Real price data
What should you pay for a 2025 Kia Carnival?
Original MSRP
$36,500
When new
Fair market price
$39,928
Mileage-adjusted
Where prices land
25th $33,405 · 75th $43,327 · MSRP $36,500
Spread of current 2025 Kia Carnival listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| LXS | $34,147 | $38,800 | — |
| lx | — | $36,500 | — |
| EX | $39,260 | $43,000 | — |
| SX | $42,596 | $45,600 | — |
| SX Prestige | $44,744 | $52,600 | — |
- LXS
- $34,147
- EX
- $39,260
- SX
- $42,596
- SX Prestige
- $44,744
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2025 Kia Carnival runs about $40,239 in MT to $43,601 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $2,895 | $110+ | $42,933 |
| TX | $2,496 | $332 | $42,756 |
| FL | $2,396 | $1,074+ | $43,398 |
| NY | $1,597 | $371 | $41,896 |
| PA | $2,396 | $587 | $42,911 |
| IL | $2,496 | $683 | $43,107 |
| OH | $2,296 | $444 | $42,668 |
| GA | $2,795 | $637 | $43,360 |
| NC | $1,198 | $793 | $41,919 |
| WA | $2,595 | $215+ | $42,738 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $40,453 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Fuel economy
18
MPG city
26
MPG highway
21
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2025 Kia Carnival configuration (Regular).
Safety & recalls
1 open NHTSA recall on record for the 2025 Kia Carnival.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC368. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 24, 2026.
Campaign 26V232000 · 10/04/2026
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2025 Kia Carnival?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $39,928, within a typical market range of $33,405 to $43,327.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2025 Kia Carnival?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $40,239 in MT to $43,601 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 6/21/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.