Kia’s Prices Barely Increase for 2026. In Fact, Some Models Got Cheaper

Kia’s sales are booming. The Korean brand has an attractive lineup of well-priced products that pack in the features without inflating the price tag. However, not even Kia is immune to market forces, with prices creeping up for most of its models and trims for the 2026 model year. But it’s not all bad.

The 2026 Kia K5 is only $440 pricier than before, but the company has also cut $1,000 or more from several EV9 trims. We have already covered many of Kia’s pricing updates for 2026, but the prices have changed on several cars already due to increased destination charges.   

The EV9’s fee has gone up by $100 since Kia announced the EV’s 2026 pricing in May. The automaker has increased the Seltos and K5 destination charges by $50 and $20, respectively.    

Kia still has to announce pricing for the 2026 K4, which will be available as a hatchback, the Telluride, the Niro, and a few others, including the rest of the Sportage lineup, but this is how much a new Kia will cost you in 2026. 

2026 Kia Seltos: $25,145

The Kia Seltos is one of the few cars in America that is actually cheaper to start in 2026, thanks to the introduction of a new entry-level model that lacks all-wheel drive. The LX FWD starts at $25,145, lowering the compact crossover’s starting price, although the other trims receive a slight increase across the board. 

The range-topping SX AWD is pricier than before, but it comes with LED lighting, 18-inch alloy wheels, wireless charging, premium audio, and a power liftgate. It’s also the only trim available with Kia’s 190-hp turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. A 147-horsepower 2.0-liter engine is standard in the rest of the lineup. 

2026 Kia K5: $28,585

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The 2026 Kia K5 remains unchanged from the 2025 model. There are five trims available, four of which are front-wheel drive. You can get all-wheel drive with the GT-Line for $31,185. The entry-level K5 LSX FWD starts at $28,585, $440 more than the outgoing 2025 model.   

Powering the K5 is Kia’s naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, producing 191 hp and 181 lb-ft of torque. The GT continues to feature the brand’s turbocharged 3.5-liter four-cylinder engine, which produces 290 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.  

2026 Kia Sportage: 

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Kia gave the Sportage a thorough refresh for 2026, which increases the starting price to $30,135. That’s about a $1,300 bump over the outgoing model, but the crossover features a new design inside and out, 12.3-inch digital displays, wireless connectivity, and more standard kit. 

The Sportage’s powertrains carry over, although Kia did make some power adjustments to the hybrids. The combustion-powered Sportage continues to feature Kia’s 187-hp naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine.  

2026 Kia Sorento: $33,635

The Kia Sorento enters 2026 with a few enhancements, like the new leather-trimmed steering wheel that better resembles what’s in Kia’s other models. Otherwise, it’s the same crossover as last year, only slightly pricier. The entry-level Sorento LX now starts at $33,635, an increase of $200.  

Kia continues to offer the Sorento with hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. A 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder is the standard engine, producing 191hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. The Sorento hybrid makes 227 hp, while the plug-in hybrid produces up to 261 hp.  

2026 Kia Carnival: $38,485

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The Kia Carnival remains the cheapest minivan on sale today. It starts at $38,485 for the entry-level LX FWD trim, and buyers can choose between a 3.5-liter V-6 engine making 287 hp or a 242-hp 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid powertrain.   

Standard features for the minivan include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, and a power liftgate. The priciest Carnival available is the SX Prestige hybrid that costs $54,585 to start.   

2026 Kia EV9:

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While the entry-level 2026 Kia EV9 retains the same MSRP as last year’s model, Kia has reduced the prices of three other trims: the Light, LR, Land, and GT-Line. The GT and LR are nearly $2,000 cheaper to start, while the EV9 Land is about $1,000 less.   

The EV9 Light SR starts at $56,495, while the Light LR now begins just below the $60,000 mark. The range-topping GT-Line now starts at $73,495, and there’s a new Nightfall package available on the Land. Kia also increased the range, with the GT-Line gaining 10 miles of range, up to 280.