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2023 Kia Carnival

2023 Kia Carnival Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$33,100 - $46,200

Original MSRP:
$31,943 - $44,121

2023 Kia Carnival Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 5 Years/60,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 23V236000
Mfg's Report Date MAR 30, 2023
Component STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Number of Units Affected 51568
Summary Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling all 2022 and certain 2023 Carnival vehicles. The auto-reverse feature for the power sliding doors (PSD) may not activate in all situations.
Consequence A power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy Dealers will update the power sliding door control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC266.
Manufacturer Recall Number SC266

2023 Kia Carnival Models & Prices

2023 Kia Carnival LX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
LX FWD $33,100 $31,943 $521 / Month*
LX FWD w/Seat Pkg $35,100 $33,873 $552 / Month*

2023 Kia Carnival EX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
EX FWD $38,600 $37,249 $607 / Month*

2023 Kia Carnival SX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
SX FWD $41,800 $39,919 $651 / Month*

2023 Kia Carnival SX Prestige
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
SX Prestige FWD $46,200 $44,121 $719 / Month*

2023 Kia Carnival Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
LX EX SX SX Prestige
Auto On/Off Aero-Composite Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off  
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off      
Black Bodyside Insert    
Black Grille w/Chrome Surround    
Black Grille w/Metal-Look Surround    
Black Side Windows Trim
Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Chrome Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Chrome Bumper Insert    
Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Metal-Look Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Metal-Look Bumper Insert    
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator    
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator    
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Chrome Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Black Bumper Insert    
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Metal-Look Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Black Bumper Insert    
Chrome Bodyside Insert    
Chrome Door Handles
Clearcoat Paint
Compact Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown
Deep Tinted Glass
Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade      
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster
Front Fog Lamps    
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
Laminated Glass    
LED Brakelights      
Liftgate Rear Cargo Access      
Lip Spoiler
Proximity Sliding Rear Doors
Regular Express Open/Close Sliding Glass 2nd Row Sunroof w/Sunshade      
Roof Rack Rails Only    
Smart Power Liftgate Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access  
Steel Spare Wheel
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Tires: P235/55R19 Low Rolling Resistance  
Tires: P235/65R17 Low Rolling Resistance      
Variable Intermittent Wipers
Wheels: 6.5J x 17" Silver Painted Alloy      
Wheels: 7.5J x 19" Black Painted Alloy    
Wheels: 7.5J x 19" Machine-Finished Alloy -inc: (Premium)      
INTERIOR Features
LX EX SX SX Prestige
2 12V DC Power Outlets
2 12V DC Power Outlets and 2 120V AC Power Outlets    
4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement    
8-Way Driver Seat
8-Way Driver Seat -inc: Manual Cushion Tilt      
8-Way Passenger Seat    
Air Filtration
Artificial Leather Seat Trim  
Cargo Space Lights
Carpet Floor Trim
Cloth Seat Trim      
Compass  
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror      
Day-Night Rearview Mirror  
Delayed Accessory Power
Digital/Analog Appearance
Distance Pacing w/Traffic Stop-Go  
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
Driver Foot Rest
Driver Information Center
Driver's Seat Integrated Memory System    
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning  
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Fixed 60-40 Split-Bench 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Recline, Manual Fold Into Floor, 3 Manual and Adjustable Head Restraints
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access and Remote Start
Front And Rear Map Lights
Front Bucket Seats -inc: sliding, reclining, manual driver height adjuster and driver and front passenger seatback pocket      
Front Center Armrest and Rear Seat Mounted Armrest Outboard Only
Front Cupholder
Full Carpet Floor Covering
Full Cloth Headliner
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console, Conversation Mirror and 2 12V DC Power Outlets    
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console, Conversation Mirror, 2 12V DC Power Outlets and 2 120V AC Power Outlets    
