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2025 Kia Carnival LXS

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

Sticker from

$38,800Factory MSRP, base configuration

Dealers ask

$32,691Median across 336 listings

Below sticker

$6,109The MSRP, minus the median

Overview.

At a glance

242–287 hp21–33 mpg combinedFWD

Good

EPA-estimated 33 mpg combined
8-passenger seating
40.2 cu ft cargo
100,000-mile powertrain warranty

Watch for

Front-wheel drive only
4-way manual passenger seat

The 2025 Kia Carnival LXS is an 8-seat, front-wheel-drive minivan with gas and hybrid powertrain choices.

The 3.5L 6-cylinder gas version produces 287 horsepower, uses an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission and returns an EPA-estimated 21 mpg combined. Its MSRP is $38,800. The 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo gas/electric hybrid produces 242 horsepower, uses a 6-speed automatic transmission and returns 33 mpg combined. Its MSRP is $40,800. Cargo capacity is 40.2 cu ft.

Standard cabin features include leatherette upholstery, heated front seats, three-zone climate control and an 8.0-inch infotainment display with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, and a rear-view camera are also standard. Factory coverage includes 60 months or 60,000 miles for the basic and roadside warranties, 60 months or 100,000 miles for rust coverage, and 120 months or 100,000 miles for the powertrain warranty.

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Market

Dealers are asking $6,109 under sticker.

That is the median across 336 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 19 days.

Sticker$38,800

Dealers ask$32,691

−$6,109

336 listings19 days median on the lot

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12 factory options, from $65 to $700.

Tow Hitch (PNP)$700

EC Mirror w/HomeLink$375

Illuminated Rear Cargo Panel$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−$2,000LX287 hp $38,800This trimLXS242 hp $41,000+$2,200EX287 hp $45,900+$7,100SX287 hp $50,900+$12,100SX 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

4,630–4,852 lbsCurb weight

6,283–6,504 lbsGVWR

128 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

1 interior

Off-Black/Taupe

Leatherette.

5 factory paints

Panthera Metal
Deep Chroma Blue
Snow White Pearl
Flare Red
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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