Which 2022 Kia K5 trim should you buy?
$23,790 to $31,190. 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: GT-Line FWD → LXS AWD, +$400 for 10 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: LXS AWD at $26,590.
LXS $24,790
+$1,000 over the LX FWD.
Standard here, not on the LX FWD: 60/40 split-folding rear seat, Auto Engine Control (Vehicle Automatic Shut-Off), Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA), Front seatback pockets with back panel, Gloss black rear bumper, Immobilizer, Outside door handle pocket lighting, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Rear center arm rest with cup holder, Rear outboard adjustable headrests, up/down, Safe Exit Assist (SEA) without Lock, Second row USB charge ports (x2), Smart key with Push-Button Start, Remote Engine Start, Climate and Smart trunk (open)
MPG comb 32 mpg → 31 mpg
GT-Line $26,190
+$1,400 over the LXS FWD.
Standard here, not on the LXS FWD: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat including 2-way power lumbar support and height adjuster, 10.25-inch color TFT touchscreen navigation display unit with AM/FM/MP3, Satellite Digital Radio, integrated Rear View Camera, Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility and Embedded Telematics (with integrated modem) (AVN 5.0), 18-inch alloy wheels (Gloss Black, Machined Finish), Black Head Liner / Pillar / Visor, Cloth and leatherette seat trim with GT-Line logo, D-shaped steering wheel with "GT-Line" emblem, Gloss black outside mirrors, Gloss black rear spoiler, Gloss black rear sport bumper with silver skid plate, Hyper Silver metallic Sport type radiator grille, LED front fog lights, LED rear combination lamps, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators and 3 more
Wheels 16 in → 18 in
LXS $26,590
+$400 over the GT-Line FWD.
Standard here, not on the GT-Line FWD: 16-inch alloy wheels (Gray Finish), 6-way manual adjustable driver seat including double recline, sliding and height adjuster, 8-inch color TFT touchscreen audio display unit with HD Radio, AM/FM/MP3, Wireless Android Auto and CarPlay compatibility and integrated Rear View Camera (DA2.0V), Body-color outside mirrors with black base, Cloth seat trim, Gloss black rear bumper, Hyper Silver metallic radiator grille, Polyurethane-wrapped (Metal Paint finish) steering wheel, Rear combination lamps, Sand Head Liner / Pillar / Visor
MPG comb 31 mpg → 28 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 16 in
GT-Line $27,790
+$1,200 over the LXS AWD.
Standard here, not on the LXS AWD: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat including 2-way power lumbar support and height adjuster, 10.25-inch color TFT touchscreen navigation display unit with AM/FM/MP3, Satellite Digital Radio, integrated Rear View Camera, Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility and Embedded Telematics (with integrated modem) (AVN 5.0), 18-inch alloy wheels (Gloss Black, Machined Finish), Black Head Liner / Pillar / Visor, Cloth and leatherette seat trim with GT-Line logo, D-shaped steering wheel with "GT-Line" emblem, Gloss black outside mirrors, Gloss black rear spoiler, Gloss black rear sport bumper with silver skid plate, Hyper Silver metallic Sport type radiator grille, LED front fog lights, LED rear combination lamps, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators and 3 more
Wheels 16 in → 18 in
EX $28,690
+$2,500 over the GT-Line FWD.
Standard here, not on the GT-Line FWD: 18-inch alloy wheels (Gray, Machined Finish), Body-color outside mirrors with black base, Front center console USB charging port (x1), Gloss black power window switch panel, Gloss black rear bumper, Gloss black windshield molding, door pillar and frame cover, Heated front seats, Hyper Silver metallic radiator grille, LED rear room lamp with 2 LED personal lamps, Leatherette seat trim, Overhead LED front map lamp with LED pin lamp, Panoramic sunroof with power sunshade, Parking Distance Warning-Reverse (PDW-R), Rear Climate vents and 6 more
GT $31,190
+$2,500 over the EX FWD.
Standard here, not on the EX FWD: 19-inch alloy wheels (Gloss Black, Machined Finish), 2.5L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection + Multi Port Injection (T-GDI + MPI) 4-cylinder engine, 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) wet, Black Head Liner / Pillar / Visor, Black leatherette seat trim with sport bucket seat and GT logo, D-shaped steering wheel with "GT" emblem, GT Brake calipers with larger disc brakes, Gloss black outside mirrors, Gloss black rear spoiler, Gloss black rear sport bumper with satin chrome skid plate, Hairline dash pad, Hyper Silver metallic Sport type radiator grille, LED front fog lights, LED rear combination lamps and 5 more
HP 180 hp → 290 hp · Torque 195 lb-ft → 311 lb-ft · MPG comb 31 mpg → 27 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 19 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 2022 Kia K5 trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2022 Kia K5 trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the GT-Line FWD to the LXS AWD: $400 more for 10 features the press kit lists as standard on the LXS AWD and not on the GT-Line FWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2022 Kia K5 trims cost?
7 trims, from $23,790 for the LX FWD to $31,190 for the GT FWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2022 Kia K5 with all-wheel drive?
The LXS AWD, at $26,590 MSRP.