The 2027 Kia Carnival comes in nine trims across two powertrains: five V6 trims from the $37,490 LX to the $51,590 SX Prestige, and four hybrid trims from the $41,490 LXS to the $53,590 SX Prestige. The step from each trim to the next is priced in the table below.

Outten Kia stocks the full Carnival lineup, so a Reading or Allentown family can compare any two trims on the lot. The Carnival overview covers the vehicle as a whole and the Carnival research hub lists every guide.

2027 Kia Carnival Trim Lineup at a Glance

Nine trims, one body, and a $16,100 spread from the least expensive Carnival to the most equipped hybrid. Prices are base MSRP excluding destination.

Trim	Powertrain	MSRP excl. destination	The one-line pitch
LX	V6	$37,490	Seven seats, power doors and a full safety list at the entry price
LXS	V6	$39,490	Eight seats with the sliding middle seat, plus heated front seats
EX	V6	$41,690	19-inch wheels, a power liftgate and the family cabin tech
SX	V6	$46,590	Dual sunroofs, a 360-degree surround view monitor and the widest assistance suite
SX Prestige	V6	$51,590	Leather, Bose audio, head-up display and lounge seats
LXS	Hybrid	$41,490	33 mpg combined with eight seats and heated front seats
EX	Hybrid	$43,690	Hybrid mileage with the power liftgate and family cabin tech
SX	Hybrid	$48,590	Hybrid mileage with dual sunroofs and the 360-degree surround view monitor
SX Prestige	Hybrid	$53,590	The full flagship, with an optional rear entertainment system

Trim-by-Trim Breakdown

Each trim is described by what it adds. Kia describes the hybrid as the same spacious interior, flexible seating and tech as the V6, with better fuel economy, so each hybrid trim follows the matching V6 trim.

Carnival LX: $37,490

The LX seats seven, with two second-row captain's chairs and a third row that folds into the floor. It carries the 287-horsepower V6, power sliding rear doors, a 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, tri-zone climate control, two USB-C ports in each row and 17-inch alloy wheels. Seats are cloth, with a 6-way manual driver's seat, and Kia counts 18 driver and safety assistance features. There are no packages on this trim. It is the most accessible way into a three-row with power doors.

Carnival LXS: $39,490 V6 or $41,490 hybrid

The LXS moves to eight seats on a Slide-Flex second row, where the middle seat slides forward or back. The driver's seat becomes an 8-way power seat with 4-way lumbar, the front seats are heated and the trim is SynTex. There are 13 cup and bottle holders. The LXS is the first trim offered as a hybrid, and it suits a family that wants space for eight.

Carnival EX: $41,690 V6 or $43,690 hybrid

The EX is the equipment step. It adds 19-inch wheels, a smart power liftgate with auto close, an 8-way power passenger seat, a driver's memory system for seat, wheel and mirrors, power-folding mirrors, roof rails and a wireless phone charger. Inside, a passenger view camera, a cabin intercom and quiet mode that mutes the rear speakers keep a full family calm. Two packages are open to the EX: the Captain's Chairs Package at $0 for seven seats, and the Dark Edition Package at $950 with gloss black 19-inch wheels and dark exterior trim.

Carnival SX: $46,590 V6 or $48,590 hybrid

The SX adds dual sunroofs, a 12.3-inch curved instrument display beside the touchscreen, ventilated front seats, a 360-degree surround view monitor with a blind-spot view monitor and Digital Key 2.0. Its driver assistance suite widens to enhanced emergency braking, Highway Driving Assist 2, side parking sensors and reverse parking collision-avoidance assist. The Captain's Chairs Package ($0) and Dark Edition Package ($950) are open here as well.

Carnival SX Prestige: $51,590 V6 or $53,590 hybrid

The SX Prestige is the flagship: leather seats, a 12-speaker Bose audio system, a heated steering wheel, an 11-inch head-up display, a digital rearview mirror, LED projector headlights and taillights, 19-inch gloss black wheels and Dark Edition styling. The $0 SX Prestige Seat Package turns it into a seven-seater with heated and ventilated power lounge seats, leg extensions and ambient lighting. On the hybrid, a $2,500 rear entertainment package adds a dual-screen system for the second row.

Side-by-Side Comparison Matrix

Power, seats, wheels and the equipment that sets each trim apart, in one table.

Trim	Power	Seats	Wheels	Key standard equipment	Towing
LX	287 hp V6	7	17-inch	Captain's chairs, cloth, power doors, 12.3-inch screen	3,500 lb
LXS	287 hp V6	8	17-inch	Slide-Flex seat, power driver's seat, heated front seats	3,500 lb
EX	287 hp V6	8	19-inch	Power liftgate, memory seat, wireless charger, roof rails	3,500 lb
SX	287 hp V6	8	19-inch	Dual sunroofs, 360-degree view, ventilated seats	3,500 lb
SX Prestige	287 hp V6	8 (7 with Seat Package)	19-inch	Leather, Bose, head-up display, heated wheel	3,500 lb
LXS Hybrid	242 hp hybrid	8	17-inch	Slide-Flex seat, power driver's seat, heated front seats	2,500 lb
EX Hybrid	242 hp hybrid	8	19-inch	Power liftgate, memory seat, wireless charger, roof rails	2,500 lb
SX Hybrid	242 hp hybrid	8	19-inch	Dual sunroofs, 360-degree view, ventilated seats	2,500 lb
SX Prestige Hybrid	242 hp hybrid	8 (7 with Seat Package)	19-inch	Leather, Bose, head-up display, heated wheel	2,500 lb

Towing is with trailer brakes, properly equipped. Every trim is front-wheel drive, rides on a 121.7-inch wheelbase and holds 40.2 to 145.1 cubic feet of cargo.

