2026 Kia Carnival market value, prices & key facts
What dealers are asking for the 2026 Kia Carnival right now, from 765 current listings at 149 dealerships across 35 states, with EPA fuel economy, NHTSA safety ratings and recalls for this model year.
Asking prices of current listings · AutosXchange live dealer listings, November 7, 2026 · not sold prices
2026 Kia Carnival key facts
- Body style
- Minivan
- Powertrains
- Gas and Hybrid
- Engines
- 1.6L 4-cyl turbo and 3.5L 6-cyl
- Drivetrains
- FWD
- EPA MPG (city / hwy / combined)
- 18–34 / 25–31 / 21–32
- Fuel
- Regular
- EPA size class
- Minivan - 2WD
- Trims / series (decoded from listed VINs)
- EX, LX, LXS and SX, SX Prestige
- Assembly country (listed VINs)
- South Korea
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5 out of 5 stars (2 tested versions)
- NHTSA safety recalls
- 2 recall campaigns
2026 Kia Carnival overview
The 2026 Kia Carnival is a minivan, offered with gas and hybrid powertrains (FWD). EPA ratings for its 2 tested versions range 21–32 MPG combined. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall and lists 2 safety recalls for this model year. AutosXchange has 765 listed now, with a median asking price of $42,297 and median 11 miles.
2026 Kia Carnival: the market right now
Half of the 765 listings ask between $39,541 and $49,043.
New vs. used (by odometer)
Top cities by supply
2026 Kia Carnival: asking price vs. mileage
Asking price shows no clear link to mileage in current listings.
2026 Kia Carnival: how asking prices are spread
Half of listings ask between $39,541 and $49,043; the most common band is $40,000–$42,500 (150 listings).
2026 Kia Carnival: listings by state (top 10)
California has the most, with 121 listings (16% of 765).
2026 Kia Carnival: listings by trim (top 6)
Hybrid is the most-listed trim (176 listings); SX has the highest median asking price of these, $49,043.
2026 Kia Carnival for sale now: best value first
2026 Kia Carnival EPA fuel economy by version
| EPA version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City / Hwy / Comb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival Hybrid | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S6) | FWD | Regular | 34 / 31 / 32 |
| Carnival | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | FWD | Regular | 18 / 25 / 21 |
2026 Kia Carnival safety ratings & recalls
2 recall campaigns on file; best overall rating 5 of 5 stars.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 KIA CARNIVAL PV N/A FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2026 KIA CARNIVAL HYBRID PV HEV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSNHTSA campaign 26V232000 · reported April 11, 2026
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.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELNHTSA campaign 26V046000 · reported January 27, 2026
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel…
2026 Kia Carnival price activity & trends
Tracked daily since Nov 5, 2026; data as of Nov 7, 6:35 AM UTC. ▲ ▼ show the direction of change.
Latest market activity
- Dutch Miller Kia of Charlotte cut prices on 11 2026 Kia Carnival by $750 eachNov 6, 9:35 PM UTC
- Price-cut activity: #1158 of 3,737 cohorts nationally over 7 days (3.5% of 480 listings cut).
- Price-cut activity: #1158 of 3,737 cohorts nationally over 30 days (3.5% of 480 listings cut).
Since Nov 5: 3.5% of 480 listings cut (average $701), 0 new, 2 removed from sale.
Compare by location
| Location | Listings | Median asking | vs. national | Cut in 7 days | Avg cut | Same-car 7d | New / removed 7d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 478 | $41,411 | — | 3.5% | $701 | — | 0 / 2 |
| The South | 237 | $41,393 | ● −0.0% | 4.6% | $750 | — | 0 / 2 |
| The West | 111 | $42,612 | ▲ +2.9% | 2.7% | $491 | — | 0 / 0 |
| The Northeast | 71 | $39,185 | ▼ −5.4% | 0% | — | — | 0 / 0 |
| The Midwest | 59 | $43,900 | ▲ +6.0% | 5.1% | $725 | — | 0 / 0 |
| Texas | 87 | $40,633 | ▼ −1.9% | 0% | — | — | 0 / 0 |
| California | 61 | $45,116 | ▲ +8.9% | 4.9% | $491 | — | 0 / 0 |
| Alabama | 50 | $41,393 | ● −0.0% | 0% | — | — | 0 / 1 |
| Florida | 44 | $39,901 | ▼ −3.6% | 0% | — | — | 0 / 0 |
- 2026 Kia Carnival median asking price in Texas: $40,633 (87 listings), 1.9% below the national $41,411.
