What does a 2026 Kia Carnival cost to run?
LX FWD, 21 mpg
$1,829a year in fuel
- 15.2 cents a mile.
- Price plus energy over 6 years: $48,361.
- Median minivan: $1,745 a year (5 models, 2026).
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Cost by trim
| Trim | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Per mile | Total over 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | $37,390 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $48,361 |
| LXS FWD | $39,390 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $50,361 |
| Hybrid LXS FWD | $41,390 | 32 mpg | $1,200 | $0.10 | $48,590 |
| EX FWD | $41,590 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $52,561 |
| Hybrid EX FWD | $43,590 | 32 mpg | $1,200 | $0.10 | $50,790 |
| SX FWD | $46,490 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $57,461 |
| Hybrid SX FWD | $48,490 | 32 mpg | $1,200 | $0.10 | $55,690 |
| SX Prestige FWD | $51,490 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $62,461 |
| Hybrid SX Prestige FWD | $53,490 | 32 mpg | $1,200 | $0.10 | $60,690 |
What this cannot tell you
Insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree