2025 Kia K5 Trims Comparison
Which 2025 K5 trim does Edmunds recommend?
We still think the GT-Line is the sweet spot. Why? Because it offers a noteworthy upgrade to the base trim with a lot more standard and available features. It also looks cooler and has available all-wheel drive.
2025 K5 trim level differences
The 2025 Kia K5 is a midsize sedan available in four trim levels: LXS, GT-Line, GT and EX. All except the GT are powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 191 horsepower. The GT gets a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 290 hp, making it one of the most powerful cars in its class. Front-wheel drive is standard, with the midlevel GT-Line available with all-wheel drive. For more info, check out the highlights of the K5's standard and optional features below.
Pricing
LXS - $28,365 MSRP
Edmunds suggests you pay
$27,5362 for sale near you
Prices based on sales in NH thru 8/18/25
Final assembly in South Korea
Compare 2025 K5 trims side-by-side
Comparing average pricing near
Keene, NH
Vehicle | K5 LXS | K5 GT-Line | K5 GT | K5 EX |
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Vehicle | Editors' Pick GT-Line 2.5L 4cyl 8A
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Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features |
Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Navigation | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Parking assistance | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Upholstery | cloth | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette |
Heated seats | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | optional | standard |
Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Sunroof | Not Available | optional | standard | standard |
Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
Country of final assembly | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | |
Engine power | 191 hp @ 6,100 rpm | 191 hp @ 6,100 rpm | 290 hp @ 5,800 rpm | 191 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
Engine torque | 181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 311 lb-ft @ 1,650 rpm | 181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm |
Engine displacement | 2.5 l | 2.5 l | 2.5 l | 2.5 l |
Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Tire size | 205/65R16 | 235/45R18 | 245/40R19 | 235/45R18 |
Wheel size | 16 X 6.5-in | 18 X 7.5-in | 19 X 8.0-in | 18 X 7.5-in |
Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 26 / 37 / 30 MPG | 25 / 36 / 29 MPG | 23 / 33 / 27 MPG | 25 / 36 / 29 MPG |
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
Driving Range (city/hwy) | 411 / 585 miles | 395 / 569 miles | 363 / 521 miles | 395 / 569 miles |
Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
Turning circle | 36.0 ft. | 36.0 ft. | 36.0 ft. | 36.0 ft. |
Curb weight | 3,230 lb. | 3,291 lb. | 3,596 lb. | 3,395 lb. |
Ground Clearance | 5.3 in. | 5.3 in. | 5.3 in. | 5.3 in. |
Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - |
Overall Width without Mirrors | 73.2 in. | 73.2 in. | 73.2 in. | 73.2 in. |
Height | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. |
Length | 193.1 in. | 193.1 in. | 193.1 in. | 193.1 in. |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Cargo Space | 15.6 cu. ft. | 15.6 cu. ft. | 15.6 cu. ft. | 15.6 cu. ft. |
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | - | - | - | - |
Front Head Room | 40.2 in. | 40.2 in. | 38.4 in. | 38.4 in. |
Front Leg Room | 46.1 in. | 46.1 in. | 46.1 in. | 46.1 in. |
Front Shoulder Room | 58.0 in. | 58.0 in. | 58.0 in. | 58.0 in. |
Rear Head Room | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. |
Rear Leg Room | 35.2 in. | 35.2 in. | 35.2 in. | 35.2 in. |
Rear Shoulder Room | 56.1 in. | 56.1 in. | 56.1 in. | 56.1 in. |
Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
True Cost to Own® | $38,652 | $39,474 | $44,926 | $41,552 |
Average Cost Per Mile | $0.52 | $0.53 | $0.6 | $0.55 |
Depreciation | $15,451 | $14,928 | $17,879 | $16,733 |
Financing | $4,919 | $5,382 | $5,829 | $6,207 |
Taxes & Fees | $220 | $220 | $220 | $220 |
Fuel | $7,911 | $8,180 | $8,798 | $8,180 |
Insurance | $3,824 | $4,397 | $4,397 | $3,845 |
Maintenance | $5,827 | $5,867 | $7,172 | $5,867 |
Repairs | $500 | $500 | $631 | $500 |
Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
Interior | Black, cloth | Black & White, leatherette Red, leatherette | Black w/Neon Green, leatherette | Black, leatherette |
Exterior | Runway Red Interstellar Gray Snow White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl | Runway Red Wolf Gray Yacht Blue Snow White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Steel Matte Gray | Runway Red Wolf Gray Yacht Blue Snow White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Steel Matte Gray | Runway Red Interstellar Gray Yacht Blue Snow White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl |