2026 Kia K5 trim levels explained
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$7,500
- 5 trims. $27,490 to $34,990.
- Base: LXS FWD. Top: EX FWD.
All 5 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LXS FWD | $27,490 | $1,245 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| GT-Line FWD | $28,490 | $1,245 | 2.5L | 191 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 29 mpg | 5 |
| GT-Line AWD | $30,090 | $1,245 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
| GT FWD | $33,590 | $1,245 | 2.5L 4cyl | 290 hp | FWD | 8-speed DCT | 27 mpg | 5 |
| EX FWD | $34,990 | $1,245 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 29 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
LXS to GT-Line: +$1,000
LXS FWD $27,490 to GT-Line FWD $28,490.
- MPG: 30 mpg to 29 mpg.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Navigation, Power driver seat, Leather steering wheel, Fog lights.
GT-Line to GT: +$5,100
GT-Line FWD $28,490 to GT FWD $33,590.
- Power: 191 hp to 290 hp.
- MPG: 29 mpg to 27 mpg.
Adds as standard: Panoramic roof, Front and rear air conditioning, Dual-clutch automatic.
GT to EX: +$1,400
GT FWD $33,590 to EX FWD $34,990.
- Power: 290 hp to 191 hp.
- MPG: 27 mpg to 29 mpg.
Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Premium audio, Power front seats, Power-folding mirrors.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: GT-Line FWD, $28,490.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: EX FWD, $34,990. Optional from GT FWD, $33,590.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: EX FWD, $34,990. Optional from GT FWD, $33,590.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: LXS FWD, $27,490.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LXS FWD, $27,490.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: GT-Line FWD, $28,490.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: EX FWD, $34,990. Optional from GT-Line FWD, $28,490.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: LXS FWD, $27,490.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: GT FWD, $33,590. Optional from GT-Line FWD, $28,490.
- Not on any trim: leather seats, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, heated rear seats.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | LXS FWD | GT-Line | GT FWD | EX FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | O | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | O | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | O | O | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | O | S | S |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: GT-Line AWD, $30,090.
- The most hp: GT FWD, 290 hp, $33,590.
- The best mpg: LXS FWD, 30 mpg, $27,490.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 5 trims. Median change: +$300.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LXS FWD | $27,190 | $27,490 | +$300 |
| GT-Line FWD | $28,190 | $28,490 | +$300 |
| GT-Line AWD | $29,790 | $30,090 | +$300 |
| GT FWD | $33,290 | $33,590 | +$300 |
| EX FWD | $34,690 | $34,990 | +$300 |
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