Used 2021 Kia Telluride for Sale nearWaterloo, ON

How much does the 2021 Kia Telluride cost?

Prices have softened 17.21% compared to this time last year, making it a favourable time to shop this model year.

There are 132 listings available, which gives you a reasonable amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2021 Kia Telluride a good car?

Yes — the 2021 Kia Telluride earns a 4.9/5 user rating and a 9.3/10 expert rating. The model scores 10/10 across Form and function and Cost effectiveness.

Owners consistently praise its safety features, spacious interior, and strong value for money, and many also like the modern design and advanced technology. In practical terms, that lines up well with its role as a three-row midsize SUV for families who want space, equipment, and value in one package. It also draws strong market interest, with 37.1% of listings marked as good or great deals.

Is the 2021 Kia Telluride reliable?

Owners rate it 4.9/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback points to a dependable, trouble-free ownership experience, with repeated praise for its long-term value, safety, and everyday usefulness. Kia’s 5-year/100,000-kilometre powertrain warranty, 5-year/100,000-kilometre bumper-to-bumper warranty, and 5-year/unlimited-kilometre roadside assistance plan also support confidence in ownership. For used buyers, the main long-term risk is that resale value has not historically been a Kia strength, so condition and maintenance history matter.

What should I look for when buying a used 2021 Kia Telluride?

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Telluride comes in four trim levels: EX, SX, SX Limited, and SX Limited Nightsky Edition. The EX is the value play, while the SX Limited adds premium stitched Nappa leather, a simulated suede headliner, a head-up display, and heated and ventilated front- and second-row seats. The SX Limited Nightsky Edition adds the blacked-out look with gloss black 20-inch wheels and a unique grille insert.
• Powertrain: You get a single 3.8-litre V6 with an eight-speed automatic transmission, 291 horsepower, and 262 lb-ft of torque. Kia’s Drive Mode Select includes Snow, Eco, Comfort, Sport, and Smart modes, and the AWD system includes a low-speed Lock function for extra traction.
• Safety package: Every Telluride includes blind-spot warning, lane-maintenance technology with lane-keeping assistance, forward-collision avoidance with pedestrian and cyclist detection, rear cross-traffic alert, a driver-monitoring system, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, Rear Occupant Alert, and Safe Exit Assist. SX trim adds front parking sensors, a surround-view camera system, and Blind-Spot View Monitor.
• Infotainment: Every version gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, wireless smartphone charging, and the ability to pair two phones by Bluetooth at once.
• Fuel efficiency: Natural Resources Canada says it should return 11.3 L/100 km in combined driving, and the test vehicle averaged 11.5 L/100 km.

Which 2021 Kia Telluride trim should I buy?

The 2021 Kia Telluride is offered in 4 trim levels: EX, SX, SX Limited, and SX Limited Nightsky Edition.

Here's the short version:

• EX: This is the best-value choice if you want the Telluride’s core strengths without stretching to the pricier trims. You still get the full-size family-SUV experience, standard AWD, the 10.25-inch touchscreen, and the full safety suite.
• SX: This trim is the step up if you want more luxury and tech, including the 10-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, plus the SX-only safety upgrades such as front parking sensors, a surround-view camera system, and Blind-Spot View Monitor.
• SX Limited: This is the trim to choose if you want the most upscale cabin, with premium stitched Nappa leather, a simulated suede headliner, a head-up display, and heated and ventilated front- and second-row seats.
• SX Limited Nightsky Edition: Pick this if you want the SX Limited experience with a more distinctive blacked-out appearance and gloss black 20-inch wheels.

The SX Limited and Nightsky Edition also add self-leveling rear suspension, which helps when the SUV is loaded with people, cargo, or a trailer.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2021 Kia Telluride?

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, so it makes sense to compare listings carefully and move quickly on the best-priced examples.

• Deal availability: 37.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 132 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 17.21% compared with last year.

If you find a listing below $29,241 CAD, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2021 Kia Telluride's resale value?

The current average of $29,760 CAD sits slightly below last year's $35,948 CAD.

That drop suggests the Telluride is currently a more buyer-friendly used SUV than it was a year ago. For a future seller, that means you should expect resale value to depend heavily on trim, condition, and mileage rather than on broad market momentum alone. Even so, strong demand and a well-regarded ownership experience can help support pricing when your vehicle is clean and well maintained.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.9/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2021 Kia Telluride safe?

The 2021 Telluride earns a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), and it earns a five-star overall rating from NHTSA, with four-star frontal-impact results for both the driver and front passenger.

It earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

Kia equips every Telluride with blind-spot warning, lane-maintenance technology with lane-keeping assistance, forward-collision avoidance with pedestrian and cyclist detection, rear cross-traffic alert, a driver-monitoring system, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, Rear Occupant Alert, and Safe Exit Assist. SX trim adds front parking sensors, a surround-view camera system, and Blind-Spot View Monitor.

The main caveat is the lower NHTSA frontal-impact result for the driver and front passenger, which is worth keeping in mind if safety is your top priority.

Should I buy a 2021 Kia Telluride or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2021 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2021 if:

• 37.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 17.21% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.9/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2021 model year’s main highlight is the debut of the SX Limited Nightsky Edition.

The bottom line: If you want the Telluride’s core strengths at a more favourable used price, the 2021 is a smart target. If you’re shopping strictly for the lowest asking prices, you may also want to compare nearby model years, but the 2021 remains a strong choice thanks to its popularity, equipment, and broad appeal.

How does the 2021 Kia Telluride compare to the 2021 Hyundai Palisade?

Our experts score the 2021 Kia Telluride 9.3/10 and the 2021 Hyundai Palisade 9/10. The Telluride has the stronger used-market value story here, with a lower average used price and a higher share of good and great deals. The Palisade offers more listings, but the Telluride’s combination of owner satisfaction, safety, and value makes it the more compelling pick for many shoppers.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.