Which 2026 Kia Sportage trim should you buy?
$28,790 to $47,190. 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: X-Pro Prestige AWD → X-Line PHEV AWD, +$800 for 16 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: LX AWD at $30,590.
LX Hybrid $30,490
+$1,700 over the LX FWD.
Standard here, not on the LX FWD: 2nd-row Bench Seats with center armrest with cup holders, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (x4), Shift-by-Wire transmission, Steering wheel paddle shifters
HP 187 hp → 177 hp · Torque 178 lb-ft → 195 lb-ft · MPG comb 28 mpg → 42 mpg · Cargo (2nd row) 39.6 cu-ft → 39.5 cu-ft
EX $30,590
+$1,800 over the LX FWD.
Standard here, not on the LX FWD: 2-way driver lumbar support, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), Full SynTex (Synthetic Leather) seating trim, Heated front seats, Heated outside mirrors, LED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity Mirrors, Outside mirror turn signal indicators, Power windows with auto up/down on all four windows, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Safe Exit Assist (SEA), Smart (Hands-free) Power liftgate with Auto-Close functionality, Temporary spare wheel tire, Wireless device charging 15W (Qi)
Wheels 17 in → 18 in
LX $30,590
+— over the EX FWD.
Standard here, not on the EX FWD: 6-way Manual Driver Seat, All Wheel Drive (AWD), Cloth seating trim, Power windows with auto up/down and safety, Terrain Mode (AWD Only): Snow / Mud / Sand, Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) - inflator based
MPG comb 28 mpg → 26 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 17 in
EX $32,390
+$1,800 over the LX AWD.
Standard here, not on the LX AWD: 2-way driver lumbar support, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), Full SynTex (Synthetic Leather) seating trim, Heated front seats, Heated outside mirrors, LED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity Mirrors, Outside mirror turn signal indicators, Power windows with auto up/down on all four windows, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Safe Exit Assist (SEA), Smart (Hands-free) Power liftgate with Auto-Close functionality, Temporary spare wheel tire, Wireless device charging 15W (Qi)
Wheels 17 in → 18 in
S Hybrid $32,790
+$2,300 over the LX Hybrid FWD.
Standard here, not on the LX Hybrid FWD: 2-way driver lumbar support, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat, All Wheel Drive (AWD), Heated front seats, Heated outside mirrors, Outside mirror turn signal indicators, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Safe Exit Assist (SEA), Temporary spare wheel tire, Terrain Mode (AWD Only): Snow / Mud / Sand
MPG comb 42 mpg → 35 mpg · Wheels 17 in → 18 in
X-Line $33,090
+$700 over the EX AWD.
Standard here, not on the EX AWD: Gloss black Upper DLO & Beltline
Wheels 18 in → 19 in
EX Hybrid $33,790
+$1,000 over the S Hybrid AWD.
Standard here, not on the S Hybrid AWD: Full SynTex (Synthetic Leather) seating trim, LED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity Mirrors, Power windows with auto up/down on all four windows
SX $34,390
+$3,800 over the EX FWD.
Standard here, not on the EX FWD: 12.3" color touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, HD Radio, SiriusXM, Bluetooth, Gloss black Upper DLO & Beltline, Highway Driving Assist (HDA 1.5), Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirror position, Interior door handles - satin chrome, LED 2nd row lamp, LED cargo lamp, LED overhead console lamp, Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve - NSCC-C, Power tilt-slide sunroof, Power-folding outside mirrors
X-Line Hybrid $35,690
+$1,900 over the EX Hybrid AWD.
Standard here, not on the EX Hybrid AWD: Power tilt-slide sunroof
Wheels 18 in → 19 in
SX Prestige $36,390
+$2,000 over the SX FWD.
Standard here, not on the SX FWD: 8-way power adjustable passenger seat, Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Digital Key 2 UWB (Ultra-wideband), Heated steering wheel, Parking Collision Avoidance-Reverse (PCA-R), Parking Distance Warning - Side (PDW-S), Solar Front Door Windows and Windshield, Surround View Monitor (SVM), Ventilated front seats
Wheels 18 in → 19 in
SX Prestige $38,190
+$5,100 over the X-Line AWD.
Standard here, not on the X-Line AWD: 12.3" color touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, HD Radio, SiriusXM, Bluetooth, 8-way power adjustable passenger seat, Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Digital Key 2 UWB (Ultra-wideband), Heated steering wheel, Highway Driving Assist (HDA 1.5), Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirror position, Interior door handles - satin chrome, LED 2nd row lamp, LED cargo lamp, LED overhead console lamp, Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve - NSCC-C, Parking Collision Avoidance-Reverse (PCA-R), Parking Distance Warning - Side (PDW-S) and 6 more
X-Pro Prestige $39,690
+$1,500 over the SX Prestige AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 26 mpg → 24 mpg · Wheels 19 in → 17 in
X-Line PHEV $40,490
+$800 over the X-Pro Prestige AWD.
Standard here, not on the X-Pro Prestige AWD: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat including thigh support, 2nd Row Bench Seats: 60:40 Split with 1-Touch, Tilt + Slide (Pass. Side), Fold + Slide (Driver Side), 2nd-row Bench Seats with center armrest with cup holders, 6-way Manual Passenger Seat, Auto Window Defogger, Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel Exit, Full SynTex (Synthetic Leather) seating trim, Heated outside mirrors, Hydrographics interior trim, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (x4), Parking Distance Warning - Forward (PDW-F), Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R), Power windows with auto up/down and safety, Shift-by-Wire transmission and 2 more
HP 187 hp → 268 hp · Torque 178 lb-ft → 271 lb-ft · MPG comb 24 mpg → 36 mpg · Cargo (2nd row) 39.6 cu-ft → 34.5 cu-ft · Wheels 17 in → 19 in
SX-Prestige Hybrid $40,590
+$4,900 over the X-Line Hybrid AWD.
Standard here, not on the X-Line Hybrid AWD: 2nd-row heated seats, 8-way power adjustable passenger seat, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Digital Key 2 UWB (Ultra-wideband), Heated steering wheel, Highway Driving Assist (HDA 2.0), Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirror position, Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve - NSCC-C, Parking Collision Avoidance-Reverse (PCA-R), Parking Distance Warning - Side (PDW-S), Power-folding outside mirrors, Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA), Solar Front Door Windows and Windshield and 2 more
X-Line Prestige PHEV $47,190
+$6,700 over the X-Line PHEV AWD.
Standard here, not on the X-Line PHEV AWD: 2nd-row heated seats, 8-way power adjustable passenger seat, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Digital Key 2 UWB (Ultra-wideband), Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist - Direct Oncoming (FCA-DO), Heated steering wheel, Highway Driving Assist (HDA 2.0), Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirror position, Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve - NSCC-C, Parking Collision Avoidance-Reverse (PCA-R), Parking Distance Warning - Side (PDW-S), Power-folding outside mirrors, Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) and 3 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.
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Common questions about the 2026 Kia Sportage trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Kia Sportage trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the X-Pro Prestige AWD to the X-Line PHEV AWD: $800 more for 16 features the press kit lists as standard on the X-Line PHEV AWD and not on the X-Pro Prestige AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2026 Kia Sportage trims cost?
16 trims, from $28,790 for the LX FWD to $47,190 for the X-Line Prestige PHEV AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2026 Kia Sportage with all-wheel drive?
The LX AWD, at $30,590 MSRP.