Compare before you choose · West Palm Beach
2027 Subaru Ascent vs. 2027 Kia Telluride in West Palm Beach
In matched eight-passenger AWD gas trims, Ascent emphasizes price, clearance and published highway economy; Telluride emphasizes output, a conventional automatic and a larger screen. Telluride also offers a hybrid, an advantage Ascent cannot match for shoppers who require electrification now.
Which one belongs on your shortlist?
Choose the 2027 Subaru Ascent if…
- A lower MSRP in the matched eight-passenger AWD gas configuration.
- Standard AWD/X-MODE and 8.7 inches of clearance.
- Seven or eight seats at the same Premium MSRP.
- Higher published AWD gas highway and combined MPG.
Keep the 2027 Kia Telluride on your list if…
- Higher gas-engine horsepower and torque.
- A conventional eight-speed automatic.
- A standard 12.3-inch touchscreen on the matched trim.
- An available hybrid or the higher-clearance X-Pro branch.
A like-for-like starting point
Matching AWD, gas powertrains and eight seats avoids comparing Ascent's included AWD against a lower-priced FWD Telluride or an unrelated higher trim.
| Decision point | 2027 Ascent Premium 8-Passenger AWD | 2027 Telluride EX AWD 8-Passenger |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP before destination | $40,795 | $45,790 |
| Engine output | 260 hp / 277 lb-ft | 274 hp / 311 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Lineartronic CVT | 8-speed automatic |
| EPA-estimated MPG | 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined | 18 city / 24 highway / 20 combined |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 inches | 7.4 inches on EX; X-Pro reaches 9.1 inches at a higher trim/price |
| Maximum towing | Up to 5,000 lb when properly equipped | Up to 5,000 lb when properly equipped |
| Center display | 11.6 inches | 12.3 inches |
Manufacturer MSRPs exclude destination, taxes, title, license, options, dealer-installed equipment and dealer charges unless specifically stated. Dealer selling prices vary. EPA estimates are for comparison and actual mileage varies. Schumacher Subaru of West Palm Beach can provide current inventory and itemized pricing only for the Subaru vehicles it sells; it cannot quote or verify another dealer's price, fees, incentives or payments.
Where the competitor has an advantage—and what Subaru offers instead
Telluride has more gas-engine output
Ascent supplies a lower matched MSRP, higher published AWD gas highway/combined MPG and more clearance. Buyers should test response with their normal passenger load.
Telluride has an eight-speed and larger screen
Those are legitimate preferences. Ascent's case is value, standard AWD/X-MODE and its seven- or eight-seat flexibility at the same Premium price.
Telluride offers a hybrid
Ascent does not overcome this advantage when a hybrid is required now. Subaru's honest case remains the matched AWD gas configuration; do not imply an unannounced Ascent Hybrid.
Hybrid and X-Pro equipment need separate comparisons
Telluride Hybrid is a material option that the current Ascent lineup does not match. Telluride X-Pro also raises ground clearance to 9.1 inches, but at a higher trim and price than the EX used above.
Do not combine Hybrid MPG, X-Pro clearance or a lower FWD price with the EX AWD gas column. Price and compare the configuration the shopper would actually buy.
Build a useful West Palm Beach comparison drive
Shoppers from West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, Greenacres and Royal Palm Beach can make the visit more useful by asking to include Okeechobee Boulevard stop-and-go traffic, an I-95 merge, a tight retail parking space and a stretch of uneven pavement. Use the same checklist for any competing vehicle you test elsewhere:
- Adjust the seat and mirrors, then check sight lines at intersections, during lane changes and while parking.
- Bring the passengers, child seats, mobility equipment or cargo you carry regularly.
- Connect your phone and locate the climate, multimedia and driver-assistance controls you will use every day.
- Compare the exact year, trim, drivetrain, installed equipment and itemized Subaru price rather than relying on a lineup's headline starting price.
Visit Schumacher Subaru of West Palm Beach: 3021 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. Contact Sales before traveling so the Subaru trim and test-drive time you want can be confirmed.
Questions shoppers ask about this comparison
Which costs less in the matched AWD eight-seat comparison?
The manufacturer-published Ascent Premium MSRP is $4,995 lower before destination and other charges.
Which one tows more?
Both publish a maximum rating of up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. Confirm the exact vehicle, equipment, load and trailer requirements.
Does Ascent offer a hybrid?
No current 2027 Ascent Hybrid is announced. Telluride's hybrid is a real advantage for shoppers who require that powertrain now.
Can Schumacher quote a Telluride?
No. We can use Kia's published facts for research and provide current inventory and itemized pricing only for the Subaru Ascent.
Compare the Subaru before you decide
Tell our team which competing model and priorities are on your shortlist. We can show an available Ascent, explain its equipment and provide itemized Subaru pricing. You do not need to own the competing brand or have a trade.
