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2021 Kia K5 EX
Sedan · 180 hp · 31 mpg combined
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$28,090Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking16 factory options, from $30 to $3,400.
EX Premium Package$3,400
EC Mirror w/Homelink$350
Illuminated Scuff Plates$300
Puddle Lamp$275
Paint Protection Package$200
Carpet Floor Mats$155
Trunk Cargo Management System$120
Cargo Tray$115
Mud Guards$115
LED Trunk Light$110
Cargo Mat$95
Rear Bumper Applique$75
Wheel Locks$60
Cargo Net$50
Cargo Hook$30
EX Ash Blue Color Package—
Which K5 is right for you?
Five trims, $23,590 to $30,590. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $2,600, from GT-Line to EX.
The numbers.
One configuration: front-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic.
180hp1.6L four-cylinder turbo
195lb-ftTorque
31mpgCombined · 27 city · 37 highway
FWD8-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
16 cu ftCargo volume
3,228 lbsCurb weight
4,354 lbsGVWR
1,126 lbsMax payload
121 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding center armrest
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- rear parking sensors
- Wireless charging
- cruise control
- front and rear cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- front seatback storage
- leather steering wheel
- Dual zone front climate control
- rear ventilation ducts
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- 2 one-touch power windows
- 1st row power glass extended moonroof
- 2nd row fixed glass moonroof
- hands-free entry
- Heated mirrors
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leatherette
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 6-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- height adjustable passenger seat
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- ventilated driver seat
- ventilated passenger seat
- trip computer
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- alloy wheels
- 18 x 7.5 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P235/45R V tires
- temporary spare tire
- inside mounted spare tire
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- EPA interior volume
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Ground clearance
- Curb weight
- Maximum payload
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- Transmission
- Drive type
- blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
- Lane keep assist
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Driver attention alert
- pre-collision safety system
- post-collision safety system
- dual front and dual rear side-mounted airbags
- front and rear head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- LED headlamp
- daytime running lights
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 6 total speakers
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- Emergency Service
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Hands-Free Calling
- Roadside Assistance
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
3 interiors
- Sand
- Black
- Ash Blue
All leatherette.
7 factory paints
- Crystal Beige
- Sapphire Blue
- Gravity Grey
- Ebony Black
- Glacial White Pearl
- Everlasting Silver
- Passion Red
Safety and recalls
6 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2021 K5.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100,000 mi
Rust
5 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
5 yr / 60,000 mi
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Other years of the K5 EX.
2022 K5 EX
$28,690$600 more7 colors · starting MSRP
2023 K5 EX
$29,190$1,100 more8 colors · starting MSRP
2024 K5 EX
$29,490$1,400 more7 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.