2022 Kia K5 trim levels explained
Base to top
$7,400
- 7 trims. $23,790 to $31,190.
- Base: LX FWD. Top: GT FWD.
All 7 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | $23,790 | $1,095 | 1.6L 4cyl | 180 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 32 mpg | 5 |
| LXS FWD | $24,790 | $1,095 | 1.6L 4cyl | 180 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 31 mpg | 5 |
| GT-Line FWD | $26,190 | $1,095 | 1.6L 4cyl | 180 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 31 mpg | 5 |
| LXS AWD | $26,590 | $1,095 | 1.6L | 180 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| GT-Line AWD | $27,790 | $1,095 | 1.6L | 180 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| EX FWD | $28,690 | $1,095 | 1.6L 4cyl | 180 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 31 mpg | 5 |
| GT FWD | $31,190 | $1,095 | 2.5L 4cyl | 290 hp | FWD | 8-speed DCT | 27 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
LX to LXS: +$1,000
LX FWD $23,790 to LXS FWD $24,790.
- MPG: 32 mpg to 31 mpg.
Adds as standard: Blind spot warning, Remote start, Wi-Fi hotspot, Smart key entry, Push-button start, Folding rear seat, plus 1 more.
LXS to GT-Line: +$1,400
LXS FWD $24,790 to GT-Line FWD $26,190.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Navigation, Live traffic, Power driver seat, Fog lights, Rear spoiler.
GT-Line to EX: +$2,500
GT-Line FWD $26,190 to EX FWD $28,690.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Panoramic roof, Rear parking sensors, Satellite radio, Front and rear air conditioning.
EX to GT: +$2,500
EX FWD $28,690 to GT FWD $31,190.
- 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, $28,690.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from EX FWD, $28,690.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: LXS FWD, $24,790.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LX FWD, $23,790.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: GT-Line FWD, $26,190.
- Premium audio: optional from EX FWD, $28,690.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: LXS FWD, $24,790. Optional from LX FWD, $23,790.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: EX FWD, $28,690. Optional from GT-Line FWD, $26,190.
- Not on any trim: leather seats, a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, heated rear seats.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | LX FWD | LXS | GT-Line | EX FWD | GT FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated front seats | N | N | N | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | O | O |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | N | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | O | O |
| Remote start | O | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | O | S | S |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: LXS AWD, $26,590.
- The most hp: GT FWD, 290 hp, $31,190.
- The best mpg: LX FWD, 32 mpg, $23,790.
New for 2022
Compared with 2021. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 7 trims. Median change: +$200.
| Trim | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | $23,590 | $23,790 | +$200 |
| LXS FWD | $24,590 | $24,790 | +$200 |
| GT-Line FWD | $25,490 | $26,190 | +$700 |
| LXS AWD | $26,690 | $26,590 | -$100 |
| GT-Line AWD | $29,190 | $27,790 | -$1,400 |
| EX FWD | $28,090 | $28,690 | +$600 |
| GT FWD | $30,590 | $31,190 | +$600 |
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