- 2026 Kia Carnival median asking price in California: $45,116 (61 listings), 8.9% above the national $41,411.
- Price cuts in 7 days: 0% of listings in Texas vs 4.9% in California.
Median asking price per day
Latest price changes: 2026 Kia Carnival
18 cuts and 9 raises in the last 30d; median cut −1.5%.
- ▲ Raise+$122 (+0.3%) · 2026 Kia Carnival EX$39,165 → $39,287 · Visalia Kia, Visalia, CA · 11 h ago
- ▲ Raise+$122 (+0.3%) · 2026 Kia Carnival LXS$37,110 → $37,232 · Visalia Kia, Visalia, CA · 11 h ago
- ▲ Raise+$122 (+0.2%) · 2026 Kia Carnival SX Prestige$53,640 → $53,762 · Visalia Kia, Visalia, CA · 11 h ago
- ▲ Raise+$122 (+0.3%) · 2026 Kia Carnival EX$39,830 → $39,952 · Visalia Kia, Visalia, CA · 11 h ago
- ▲ Raise+$122 (+0.3%) · 2026 Kia Carnival EX$39,335 → $39,457 · Visalia Kia, Visalia, CA · 11 h ago
- ▲ Raise+$122 (+0.3%) · 2026 Kia Carnival EX$39,805 → $39,927 · Visalia Kia, Visalia, CA · 11 h ago
Source: AutosXchange Intel Hub, autos-xchange.com/market, 2026-11-07.
Kia Carnival market data by model year
2026 Kia Carnival for sale by city
- Kia Carnival in Lindon, UT97
- Kia Carnival in Indianapolis, IN87
- Kia Carnival in Plain City, OH82
- Kia Carnival in Tampa, FL80
- Kia Carnival in Peoria, AZ67
- Kia Carnival in Lewis Center, OH67
- Kia Carnival in Libertyville, IL63
- Kia Carnival in Fishers, IN58
- Kia Carnival in Fort Wayne, IN57
- Kia Carnival in Antioch, IL56
- Kia Carnival in Florence, KY56
- Kia Carnival in Avon, IN54
- Kia Carnival in Wexford, PA54
- Kia Carnival in Renton, WA52
- Kia Carnival in Midlothian, VA50
- Kia Carnival in San Jose, CA49
- Kia Carnival in Tulsa, OK47
- Kia Carnival in Folsom, CA46
- Kia Carnival in Monroe, NC44
- Kia Carnival in Norwood, MA43
- Kia Carnival in Temecula, CA40
- Kia Carnival in Henrico, VA39
- Kia Carnival in Shrewsbury, MA38
- Kia Carnival in Frisco, TX38
- Kia Carnival in El Paso, TX36
- Kia Carnival in Escondido, CA35
- Kia Carnival in Centennial, CO35
- Kia Carnival in North Olmsted, OH34
- Kia Carnival in Cookeville, TN33
- Kia Carnival in Houston, TX33
- Kia Carnival in Phoenix, AZ32
- Kia Carnival in Corona, CA32
- Kia Carnival in Van Nuys, CA32
- Kia Carnival in Glen Burnie, MD31
- Kia Carnival in Waldorf, MD31
- Kia Carnival in Charlotte, NC31
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average asking price of a 2026 Kia Carnival?
- Across 765 current listings on AutosXchange, the median asking price of a 2026 Kia Carnival is $42,297. Most listings (10th to 90th percentile) ask between $37,134 and $53,034. These are dealer asking prices, not sold prices.
- How many Kia Carnival are for sale?
- AutosXchange currently lists 765 vehicles from 149 dealerships in 35 states.
- What mileage is typical for a 2026 Kia Carnival?
- The median odometer reading is 11 miles; the middle half of listings show between 6 and 20 miles (765 listings with a published odometer).
- What is a fair asking price for a 2026 Kia Carnival?
- Half of current listings ask between $39,541 and $49,043 (25th to 75th percentile), around a median of $42,297. Compare mileage, trim, condition and the vehicle history report before deciding; AutosXchange figures are asking prices, not sold prices.
- Where are the most Kia Carnival for sale?
- California has the most current listings (121), followed by Texas (99).
AutosXchange market data is calculated from the asking prices of current dealer listings on AutosXchange, refreshed as dealers update their inventory. These are not sold or transaction prices and not appraisals. Listings with an asking price under $500 (placeholder prices) are excluded. Confirm price, fees and availability with the selling dealer.