Telluride vs Palisade vs Grand Highlander: We Did the Math (2026)

The 2027 Kia Telluride, the 2026 Hyundai Palisade and the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander, gas and hybrid, through nine rounds of car math: price, third-row room, cargo, fuel cost, whether the hybrid pays for itself, towing, warranty, safety and resale. Then the catches, and which one to buy for which family. 0:00 Intro 0:41 Round 1: Price 1:34 Round 2: Third row 2:07 Round 3: Cargo 2:35 Round 4: Fuel cost 3:25 Round 5: Does the hybrid pay off? 4:05 Round 6: Power and towing 4:45 Round 7: Warranty 5:18 Round 8: Safety 5:56 Round 9: Resale 6:15 What only one of them has 6:50 The catches 7:17 Final score: which to buy Sources: Prices (MSRP), space, towing and warranties: Kia, Hyundai and Toyota's published specifications Fuel economy and annual fuel cost: U.S. EPA (fueleconomy.gov), 15,000 miles a year Safety: IIHS 2026 awards and NHTSA ratings; recalls from NHTSA as of October 2026 (check any car by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls) Resale: Kelley Blue Book 2026 Best Resale Value Awards; predicted reliability: Consumer Reports Vehicle footage courtesy of Hyundai Motor America, Kia America, Toyota Motor North America. Subscribe for more car buying math: https://www.youtube.com/@CarMathTV?su... #suv #kiatelluride #hyundaipalisade #grandhighlander