2021 Kia K5 Trims Comparison

LX
The base LX trim comes with an appealing mix of features, including:

• A 180-horsepower turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine
• Eight-speed automatic transmission
• 16-inch wheels
• LED headlights
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Cloth upholstery
• 8-inch touchscreen
• Wireless AppleCarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
• Six-speaker sound system

All K5s also come with these advanced safety features:

• Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
• Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)

LXS
Adds the following at a very reasonable price:

• Keyless entry with push-button start and remote ignition
• 60/40-split folding rear seats with a center armrest
• Smartphone-based remote monitoring and control
• Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
• Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while in reverse)
• Rear-passenger safe exit system (can prevent a rear passenger from opening a door into vehicles approaching from behind)

GT-Line
Similar to the LXS but has:

• Additional sporty and black exterior treatments
• 18-inch wheels
• Foglights
• Power-adjustable driver's seat
• Cloth and simulated leather upholstery
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• USB ports for the rear passengers

EX
Forgoes the GT-Line's sporty look but adds a dash of luxury with:

• Panoramic sunroof
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Climate control vents for rear passengers
• Simulated leather upholstery
• Wireless smartphone charging pad
• Rear parking sensors

GT
Ups the K5's performance with features such as:

• A 290-hp 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine
• Eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with paddle shifters
• Upgraded brakes
• Sport-tuned suspension
• Most of the GT-Line's styling flourishes
• Sport front seats

The GT goes without the ventilated seats, satellite radio and rear parking sensors, but you can add them back as options. In general, some features on the upper trim levels are available on lower trims as options.

Other key K5 options to look out for:

• Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the K5 and the vehicle in front)
• Enhanced lane keeping and adaptive cruise control systems
• Enhanced front and rear collision avoidance system
• 10.25-inch touchscreen (includes enhanced voice recognition system but reverts to regular wired smartphone integration)
• Premium 12-speaker Bose sound system
• Power-adjustable front passenger seat
• Heated steering wheel