Which 2027 Kia EV3 trim should you buy?
$29,890 to $45,890. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Kia's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: Land (FWD) FWD → Wind (AWD) AWD, +$200 for 10 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: Wind (AWD) AWD at $38,690.
Wind (FWD) $34,990
+$5,100 over the Light FWD.
Standard here, not on the Light FWD: 81.4 kWh Battery, Auto pop-out aero flush outside front door handles, Battery Heater, Driver 10-Way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Lumbar, Driver Height-Adjustable Front Seats, electric, Driver Power Lumbar Support (Air-Cell Type), Heated Front Seats (3-Step)
MPG comb 115 MPGe → 117 MPGe
Land (FWD) $38,490
+$3,500 over the Wind (FWD) FWD.
Standard here, not on the Wind (FWD) FWD: 19‑inch Alloy Wheels, Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Cloth trim roof, Driver Integrated Memory System (IMS), Dynamic Welcome Light (DWL), Gloss black beltline, Gloss black bumper, Gloss black lower door garnish, Gloss black outside rear-view mirror cap, Gloss black roof rails, bridge type, Parking Distance Warning (PDW) Front / Rear / Side, Reverse Parking Collision‑Avoidance Assist (PCA‑R), Sound-Absorbing Foam Tires, Sunroof with power one-touch safety and 2 more
Wheels 17 in → 19 in
Wind (AWD) $38,690
+$200 over the Land (FWD) FWD.
Standard here, not on the Land (FWD) FWD: AWD, Black beltline, Body Color rear-view mirror cap, Fabric trim roof, Gloss black roof rails, flush type, Heat Pump, Heated steering wheel, LED and bulb Rear Combination lamps, Satin chrome matte bumper, Satin chrome matte lower door garnish
HP 201 hp → 261 hp · Torque 209 lb-ft → 284 lb-ft · MPG comb 117 MPGe → 103 MPGe
Land (AWD) $41,690
+$3,000 over the Wind (AWD) AWD.
Standard here, not on the Wind (AWD) AWD: Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Cloth trim roof, Driver Integrated Memory System (IMS), Dynamic Welcome Light (DWL), Gloss black beltline, Gloss black lower door garnish, Gloss black outside rear-view mirror cap, Gloss black roof rails, bridge type, Parking Distance Warning (PDW) Front / Rear / Side, Reverse Parking Collision‑Avoidance Assist (PCA‑R), Sunroof with power one-touch safety, Surround View Monitor (SVM), Ventilated Front Seats (3-Step)
GT-Line $43,490
+$1,800 over the Land (AWD) AWD.
Standard here, not on the Land (AWD) AWD: 8 Speakers with Center Speaker & Subwoofer, Auto-Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror (ECM) with HomeLink®, Body color lower door garnish, Day/Night Inside Rearview Mirror, Driver Premium Relaxation Seat (1-Touch), Driver Seatback Pockets, GT-Line (right lower tailgate), Gloss black roof rails, flush type, Gloss black wheel arches, Gunmetal bumper, Harman Kardon® Premium Audio System, On‑Board Charger (11.5 kW) with V2L, Passenger 10-Way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Lumbar, Passenger Height-Adjustable Front Seats, electric and 4 more
GT $45,890
+$2,400 over the GT-Line AWD.
Standard here, not on the GT-Line AWD: Active Sound Design (ASD), Ambient Mood Lighting, Multicolor with Controller, Drive Mode Select (DMS) with Eco, Normal, Sport, My Drive, Snow and GT modes, Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA) with Car / Pedestrian / Cyclist detection (Fusion Plus-type - Fusion +) - Junction Crossing and Evasive Steering Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Vehicle, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (Fusion-Type Sensor) Junction Turning / Direct Oncoming / Junction Crossing / Lane-Change Oncoming / Lane-Change Side, with Evasive Steering Assist, GT (right lower tailgate), Gloss black bumper, Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2), Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA), Seat Belt Color, neon green, Sport Bucket Seat Type, Three-spoke, SynTex (GT, neon green accent) steering wheel
HP 261 hp → 288 hp · Torque 284 lb-ft → 345 lb-ft
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
Common questions about the 2027 Kia EV3 trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2027 Kia EV3 trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Land (FWD) FWD to the Wind (AWD) AWD: $200 more for 10 features the press kit lists as standard on the Wind (AWD) AWD and not on the Land (FWD) FWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2027 Kia EV3 trims cost?
7 trims, from $29,890 for the Light FWD to $45,890 for the GT AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2027 Kia EV3 with all-wheel drive?
The Wind (AWD) AWD, at $38,690 MSRP.