2025 Kia Carnival trim levels explained

All 9 trims

What changes at each step

Gas trims

1. LX to LXS: +$2,000

   LX FWD $36,800 to LXS FWD $38,800.

   • Seats: 7 to 8.

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

2. LXS to EX: +$2,200

   LXS FWD $38,800 to EX FWD $41,000.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Navigation, Satellite radio, Power front seats, Roof rails.

3. EX to SX: +$4,900

   EX FWD $41,000 to SX FWD $45,900.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: 360 camera, Rain-sensing wipers, Fog lights, Power-folding mirrors.

4. SX to SX Prestige: +$5,000

   SX FWD $45,900 to SX Prestige FWD $50,900.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, Premium audio.

Hybrid trims

1. Hybrid LXS to Hybrid EX: +$2,200

   Hybrid LXS FWD $40,800 to Hybrid EX FWD $43,000.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Navigation, Satellite radio, Power front seats, Roof rails, Power-folding mirrors.

2. Hybrid EX to Hybrid SX: +$4,900

   Hybrid EX FWD $43,000 to Hybrid SX FWD $47,900.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: 360 camera, Rain-sensing wipers, Fog lights.

3. Hybrid SX to Hybrid SX Prestige: +$5,000

   Hybrid SX FWD $47,900 to Hybrid SX Prestige FWD $52,900.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

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

Which trim has each feature

• Cheapest trim with leather seats: SX Prestige FWD, $50,900.
• Cheapest trim with heated front seats: LXS FWD, $38,800.
• Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SX Prestige FWD, $50,900. Optional from Hybrid SX FWD, $47,900.
• Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: SX FWD, $45,900.
• Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: LX FWD, $36,800.
• Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LX FWD, $36,800.
• Cheapest trim with a third row: LX FWD, $36,800.
• Cheapest trim with navigation: EX FWD, $41,000.
• Cheapest trim with premium audio: SX Prestige FWD, $50,900. Optional from Hybrid SX FWD, $47,900.
• Cheapest trim with remote start: LX FWD, $36,800.
• Not on any trim: a power liftgate or trunk, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.

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Cheapest trim with

• Hybrid: Hybrid LXS FWD, $40,800.
• 7 or more seats: every trim, 7 seats.
• The most hp: LX FWD, 287 hp, $36,800.
• The best mpg: Hybrid LXS FWD, 33 mpg, $40,800.

New for 2025

Compared with 2024. Trims matched by name.

• Added: LXS FWD, Hybrid LXS FWD, Hybrid EX FWD, Hybrid SX FWD, Hybrid SX Prestige FWD.
• Dropped: LX w/Seat Pkg FWD, LX FWD with Seat Package.
• Carried over with a price: 4 trims. Median change: +$3,400.

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