Which 2026 Kia K4 trim should you buy?
$22,290 to $28,890. 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: K4 Hatchback EX FWD → GT-Line FWD, +$500 for 31 features made standard.
LXS $23,390
+$1,100 over the LX FWD.
Standard here, not on the LX FWD: 16-inch alloy wheels (Dark Gray), 2 Tweeter speakers, 60/40 split-folding rear seat, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) Driving-Warning, with Parallel Exit, Drive Mode Select (Normal, Sport), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance (RCCA), Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
EX $24,490
+$1,100 over the LXS FWD.
Standard here, not on the LXS FWD: 17-inch alloy wheels (Black, Machine Finish), Artificial Leather SynTex seat trim, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA), C/Pad interior trim with Pad Print, Dual Zone - Full Automatic Temperature Control, Front/Rear Door Center Tricot Trim, Front/Rear Door Upper Deluxe IMG (soft touch material) Trim, Gloss Black Radiator Grille with chrome trim, Heated front seats, Passenger Seatback Pocket, Power passenger window with auto-up/down, Satin Chrome Inside Door Handle, Sunvisor Sliding type with LED Illumination, SynTex Transmission Gear Shift Knob and 2 more
Wheels 16 in → 17 in
K4 Hatchback EX $24,990
+$500 over the EX FWD.
Standard here, not on the EX FWD: 6 speakers, Audio and Bluetooth Hands-free with Steering remote control, Central door lock switch, LED Amber Daytime Running Lights (DRL), LED Luggage Lamp, LED type High Mounted Stop Lamp, Lane Following Assist (LFA), Power driver window with auto-up/down, Power passenger window with auto-up/down, Rear center armrest with cup-holder, Safe Exit Warning (SEW), Single Muffler Hidden type, Sunvisor Sliding type with LED Illumination, Wireless charging
MPG comb 33 mpg → 30 mpg · Cargo (2nd row) 14.6 cu-ft → 22.2 cu-ft
GT-Line $25,490
+$500 over the K4 Hatchback EX FWD.
Standard here, not on the K4 Hatchback EX FWD: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support and height adjuster, 18-inch alloy wheels (Black, Machine Finish), 4 speakers, Audio and Bluetooth Hands-free with Steering remote control, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA), Central door lock switch, Front and rear power windows, Front/Rear Door GT-Line SynTex, GT-Line emblem (right side of trunk), Gloss Black Radiator Grille with chrome trim (GT-Line design), Gloss Black Side Window Trim, Gloss Black bumper (GT-Line design), Gloss Black with Gray Trim Side Sill, LED Amber Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and 17 more
MPG comb 30 mpg → 33 mpg · Cargo (2nd row) 22.2 cu-ft → 14.6 cu-ft · Wheels 17 in → 18 in
K4 Hatchback GT-LINE $25,990
+$500 over the GT-Line FWD.
Standard here, not on the GT-Line FWD: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support and height adjuster, 6 speakers, Audio and Bluetooth Hands-free with Steering remote control, Central door lock switch, LED Amber Daytime Running Lights (DRL), LED Luggage Lamp, LED type High Mounted Stop Lamp, Lane Following Assist (LFA), Power driver window with auto-up/down, Power passenger window with auto-up/down, Rear Multi-link, Safe Exit Warning (SEW), Single Muffler Hidden type, Sunvisor Sliding type with LED Illumination and 1 more
MPG comb 33 mpg → 30 mpg · Cargo (2nd row) 14.6 cu-ft → 22.2 cu-ft
GT-Line Turbo $28,390
+$2,400 over the K4 Hatchback GT-LINE FWD.
Standard here, not on the K4 Hatchback GT-LINE FWD: 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (T-GDI) engine, 10-way power adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support and height adjuster, 12.3-inch TFT Cluster, 12.3-inch Touch screen, ccNC Radio, SXM, HD Radio and Navigation, 18-inch alloy wheels (Black Finish), 4 speakers, 8 speaker Harman/Kardon Premium Audio system with subwoofer, external amp, 8-speed Automatic Transmission, Acoustic Windshield, Alloy Pedal with Foot Rest, Audio and Bluetooth Hands-free with Steering remote control, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA), Central door lock switch, Front and rear power windows and 19 more
HP 147 hp → 190 hp · Torque 132 lb-ft → 195 lb-ft · MPG comb 30 mpg → 28 mpg · Cargo (2nd row) 22.2 cu-ft → 14.6 cu-ft
K4 Hatchback GT-LINE TURBO $28,890
+$500 over the GT-Line Turbo FWD.
Standard here, not on the GT-Line Turbo FWD: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support and height adjuster, Alloy Pedals with Foot Rest, Audio and Bluetooth Hands-free with Steering remote control, Central door lock switch, Full LED Rear Combination Lamps, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), LED Amber Daytime Running Lights (DRL), LED Luggage Lamp, LED Projector-Type Headlights (Low: Thin projector, High: Small cube projector) with integrated LED Fog Lights, LED type High Mounted Stop Lamp, Lane Following Assist (LFA), Power driver window with auto-up/down, Power passenger window with auto-up/down, Rear Multi-link and 4 more
Cargo (2nd row) 14.6 cu-ft → 22.2 cu-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 2026 Kia K4 trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Kia K4 trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the K4 Hatchback EX FWD to the GT-Line FWD: $500 more for 31 features the press kit lists as standard on the GT-Line FWD and not on the K4 Hatchback EX FWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2026 Kia K4 trims cost?
8 trims, from $22,290 for the LX FWD to $28,890 for the K4 Hatchback GT-LINE TURBO FWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.