Three trims and four priced configurations, with a $6,100 spread from the $27,690 LXS to the $33,790 GT. Every trim shares the same 15.6-cubic-foot trunk and five-seat cabin - what changes is the engine, the wheel size, and how much of the screen and safety list is standard rather than optional.

Outten Kia stocks the K5 lineup in Hamburg. Each trim answers a different question: how much safety equipment for the least money, how much daily convenience for a small step up, and how much performance for the biggest one. For the powertrain and capability detail behind these figures, see the K5 overview.

2027 K5 Trim Lineup at a Glance

Trim	Starting MSRP	Positioning
LXS	$27,690	The full safety suite and a 12.3-inch touchscreen at the lowest entry price
GT-Line	$28,690 ($30,290 with all-wheel drive)	Navigation, wireless charging and the only all-wheel-drive K5 built
GT	$33,790	The 290-horsepower turbo, sport suspension and the most standard equipment

Trim-by-Trim Breakdown

LXS

Starting MSRP $27,690 plus the $1,245 destination charge. The engine is the 186-horsepower 2.5-liter four through an eight-speed automatic, front-wheel drive only - Kia does not offer all-wheel drive on this trim. Standard equipment includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 4.2-inch instrument display, 16-inch alloy wheels, a 6-way manual driver's seat in cloth trim, and the full standard driver-assistance suite - the same list carried on the $33,790 GT. No packages are currently offered on LXS. It is for a buyer who wants every safety feature Kia builds into the K5 without paying for navigation or leather-look seating.

GT-Line

Starting MSRP $28,690 front-drive or $30,290 with all-wheel drive (a $1,600 option), plus the $1,245 destination charge. Same 186-horsepower 2.5-liter engine as LXS, on 18-inch alloy wheels with GT-Line body styling. Standard equipment steps up to a 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation, an 8-way power driver's seat with 2-way lumbar in SynTex trim, heated front seats, a wireless phone charger and LED fog lights. Two packages are available: a $700 Convenience Package (offered on both front- and all-wheel drive) and a $2,200 Premium Package that adds the panoramic sunroof, 12-speaker Bose audio and Active Sound Design. It is the only trim GT-Line can be ordered with all-wheel drive, and the natural stop for a buyer who wants winter grip without the turbo engine.

GT

Starting MSRP $33,790 plus the $1,245 destination charge. The engine is the turbocharged 290-horsepower 2.5-liter through an eight-speed wet dual-clutch automatic, front-wheel drive only - Kia does not build the GT with all-wheel drive. Standard equipment includes 19-inch alloy wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, larger brakes front and rear, a panoramic sunroof, a curved 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster available, Digital Key 2.0, a 360-degree Surround View Monitor, and Kia's own AMCI-certified 0-60 mph time of 5.4 seconds (a result run on the 2025 model year GT; the powertrain carries over unchanged). One package, the $4,400 GT1 Package, adds further equipment on top. It is for a buyer who wants the quickest K5 built and the longest standard-equipment list, and does not need all-wheel drive.

Side-by-Side Comparison Matrix

Spec	LXS	GT-Line	GT
Starting MSRP	$27,690	$28,690	$33,790
Engine	2.5L, 186 hp	2.5L, 186 hp	2.5L Turbo, 290 hp
Drivetrain	FWD only	FWD standard, AWD available (+$1,600)	FWD only
Wheels	16-inch alloy	18-inch alloy	19-inch alloy
Touchscreen	12.3-in, no navigation	12.3-in w/ navigation	12.3-in w/ navigation
Driver's seat	6-way manual, cloth	8-way power, SynTex	8-way power, SynTex
Payload (curb-to-GVWR)	1,135 lbs	1,074 lbs (FWD), 1,056 lbs (AWD)	1,012 lbs
Seating	5	5	5

Common K5 Trim Comparisons

LXS vs GT-Line

The $1,000 step from LXS to GT-Line front-drive buys the same 186-horsepower engine on larger 18-inch wheels, plus navigation on the touchscreen, an 8-way power driver's seat, heated front seats and a wireless phone charger. It also opens the door to all-wheel drive, which LXS cannot be ordered with at any price. For a shopper who wants the driver-assistance suite both trims share but would use navigation or wants the option of all-wheel drive later in the build, GT-Line is the $1,000 that buys flexibility LXS does not have.

