2025 Carnival vs Telluride: Which 3-Row SUV Is Best For Families?

2025 Carnival vs Telluride: Which 3-Row SUV Is Best For Families?

Families love Kias. Big families love Kia 3-row SUVs. Those would be the Telluride and Carnival, but choosing between the two can be as difficult as deciding on what color to paint your kitchen. That’s why your trusted Kia dealers in Bedford put together this comparative guide on the new 2025 Carnival next to the latest 2025 Telluride! Bring the family down to Kia of Bedford to try out these two reliable 3-row SUVs near you.

The Telluride Is More Reliable at a Lower Price

The first thing that the 2025 Kia Telluride does right is offer a lower price point that appeals to families in Cleveland looking to accommodate everyone on a budget. The latest Telluride starts at just $36,390 MSRP. The 2025 Carnival isn’t too far off at $36,800, but many would say that the Telluride offers a better value by having a higher reliability score of 86 while the Carnival sits at a lower (but still passing) 80 by J.D. Power.

Learn more about the 2025 Kia Telluride’s prices, trims, and specs with our in-depth guide!

This isn’t to say that the new Carnival is bad in pricing or reliability. In fact, the 2025 Kia Carnival’s highest trim costs significantly less than the Telluride’s highest trim ($50,900 and $53,685 respectively). If you’re specifically looking for a minivan, the Carnival is actually the most affordable in its class.

The Carnival Has An Advantage In Interior Functionality

Being the size of a minivan, it makes sense that the Kia Carnival would be better suited for more functionality in its roomier cabin. With all seats up, the 2025 Kia Carnival gets 40.2 cubic feet of cargo space in the rear which is plenty for your weekly grocery trips in Bedford. When you need the extra space to bring home a brand-new TV, fold down the third row for 86.9 cubic feet or take in 145.1 cubic feet max with all seats down. It’s your call!

The 2025 Kia Carnival comes with a 12.3-inch infotainment screen standard next to wireless smartphone connectivity for a complete setup right off the bat. Some of the more uncommon features that Carnival owners in Bedford love are rear seat voice recognition and an in-vehicle intercom system to keep everyone connected, even all the way in the back.

Read more > Why Car Critics Consider the 2025 Carnival the Ultimate Family SUV

Of course, the 2025 Telluride has plenty to enjoy, too! The Telluride is beloved in Bedford for its practical features like two 120V outlets which come in handy when you need power away from home. It also shares plenty of fun features with the Carnival like a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and dual-screen rear entertainment system.

The Telluride and Carnival Are Both Extremely Comfortable!

Comfort is key to a great time on the road, and both the Carnival and Telluride have that part down. Whether you want the space of the Carnival or the affordability of the Telluride, both of these 3-row SUVs can be enjoyed with leather seats that support heating and ventilation for all-season comfort in Bedford.

Carnival or Telluride, Bring the Family to Kia of Bedford!

The 2025 Kia Carnival and the 2025 Kia Telluride are both great 3-row SUVs for families in Bedford who crave fun and comfort every day of the year. In that case, Kia of Bedford is the place to be for new family-friendly Kia SUVs in the area, so stop by today!