How much does the 2025 Kia Carnival cost?

The 2025 Kia Carnival has a starting MSRP of $36,800, ranging up to $52,900 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LX from $36,800; LXS from $38,800; EX from $41,000; SX from $45,900; SX Prestige from $50,900. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $21,221.

What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Kia Carnival?

The 2025 Kia Carnival achieves up to 33 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2025 Kia Carnival have?

The 2025 Kia Carnival offers up to 145.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2025 Kia Carnival safe?

The 2025 Kia Carnival earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2025 Kia Carnival come in?

The 2025 Kia Carnival is available in 5 trims (9 total configurations) across Minivan body styles with front wheel drive.

2025 Kia Carnival

9 trims · Minivan

From live listings

$21,221

481 for sale · Starting MSRP $36,800 – $52,900

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NHTSA safety

Not rated

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Source: NHTSA · 1 recall on record

Kia Carnival for sale

481 live listings from $21,221 · median $42,889

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Kia Carnival? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on LX

Total price (LX MSRP)

$36,800

Typical monthly

$729/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2025 Kia Carnival trims

LX
MSRP
$36,800
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/26
Horsepower
287 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
145.1
Max towing
—
LXS
MSRP
$38,800
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/26
Horsepower
287 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
8
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
145.1
Max towing
—
Hybrid LXS
MSRP
$40,800
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
34/31
Horsepower
242 hp
Torque
271 lb-ft
Engine
1.6L I4 hybrid
Seating
8
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
145.1
Max towing
—
EX
MSRP
$41,000
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/26
Horsepower
287 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
8
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
145.1
Max towing
—
Hybrid EX
MSRP
$43,000
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
34/31
Horsepower
242 hp
Torque
271 lb-ft
Engine
1.6L I4 hybrid
Seating
8
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
145.1
Max towing
—
SX
MSRP
$45,900
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/26
Horsepower
287 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
8
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
145.1
Max towing
—
Hybrid SX
MSRP
$47,900
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
34/31
Horsepower
242 hp
Torque
271 lb-ft
Engine
1.6L I4 hybrid
Seating
8
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
145.1
Max towing
—
SX Prestige
MSRP
$50,900
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/26
Horsepower
287 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
8
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
145.1
Max towing
—
Hybrid SX Prestige
MSRP
$52,900
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
34/31
Horsepower
242 hp
Torque
271 lb-ft
Engine
1.6L I4 hybrid
Seating
8
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
145.1
Max towing
—

