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Kia K5.

The fastback midsize sedan that still believes in style: available AWD, a big-screen cabin, and a 290 hp GT at the top.

By The Broker Black · Updated September 30, 2026

About $28K*
Starting price (MSRP), base model
up to 34 mpg
Fuel economy
5
Seats
191 hp / 290 hp GT
Power

K5 trims.

LXSThe entry: 191 hp, panoramic display, full drive-assist suite.
GT-LineSport styling, available AWD, upgraded cabin tech.
EXThe comfort spec: heated and ventilated fronts, synthetic leather, premium kit.
GTThe sleeper: 290 hp 2.5T, quicker steering, bigger brakes, dual exhaust.

A Kia K5, on your numbers.

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An estimate on the numbers you type, not an offer of credit or a quote from any dealership. Starting loan rates are the average new-car APR for each credit tier (used-car APR for a used car) from Experian's State of the Automotive Finance Market, second quarter 2026, VantageScore 4.0. The starting money factor, residual, and acquisition fee are starting figures only; the leasing company sets the real ones. Taxes and state fees are estimates for Arizona; the dealership's paperwork and your motor vehicle agency have the final numbers. What you own at the end assumes the car is worth the residual. Nothing you type is sent, saved, or used to check your credit.

Taxes and fees at the starting price.*

Registered inSales taxTitle, registration, and state fees
Phoenix, AZ$2,439 (8.7%)$502
Las Vegas, NV$2,345 (8.4%)$551
Los Angeles, CA$2,730 (9.8%)$484
Every new Kia carries the headline coverage in the industry: a 10 year / 100,000 mile powertrain warranty plus a 5 year / 60,000 mile basic warranty and 5 years of roadside assistance. Kia does not include complimentary scheduled maintenance, so budget for routine service.

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Questions.

How much does the Kia K5 cost?

The Kia K5 starts around $28K, the manufacturer's suggested price for the base model before options and destination. Plus each dealership's own documentary fee (not a government fee), taxes, and government fees. Higher trims cost more; the GT tops the range.

What trims does the Kia K5 come in?

Four: LXS, GT-Line, EX, and GT.

What gas mileage does the Kia K5 get?

Up to 34 mpg, depending on the trim and powertrain, per the manufacturer's published figures.

How many seats does the Kia K5 have?

5.

Should I lease or buy a Kia K5?

It depends on how long you will keep it and how far you drive. Type the price you agreed on into the calculator above and compare the lease and the loan over the same months, with your state's taxes and your own credit tier.