2026 Kia Sportage trim levels explained

All 18 trims

What changes at each step

Gas trims

1. LX to EX: +$1,800

   LX FWD $28,790 to EX FWD $30,590.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Blind spot warning, Navigation, Satellite radio, Smart key entry, Push-button start, plus 3 more.

2. EX to X-Line: +$700

   EX AWD $32,390 to X-Line AWD $33,090.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   No added standard equipment listed.

3. X-Line to SX: +$1,300

   X-Line AWD $33,090 to SX FWD $34,390.

   • Drivetrain: AWD to FWD.
   • MPG: 26 mpg to 28 mpg.

   Adds as standard: Premium audio, Panoramic roof.

4. SX to SX Prestige: +$2,000

   SX FWD $34,390 to SX Prestige FWD $36,390.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Power front seats, Fog lights.

5. SX-Prestige to X-Pro Prestige: +$1,500

   SX-Prestige AWD $38,190 to X-Pro Prestige AWD $39,690.

   • MPG: 26 mpg to 24 mpg.

   No equipment data.

Hybrid trims

1. Hybrid LX to Hybrid S: +$2,300

   Hybrid LX FWD $30,490 to Hybrid S AWD $32,790.

   • Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
   • MPG: 42 mpg to 35 mpg.

   Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Blind spot warning, Push-button start, Power driver seat, Heated mirrors.

2. Hybrid S to Hybrid EX: +$1,000

   Hybrid S AWD $32,790 to Hybrid EX AWD $33,790.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Power liftgate or trunk.

3. Hybrid EX to Hybrid X-Line: +$1,900

   Hybrid EX AWD $33,790 to Hybrid X-Line AWD $35,690.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Panoramic roof.

4. Hybrid X-Line to Hybrid SX-Prestige: +$4,900

   Hybrid X-Line AWD $35,690 to Hybrid SX-Prestige AWD $40,590.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Navigation, Premium audio, Voice control, Satellite radio, plus 2 more.

Plug-in hybrid trims

1. Plug-in Hybrid X-Line to Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige: +$6,700

   Plug-in Hybrid X-Line AWD $40,490 to Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige AWD $47,190.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Navigation, Premium audio, Heated rear seats, Power front seats, plus 2 more.

Which trim has each feature

• Cheapest trim with heated front seats: EX FWD, $30,590. Optional from LX FWD, $28,790.
• Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SX Prestige FWD, $36,390.
• Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: SX Prestige FWD, $36,390.
• Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: EX FWD, $30,590. Optional from LX FWD, $28,790.
• Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LX FWD, $28,790.
• Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Hybrid EX AWD, $33,790.
• Cheapest trim with navigation: EX FWD, $30,590.
• Cheapest trim with premium audio: SX FWD, $34,390.
• Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige AWD, $47,190.
• Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: SX FWD, $34,390. Optional from EX FWD, $30,590.
• Not on any trim: leather seats, a third row, remote start.

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

No equipment data: SX-Prestige FWD, SX-Prestige AWD.

Cheapest trim with

• AWD or 4WD: LX AWD, $30,590.
• Hybrid: Hybrid LX FWD, $30,490.
• Plug-in hybrid: Plug-in Hybrid X-Line AWD, $40,490.
• The most hp: Plug-in Hybrid X-Line AWD, 265 hp, $40,490.
• The best mpg: Hybrid LX FWD, 42 mpg, $30,490.

New for 2026

Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.

• Added: Hybrid S AWD, Hybrid X-Line AWD.
• Dropped: Hybrid LX AWD, X-Pro AWD.
• Carried over with a price: 15 trims. Median change: +$1,400.

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