Which 2023 Kia Niro trim should you buy?
$26,590 to $44,550. 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: SX FWD → SX Touring FWD, +$2,300 for 70 features made standard.
Thinnest step: EX FWD → SX FWD, +$5,750 for no added standard equipment in the press kit — the difference is in the specs below.
EX $29,190
+$2,600 over the LX FWD.
Standard here, not on the LX FWD: Body-color outside door handles with Satin Chrome Accent, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist – Junction Turning (FCA-JT): Fusion type, car & pedestrian & cyclist | Junction Assist, Front projection fog lights, Gloss Black detailing Lower side door cladding, Wheel arch molding, Lower bumper detailing, Outside mirror base, Windshield wiper housing, and Rear spoiler garnish, Heated front seats (3-levels), Illuminated LED sunvisor vanity mirrors, LED cargo light, LED overhead console lamp, LED room lamp, Laminated front windows, Outside electrically adjustable heated mirrors, Outside electrically adjustable heated mirrors, power folding, Paddle shifters, Power folding, heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals and 6 more
EX Touring $31,490
+$2,300 over the EX FWD.
Standard here, not on the EX FWD: 1.6T Hybrid engine, 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 10.25 in. LCD touchscreen navigation display system with Premium sound system with SiriusXM, wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and embedded modem, and rear camera, 12V power outlet (x1), 18-inch Alloy wheels, 4 speakers and 2 tweeters, Air Conditioning, automatic dual-zone with Driver Only mode, Aluminum pedals, Bottle holder integrated into front door trim, Cloth and leather seat trim, Cluster: Supervision 4.3" color TFT display, Day and night rear-view mirror, Drive Mode Select (DMS): Active Eco / Sport Modes, Driver and passenger seat back pocket and 33 more
MPG comb 53 mpg → 49 mpg · Wheels 16 in → 18 in
SX $32,590
+$1,100 over the EX Touring FWD.
Standard here, not on the EX Touring FWD: Laminated front windows
MPG comb 49 mpg → 53 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 16 in
EX $33,840
+$1,250 over the SX FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
HP 139 hp → 180 hp · Cargo (2nd row) 22.8 cu-ft → 19.4 cu-ft
SX Touring $34,890
+$2,300 over the SX FWD.
Standard here, not on the SX FWD: 1.6T Hybrid engine, 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 10.25 in. LCD touchscreen navigation display system with Premium sound system with SiriusXM, wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and embedded modem, and rear camera, 12V power outlet (x1), 18-inch Alloy wheels, 4 speakers and 2 tweeters, Air Conditioning, automatic dual-zone with Driver Only mode, Aluminum pedals, Body-color outside door handles with Satin Chrome Accent, Bottle holder integrated into front door trim, Cluster: Supervision 4.3" color TFT display, Drive Mode Select (DMS): Active Eco / Sport Modes, Driver and passenger seat back pocket, Dual-level cargo floor and 56 more
MPG comb 53 mpg → 49 mpg · Wheels 16 in → 18 in
Niro EV Wind $39,550
+$4,660 over the SX Touring FWD.
Standard here, not on the SX Touring FWD: 1-speed transmission, 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 10.25 in. color TFT supervision cluster display, reconfigurable, 10.25 in. touchscreen Navigation display system with Premium sound system, Satellite, wired Android Auto and Apply CarPlay and HD radio (AVN5.0), 12V power outlet x1, front console, 17-inch Alloy wheels, 2nd row air vents, 2nd row bench (3 passengers) 60/40 split-folding rear seats, 64.8 kWh BEV engine, AC charge port, Bi-halogen projection headlights, Body-color outside door handles, Cargo lamp, Carpet Floor Mats and 35 more
Wheels 18 in → 17 in
SX $39,590
+$5,750 over the EX FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Wheels 16 in → 18 in
Niro EV Wave $44,550
+$5,000 over the Niro EV Wind FWD.
Standard here, not on the Niro EV Wind FWD: 10-way power front passenger seat, including 2-way power lumbar, Aluminum Pedals, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist – Rear (BCA-R) with Parallel Exit, Body-color with satin chrome accent outside door handles, Digital Key 2.0 Touch, Electrochromic day and night rear-view mirror with HomeLink, External amp (sub woofer): cargo area (x1), Gloss Black Detailing, including Lower side door cladding, Wheel arch molding, Lower bumper detailing, Outside mirror base, Windshield wiper housing and Rear spoiler garnish, Harman Kardon premium audio, Heated steering wheel, Heated, power folding, power adjustable outside mirrors with LED repeater lamps (gloss black mirror base), Highway Drive Assist II, including automatic lane change and machine learning, Integrated Memory System (IMS), LED cargo lamp and 15 more
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 Niro trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2023 Kia Niro trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the SX FWD to the SX Touring FWD: $2,300 more for 70 features the press kit lists as standard on the SX Touring FWD and not on the SX 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 Niro trims cost?
9 trims, from $26,590 for the LX FWD to $44,550 for the Niro EV Wave FWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.