KIA Carnival Depreciation
Measured against live listings, a 4-year-old KIA Carnival lists at $24,412 — 45.8% below the $45,059 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $27,995 (37.9% below new). Median odometer at that age: 81,690 miles.
By the CarWhere Research Team · Live US listing medians · Updated 2026-10-25
| Model year | Age | Median asking price | vs new today | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (new) | — | $45,059 | — | — | 5897 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $35,167 | −22% | 30,447 | 918 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | $31,886 | −29.2% | 40,734 | 1017 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | $27,995 | −37.9% | 61,355 | 372 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | $24,412 | −45.8% | 81,690 | 441 |
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings (min 40 per point) vs the KIA Carnival's median new price today. Live market data, not book-value estimates. Updated 2026-10-25.
Buying a used KIA Carnival? Two checks before the price.
Benchmark the asking price against what buyers actually paid. Cross-shopping? Compare curves in the 182-model depreciation study.
FAQ
How much does a KIA Carnival depreciate?
Measured against live listings, a 4-year-old KIA Carnival lists at $24,412 — 45.8% below the $45,059 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $27,995 (37.9% below new). Median odometer at that age: 81,690 miles. These are asking-price medians from live US dealer inventory (441 listings behind the 4-year figure), not book-value estimates.
What's the best age to buy a used KIA Carnival?
The steepest part of this curve is year 2 → 3, where it sheds another 8.7 points. Buying just after a steep drop means the previous owner paid it; the KIA Carnival's year-by-year table above shows exactly where the price settles.
Is a used KIA Carnival a good deal versus new?
A 3-year-old KIA Carnival saves about $17,064 versus new (37.9% below) with a median 61,355 miles on the clock. Whether that's the right trade depends on the model year — check the reliability record before the price.
Where does this data come from?
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings via licensed vehicle-data providers, aggregated per model year (minimum 40 listings per point) and compared with the KIA Carnival's median new price today (5897 new listings). Refreshed 2026-10-25. Republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).