Kia Carnival2026Minivan
2026 Kia Carnival LX: MSRP $42,445, freight, and a province tax estimate.
| MSRP | $42,445 |
|---|---|
| Freight and PDI | $0 |
| Dealer fees | $0 |
| Before tax | $42,445 |
| HST (13 %) | $5,517.85 |
| Estimated total, Ontario | $47,963 |
General sales tax rates. Some provinces use different rates for vehicles (for example higher BC PST tiers above $55,000). This is not a dealer quote.
Estimated monthly payment
$949.50
60 payments · financed $47,963 · interest $9,007 · tax 13 % (ON)
Estimate only. The 6.99% rate is an example; use your lender’s rate. Leases assume tax on each payment and exclude acquisition, excess-kilometre and end-of-lease fees. This is not a credit offer.
MSRP per kia.ca Carnival model page (CAD, outside Quebec). LX 42,445. Excludes delivery & destination (amount not published; freight left 0). Verified 2026-10-12.
Checked : 2026-10-12. Source. Learn how we verify prices. This is not a dealer out-the-door quote.
Cheapest to run: LX, $3,514/yr · $17,569 over 5 years
Estimate from NRCan city and highway ratings, your split and your prices. Plug-in hybrids are calculated on gasoline unless comparison is on. Real-world use varies, especially in winter.
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NRCan fuel type code X. File: 2026 Fuel Consumption Ratings, 28 September 2026. 3.5L V6 288 hp @ 6,400 / 260 lb-ft (kia.ca).
1 safety recall on file for the 2026 Kia Carnival.
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument cluster display to go blank while driving. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the speedometer, fuel gauge, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), warning lights and malfunction tell-tales.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 12.3-inch instrument cluster display. For the Sorento model, this recall only affects hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models. For the Carnival model, both gas and hybrid models are affected. For the Sportage model, gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models are affected.
Warnings, tell-tales and gauges that don't display could increase the risk of a crash.
Kia will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the instrument cluster software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Kia dealership.
Filed under Carnival · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
Recalls Transport Canada has filed under this model name. A recall may cover only some versions or build dates, so check your VIN with the manufacturer or a dealer. Transport Canada says manufacturers almost always make these repairs free of charge. How to check your vehicle →
Against the competition
The Kia Carnival (from $42,445) leads in 2 of 4 categories against 4 direct rivals.
From $49,370+$6,925 vs the Carnival
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| Spec | KiaCarnivalThis car | ToyotaSienna | ChryslerPacifica | ChryslerGrand Caravan | HondaOdyssey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $42,445 | $49,370 | — | — | — |
| Combined fuel use | 7.2 L/100 km | 6.6 L/100 km | 8 L/100 km | 10.6 L/100 km | 10.6 L/100 km |
| City / highway (L/100 km) | 6.9 / 7.5 | 6.6 / 6.5 | 8 / 7.9 | 12.4 / 8.4 | 12.2 / 8.5 |
| Max power | 288 hp | 245 hp | — | — | — |
| Vehonix efficiency score | 7.7/10 | 10/10 | 5.5/10 | 2.1/10 | 2.1/10 |
| Fuel type | Hybrid | Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drivetrain | No | AWD available | AWD available | No | No |
| Drivetrains | FWD | AWD, FWD | AWD | — | — |
| Rated configurations | 10 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Recalls this model year | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Compare | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → |
Rivals matched automatically: same body style, other brands, closest starting price (or fuel use when the price is missing). Fuel and ratings: NRCan 2026. Prices: manufacturer MSRP before freight and tax. “Best” only reflects the figures shown.
The 2026 Kia Carnival LX starts at $42,445 MSRP (LX), before sales tax.
According to Natural Resources Canada, the most efficient configuration (LX) uses 11.3 L/100 km combined (13 city, 9.3 highway).
No. Every configuration NRCan rates is FWD.
8 seats, based on the rated configurations.
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