Which 2026 Kia EV9 trim should you buy?
$54,900 to $71,900. 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 AWD → GT-Line AWD, +$3,000 for 22 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: Wind AWD at $63,900.
Light Long Range $57,900
+$3,000 over the Light RWD.
Standard here, not on the Light RWD: 6-passenger configuration, Electric Chromic rear-view mirror (ECM) with HOMELINK, Power Tilt and Sliding Sunroof, front
HP 215 hp → 201 hp · MPG comb 88 MPGe → 89 MPGe · Seats 7 → 6
Wind $63,900
+$6,000 over the Light Long Range RWD.
Standard here, not on the Light Long Range RWD: 7-passenger configuration, Acoustic rear door windows, Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Dual Electric Motor, Electronic tilt and telescoping steering column, Fixed Glass with Power Shade Sunroof, rear, Heat Pump system, Heated steering wheel, Integrated Memory System (IMS) with 2-position memory for driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors, Meridian Premium Audio with 14 speakers, external amp and subwoofer, Parking Collision Avoidance Assist - Reverse (PCA-R), Parking Distance Warning - Side (PDW-S), Rear seat center armrest with cupholders, Silver slim flush type roof rails and 2 more
HP 201 hp → 379 hp · Torque 258 lb-ft → 516 lb-ft · MPG comb 89 MPGe → 84 MPGe · Seats 6 → 7
Land $68,900
+$5,000 over the Wind AWD.
Standard here, not on the Wind AWD: 1st row center console with cupholders and sliding cover, 20-inch Alloy wheels, 2nd row Captain's chairs, 2nd row center console: drawer type, 6-passenger configuration, 8-way Power adjustable Driver's seat with 4-way power lumbar and 2-way power leg support, Active Sound Design (e-ASD), Ambient (mood) console lighting, Ambient (mood) dash lighting, Ambient (mood) door trim lighting, Auto dimming outside mirrors, Black high gloss bumper trim, Black high gloss fenders, Black high gloss lower door garnish and 10 more
Seats 7 → 6 · Wheels 19 in → 20 in
GT-Line $71,900
+$3,000 over the Land AWD.
Standard here, not on the Land AWD: 21-inch Alloy wheels, Black and Dark Silver Finish, 8-way Power adjustable Driver's seat with 4-way power lumbar, with ERGO Motion, 2-way power leg support and 2-way bolster adjuster, 8-way Power adjustable Front Passenger seat with 2-way lumbar support and 2-way power leg support, Gloss black DLO beltline, Gloss black unique GT/GT-Line design outside mirrors, Gloss black unique GT/GT-Line design side sills, Gloss black, bridge raised type roof rails, Gunmetal Paint unique GT/GT-Line design bumper garnish, Gunmetal Paint unique GT/GT-Line design front and rear skid plates, Gunmetal Paint unique GT/GT-Line design lower door garnish, Heads Up Display (HUD), Illuminated "KIA" Logo, Parking Collision Avoidance Assist - Front (PCA-F), Parking Collision Avoidance Assist - Side (PCA-S) and 8 more
MPG comb 84 MPGe → 82 MPGe · Wheels 20 in → 21 in
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 2026 Kia EV9 trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Kia EV9 trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Land AWD to the GT-Line AWD: $3,000 more for 22 features the press kit lists as standard on the GT-Line AWD and not on the Land AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2026 Kia EV9 trims cost?
5 trims, from $54,900 for the Light RWD to $71,900 for the GT-Line AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2026 Kia EV9 with all-wheel drive?
The Wind AWD, at $63,900 MSRP.