2027 Kia Carnival: every answer
9 trims: $37,490 to $53,590.
Key numbers: LX FWD, the cheapest trim
- MSRP
- $37,490
- Combined mpg
- 21 mpg
- Horsepower
- 287 hp
- Length
- 203.0 in
- Seats
- 7
- Towing
- 3,500 lb
27 answers
Fuel and range
- How many mpg does it get?21 mpg combined, LX FWD.
- What does a road trip cost?$84 for 500 miles, LX FWD.
- What does it cost per mile?94 cents a mile all in, LX FWD. Fuel 21 cents.
- Does the IRS mileage rate cover it?No. IRS 76 cents vs 94 cents all in, LX FWD.
- Is my mpg normal?Normal: 18 to 24 mpg. EPA 21 combined, LX FWD.
- What mpg at my city and highway mix?21.3 mpg at 50% city, LX FWD.
- Does it need premium gas?Regular, listed for the LX FWD.
- Drive or fly?Drive $267, fly $750, 500 mi each way, 2 people.
- How far does it go on a tank?399 miles per tank, LX FWD.
Towing
- How much can it tow?Up to 3,500 lb, highest-rated trim.
- What can it tow?Yes, up to 3,500 lb. 5 of 26 trailer types fit. Top trim, 80% margin.
Price and payments
- What is the monthly payment?$742 a month, LX FWD, 60 months.
- What is the out-the-door price?$41,392 out the door in Michigan.
- 0% financing or a rebate?0% wins by $4,672. $2,000 rebate, 60 months.
- How fast does it lose value?Keeps 70% after 3 years (2023 model).
- What changed since last year?+$590 base price vs 2025. 2026: no redesign found. Cheapest trim.
Hybrid, EV and AWD
- Is the hybrid worth it?Hybrid: pays back in 2.2 years. Same trim: LXS FWD.
- What does it cost to own a year?$11,327 a year, all in. LX FWD, 12,000 miles, 5 years.
Size and fit
- How big is it?203.0 in long.
- Will it fit in my garage?Fits a 20 x 20 ft garage.
- Will it clear the snow?6.8 in of clearance, LX FWD.
- Can it make a U-turn?37.7 ft turning circle, LX FWD.
Tires
Trims and equipment
- What are the trim levels, in order?9 trims, from $37,490. Top: $53,590. MSRP, before options.
- What transmission does it have?8-speed automatic, 5 of 9 trims.
- How long is the warranty?5 years or 60,000 miles, basic cover. Powertrain 10 years or 100,000 miles.
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