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2026 Kia Carnival trim levels explained

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Gas (5)LX FWD$37,390LXS FWD$39,390EX FWD$41,590SX FWD$46,490SX Prestige FWD$51,490Hybrid (4)LXS FWD$41,390EX FWD$43,590SX FWD$48,490SX Prestige FWD$53,490
9 priced trims by MSRP. Orange: base trim. Bars start at $0.

All 9 trims

2026 Kia Carnival trims by MSRP
TrimMSRPDestinationEnginehpDrivetrainTransmissionMPGSeats
LX FWD$37,390$1,5453.5L 6cyl287 hpFWD8-speed automatic21 mpg7
LXS FWD$39,390$1,5453.5L 6cyl287 hpFWD8-speed automatic21 mpg8
Hybrid LXS FWD$41,390$1,5451.6L 4cyl241 hpFWD6-speed DCT32 mpg8
EX FWD$41,590$1,5453.5L 6cyl287 hpFWD8-speed automatic21 mpg8
Hybrid EX FWD$43,590$1,5451.6L 4cyl241 hpFWD6-speed DCT32 mpg8
SX FWD$46,490$1,5453.5L 6cyl287 hpFWD8-speed automatic21 mpg8
Hybrid SX FWD$48,490$1,5451.6L 4cyl241 hpFWD6-speed DCT32 mpg8
SX Prestige FWD$51,490$1,5453.5L 6cyl287 hpFWD8-speed automatic21 mpg8
Hybrid SX Prestige FWD$53,490$1,5451.6L 4cyl241 hpFWD6-speed DCT32 mpg8

What changes at each step

Gas trims

  1. LX to LXS: +$2,000

    LX FWD $37,390 to LXS FWD $39,390.

    • Seats: 7 to 8.

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

  2. LXS to EX: +$2,200

    LXS FWD $39,390 to EX FWD $41,590.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

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

  3. EX to SX: +$4,900

    EX FWD $41,590 to SX FWD $46,490.

    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 $46,490 to SX Prestige FWD $51,490.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

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

Hybrid trims

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

    Hybrid LXS FWD $41,390 to Hybrid EX FWD $43,590.

    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 $43,590 to Hybrid SX FWD $48,490.

    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 $48,490 to Hybrid SX Prestige FWD $53,490.

    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, $51,490. Optional from SX FWD, $46,490.
  • Cheapest trim with heated front seats: LXS FWD, $39,390.
  • Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SX Prestige FWD, $51,490. Optional from SX FWD, $46,490.
  • Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: SX FWD, $46,490.
  • Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: LX FWD, $37,390.
  • Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LX FWD, $37,390.
  • Cheapest trim with a third row: LX FWD, $37,390.
  • Cheapest trim with navigation: EX FWD, $41,590.
  • Cheapest trim with premium audio: SX Prestige FWD, $51,490.
  • Cheapest trim with remote start: Hybrid LXS FWD, $41,390.
  • Not on any trim: a power liftgate or trunk, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.

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

2026 Kia Carnival: features by trim
FeatureLX FWDLXS FWDEX FWDSX FWDSX Prestige FWDHybrid LXS FWDHybrid EX FWDHybrid SX FWDHybrid SX Prestige FWD
Leather seatsNNNOSNNOS
Heated front seatsNSSSSSSSS
Heated steering wheelNNNOSNNOS
360 cameraNNNSSNNSS
Blind spot warningSSSSSSSSS
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoSSSSSSSSS
Power liftgate or trunkNNNNNNNNN
Third rowSSSSSSSSS
NavigationNNSSSNSSS
Premium audioNNNNSNNNS
Remote startNNNNNSSSS
Heated rear seatsNNNNNNNNN
Panoramic roofNNNNNNNNN

Cheapest trim with

  • Hybrid: Hybrid LXS FWD, $41,390.
  • 7 or more seats: every trim, 7 seats.
  • The most hp: LX FWD, 287 hp, $37,390.
  • The best mpg: Hybrid LXS FWD, 32 mpg, $41,390.

New for 2026

Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.

  • Added: none.
  • Dropped: none.
  • Carried over with a price: 9 trims. Median change: +$590.
Price change by trim, 2025 to 2026
Trim20252026Change
LX FWD$36,800$37,390+$590
LXS FWD$38,800$39,390+$590
Hybrid LXS FWD$40,800$41,390+$590
EX FWD$41,000$41,590+$590
Hybrid EX FWD$43,000$43,590+$590
SX FWD$45,900$46,490+$590
Hybrid SX FWD$47,900$48,490+$590
SX Prestige FWD$50,900$51,490+$590
Hybrid SX Prestige FWD$52,900$53,490+$590

What this cannot tell you

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.

How values are checked