Kia K5 Starts Under $29K

Kia has been taking full advantage of the auto show circuit this year, unveiling the all-new K4 sedan at this year’s New York International Auto Show and refreshed versions of the Carnival MPV and K5 Sedan at the Chicago Auto Show. And now they’ve confirmed pricing on at least one of those, announcing a starting price of $28,145 for the 2025 K5.

You know the drill by now. That price, including delivery, nets consumers a base level offering; and here, that’s a K5 LXS, configured with front-wheel drive. This does represent a price increase over 2024 models, as the outgoing K5 LXS FWD started at $26,745 with delivery. That said, the ‘25 model year does see some enhancements to justify said price hike.

Under the hood is a new 2.5-liter I4, naturally aspirated for 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque, and paired up to an eight-speed automatic. Other improvements for this year include revamped styling and more tech, which you can read all about in our previous coverage. From the LXS, the GT-Line is the next step up, starting at $29,145 and bringing in a little more sporty styling while retaining the same powertrain setup. That said, the GT-Line is the only K5 with available all-wheel drive, a $1,600 upgrade. The price increase on these trims is a little less severe considering the 2024 GT-Line’s $28,245 starting price, with AWD costing the same upcharge.

The K5 EX is the last of the 2.5-liter-powered models, FWD only and starting at $35,645, a more substantial increase from the 2024 K5 EX’s $30,645. This actually makes the EX the top-trim model, usurping the position from the fourth and final trim, the GT, which starts at $34,245, an increase from the previous year’s $33,145. 

The GT is for those looking for a little extra performance, as the 2.5-liter NA is swapped for a turbocharged 1.6-liter, rated at 290 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels through another eight-speed transmission, only this time it’s a dual-clutch unit.

The 2025 Kia K5 is expected to arrive sometime this spring.