Which 2027 Kia Niro trim should you buy?
$29,890 to $38,990. 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: LX FWD → S FWD, +$700 for 10 features made standard.
S $30,590
+$700 over the LX FWD.
Standard here, not on the LX FWD: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, Cloth and leather seat trim, Driver and passenger seat back pocket, Dual-level cargo floor, Heated front seats (3-levels), Mood Lighting, Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C), Rain-sensing wipers, Satin Chrome inside door handles, Second row air vents
EX $31,390
+$800 over the S FWD.
Standard here, not on the S FWD: Paddle shifters, Parking Distance Warning – Forward (PDW-F), Parking Distance Warning – Reverse (PDW-R)
SX $35,440
+$4,050 over the EX FWD.
Standard here, not on the EX FWD: Body-color outside door handles with Satin Chrome Accent, Digital Key 2.0 Touch, Electrochromic day and night rear-view mirror, External amp (subwoofer): cargo area (x1), Harman Kardon premium audio system 8-speakers (total), including front center channel and subwoofer, Heated steering wheel, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Illuminated LED sunvisor vanity mirrors, Integrated Memory System (IMS) driver seat, LED (low & high beam) projection headlights, LED cargo light, LED multi-reflector front fog lights, LED overhead console lamp, LED room lamp and 8 more
SX Touring $38,990
+$3,550 over the SX FWD.
Standard here, not on the SX FWD: 18-inch Alloy wheels, Blind View and Surround View Monitor, Cluster: Supervision 12.3" TFT display, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA 2.0) Junction Crossing, Lane Change Oncoming, Lane Change Side, Evasive Steering Assist, Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2), Parking Distance Warning – Side (PDW-S)
Wheels 16 in → 18 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 Niro trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2027 Kia Niro trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the LX FWD to the S FWD: $700 more for 10 features the press kit lists as standard on the S FWD and not on the LX 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 Niro trims cost?
5 trims, from $29,890 for the LX FWD to $38,990 for the SX Touring FWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.