GT-Line vs GT

The $5,100 gap between GT-Line front-drive and GT is the price of the turbo: 104 more horsepower, 133 more lb-ft, a dual-clutch transmission, a sport-tuned suspension and larger brakes, plus a longer standard-equipment list (panoramic sunroof, Digital Key 2.0, 360-degree camera). What GT does not offer is all-wheel drive - GT-Line is the only way to get it. A buyer choosing between the two is really choosing between winter traction and outright pace, since Kia does not sell a K5 with both.

The K5 Value Verdict and Step-Up Guide

Value verdict: GT-Line front-drive is the volume pick - it keeps the 186-horsepower engine's fuel economy while adding the equipment most buyers actually use (navigation, power seat, wireless charging) for $1,000 over LXS. GT-Line with the $2,200 Premium Package, at $30,890 before destination, is the best-equipped car in the lineup that still returns 29 mpg combined.

Step	Added Cost	What it adds	Who it's for
LXS to GT-Line	+$1,000	Navigation, power seat, wireless charging, AWD eligibility	Anyone who wants more than the base radio
GT-Line FWD to AWD	+$1,600	All-wheel drive, the only way to get it on a K5	A ridge-and-valley winter commute
GT-Line FWD to GT	+$5,100	290 hp turbo, sport suspension, larger brakes, longer standard list	A buyer who wants pace over winter traction

Which K5 Trim Is Right for You?

If you primarily want the lowest entry price with every safety feature

LXS at $27,690 carries the identical standard driver-assistance suite as the $33,790 GT.

If you drive Route 61 or the ridge roads through winter

GT-Line all-wheel drive at $30,290 is the only all-wheel-drive K5 Kia builds.

If navigation and a better stereo matter more than horsepower

GT-Line front-drive with the $2,200 Premium Package, $30,890 before destination, brings the 12-speaker Bose system without the turbo's fuel-economy trade.

If you want the quickest K5 on the lot

GT at $33,790, with Kia's own AMCI-certified 5.4-second 0-60 time and the longest standard-equipment list in the lineup.

Shop K5 Trims at Outten Kia

Outten Kia is at 900 S Fourth St, Hamburg, PA 19526, on the Route 61 corridor at exit 30 off I-78 - roughly half an hour from Reading and forty minutes from Allentown. Sales, service and parts all reach (610) 562-7577. Every trim can be ordered or, where a match is on the lot, driven the same week.

K5 Trim FAQs

What is the price difference between K5 trims?

LXS to GT-Line is $1,000. GT-Line front-drive to GT is $5,100. Bottom to top of the lineup, LXS to GT, is $6,100 - all base MSRP excluding the $1,245 destination charge.

Which K5 trims come with all-wheel drive?

Only GT-Line, for $1,600 over its front-drive price. Kia does not build LXS or GT with all-wheel drive.

Does the base LXS have the same safety features as the GT?

Yes. Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping and Lane Following Assist, and Smart Cruise Control with stop and go are standard on every trim.

What does the GT-Line Premium Package include?

A panoramic sunroof, a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system and Active Sound Design, for $2,200 on top of the GT-Line's base price.

How much horsepower does each K5 trim have?

The step from GT-Line to GT swaps the shared 186-horsepower naturally aspirated four for a turbocharged unit of identical displacement, rated 290 horsepower.

Which K5 trim is the best value?

GT-Line front-drive - it adds navigation, a power driver's seat and wireless charging for $1,000 over LXS while keeping the same fuel economy and engine.

Is the GT worth the extra cost over GT-Line?

It buys 104 more horsepower, a dual-clutch transmission, a sport-tuned suspension and a longer standard-equipment list. It does not buy all-wheel drive - GT-Line is the only trim offered with that.

Can I order a K5 trim Outten Kia doesn't have in stock?

Yes. Contact the sales team about factory ordering any trim, engine or color combination Kia builds.

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