Is the 2021 Kia K5 a good car?
Yes.
5 of 6checks
- Off-road: 5.3 in clearance. Top 100% of 132.
- Not enough data: seniors.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $87 vs $107 a month |
| Seniors | Not enough data | N/A |
| Off-road | No | 5.3 in, top 100% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 4% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the K5 a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in | Median 35.9 in | 80 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.8 in | Median 37.3 in | 80 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 16.0 cu ft | Median 14.7 cu ft | 74 | Yes |
Is the K5 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $23,590 | Median $38,950 | 83 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 147 hp to 335 hp | 86 | Yes |
| Length | 193.1 in | Median 192.9 in | 81 | No |
| Turning circle | N/A | Median 37.9 ft | 82 | No data |
| Fuel cost per mile | 10.0 cents | Median 12.3 cents | 81 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the K5 a good commuter car?
Yes. $87 a month to commute. Class median $107.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $87
- Median of 81 sedans
- $107
- Highway mpg
- 38 mpg, top 18% of 79
Is the K5 a good car for seniors?
Not enough data.
Is the K5 a good off-road vehicle?
No. 5.3 in clearance. Top 100% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- LXS AWD, 5.3 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the K5 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 4% below cars like it.
- Price, LX FWD
- $23,590
- Predicted price
- $24,581
- Gap
- -$991 (-4%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the K5 a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 465 trims of other makes, sedans, 2021.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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