Common Carnival Trim Comparisons

LXS or EX

The LXS and EX both seat eight, and both are available as a hybrid. The $2,200 between them buys the 19-inch wheels, the smart power liftgate, the memory driver's seat, the power passenger seat and the passenger view camera. A family that loads a stroller through the liftgate daily will use that liftgate more than any other upgrade.

EX or SX

The $4,900 from EX to SX buys the sunroofs and the safety hardware: the 360-degree surround view monitor, the blind-spot view monitor and the enhanced collision-avoidance suite. For families who park in tight lots at the VF Outlets or Dorney Park, the surround view camera does most of the work.

SX or SX Prestige

The $5,000 to the SX Prestige adds leather, the Bose system, the heated steering wheel, the head-up display and the digital rearview mirror, and opens the $0 lounge-seat package. It is the trim for a family that spends long hours in the second row.

Carnival or Carnival Hybrid on the same trim

The hybrid costs $2,000 more than the matching V6 trim and trades 45 horsepower for 33 mpg combined instead of 21. fueleconomy.gov's annual fuel cost estimate is $2,050 for the hybrid against $3,200 for the V6, a $1,150 yearly difference (fueleconomy.gov). The V6 tows 1,000 pounds more.

The Carnival Value Verdict and Step-Up Guide

The LXS and EX are the everyday family trims: eight seats, heated front seats and, from the EX up, the power liftgate and memory seat. Every step adds something a family uses, and each has a buyer it fits.

Step	Added cost	What the step adds
LX to LXS	$2,000	Eighth seat with Slide-Flex, power driver's seat, heated front seats
LXS to EX	$2,200	19-inch wheels, power liftgate, memory seat, power passenger seat, passenger view camera, roof rails
EX to SX	$4,900	Dual sunroofs, 360-degree view monitor, enhanced emergency braking, ventilated seats, dual displays
SX to SX Prestige	$5,000	Leather, Bose audio, heated wheel, head-up display, digital rearview mirror
V6 to hybrid, same trim	$2,000	33 mpg combined instead of 21; 271 lb-ft combined torque

Which Carnival Trim Is Right for You?

If you want the most accessible way into a three-row

The LX at $37,490 brings seven seats, power doors and the full standard safety list.

If you carry eight people regularly

The LXS is the least expensive eight-seater, and its sliding middle seat puts a toddler within reach of the front row.

If your commute runs Reading to Allentown

The Carnival Hybrid EX at $43,690 pairs 33 mpg combined with the liftgate and memory seat. On a daily highway leg the fuel savings add up.

If you tow a boat or a trailer to Blue Marsh Lake

The V6 trims carry the 3,500-pound rating, so a V6 EX or SX is the pick for a boating family.

If second-row comfort comes first

The SX Prestige with the Seat Package offers heated and ventilated lounge seats with leg extensions.

Shop Carnival Trims at Outten Kia

Carnivals in every trim above are on the lot, and the filtered Carnival inventory shows what is in stock now. Lehighton and Quakertown shoppers are welcome to book a test drive and compare two trims back to back, or get pre-approved first. Outten Kia is at 900 S Fourth St, Hamburg, and the number is (610) 562-7577.

Carnival Trim FAQs

How many trims does the 2027 Kia Carnival come in?

Nine: five V6 trims (LX, LXS, EX, SX, SX Prestige) and four hybrid trims (LXS, EX, SX, SX Prestige).

What is the base price of the 2027 Carnival?

The LX starts at $37,490 and the Carnival Hybrid LXS at $41,490, base MSRP excluding the $1,545 destination charge.

Which Carnival trim has eight seats?

Every trim from the LXS up seats eight on the Slide-Flex second row. The LX seats seven, and EX, SX and SX Prestige are offered as seven-seaters.

What does the hybrid cost over the V6?

$2,000 on the same trim, for example $41,490 against $39,490 on the LXS.

Which Carnival trim has a power liftgate?

The smart power liftgate with auto close is standard from the EX up, on the V6 and the hybrid.

Is the Dark Edition Package an extra cost?

It is $950 on the EX and SX and adds Dark Edition body styling, gloss black 19-inch wheels and satin metal interior trim.

Does the Carnival come with captain's chairs?

The LX has them standard. On EX and SX the Captain's Chairs Package is $0, and the SX Prestige Seat Package at $0 gives lounge seats.

Which trims have a 360-degree surround view monitor?

Only the SX and SX Prestige carry it, whether V6 or hybrid.

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