The Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade are built on the same platform but offer different applications of style, performance, and driving dynamics. These two SUVs are similar in many areas, including one that makes a lot of sense for most drivers. If you’ve purchased one of these midsize three-row SUVs from the 2023 model year, you’ll be glad to hear what J.D. Power says about them.

What do the 2023 Kia Telluride and 2023 Hyundai Palisade have in common?

Although this is a loaded question to answer because they have many things in common, including their powertrains and platforms, there’s one thing that most drivers will truly appreciate. These two midsize SUVs benefit from high predicted resale scores. J.D. Power rates the Palisade at 87 out of 100 and the Telluride at 92 out of 100. This means these two SUVs will lose less of their overall value than most other vehicles in the market.

How do these two SUVs rank in other J.D. Power categories?

Resale value is only one aspect of the J.D. Power rankings of vehicles. The overall rankings show the Kia Telluride tied for second in the midsize SUV class and the Hyundai Palisade tied for fifth. J.D. Power has several subcategories with these two SUVs in the Upper Midsize SUV class, which means these SUVs have three rows of seats. The top 10 models in this class and their rankings are:

• Buick Encore – 85
• Honda Pilot – 84
• Kia Telluride – 84
• Subaru Ascent – 84
• Toyota 4Runner – 83
• Chevrolet Traverse – 83
• GMC Acadia – 82
• Mazda CX-9 – 81
• Hyundai Palisade – 81
• Kia Sorento – 81

In addition to the overall ranking and resale value, J.D. Power offers rankings for:

• Quality and Reliability
  • Hyundai Palisade – 81
  • Kia Telluride – 83
• Driving Experience
  • Hyundai Palisade – 87
  • Kia Telluride – 90
• Dealership Experience
  • Hyundai Palisade – 69
  • Kia Telluride – 74

How do owners feel about the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?

After the first 90 days of ownership, J.D. Power asks owners to review their vehicles and offer their likes and dislikes. For the Hyundai Palisade, these are:

Likes

• Ease of entry and exit for the third-row seats
• Attractiveness of the vehicle screens and displays
• The comfort of the rear seats

Dislikes

• The sound quality of the vehicle’s audio system
• Overall fuel economy and driving range
• How well the vehicle steers/ handles in slippery conditions.

How do owners feel about the 2023 Kia Telluride?

The likes and dislikes reported to J.D. Power by owners of the Kia Telluride are:

Likes

• Ease of getting in/out of the third-row seats
• Attractiveness of the vehicle screens and displays
• The comfort of the rear seats

Dislikes

• Overall fuel economy and driving range
• The sound quality of the vehicle’s audio system
• Experience getting the vehicle set up the way drivers want

As you can see, most of the likes and dislikes are the same for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride, which shouldn’t be surprising.

Should you drive a Telluride or a Palisade?

If you’re looking for the winner in the resale value category, the 2023 Kia Telluride edges out the Palisade, making the Kia a better option. In fact, the Telluride ranks higher in every J.D. Power category than the 2023 Hyundai Palisade. Consumers can’t go wrong with either of these SUVs, but more should lean toward the three-row midsize Kia than the Hyundai.