Midsize Sedan · 290-HP K5 GT, Genuinely Orderable
2026 Kia K5
From $27,490 MSRP* · 5-Star NHTSA Overall · Available AWD
Bold styling, a driver-focused interior, and real value across the lineup — a standard 191-hp engine, available AWD on GT-Line, and a genuinely orderable 290-hp turbocharged K5 GT for buyers who want performance without stepping up to an SUV. Every new K5 at Dean McCrary Kia includes upfront pricing and factory warranty.
Awards & Safety, Honestly
The K5 doesn’t carry an IIHS Top Safety Pick this generation — here’s the real picture, along with what it does earn.
NHTSA
5-Star Overall Rating
The maximum overall safety score from NHTSA for the 2026 K5.
Standard on Every Trim
17 Driver-Assist Features
Kia’s full suite of standard collision-avoidance and driver-assist technology comes on every K5, LXS through GT.
Kelley Blue Book
Highest-Rated Midsize Cars List
The K5 is one of KBB’s highest-rated models on its list of best midsize cars — a general editorial ranking, not a named trophy.
Dean McCrary Exclusive
Factory Warranty, Included
10-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage — free on every new K5 here, on top of Kia’s 10-year/100,000-mile factory warranty.
⚠ Straight talk on IIHS: this generation of K5 rates Poor in the updated moderate overlap front crash test, so it has not earned a Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ designation. Small overlap front rates Good and side rates Marginal. See the FAQ below for the full picture.
The Full Price Ladder
Every 2026 K5 trim and its starting MSRP — LXS through the range-topping EX.
2026 K5 — MSRP*
LXS (FWD)$27,490
GT-Line (FWD)$28,490
GT-Line (AWD)$30,090
GT (FWD)$33,590
EX (FWD)$34,990
Excludes $1,245 destination. AWD is available on GT-Line only; GT and EX are FWD only.
One Lineup, Two Characters
LXS, GT-Line, and EX share the standard 191-hp 2.5L engine and 8-speed automatic. The GT swaps in a 290-hp turbocharged 2.5L with an 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission — genuinely orderable today, not a delayed halo trim.
Standard Power or 290-HP GT
A refined standard four-cylinder across most of the lineup, or the turbocharged GT for buyers who want real performance.
2.5L GDI — LXS, GT-Line & EX
Power191 hp
Torque181 lb-ft
Transmission8-Speed Automatic
EPA MPG (FWD)Up to 26 / 37 / 30
EPA MPG (GT-Line AWD)24 / 33 / 27
Standard on LXS, GT-Line, and EX — up to 37 mpg highway on FWD LXS.
2.5L Turbo GDI — GT
Power290 hp
Torque311 lb-ft
Transmission8-Speed Wet Dual-Clutch
EPA MPG23 / 33 / 27
0–60 mph (est.)~5.4 seconds
Class-leading horsepower for the segment — FWD only, with sport-tuned suspension and paddle shifters standard.
Sport-Tuned Styling
K5 GT & GT-Line
Sportier looks, or genuine 290-hp performance — both real, both in stock.
Sport Styling · FWD or AWD
GT-Line
- New 18-inch gloss-black wheels for 2026
- Driver-focused interior with available red upholstery
- Available AWD for superior traction and control
- Same 191-hp 2.5L engine as LXS and EX
290-HP Performance · FWD
GT
- 290-hp turbocharged 2.5L, 8-speed wet dual-clutch
- Sport-tuned suspension and rack-and-pinion steering
- Paddle shifters and a quad-tip dual exhaust
- Genuinely orderable today — front-wheel drive only
Not sure which trim? · Two-minute finder
Answer three questions. We’ll point you to your K5.
01 · What matters most?
02 · Where do you drive?
03 · Budget flexibility?
Answer all three to see your recommended trim — then get its price in one tap.
Your match
K5
Why Buy Your K5 at Dean McCrary Kia
No Games
Upfront, Transparent Pricing
The price is the price — no dealer addendums, no surprise add-ons at signing.
