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2026 Kia Carnival LX

Minivan · 287 hp · 21 mpg combined

Sticker from

$37,390Factory MSRP, base configuration

Dealers ask

$38,095Median across 251 listings

Above sticker

$705The median, minus the MSRP

Overview.

At a glance

287 hp21 mpg combinedFWD

Good

7-seat cabin
3,500-lb max towing
Standard adaptive cruise control
12.3-inch infotainment display
120-month powertrain warranty

Watch for

Manual front-seat adjustments
Manual third-row folding
EPA-estimated 21 mpg combined

The 2026 Kia Carnival LX is a 7-seat, front-wheel-drive minivan with an MSRP of $37,390.

Its 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine produces 287 horsepower and works with an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Maximum towing is 3,500 lbs, while fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 21 mpg combined.

Cargo volume is 40.2 cu ft. Cloth upholstery, manual front-seat adjustments, reclining rear seats and manual folding split-bench third-row seats are standard. Three-zone climate control and rear ventilation ducts with fan control provide climate coverage throughout the cabin.

The 12.3-inch infotainment display includes wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, satellite radio and 6 speakers. Standard driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot and lane-departure warnings, a rearview camera, and front and rear parking sensors.

The powertrain warranty covers 120 months or 100,000 miles, while the basic warranty covers 60 months or 60,000 miles. There have been 2 NHTSA recall campaigns issued for this model year.

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Market

Dealers are asking $705 over sticker.

That is the median across 251 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 140 days.

Sticker$37,390

Dealers ask$38,095

251 listings140 days median on the lot

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12 factory options, from $45 to $750.

Tow Hitch$750

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/HomeLink$400

Illuminated Rear Cargo Panel$395

All Weather Floor Mats, 7-Passenger$315

Carpeted Floor Mats, 7-Passenger$285

Mud Guards$160

Cargo Tray$130

Cargo Mat$120

Wheel Locks$80

Roadside Assistance Kit$75

Cargo Net$65

First Aid Kit, Small$45

Which Carnival is right for you?

Five trims, $37,390 to $51,490. Tap one to open it.

$37,390This trimLX287 hp $39,390+$2,000LXS287 hp $41,590+$4,200EX287 hp $46,490+$9,100SX287 hp $51,490+$14,100SX Prestige287 hp

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

The numbers.

One configuration: front-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic.

287hp3.5L six-cylinder

260lb-ftTorque

21mpgCombined · 18 city · 25 highway

FWD8-speed shiftable automatic

7Seats

40.2 cu ftCargo volume

4,555 lbsCurb weight

6,283 lbsGVWR

3,500 lbsMax towing

124 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

1 interior

Off-Black/Taupe

Cloth.

3 factory paints

Snow White Pearl
Panthera Metal
Deep Chroma Blue

Safety and recalls

2 recall campaigns on file.

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Overall—Not rated

Frontal—Not rated

Side—Not rated

Rollover—Not rated

NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Carnival. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

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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