Negotiating leverage
50
moderate leverage / 100
~68 days of national supply and listings typically ~2% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price intelligence
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$29,151
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
Fair price is in the typical market range
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
4 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
Negotiating leverage
50
moderate leverage / 100
~68 days of national supply and listings typically ~2% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.
National supply
68
days of supply
Buyer's market
Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2025 Kia K5.
Manufacturer programs
See current cash, financing, and lease programs for a 2025 Kia K5. They can vary by ZIP and are separate from Ridekick's Real Price.
$25,015–$26,102
Estimated dealer invoice — about $27,190 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| GT-Line | $28,661 | $27,990 | $25,751–$26,870 |
| LXS | $28,691 | $27,190 | $25,015–$26,102 |
| EX | $28,732 | $34,490 | $31,731–$33,110 |
| GT | $32,077 | $33,090 | $30,443–$31,766 |
Trim comparison
GT-Line
$28,661
GT-Line: fair price $28,661, original MSRP $27,990, estimated dealer cost $25,751 to $26,870.
LXS
$28,691
LXS: fair price $28,691, original MSRP $27,190, estimated dealer cost $25,015 to $26,102.
EX
$28,732
EX: fair price $28,732, original MSRP $34,490, estimated dealer cost $31,731 to $33,110.
GT
$32,077
GT: fair price $32,077, original MSRP $33,090, estimated dealer cost $30,443 to $31,766.
Some fair prices are above the original MSRP. MSRP is the original sticker price for the same trim; a current used-market estimate can be higher. This reflects today’s comparable listings—not a dealer quote.
Out-the-door for a 2025 Kia K5 runs about $29,150 in MT to $31,777 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 | $2,091 | $110+ | $31,040 |
| TX | $1,802 | $332 | $30,973 |
| FL | $1,730 | $1,074+ | $31,643 |
| NY | $1,154 | $371 | $30,364 |
| PA | $1,730 | $587 | $31,156 |
| IL | $1,802 | $683 | $31,324 |
| OH | $1,658 | $444 | $30,941 |
| GA | $2,019 | $637 | $31,495 |
| NC | $865 | $793 | $30,497 |
| WA | $1,875 | $215+ | $30,929 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $29,364 |
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
23
MPG city
33
MPG highway
27
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2025 Kia K5 configuration (Regular).
2 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2025 Kia K5.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 K5 vehicles. A software error in the Power-net Domain Controller (PDC) may cause the parking lights to flicker. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: The PDC software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC341.
Campaign 25V351000 · 27/05/2025
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC346.
Campaign 25V493000 · 28/07/2025
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $29,151, within a typical market range of $27,894 to $30,499.
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $29,150 in MT to $31,777 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
There are about 68 days of national market supply for the 2025 Kia K5 — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2025 Kia K5.
Negotiating leverage rates 50/100 (moderate). ~68 days of national supply and listings typically ~2% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $25,015–$26,102 — its $27,190 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 8/2/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.