Are Kia dealers marking up the Telluride?

Back in February, we covered a story about how markups for the Kia Telluride have become outrageous because of that vehicle’s astonishing popularity. But while that story spoke about $10,000 markups, another dealer is almost doubling that increase. That means you could pay over $70,000 for a Telluride.

Why are dealers marking up the Telluride?

It will not let you test-drive a Telluride unless you agree to pay a $15,000-18,000 markup. Because of this, the dealer sells the Telluride for “a market-adjusted price.” It goes on to say it can’t order one for you right now. And dealers aren’t trading at the moment.

Will the Telluride drop in price?

And, how much does a 2020 Kia Telluride depreciate in the first 10 years? We can guesstimate based on Kia depreciation. So if it’s anything like the Optima, the Kia Telluride will lose about 69.23\% of its value over the first 10 years (MSRP of $27,905 for the Optima).

How long is the wait for a Kia Telluride?

The market for three-row, mid-size crossovers is hotter than ever right now, and the Kia Telluride is one of the most popular (if not the most popular) offerings in this segment with consistent wait times to drive one off the lot – depending on the area, the wait could be up to three months for the loaded and sporty …

What are the weaknesses of the Kia Telluride?

The 2021 Kia Telluride Has 3 Drawbacks to Consider

• The Kia Telluride doesn’t have the best ride quality. The 2021 Kia Telluride comes with a 3.8-liter V6 engine that pumps out 291 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque.
• Telluride cargo space is lacking.
• The Kia Telluride isn’t for off-roading.

Can you get a Telluride at MSRP?

Buying Advice Competitive Base Prices: A base Telluride with a $32,790 MSRP starts around the segment average for low-end models. On the other hand, a top-trim Telluride SX has a starting sticker price of $44,590, which is about $4,500 below the class average for top-end variants.

Is Kia Telluride a reliable car?

Is the Kia Telluride reliable? Kia has been hard at work with the Telluride to ensure it is a safe and reliable car. U.S. News ranked the 2021 Telluride number three in midsize SUVs, only behind the Kia Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Palisade. U.S. News gave the SUV a safety rating of 9.5 out of 10.