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2023 Kia Carnival trim levels explained

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LX FWD$33,100LX w/Seat Pkg FWD$35,100LX FWD with Seat Package$35,100EX FWD$38,600SX FWD$41,800SX Prestige FWD$46,200
6 priced trims by MSRP. Orange: base trim. Bars start at $0.

All 6 trims

2023 Kia Carnival trims by MSRP
TrimMSRPDestinationEnginehpDrivetrainTransmissionMPGSeats
LX FWD$33,100$1,3653.5L 6cyl290 hpFWD8-speed automatic22 mpg7
LX w/Seat Pkg FWD$35,100$1,3653.5L 6cyl290 hpFWD8-speed automatic22 mpg8
LX FWD with Seat Package$35,100$1,3653.5L 6cyl290 hpFWD8-speed automatic22 mpgN/A
EX FWD$38,600$1,3653.5L 6cyl290 hpFWD8-speed automatic22 mpg8
SX FWD$41,800$1,3653.5L 6cyl290 hpFWD8-speed automatic22 mpg8
SX Prestige FWD$46,200$1,3653.5L 6cyl290 hpFWD8-speed automatic22 mpg8

What changes at each step

  1. LX to LX w/Seat Pkg: +$2,000

    LX FWD $33,100 to LX w/Seat Pkg FWD $35,100.

    • Seats: 7 to 8.

    Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Power driver seat, Leather steering wheel.

  2. LX w/Seat Pkg to LX with Seat Package: $0

    LX w/Seat Pkg FWD $35,100 to LX FWD with Seat Package $35,100.

    • Cargo: 40.2 cu ft to 86.9 cu ft.

    No equipment data.

  3. LX with Seat Package to EX: +$3,500

    LX FWD with Seat Package $35,100 to EX FWD $38,600.

    • Cargo: 86.9 cu ft to 40.2 cu ft.

    No equipment data.

  4. EX to SX: +$3,200

    EX FWD $38,600 to SX FWD $41,800.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    Adds as standard: 360 camera, Power front seats, Fog lights, Roof rails, Power-folding mirrors.

  5. SX to SX Prestige: +$4,400

    SX FWD $41,800 to SX Prestige FWD $46,200.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, Garage door opener.

Which trim has each feature

  • Cheapest trim with leather seats: SX Prestige FWD, $46,200.
  • Cheapest trim with heated front seats: LX w/Seat Pkg FWD, $35,100.
  • Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SX Prestige FWD, $46,200.
  • Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: SX FWD, $41,800.
  • Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: LX FWD, $33,100.
  • Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LX FWD, $33,100.
  • Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: LX FWD, $33,100.
  • Cheapest trim with a third row: LX FWD, $33,100.
  • Cheapest trim with navigation: EX FWD, $38,600.
  • Not on any trim: premium audio, remote start, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.

S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.

2023 Kia Carnival: features by trim
FeatureLX FWDLX w/Seat Pkg FWDEX FWDSX FWDSX Prestige FWD
Leather seatsNNNNS
Heated front seatsNSSSS
Heated steering wheelNNNNS
360 cameraNNNSS
Blind spot warningSSSSS
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoSSSSS
Power liftgate or trunkSSSSS
Third rowSSSSS
NavigationNNSSS
Premium audioNNNNN
Remote startNNNNN
Heated rear seatsNNNNN
Panoramic roofNNNNN

No equipment data: LX FWD with Seat Package.

Cheapest trim with

  • 7 or more seats: LX FWD, 7 seats, $33,100.
  • The most hp: every trim, 290 hp.
  • The best mpg: every trim, 22 mpg.

New for 2023

Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.

  • Added: none.
  • Dropped: LXS FWD.
  • Carried over with a price: 6 trims. Median change: +$800.
Price change by trim, 2022 to 2023
Trim20222023Change
LX FWD$32,300$33,100+$800
LX w/Seat Pkg FWD$34,300$35,100+$800
LX FWD with Seat Package$34,300$35,100+$800
EX FWD$37,800$38,600+$800
SX FWD$41,300$41,800+$500
SX Prestige FWD$46,300$46,200-$100

What this cannot tell you

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.

How values are checked