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2025 Kia Carnival EX

Minivan · 242–287 hp · 21–33 mpg combined

Sticker from

$41,000Factory MSRP, base configuration

Dealers ask

$36,751Median across 70 listings

Below sticker

$4,249The MSRP, minus the median

Overview.

At a glance

242–287 hp21–33 mpg combinedFWD

Good

Eight-seat cabin
EPA-estimated 33 mpg combined
287-hp gas engine
Standard heated front seats
Wireless smartphone integration

Watch for

Front-wheel drive only
Manual-folding third row
Hybrid drops to 242 hp

The 2025 Kia Carnival EX is an eight-seat minivan offered with gas and hybrid powertrains.

The 3.5L 6-cylinder version produces 287 horsepower, uses an 8-speed shiftable automatic, and has a $41,000 MSRP. The 1.6L turbo gas/electric hybrid produces 242 horsepower, uses a 6-speed automatic, and has a $43,000 MSRP. Both use front-wheel drive. Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 21 mpg combined for the gas version and 33 mpg combined for the hybrid.

Standard cabin equipment includes leatherette upholstery, heated front seats, power adjustment for both front seats, three-zone climate control, wireless charging, and a 12.3-inch infotainment display. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are also standard. The Carnival EX seats 8 and provides 40.2 cu ft of cargo space. Its third row has a manual folding split-bench design. Standard driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross traffic alert, and front and rear parking sensors.

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Market

Dealers are asking $4,249 under sticker.

That is the median across 70 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 42 days.

Sticker$41,000

Dealers ask$36,751

−$4,249

70 listings42 days median on the lot

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12 factory options, from $65 to $700.

Tow Hitch (PNP)$700

Illuminated Rear Cargo Panel$375

EC Mirror w/HomeLink$375

All Weather Mats (8-Pass)$295

Carpeted Floor Mats (8-Pass)$265

Mud Guards$150

Cargo Tray$125

Cargo Mat$110

Bumper Applique, Textured$90

Wheel Locks$75

Cargo Net$65

Trailer Prewire Harness$0

Which Carnival is right for you?

Five trims, $36,800 to $50,900. Tap one to open it.

$36,800−$4,200LX287 hp $38,800−$2,200LXS287 hp $41,000This trimEX242 hp $45,900+$4,900SX287 hp $50,900+$9,900SX Prestige287 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $5,000, from SX to SX Prestige.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic.

242–287hp3.5L six-cylinder / 1.6L four-cylinder turbo hybrid

260–271lb-ftTorque

21–33mpgCombined · 18–34 city · 26–31 highway

FWD8-speed shiftable automatic / 6-speed automatic

8Seats

40.2 cu ftCargo volume

4,725–4,852 lbsCurb weight

6,283–6,504 lbsGVWR

131 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

3 interiors

Tuscan Umber/Off-Black
Deep Navy/Misty Gray
Off-Black/Taupe

All leatherette.

7 factory paints

Flare Red
Deep Chroma Blue
Panthera Metal
Ceramic Silver
Ivory Silver
Snow White Pearl
Aurora Black Pearl

Safety and recalls

1 recall campaign on file.

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Overall—Not rated

Frontal4out of 5 stars

Side—Not rated

Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2025 Carnival.

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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