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats -inc: driver 8-way power w/4-way power lumbar support, passenger 8-way power (w/a power switch for driver to adjust front passenger seat) and front seatback pockets    
Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: driver 8-way power w/2-way power lumbar support and front seatback pockets    
Heated Leather Steering Wheel      
HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter      
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Headliner/Pillar Ducts
Illuminated Locking Glove Box    
Immobilizer
Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Interior Trim -inc: Chrome Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert and Piano Black/Chrome Interior Accents    
Interior Trim -inc: Genuine Wood/Piano Black Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert and Piano Black/Chrome Interior Accents      
Interior Trim -inc: Piano Black/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert and Piano Black/Chrome Interior Accents      
Leather Seat Trim      
Leather Steering Wheel  
Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
Locking Glove Box    
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Manual Air Conditioning      
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Mobile Hotspot Internet Access      
Outside Temp Gauge
Perimeter Alarm
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Up/Down      
Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down  
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows      
Power Rear Windows, Fixed 3rd Row Windows and w/Manual 2nd Row Sun Blinds  
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
Rear Cupholder
Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 4 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button
Remote Releases -Inc: Power Fuel      
Remote Releases -Inc: Smart Power Liftgate Proximity Cargo Access and Power Fuel  
Removable 40-20-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Tumble Forward Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft
Removable Bucket Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Tumble Forward Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft      
Seats w/Leatherette Back Material      
Trip Computer
Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch  
MECHANICAL Features
LX EX SX SX Prestige
180 Amp Alternator
19 Gal. Fuel Tank
3.51 Axle Ratio
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
80-Amp/Hr 660CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection      
90-Amp/Hr 850CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection  
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Engine: 3.5L GDI + MPI V6 24V DOHC
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Front-Wheel Drive
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
GVWR: 5,710 lbs      
GVWR: 5,864 lbs      
GVWR: 6,041 lbs  
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Black Tailpipe Finisher
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode
Transmission: 8-Speed Auto w/H-Matic Shift -inc: Drive Mode Select (eco mode)
SAFETY Features
LX EX SX SX Prestige
(FCA-JT) Forward Collison-Avoidance Assist - Cyc/Ped/Junction Turning)  
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) Blind Spot
Collision Mitigation-Front
Collision Mitigation-Rear
Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags
Driver Knee Airbag
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Emergency Sos  
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist-Ped/Cyclist      
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Keeping Assist
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Parking Distance Warning Front And Rear Parking Sensors  
Parking Distance Warning Rear Parking Sensors      
Rear Child Safety Locks
Side Impact Beams
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ENTERTAINMENT Features
LX EX SX SX Prestige
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity      
Integrated Roof Antenna
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation and External Memory Control
Radio: AM/FM Audio System -inc: 6 speakers, 8" audio display, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth and USB connectivity      
Radio: AM/FM/HD Audio System -inc: 8 speakers, 12.3" audio display, navigation, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM, Bluetooth, modem, USB connectivity and WiFi hotspot      
Radio: AM/FM/HD Audio System -inc: 8 speakers, 12.3" display screen, navigation system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM, Bluetooth, modem, USB connectivity and WiFi hotspot      
Radio: AM/FM/HD Audio System -inc: Bose premium audio w/12 speakers including subwoofer, external amp, 12.3" audio display, navigation, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM, Bluetooth, modem, USB connectivity and WiFi hotspot      
Streaming Audio      

