equipment

Subaru Impreza

Kia Telluride

Edge

Premium audioExpanded

Impreza unlocks it $21,738 sooner.

$34,257

Touring 5-door

11.6-inch touch-screen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, 10 Harman Kardon premium speakers and SiriusXM capability‡ (subscription required)

$55,995

Harman Kardon® premium audio system

Left sooner

Moonroof / sunroofExpanded

Impreza unlocks it $14,608 sooner.

$36,387

RS 5-door

Power tilting and sliding sunroof with sunshade

$50,995

Single Sunroof

Left sooner

Reasons to pick Subaru Impreza

1you want the lower price of entry: Convenience 5-door starts at $30,927.
2efficiency matters: Convenience 5-door bottoms out at 8.2 L/100 km.
3you prefer the compact hatchback with the clearer 3-trim staircase instead of restarting your research elsewhere.

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Trim Shortcuts

Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.

The cheapest acceptable version on each side.

Subaru Impreza$30,927

Convenience 5-door

8.2 L/100 km efficiency1 features

Kia Telluride$50,995

11.7 L/100 km efficiency1 features

Side	Trim	MSRP	Efficiency	Features
Subaru Impreza	Convenience 5-door	$30,927	8.2 L/100 km	1
Kia Telluride	EX	$50,995	11.7 L/100 km	1