2021 Kia K5 trim levels explained

All 7 trims

What changes at each step

1. LX to LXS: +$1,000

   LX FWD $23,590 to LXS FWD $24,590.

   • MPG: 32 mpg to 31 mpg.

   Adds as standard: Blind spot warning, Remote start, Collision warning, Wi-Fi hotspot, Smart key entry, Push-button start, plus 2 more.

2. LXS to GT-Line: +$900

   LXS FWD $24,590 to GT-Line FWD $25,490.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Power driver seat, Fog lights, Rear spoiler.

3. GT-Line to EX: +$2,600

   GT-Line FWD $25,490 to EX FWD $28,090.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Panoramic roof, Rear parking sensors, Satellite radio, Front and rear air conditioning.

4. EX to GT: +$2,500

   EX FWD $28,090 to GT FWD $30,590.

   • Engine: 1.6L 4cyl to 2.5L 4cyl.
   • Power: 180 hp to 290 hp.
   • MPG: 31 mpg to 27 mpg.

   Adds as standard: Fog lights, Rear spoiler, Dual-clutch automatic.

Which trim has each feature

• Cheapest trim with heated front seats: EX FWD, $28,090.
• Heated steering wheel: optional from EX FWD, $28,090.
• Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: LXS FWD, $24,590.
• Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LX FWD, $23,590.
• Navigation: optional from EX FWD, $28,090.
• Premium audio: optional from EX FWD, $28,090.
• Cheapest trim with remote start: LXS FWD, $24,590. Optional from LX FWD, $23,590.
• Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: EX FWD, $28,090. Optional from GT-Line FWD, $25,490.
• Not on any trim: leather seats, a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, heated rear seats.

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Cheapest trim with

• AWD or 4WD: LXS AWD, $26,690.
• The most hp: GT FWD, 290 hp, $30,590.
• The best mpg: LX FWD, 32 mpg, $23,590.

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