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2026 Kia Carnival LX Cost to Own
$61,822
A 2026 Kia Carnival LX has a 5-year cost-to-own of $61,822. After 5 years a 2026 Carnival LX will depreciate $19,779 and have a residual value of $19,156. During this time out-of-pocket expenses are expected to total $42,043.
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The 2026 Kia Carnival LX is in the top 10% for Cost to Own among all Minivans.
2026 Kia Carnival LX 5-Year Depreciation: $19,779
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5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$42,043
Fuel:
$13,740
Insurance:
$12,690
Financing:
$4,853
State Fees:
$2,892
Maintenance:
$7,188
Repairs:
$680
Total: $42,043
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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:$19,779
5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$42,043
5-Year Cost To Own$61,822
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Specifications
Comfort & Convenience
Climate Control Air Conditioning | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Integrated Garage Door Opener | Port Installed |
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 4555 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 40.9 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.1 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 7 | ||
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 | ||
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 LX 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 LX 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
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