Honda Pilot
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Head-To-Head Resale Comparison
Honda Pilot vs Kia Telluride: resale value, depreciation and costs
We compared 3,144 listing observations from the 2026 market cycle to see which model retains more value, costs less used, and brings the stronger ownership numbers.
Kia Telluride
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The Short Answer
A close call on five-year resale value
The two models are separated by less than half a percentage point on estimated five-year value retention in the 2026 market cycle. Treat that as a practical tie and use used price, fuel economy, repairs, safety and the year-by-year table to make the decision.
Comparison Scorecard
The numbers that change the decision
Green cells mark a measurable advantage, not an overall verdict. Price and coverage are shown without declaring a winner because the right tradeoff depends on your budget and the exact vehicle.
| Metric | Honda Pilot | Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| 5-year value retainedSmoothed estimate in the 2026 market cycle | 62.4% | 62.5% |
| 5-year depreciationEstimated share of original value lost | 37.6% | 37.5% |
| Average used asking priceMedian asking prices averaged across covered model years | $28,132 | $29,600 |
| Average original MSRPOriginal sticker prices averaged across covered years | $43,299 | $40,993 |
| Latest combined fuel economy2026 Honda Pilot vs 2025 Kia Telluride | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
| Average annual repair costRepairPal model-level estimate | Not available | Not available |
| RepairPal reliability ratingOut of 5.0 | Not available | Not available |
| Latest NHTSA overall rating2026 vs 2025 | 5 / 5 stars | 5 / 5 stars |
| Listing observationsEvidence behind the model-level curves | 2,284 | 860 |
Year By Year
Compare overlapping model years
These 6shared model years make age-matched shopping easier. Depreciation compares each year's normalized asking price with its original MSRP.
| Model year | Honda Pilot depreciation | Honda Pilot median price | Kia Telluride depreciation | Kia Telluride median price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11.6% | $43,410 | 14.5% | $35,484 |
| 2024 | 16.1% | $40,106 | 17.7% | $37,050 |
| 2023 | 20.7% | $38,497 | 25.8% | $32,685 |
| 2022 | 30.7% | $29,398 | 29.7% | $27,220 |
| 2021 | 36.0% | $25,502 | 37.9% | $24,183 |
| 2020 | 41.7% | $22,892 | 44.4% | $20,975 |
Buyer Fit
Which one should you buy?
Start with the tradeoff you care about, then verify the exact year, trim, mileage and service history. A model-level advantage can disappear when two individual used cars are not equivalent.
Choose the Honda Pilot if...
- Five-year retention is effectively tied, with only 0.1 points separating the two models.
- You are targeting one of the 5 shared model years where it posted lower measured depreciation than the Kia Telluride.
- Its average median used asking price is $1,468 lower across the covered model years.
Choose the Kia Telluride if...
- Five-year retention is effectively tied, with only 0.1 points separating the two models.
- You are targeting one of the 1 shared model years where it posted lower measured depreciation than the Honda Pilot.
- You found a specific example with the stronger year, trim, mileage, condition or service history; those details can outweigh a model-level average.
Beyond The Score
How these models fit the used market
Resale value is only one part of the choice. Segment role, supply and the mix of years on sale help explain why two similarly priced vehicles can depreciate differently.
Honda Pilot
Honda Pilot coverage spans 2015-2026.
Kia Telluride
Kia Telluride coverage spans 2020-2025.
Go Deeper
Open the full model-year research
Compare trims, mileage, recalls, fuel costs and current listing examples before deciding on one specific car.
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Which holds its value better, the Honda Pilot or Kia Telluride?
Neither model has a clearly stronger five-year result in this comparison. The Honda Pilot is estimated to retain 62.4% of its original value after five years versus 62.5% for the Kia Telluride, using the same 2026 observation cycle. The difference is 0.1 percentage points. This is a model-level curve, not an appraisal for one VIN; trim, mileage, condition, options and location can change an actual resale price.
Is the Honda Pilot or Kia Telluride cheaper to buy used?
Across the model years in this dataset, the Honda Pilot has the lower average median asking price at $28,132, about $1,468 below the Kia Telluride average. That broad average is a starting point, not a like-for-like quote, because each model can have a different year range, trim mix and mileage distribution. The year-by-year table is the better place to compare vehicles of the same age before checking listings near you.
Which is less expensive to maintain, the Honda Pilot or Kia Telluride?
The available model data does not provide a complete annual repair-cost estimate for both vehicles, so this page does not name a maintenance-cost winner. Use the RepairPal ratings where shown, review recalls and complaints in each model-year guide, ask for service records, and budget for an independent pre-purchase inspection. Age, mileage, powertrain and previous maintenance usually matter more than a single broad reliability score.
How does CarResaleValue compare the Honda Pilot and Kia Telluride?
CarResaleValue normalizes observed used-car asking prices to a standard 12,000 miles per year, applies a 5% asking-to-sale adjustment, and compares the result with original MSRP references. A smoothed retention curve produces the five-year estimate when the data contains an observed five-year cohort. This page combines 3,144 listing observations across 18 model-year records, then adds EPA fuel economy, NHTSA safety data and RepairPal ownership indicators where available.
Comparison methodology
This page combines 3,144 listing observations across 18 model-year records. Asking prices are mileage-normalized to 12,000 miles per year, adjusted by a 5% asking-to-sale estimate, and compared with original MSRP references. Five-year figures use a smoothed curve only when an observed five-year cohort exists. EPA, NHTSA and RepairPal fields are shown independently and may cover different model years. Read the full CarResaleValue methodology. You can also browse the suv resale value ranking.