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2026 Kia Carnival EX Cost to Own
$64,740
A 2026 Kia Carnival EX has a 5-year cost-to-own of $64,740. After 5 years a 2026 Carnival EX will depreciate $21,989 and have a residual value of $21,146. During this time out-of-pocket expenses are expected to total $42,751.
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Average Costs
The 2026 Kia Carnival EX is in the middle 26-75% for Cost to Own among all Minivans.
2026 Kia Carnival EX 5-Year Depreciation: $21,989
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5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$42,751
Fuel:
$13,740
Insurance:
$12,565
Financing:
$5,386
State Fees:
$3,192
Maintenance:
$7,188
Repairs:
$680
Total: $42,751
See New Car Incentives2026 Kia Carnival EX Cost to Own
5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel, insurance, service & financing, plus the car's loss in value over time (depreciation).
5-Year Depreciation:$21,989
5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$42,751
5-Year Cost To Own$64,740
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Specifications
Comfort & Convenience
Climate Control Air Conditioning | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Integrated Garage Door Opener | Port Installed |
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 4725 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 40.9 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.1 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 8 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 6.8 inches | ||
Overall Length | 203.0 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 64.2 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 3500 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 145.1 cu.ft. | ||
Wheel Base | 121.7 inches | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6283 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 89.2 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Power Sliding Doors | Available | ||
Privacy Glass | Available | ||
Roof Rails | Available | ||
LED Headlights | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 18 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 25 mpg | ||
Combined | 21 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
8 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available |
Performance
Horsepower | 287 @ 6400 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 260 @ 5000 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, GDI, 3.5 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 10 years / 100000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / 100000 miles |
2026 Kia Carnival EX Standard Features
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2026 Kia Carnival
KBB.com Review
4.5
Kbb.com Expert Rating
You'll Like This Car If...
Affordable. Class-leading warranty. Class-leading cargo room.
You May Not Like This Car If...
No AWD option. So-so fuel economy. Some rivals have a bigger third row.
2026 Kia Carnival
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
4.3
Consumer Rating
23 ratings
Value
4.3
Performance
4.4
Quality
4.3
Comfort
4.7
Reliability
4.4
Styling
4.8
2026 Kia Carnival EX Safety
Safety Features & Technology
Not Available
Crash Test Rating
Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Frontal Crash
4.0
Rollover Rating
4.0
Compare to Similar Vehicles
 New 2026 Kia Carnival EX |  New 2026 Honda Odyssey |  New 2027 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo |  New 2027 GMC Savana 2500 Cargo | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $43,135 | $44,245 | $45,095 | $45,095 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 4.5 | 4.6 | N/A | N/A | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.3 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.3 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 18/Hwy 25/Comb 21 MPG | City 19/Hwy 28/Comb 22 MPG | N/A | N/A | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation). | $64,740 | $60,913 | N/A | N/A | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | 5.0 | N/A | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 287 @ 6400 RPM | 280 @ 6000 RPM | 276 @ 5200 RPM | 276 @ 5200 RPM | |
| Engine | V6, GDI, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD |
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