Compare 2025 Kia Carnival trim specifications
Spec	LX	LXS	Hybrid LXS	EX	Hybrid EX	SX	Hybrid SX	SX Prestige	Hybrid SX Prestige
MSRP	$36,800	$38,800	$40,800	$41,000	$43,000	$45,900	$47,900	$50,900	$52,900
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	18/26	18/26	34/31	18/26	34/31	18/26	34/31	18/26	34/31
Horsepower	287 hp	287 hp	242 hp	287 hp	242 hp	287 hp	242 hp	287 hp	242 hp
Torque	260 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	271 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	271 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	271 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	271 lb-ft
Engine	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas	1.6L I4 hybrid	3.5L V6 gas	1.6L I4 hybrid	3.5L V6 gas	1.6L I4 hybrid	3.5L V6 gas	1.6L I4 hybrid
Seating	7	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	145.1	145.1	145.1	145.1	145.1	145.1	145.1	145.1	145.1
Max towing	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: LXgas
LXSgas
Hybrid LXShybrid
EXgas
Hybrid EXhybrid
SXgas
Hybrid SXhybrid
SX Prestigegas
Hybrid SX Prestigehybrid
Fuel type: LXregular unleaded
LXSregular unleaded
Hybrid LXSregular unleaded
EXregular unleaded
Hybrid EXregular unleaded
SXregular unleaded
Hybrid SXregular unleaded
SX Prestigeregular unleaded
Hybrid SX Prestigeregular unleaded
Cylinders: LXV6
LXSV6
Hybrid LXSI4
EXV6
Hybrid EXI4
SXV6
Hybrid SXI4
SX PrestigeV6
Hybrid SX PrestigeI4
Displacement: LX3.5 L
LXS3.5 L
Hybrid LXS1.6 L
EX3.5 L
Hybrid EX1.6 L
SX3.5 L
Hybrid SX1.6 L
SX Prestige3.5 L
Hybrid SX Prestige1.6 L
Horsepower: LX287 hp
LXS287 hp
Hybrid LXS242 hp
EX287 hp
Hybrid EX242 hp
SX287 hp
Hybrid SX242 hp
SX Prestige287 hp
Hybrid SX Prestige242 hp
Torque: LX260 lb-ft
LXS260 lb-ft
Hybrid LXS271 lb-ft
EX260 lb-ft
Hybrid EX271 lb-ft
SX260 lb-ft
Hybrid SX271 lb-ft
SX Prestige260 lb-ft
Hybrid SX Prestige271 lb-ft
Transmission: LX8-speed shiftable automatic
LXS8-speed shiftable automatic
Hybrid LXS6-speed automatic
EX8-speed shiftable automatic
Hybrid EX6-speed automatic
SX8-speed shiftable automatic
Hybrid SX6-speed automatic
SX Prestige8-speed shiftable automatic
Hybrid SX Prestige6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: LXfront wheel drive
LXSfront wheel drive
Hybrid LXSfront wheel drive
EXfront wheel drive
Hybrid EXfront wheel drive
SXfront wheel drive
Hybrid SXfront wheel drive
SX Prestigefront wheel drive
Hybrid SX Prestigefront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LXMinivan
LXSMinivan
Hybrid LXSMinivan
EXMinivan
Hybrid EXMinivan
SXMinivan
Hybrid SXMinivan
SX PrestigeMinivan
Hybrid SX PrestigeMinivan
Doors: LX4
LXS4
Hybrid LXS4
EX4
Hybrid EX4
SX4
Hybrid SX4
SX Prestige4
Hybrid SX Prestige4
Seating: LX7
LXS8
Hybrid LXS8
EX8
Hybrid EX8
SX8
Hybrid SX8
SX Prestige8
Hybrid SX Prestige8
Length: LX203 in
LXS203 in
Hybrid LXS203 in
EX203 in
Hybrid EX203 in
SX203 in
Hybrid SX203 in
SX Prestige203 in
Hybrid SX Prestige203 in
Width: LX78.5 in
LXS78.5 in
Hybrid LXS78.5 in
EX78.5 in
Hybrid EX78.5 in
SX78.5 in
Hybrid SX78.5 in
SX Prestige78.5 in
Hybrid SX Prestige78.5 in
Height: LX68.5 in
LXS68.5 in
Hybrid LXS68.5 in
EX69.9 in
Hybrid EX69.9 in
SX69.9 in
Hybrid SX69.9 in
SX Prestige69.9 in
Hybrid SX Prestige69.9 in
Wheelbase: LX121.7 in
LXS121.7 in
Hybrid LXS121.7 in
EX121.7 in
Hybrid EX121.7 in
SX121.7 in
Hybrid SX121.7 in
SX Prestige121.7 in
Hybrid SX Prestige121.7 in
Ground clearance: LX6.8 in
LXS6.8 in
Hybrid LXS6.8 in
EX6.8 in
Hybrid EX6.8 in
SX6.8 in
Hybrid SX6.8 in
SX Prestige6.8 in
Hybrid SX Prestige6.8 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: LX40.2 cu ft
LXS40.2 cu ft
Hybrid LXS40.2 cu ft
EX40.2 cu ft
Hybrid EX40.2 cu ft
SX40.2 cu ft
Hybrid SX40.2 cu ft
SX Prestige40.2 cu ft
Hybrid SX Prestige40.2 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: LX145.1 cu ft
LXS145.1 cu ft
Hybrid LXS145.1 cu ft
EX145.1 cu ft
Hybrid EX145.1 cu ft
SX145.1 cu ft
Hybrid SX145.1 cu ft
SX Prestige145.1 cu ft
Hybrid SX Prestige145.1 cu ft
Curb weight: LX4,555 lbs
LXS4,630 lbs
Hybrid LXS4,852 lbs
EX4,725 lbs
Hybrid EX4,852 lbs
SX4,810 lbs
Hybrid SX4,852 lbs
SX Prestige4,720 lbs
Hybrid SX Prestige4,852 lbs
Fuel tank: LX19 gal
LXS19 gal
Hybrid LXS19 gal
EX19 gal
Hybrid EX19 gal
SX19 gal
Hybrid SX19 gal
SX Prestige19 gal
Hybrid SX Prestige19 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LX21
LXS21
Hybrid LXS33
EX21
Hybrid EX33
SX21
Hybrid SX33
SX Prestige21
Hybrid SX Prestige33
City MPG: LX18
LXS18
Hybrid LXS34
EX18
Hybrid EX34
SX18
Hybrid SX34
SX Prestige18
Hybrid SX Prestige34
Highway MPG: LX26
LXS26
Hybrid LXS31
EX26
Hybrid EX31
SX26
Hybrid SX31
SX Prestige26
Hybrid SX Prestige31

Full specifications by trim
Spec	LX	LXS	Hybrid LXS	EX	Hybrid EX	SX	Hybrid SX	SX Prestige	Hybrid SX Prestige
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	hybrid	gas	hybrid	gas	hybrid	gas	hybrid
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V6	V6	I4	V6	I4	V6	I4	V6	I4
Displacement	3.5 L	3.5 L	1.6 L	3.5 L	1.6 L	3.5 L	1.6 L	3.5 L	1.6 L
Horsepower	287 hp	287 hp	242 hp	287 hp	242 hp	287 hp	242 hp	287 hp	242 hp
Torque	260 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	271 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	271 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	271 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	271 lb-ft
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Minivan	Minivan	Minivan	Minivan	Minivan	Minivan	Minivan	Minivan	Minivan
Doors	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	7	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8
Length	203 in	203 in	203 in	203 in	203 in	203 in	203 in	203 in	203 in
Width	78.5 in	78.5 in	78.5 in	78.5 in	78.5 in	78.5 in	78.5 in	78.5 in	78.5 in
Height	68.5 in	68.5 in	68.5 in	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in
Wheelbase	121.7 in	121.7 in	121.7 in	121.7 in	121.7 in	121.7 in	121.7 in	121.7 in	121.7 in
Ground clearance	6.8 in	6.8 in	6.8 in	6.8 in	6.8 in	6.8 in	6.8 in	6.8 in	6.8 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	40.2 cu ft	40.2 cu ft	40.2 cu ft	40.2 cu ft	40.2 cu ft	40.2 cu ft	40.2 cu ft	40.2 cu ft	40.2 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	145.1 cu ft	145.1 cu ft	145.1 cu ft	145.1 cu ft	145.1 cu ft	145.1 cu ft	145.1 cu ft	145.1 cu ft	145.1 cu ft
Curb weight	4,555 lbs	4,630 lbs	4,852 lbs	4,725 lbs	4,852 lbs	4,810 lbs	4,852 lbs	4,720 lbs	4,852 lbs
Fuel tank	19 gal	19 gal	19 gal	19 gal	19 gal	19 gal	19 gal	19 gal	19 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	21	21	33	21	33	21	33	21	33
City MPG	18	18	34	18	34	18	34	18	34
Highway MPG	26	26	31	26	31	26	31	26	31

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