3-row SUVs are the perfect family utility vehicles, with enough room to handle everything you can throw at it or in it. The Honda Pilot has been a staple of the midsize SUV segment for years, while both the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride have burst onto the scene in recent years. These 8-seater SUVs have many of the same strengths, like spacious interiors, strong standard V6 engines, and good standard safety features, but there are some key differences to know before making your purchase.

All 3 SUVs offer plenty of options when comparing various trims, with the Palisade and Pilot offering 5 distinct trim options and the Telluride offering 10 separate trims to choose from. All prices listed below include all freight and transportation charges:

The clear winner for price is the Hyundai Palisade which not only offers the most affordable entry option, but also the most affordable fully loaded price. Regardless of your preference, the Palisade offers the best price across the board.

All three vehicles come with a single v6 engine option that powers the vehicle across all trim options: 

The Engine options are nearly the same across the board, with the Palisade and Telluride having an identical engine that produces the exact same horsepower and torque. 

When it comes to some of the most important convenience and connectivity features on a vehicle, the Pilot is out classed by the Palisade and Telluride. To start, the standard touchscreen on the Pilot is 7 inches, compared to 12.3 inches on the Palisade and Telluride. These larger touchscreens also include standard navigation and XM radio integration which is not included on the entry level Pilot. All three vehicles include standard Android Auto & Apple CarPlay. 

On the highest trim level, the Pilot offers a Bose premium sound system while the Telluride and Palisade have a premium Harman Kardon sound system available on multiple trim options. Other amenities like wireless phone charging, ventilated and heated rear seats can be found on all three vehicles. 

The Telluride, Pilot and Palisade all offer near identical cargo capacity across the various options with seats folded down or all 3 rows in use. The spaciousness of the rear passenger seats vary with the Palisade and Telluride offering much more room in the 2nd row while the Pilot offers a slightly more spacious 3rd row for passengers. 

All three SUVs come loaded with safety features across all trim levels, including the entry level trim option. Staples like adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist and blind spot monitoring are available across all 3 brands. When it comes to safety, you can’t go wrong with the Palisade, Pilot or Telluride.

The Palisade, Telluride and Pilot all feature cutting edge designs that give each vehicle a fully unique and distinctive look: The Pilot received a redesign in 2023 while the Palisade underwent a mid model facelift that includes an all new front grille.

While style is subjective, all three SUVs offer head turning looks that represent some of the best vehicle design on the road today.

Comparing the warranties shows a large advantage for Hyundai and Kia, as they offer an unheard of 10 year / 100,000 mile warranty for both powertrain and limited coverage. The Pilot offers 3 year / 36,000 miles of limited warranty and 5 year / 60,000 miles of power train coverage.

Hyundai also surpasses the competition with complimentary maintenance, With 3 years and 36,000 miles of complimentary maintenance compared to 2 years and 24,000 miles of complimentary maintenance on both the Telluride and Pilot.

If you want to spend less on maintenance and future repairs on your vehicle, the Palisade is the best option for you.

The Pilot, Telluride and Palisade represent some of the best valued vehicles on the road today, capable of carrying 8 passengers, loaded with technology and safety features, and all offer an affordable entry point into the 3-row SUV category.

Where the Palisade outshines the competition is affordability across the board, more impressive technology offerings and the best warranty in the industry, including a longer complimentary maintenance period.

Check out our unbeatable selection of 2023 Hyundai Palisades, or learn more about the class leading Palisade here.