Which 2027 Kia K5 trim should you buy?
$27,690 to $33,790. 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, +$1,000 for 32 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: GT-Line AWD at $30,290.
GT-Line $28,690
+$1,000 over the LXS FWD.
Standard here, not on the LXS FWD: 12.3-inch ccNC Radio, Navigation, Satellite Digital Radio, Rear view Camera, Telematics, VR, Wireless CP/AA, 18-inch alloy wheels (Gloss Black, Unique Design), 8-Way Power Driver's Seat with 2-Way Lumbar Support, Acoustic laminated front door windows, Black low density Tricoat Cloth head liner, Black outside mirrors, D-shaped steering wheel with "GT-Line" emblem, Gloss black B/C Pillar trim, Gloss black power window switch panel, Gloss black rear sport bumper with silver skid plate, Gloss black side garnish armrest trim, Gloss black windshield molding, door pillar and frame cover, Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel (GT-Line AWD) and 18 more
MPG comb 30 mpg → 29 mpg · Wheels 16 in → 18 in
GT-Line $30,290
+$1,600 over the GT-Line FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 29 mpg → 27 mpg
GT $33,790
+$5,100 over the GT-Line FWD.
Standard here, not on the GT-Line FWD: 19-inch alloy wheels (Gloss Black, Machine Finish), 2.5-Litre Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Turbocharged Engine with Multi-Point Injection, 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) wet, Black Syntex leatherette seat trim with green piping sport bucket seat and GT logo, D-shaped steering wheel with "GT" emblem, Front center console USB-C charging port (x1), Gloss black rear sport bumper with satin chrome skid plate, Green caliper front and rear disc brakes, LED rear room lamp with 2 LED personal lamps, Overhead LED front map lamp with LED pin lamp, Panoramic sunroof with power sunshade, Quad-tip Dual Muffler, Rack and Pinion Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS), Rear Climate vents and 2 more
HP 186 hp → 290 hp · Torque 178.6 lb-ft → 311 lb-ft · MPG comb 29 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 2027 Kia K5 trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2027 Kia K5 trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the LXS FWD to the GT-Line FWD: $1,000 more for 32 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 2027 Kia K5 trims cost?
4 trims, from $27,690 for the LXS FWD to $33,790 for the GT FWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2027 Kia K5 with all-wheel drive?
The GT-Line AWD, at $30,290 MSRP.