The 2027 Kia K5 is slightly more expensive in the U.S., with pricing rising by $300 across the lineup as the midsize sedan enters its new model year with only minor changes. The base Kia K5 LXS starts at $27,690 before destination, while the destination charge has increased to $1,245.
2027 Kia K5 Pricing
The 2027 Kia K5 LXS FWD starts at $27,690, up $300 from the 2026 model. Including the $1,245 destination charge, the latest K5 starts at $28,935.
The destination charge is $70 higher than last year, helping absorb tariff costs. The 2026 K5 had also received a $400 price increase over the 2025 model year, along with a slight increase in its destination charge.
- K5 LXS FWD: $27,690, up $300 before destination
- K5 GT-Line FWD: $28,690, up $300 before destination
- K5 GT-Line AWD: $30,290, up $300 before destination
- K5 GT: $33,490
- K5 EX FWD: $34,890
The pricing table lists the 2026 K5 GT at $33,790 and the 2027 K5 GT at $33,490, while showing a $300 difference. The EX trim was discontinued in the 2026 lineup but returns as the K5 EX FWD for 2027 at $34,890.
Minor Changes for the 2027 Kia K5
The Kia K5 arrived in 2019 as a replacement for the Optima and received a facelift in 2023. Another facelift or a full redesign is expected at some point in 2027.
For now, the top-tier EX trim has been dropped from the lineup, while the GT-Line gains a new convenience package. The package adds ventilated seats, a memory seat for the driver and power-folding wing mirrors.
The GT-Line remains positioned in the middle of the 2027 K5 range and is available with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
Kia K5 Engine and Performance
Most 2027 Kia K5 trims use a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine producing 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the front axle through an eight-speed automatic transmission, while the GT-Line also offers an all-wheel-drive powertrain.
The performance-focused K5 GT uses a turbocharged engine and a dual-clutch transmission instead of a torque-converter automatic. It produces 290 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, reducing the 0-60 mph time from 8.5 seconds to 5.4 seconds.
How the 2027 Kia K5 Compares on Price
The 2026 Honda Accord starts at $28,395 before destination, while the 2027 Toyota Camry starts at $29,700 before destination. The 2027 Kia K5 therefore remains below those starting prices before destination charges.
For buyers focused specifically on the lowest possible price among midsize sedans, the 2026 Nissan Altima starts at $27,580 before destination, while the 2026 Hyundai Sonata starts at $25,650 before destination.
The 2027 Kia K5 enters the new model year with a modest $300 increase, a higher destination charge and a limited set of lineup changes, including new GT-Line convenience features and changes involving the EX trim.
