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Chevrolet Traverse vs Kia Telluride: 5-year value retention (53% vs 63%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Kia Telluride holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Kia Telluride comes out ahead, holding about 63% of its value versus 53% for the Chevrolet Traverse. Over the first five years the Kia Telluride loses roughly $13,574 while the Chevrolet Traverse loses about $19,095 — a gap near $5,521.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Kia Telluride sheds about 1% in year one versus 3% for the Chevrolet Traverse. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.