It isn’t easy to buy a new SUV right now, and it may not get better for some time. Because of the ongoing chip shortage and serious supply chain disruptions, there are fewer cars and SUVs available to purchase. That means if you want to buy a new SUV this year – or you need to buy a new SUV – you’re going to be faced with spending more than you may feel comfortable spending. This is especially true if you’re buying the 2022 Kia Telluride, which is going for was more than MSRP right now. Just how much more will you pay for the 2022 Kia Telluride?

How much does the 2022 Kia Telluride cost?

The 2022 Kia Telluride starts at $32,790 for its cheapest model, the Telluride LX. The 2022 Kia Telluride has a 3.8-liter V6 engine that makes 231-hp. It gets 20 mpg in the city, and 26 on the highway. It can tow up to 5,000 pounds.

The 2022 Telluride comes with an alarm, backup camera, and cruise control, as well as adaptive cruise control. It also has a vehicle antitheft system and auto-off headlights, as well as optional fog lamps. In addition, the 2022 Telluride has remote start and keyless entry.

The 2022 Kia Telluride is also one of the best SUVs you can buy right now. Consumer Reports gives it a score of 97, making it #1 on the list of midsize three-row SUVs. Consumer Reports says the Telluride has a, “refined driving experience, user-friendly controls, thoughtful features, and vast cargo room.”

How much is the 2022 Kia Telluride going for right now?

Right now, the 2022 Kia Telluride is selling for 19% above MSRP. While the MSRP of the 2022 Telluride may be $32,790, the average Telluride transaction right now is roughly $44,466. That’s an astonishing $7,176 over MSRP. I’s a considerable amount for any vehicle, but especially an SUV that’s also going to be hard to come by. If you really want a 2022 Telluride, you’ll have your work cut out for you to find it and be able to afford it.

Consumer Reports says that while you might be willing to pay more for your dream SUV, you may also want to consider something less popular. With the 2022 Kia Telluride being number two on their list of the worst deals right now, there are plenty of other options if you decide 19% is too much to pay. At the same time, you may want the 2022 Telluride no matter what it will cost you right now.

Do Kia Tellurides hold their value?

Kelley Blue Book says that it’s too early to know whether the 2022 Kia Telluride will hold its value. However, Kias are very popular and solid SUVs. They say, “It’s still too early to make a definitive statement on resale values, but Telluride sales are a huge success story, so there are plenty of people wanting to get into one.”

Still, depreciation is a big concern when buying a new vehicle under normal circumstances. To buy one right now means that there’s an even bigger risk of depreciation. If vehicles return to their typical values in the future, then the amount you’ll lose if you sell in a few years.

Whether you’re willing to pay 19% over MSRP is a decision you’ll have to make after considering your priorities and evaluating the 2022 Kia Telluride against other SUVs on the market. There’s no guarantee that vehicle prices will return to usual anytime soon, so it may be worth buying the 2022 Telluride now despite the increased cost.