5-Year / 60,000-Mile Basic Warranty
Every new Kia is also covered by a 5-year/60,000-mile limited basic warranty and 5-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance — bumper-to-bumper peace of mind from the day you drive off.
Learn MoreTrade UpReal Trade-In Values
Get a firm number for your current vehicle online in minutes — and put it to work on your K5.
Every Credit TierFinancing That Fits
From first-time buyers to well-qualified — our finance team works every lender to find your best rate.
Questions About the K5?
Still comparing trims, curious about the GT’s performance, or wondering what’s in stock? Ask a Kia product specialist anything — real answers, no pressure, no obligation.
✓
Thanks — we got your question!
A Kia product specialist will follow up shortly with answers.
Prefer to talk now? Call our sales team.
2026 K5 FAQs
How Much Does the 2026 Kia K5 Cost?⌄
The 2026 K5 starts at $27,490 MSRP for the LXS and runs to $34,990 for the range-topping EX, excluding $1,245 destination. The performance-focused GT starts at $33,590. See live K5 inventory for today’s transaction pricing with current offers applied.
What’s New on the 2026 K5?⌄
The K5 is largely a carryover model for 2026. GT-Line adds new 18-inch gloss-black wheels and available red interior upholstery, and the GT trim’s brake calipers drop the “GT” logo. Otherwise the lineup, engines, and pricing structure carry over from 2025 with modest increases.
Which 2026 K5 Trim Is the Best Value?⌄
The GT-Line — sporty 18-inch gloss-black wheels and a driver-focused interior for not much more than the base LXS, in FWD or AWD. Want the range-topping comfort trim? The EX adds ventilated front seats and Digital Key 2.0.
Is the 2026 Kia K5 a Top Safety Pick?⌄
No, and we want to be upfront about that. IIHS rates the 2026 K5’s moderate overlap front test Poor, so it has not earned a Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ designation this generation. It does carry a 5-Star overall rating from NHTSA and 17 standard collision-avoidance and driver-assist features.
How Fast Is the Kia K5 GT?⌄
The K5 GT’s turbocharged 2.5L engine makes a class-leading 290 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque through an 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, with independent testing showing 0–60 mph in roughly 5.4 seconds. It’s genuinely orderable today, front-wheel drive only. Shop K5 GT inventory.
Where Can I Buy a 2026 K5 Near Mobile, AL?⌄
Dean McCrary Kia at 1733 E I-65 Service Rd S in Mobile stocks the full K5 lineup — convenient to Daphne, Spanish Fort, Saraland, Fairhope, and the Alabama Gulf Coast. Every new K5 includes upfront pricing and factory warranty.
Your 2026 K5 Is In Stock
LXS through the range-topping EX, plus the 290-hp GT — see live inventory, or ask a product specialist anything.
*MSRP excludes $1,245 destination and handling, taxes, title, license, and dealer fees. AWD adds $1,600 on GT-Line. Pricing and offers subject to change — see dealer for current pricing. This generation of K5 has not earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ designation (Poor moderate overlap front rating).
2026 Kia K5 For Sale Near Mobile, AL — Dean McCrary Kia
Dean McCrary Kia in Mobile, Alabama stocks the 2026 Kia K5 midsize sedan, serving Daphne, Spanish Fort, Saraland, Fairhope, and the Gulf Coast. The K5 pairs a standard 191-hp 2.5L engine with bold styling, available AWD, and a genuinely orderable 290-hp turbocharged GT.
2026 K5 Trims
LXS, GT-Line (FWD or AWD), GT, and EX. MSRP ranges from $27,490 to $34,990 excluding destination.
K5 Safety
The 2026 K5 carries a 5-Star overall NHTSA rating and 17 standard driver-assist features. Its IIHS moderate overlap front rating is Poor, so it has not earned a Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ this generation — ask our team for the full comparison.