2023 Kia Carnival Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
LX EX SX SX Prestige
REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE -inc: Dual Screen Rear Seat Entertainment System    
SMART POWER LIFTGATE DELETE *CREDIT*      
SX PRESTIGE SEAT PACKAGE -inc: Heated/Ventilated 2nd Row Power VIP Lounge Seats, wing-out headrests & leg extension      
PAINT SCHEME Options
LX EX SX SX Prestige
STANDARD PAINT
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
LX EX SX SX Prestige
CARGO MAT (PIO)
CARGO NET (PIO)
CARGO TRAY (PIO)
CARPETED FLOOR MATS (7-PASSENGER) (PIO)      
CARPETED FLOOR MATS (8-PASSENGER) (PIO)
CROSS BARS (PIO)    
EC MIRROR W/HOMELINK (PIO)  
ILLUMINATED DOOR SILL PLATES (PIO)
INTERIOR LIGHT KIT (PIO)
LUXURY CARPETED FLOOR MATS (PIO)      
MUD GUARDS (PIO)
PAINT PROTECTION PACKAGE (PIO)
REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT (PIO)
TEXTURED BUMPER APPLIQUE (PIO)
TOW HITCH (PNP) (PIO)
WHEEL LOCKS (PIO)
PRIMARY PAINT Options
LX EX SX SX Prestige
ASTRA BLUE  
AURORA BLACK PEARL
CERAMIC SILVER  
DEEP CHROMA BLUE      
FLARE RED
PANTHERA METAL
SILKY SILVER Build Out: 12/31/2022      
SNOW WHITE PEARL
SEAT TRIM Options
LX EX SX SX Prestige
GRAY, ARTIFICIAL LEATHER SEAT TRIM  
GRAY, CLOTH SEAT TRIM      
GRAY, LEATHER SEAT TRIM      
SADDLE BROWN, ARTIFICIAL LEATHER SEAT TRIM    
TUSCAN UMBER, ARTIFICIAL LEATHER SEAT TRIM      
TUSCAN UMBER, LEATHER SEAT TRIM      

2023 Kia Carnival Technical Specifications

Brakes
LX EX SX SX Prestige
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.8 12.8 12.8 12.8
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.8 12.8 12.8 12.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
LX EX SX SX Prestige
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) 145.1 145.1 145.1 145.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) 86.9 86.9 86.9 86.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) 40.2 40.2 40.2 40.2
Engine
LX EX SX SX Prestige
Displacement 3.5 L/212 3.5 L/212 3.5 L/212 3.5 L/212
Engine Type Regular Unleaded V-6 Regular Unleaded V-6 Regular Unleaded V-6 Regular Unleaded V-6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 290 @ 6400 290 @ 6400 290 @ 6400 290 @ 6400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 262 @ 5000 262 @ 5000 262 @ 5000 262 @ 5000
Exterior Dimensions
LX EX SX SX Prestige
Height, Overall (in) 68.5 68.5 69.9 69.9
Length, Overall (in) 203 203 203 203
Min Ground Clearance (in) 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8
Wheelbase (in) 121.7 121.7 121.7 121.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 78.5 78.5 78.5 78.5
Fuel Tank
LX EX SX SX Prestige
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 19 19 19 19
Steering
LX EX SX SX Prestige
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 37.7 37.7 37.7 37.7
Suspension
LX EX SX SX Prestige
Suspension Type - Front Strut Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Tires
LX EX SX SX Prestige
Front Tire Size P235/65TR17 P235/55TR19 P235/55TR19 P235/55TR19
Rear Tire Size P235/65TR17 P235/55TR19 P235/55TR19 P235/55TR19
Transmission
LX EX SX SX Prestige
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Type 8 8 8 8
Vehicle
LX EX SX SX Prestige
Front Head Room (in) 40.9 40.9 40.9 38.7
Front Leg Room (in) 41.1 41.1 41.1 41.1
Front Shoulder Room (in) 64.2 64.2 64.2 64.2
Passenger Capacity 7 8 8 7
Passenger Volume (ft) 168.2 168.2 168.2 168.2
Second Head Room (in) 39.5 39.5 39.5 37.4
Second Leg Room (in) 40.5 40.5 40.5 40.5
Second Shoulder Room (in) 63.2 63.2 63.2 63.2
Weight Information
LX EX SX SX Prestige
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 4376 4535 4601 4727

2023 Kia Carnival Safety Features

Safety Features
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Parking Distance Warning Rear Parking Sensors
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) Blind Spot
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist-Ped/Cyclist
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Departure Warning
Collision Mitigation-Front
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Collision Mitigation-Rear
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Driver Knee Airbag
Rear Child Safety Locks
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Emergency Sos
Parking Distance Warning Front And Rear Parking Sensors
(FCA-JT) Forward Collison-Avoidance Assist - Cyc/Ped/Junction Turning)
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A