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2026 Kia K5 EX

Sedan · 191 hp · 29 mpg combined

Sticker from

$34,990Factory MSRP, base configuration

Dealers ask

$35,630Median across 95 listings

Above sticker

$640The median, minus the MSRP

Overview.

At a glance

191 hp29 mpg combinedFWD

Good

Heated and ventilated seats
12-speaker Bose system
EPA-estimated 29 mpg combined
120-month powertrain warranty

Watch for

Front-wheel drive only
191 hp versus GT's 290

The 2026 Kia K5 EX is a gas sedan with front-wheel drive, 191 hp and an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission.

Its MSRP is $34,990, and it returns an EPA-estimated 29 mpg combined.

Standard cabin features include leatherette upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, 8-way power adjustment for both front seats and two memorized driver-seat settings. A heated steering wheel, dual-zone front climate control, rear ventilation ducts and a glass moonroof are also standard.

The infotainment system uses a 12.3-inch display with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. A Bose system with 12 speakers and one subwoofer is standard. Driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, emergency braking assist, front and rear parking sensors with side sensing, and front, side and rear-view cameras.

Factory coverage includes a 120-month/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, a 60-month/60,000-mile basic warranty and 60 months/60,000 miles of roadside coverage. This model year has 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

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Market

Dealers are asking $640 over sticker.

That is the median across 95 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 245 days.

Sticker$34,990

Dealers ask$35,630

95 listings245 days median on the lot

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10 factory options, from $45 to $350.

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/HomeLink$350

Carpeted Floor Mats$200

Mud Guards$140

LED Trunk Light$135

Cargo Tray$130

Cargo Mat$110

Wheel Locks$80

Roadside Assistance Kit$75

Cargo Net$60

First Aid Kit, Small$45

Which K5 is right for you?

Four trims, $27,490 to $34,990. Tap one to open it.

$27,490−$7,500LXS191 hp $28,490−$6,500GT-Line191 hp $33,590−$1,400GT290 hp $34,990This trimEX191 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $5,100, from GT-Line to GT.

The numbers.

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

191hp2.5L four-cylinder

181lb-ftTorque

29mpgCombined · 25 city · 36 highway

FWD8-speed shiftable automatic

5Seats

15.6 cu ftCargo volume

3,395 lbsCurb weight

4,365 lbsGVWR

135 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

1 interior

Black

Leatherette.

4 factory paints

Snow White Pearl
Yacht Blue
Interstellar Gray
Aurora Black Pearl

Safety and recalls

1 recall campaign 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 K5. 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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