Which 2023 Kia K5 trim should you buy?
$25,290 to $31,690. 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: LXS FWD → GT-Line FWD, +$1,400 for 20 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: GT-Line AWD at $28,390.
GT-Line $26,690
+$1,400 over the LXS FWD.
Standard here, not on the LXS FWD: 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 Voice Recognition and integrated modem) (AVN 5.0), 18-inch alloy wheels (Gloss Black, Machine Finish), 8-way power adjustable driver's seat including 2-way power lumbar support and height adjuster, Acoustic laminated front door windows, Black Plastic A,B,C Pillar trim, Black low density Tricoat Cloth head liner, Black outside mirrors, Cloth and leatherette seat trim with GT-Line logo, D-shaped steering wheel with "GT-Line" emblem, 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 and 6 more
Wheels 16 in → 18 in
GT-Line $28,390
+$1,700 over the GT-Line FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 31 mpg → 28 mpg
EX $29,190
+$2,500 over the GT-Line FWD.
Standard here, not on the GT-Line FWD: 18-inch alloy wheels (Gray, Machine 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 side garnish armrest trim, Gloss black windshield molding, door pillar and frame cover, Heated front seats, Hyper Silver metallic radiator grille, IMG skin lower dash pad, LED rear room lamp with 2 LED personal lamps, Leather wrapped center door trim, Leatherette seat trim, Low density Tricoat Cloth head liner and 10 more
GT $31,690
+$2,500 over the EX FWD.
Standard here, not on the EX FWD: 19-inch alloy wheels, 2.5L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection + Multi Port Injection (T-GDI + MPI) 4-cylinder engine, 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) wet, Black Plastic A,B,C Pillar trim, Black leatherette seat trim with red piping sport bucket seat and GT logo, Black low density Tricoat Cloth head liner, Black outside mirrors, D-shaped steering wheel with "GT" emblem, GT Brake calipers with larger disc brakes, Gloss black rear spoiler, Gloss black rear sport bumper with satin chrome skid plate, Hairline dash pad and door trim accents, Hyper Silver metallic Sport type radiator grille, LED front fog lights and 6 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 2023 Kia K5 trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2023 Kia K5 trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the LXS FWD to the GT-Line FWD: $1,400 more for 20 features the press kit lists as standard on the GT-Line FWD and not on the LXS FWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2023 Kia K5 trims cost?
5 trims, from $25,290 for the LXS FWD to $31,690 for the GT FWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2023 Kia K5 with all-wheel drive?
The GT-Line AWD, at $28,390 MSRP.