Kia Carnival trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 5, 2026

The 2027 Kia Carnival comes in five V6 trims, LX ($37,490), LXS ($39,490), EX ($41,690), SX ($46,590) and SX Prestige ($51,590), plus four Hybrid trims from $41,490 (LXS) to $53,590 (SX Prestige). MSRPs exclude destination. The V6 makes 287 hp; the hybrid makes 242 hp combined.

Current Carnival trim levels: Carnival (first generation)

The Carnival replaced the Sedona for 2022 with a 3.5L V6; a 1.6L turbo hybrid joined for 2025. Every 2027 Carnival is front-wheel drive. LXS and up seat eight with Slide-Flex 2nd-row seating; 7-passenger captain's chairs are standard on the LX.[1][2][3][4][5]

Kia Carnival Carnival (first generation) trims in ladder order with 2027 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2027, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
LX	$37,490excl. destination (2027 MY)	3.5L V6 (287 hp, 260 lb-ft)	7-passenger seating with 2nd-row captain's chairs Cloth seats, 17-inch alloy wheels Highway Driving Assist EPA 18/26/21 mpg [1]
LXS	$39,490excl. destination (2027 MY)	3.5L V6 (287 hp, 260 lb-ft)	8-passenger seating with Slide-Flex 2nd row SynTex seats, heated front seats 13 cup and bottle holders [1]
EX	$41,690excl. destination (2027 MY)	3.5L V6 (287 hp, 260 lb-ft)	Passenger View in-cabin camera and Passenger Talk intercom 8-way power passenger seat Wireless phone charger, Smart Power Liftgate 19-inch alloy wheels, 8-speaker audio [1]
SX	$46,590excl. destination (2027 MY)	3.5L V6 (287 hp, 260 lb-ft)	Dual sunroofs and ventilated front seats 12.3-inch curved instrument display Highway Driving Assist 2, 360° Surround View Monitor Digital Key 2.0; two 115V outlets [1]
SX Prestige	$51,590excl. destination (2027 MY)	3.5L V6 (287 hp, 260 lb-ft)	Leather seat trim, heated steering wheel Bose 12-speaker audio 11-inch head-up display LED projector headlights [1]
LXS Hybrid	$41,490excl. destination (2027 MY)	1.6L turbo I4 hybrid (242 hp, 271 lb-ft combined)	8-passenger seating SynTex seats 17-inch alloy wheels [2]
EX Hybrid	$43,690excl. destination (2027 MY)	1.6L turbo I4 hybrid (242 hp, 271 lb-ft combined)	Passenger View camera and Passenger Talk intercom 8-way power passenger seat 19-inch alloy wheels, Smart Power Liftgate [2]
SX Hybrid	$48,590excl. destination (2027 MY)	1.6L turbo I4 hybrid (242 hp, 271 lb-ft combined)	Dual sunroofs, ventilated front seats Highway Driving Assist 2 360° Surround View Monitor, Digital Key 2.0 [2]
SX Prestige Hybrid	$53,590excl. destination (2027 MY)	1.6L turbo I4 hybrid (242 hp, 271 lb-ft combined)	Leather seat trim, heated steering wheel LED projector headlights 19-inch gloss-black wheels [2]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Kia pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest 2027 Kia Carnival?

The LX at $37,490 before destination, with a 287-hp V6 and 7-passenger seating.

How much is the Carnival Hybrid?

The 2027 Carnival Hybrid runs from $41,490 (LXS) to $53,590 (SX Prestige). It pairs a 1.6L turbo four with an electric motor for 242 hp combined.

Is the Carnival available with AWD?

No. Kia lists every 2027 Carnival and Carnival Hybrid trim as front-wheel drive.

What replaced the Kia Sedona?

The Carnival. EPA listings show the Sedona (3.3L V6) through 2021 and the Carnival (3.5L V6) from 2022.

Which Carnival trim seats eight?

LXS, EX, SX and SX Prestige seat eight as standard; EX, SX and SX Prestige offer 7-passenger seating as an option, and the LX is 7-passenger only.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Kia for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

2027 Kia Carnival MPV Features & Specs Comparison (trims, starting MSRPs, specs) — Kia America (kia.com)
2027 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid Features & Specs Comparison (trims, starting MSRPs, specs) — Kia America (kia.com)
2022 Kia Carnival powertrains — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid powertrains — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
2021 Kia Sedona powertrains — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)

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