2025 Kia Carnival Starts at 37k, Hybrid Over $41K

Updated Design and Features: Makeover: The 2025 Kia Carnival receives a sleek enhancement, featuring-

a more prominent grille and updated LED headlights and taillights.

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New Powertrain: They are now offered a hybrid powertrain, which combines a turbocharged 1.6-liter-

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four-cylinder engine with an electric motor, resulting in a total horsepower of 242.

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Price Increases - Overall Increase: The prices for the 2025 Carnival have increased by a few thousand dollars.

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Hybrid Premium: An extra $2000 is needed for the new hybrid powertrain.

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Trim Prices - LX Trim: Beginning at $37,895, there has been a $2900 increase from 2024.

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LXS Trim: Price begins at $39,895. Most affordable hybrid option available for $41,895.

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EX Trim: Comes with 19-inch wheels and enhancements to the interior. The base price has now been raised to-

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$42,095, reflecting a $1600 increase. The Hybrid EX is priced at $44,095.

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SX Trim: Includes LED fog lights, two 115-volt power outlets, and dual sunroofs. Beginning at $46,995, there has been a $3300 increase.

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The Hybrid SX model comes with an additional cost of $2000, bringing the total price to $48,995.

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SX Prestige: The exterior trim has been darkened and a heated steering wheel comes as a standard feature.

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The current price is $51,995 ($53,995 for the hybrid version; $48,095 in 2024).

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Competitor Comparisons - Toyota Sienna: Every model is equipped with a powerful 245-hp hybrid powertrain. The starting price is $39,080.

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Less expensive than the standard Carnival Hybrid. Honda Odyssey: Unfortunately, there is no hybrid option available.

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It is priced higher than both the Carnival and Sienna. Chrysler Pacifica: The only minivan available with an optional plug-in hybrid powertrain.

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Expensive, with a price tag exceeding $50,000.

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