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2026 Kia Carnival SX Prestige

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

Sticker from

$51,490Factory MSRP, base configuration

Dealers ask

$52,044Median across 1,503 listings

Above sticker

$554The median, minus the MSRP

Overview.

At a glance

242–287 hp21–33 mpg combinedFWD

Good

EPA-estimated 33 mpg hybrid
3,500-lb max towing
Heated and ventilated front seats
Two power glass moonroofs

Watch for

Front-wheel drive only
Hybrid drops to 242 hp
Rear entertainment costs $2,500

The 2026 Kia Carnival SX Prestige offers gas and gas/electric hybrid powertrains, both with front-wheel drive. MSRP ranges from $51,490 for the 3.5L 6-cylinder model to $53,090 for the 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo hybrid. The gas version produces 287 horsepower, returns an EPA-estimated 21 mpg combined and has a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. The hybrid produces 242 horsepower and returns 33 mpg combined.

The cabin seats 8 and provides 40.2 cu ft of cargo space. Leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, three-zone climate control and first- and second-row power glass moonroofs are standard. Entertainment features include a 12.3-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging and a Bose system with 12 speakers.

Standard driver-assistance equipment includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind-spot and lane-departure warnings, front and rear cross-traffic alert, parking sensors, and front, side and rear cameras. The Rear Seat Entertainment Package adds $2,500, while the Tow Hitch adds $750.

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Market

Dealers are asking $554 over sticker.

That is the median across 1,503 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 103 days.

Sticker$51,490

Dealers ask$52,044

1,503 listings103 days median on the lot

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16 factory options, from $45 to $2,500.

Rear Seat Entertainment Package$2,500

Tow Hitch$750

Cross Bars$400

Illuminated Rear Cargo Panel$395

All Weather Floor Mats, Luxury$315

All Weather Floor Mats, 8-Passenger$315

Carpeted Floor Mats, Luxury$285

Carpeted Floor Mats, 8-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

SX Prestige Seat Package$0

Which Carnival is right for you?

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

$37,390−$14,100LX287 hp $39,390−$12,100LXS287 hp $41,590−$9,900EX287 hp $46,490−$5,000SX287 hp $51,490This trimSX Prestige242 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 · 25–31 highway

FWD8-speed shiftable automatic / 6-speed automatic

8Seats

40.2 cu ftCargo volume

4,720–4,852 lbsCurb weight

6,283–6,504 lbsGVWR

3,500 lbsMax towing

143 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

4 interiors

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

All leather.

6 factory paints

Ceramic Silver
Panthera Metal
Astra Blue
Aurora Black Pearl
Ivory Silver
Snow White Pearl

Safety and recalls

2 recall campaigns on file.

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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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