How much does the 2024 Kia K5 cost?

Prices have softened 5.52% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 2,724 listings available, which suggests solid inventory availability.

If you find a listing below $25,077.05, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2024 Kia K5 a good car?

Yes — the 2024 Kia K5 earns a 5/5 user rating and a 7.17/10 expert rating. The model scores 8/10 across Form and function and Cost effectiveness.

The K5 stands out as a stylish, comfortable, and technologically advanced midsize sedan with strong value for the money. It also offers turbocharging as standard and available all-wheel drive if you want extra traction.

The trade-offs are real: the interior materials feel cheap, and the car’s real-world fuel economy is poor. It’s best suited to you if you prioritize style, features, and price over efficiency and top-tier safety results.

The model has 28.2% good or great deals in the market, which supports its value case.

Is the 2024 Kia K5 reliable?

Owners rate it 5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The K5 is presented as a well-rounded, easy-to-live-with sedan with a strong warranty reputation and a generally polished ownership experience. Its standard turbocharged setup and available all-wheel drive add everyday flexibility, while the cabin and tech make it feel modern for the class.

The dependability picture is helped by its engine immobilizer system and the fact that the car is positioned as a strong value buy. Still, poor real-world fuel economy and the safety concerns noted in testing mean you should pay close attention to maintenance history and overall condition before buying used.

What should I look for when buying a used 2024 Kia K5?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 86.3% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the report carefully, because a clean listing percentage does not guarantee a problem-free car. Prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you’re considering a higher-mileage example or one with optional equipment. Focus on overall condition, tire wear, brake feel, and signs of hard use.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The GT-Line sits one step above the base LXS and one step below the more upscale EX, while the GT is the budget sports-sedan choice. The base LXS misses some of the richer cabin and feature touches found higher up, and the GT-Line gains standard heated seats for 2024.
• Powertrain: Most versions use a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder with 180 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic. The GT uses a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 290 horsepower and 311 pound-feet, plus an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. All-wheel drive is available with GT-Line.
• Safety package: Kia Drive Wise includes forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, active blind-spot monitoring, active rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, and safe exit warning. Standard equipment also includes automatic high-beam headlights, a driver monitoring system, a rear-seat reminder system, and Leading Vehicle Departure Alert. Higher trims can add cyclist detection, parking sensors, rear automatic braking when parking, a surround-view camera, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, navigation-based adaptive cruise control with curve speed control, and Highway Driving Assist.
• Infotainment: The LXS has an 8-inch touchscreen, while other trims get a 10.25-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, wireless in the LXS and wired in the more expensive versions. The larger screen adds navigation, SiriusXM, Kia Connect services, and a wireless charging pad.
• Fuel efficiency: The GT-Line is rated at 31 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 28 mpg with all-wheel drive, while the GT is rated at 27 mpg.

Which 2024 Kia K5 trim should I buy?

The 2024 Kia K5 is offered in 4 trim levels: LXS, GT-Line, EX, and GT.

Here's the short version:

• LXS: This is the entry point, and it gives you the core K5 formula at the lowest price. It’s the trim to consider if you want the sedan’s style and standard tech without paying for extras.
• GT-Line: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers because it adds the sporty look, sits above the base model, and gets standard heated seats for 2024. It also offers available all-wheel drive, which makes it the most flexible choice if you want extra traction.
• EX: This is the more upscale comfort-focused choice if you want a richer feature set than the GT-Line. It makes sense if you care more about convenience and cabin upgrades than sporty character.
• GT: This is the one to buy if you want the strongest performance. It adds the 290-horsepower turbo engine, sport-tuned suspension, quicker steering, bigger brakes, larger wheels, and launch control.

The safety package is standard across the lineup, but higher trims can add more advanced driver-assistance features.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2024 Kia K5?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you have room to shop carefully.

• Deal availability: 28.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 2,724 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.52% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 86.3% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $25,077.05, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2024 Kia K5's resale value?

The current average of $25,287 sits slightly below last year's $26,762.

That price movement suggests the K5 has softened enough to help you buy in at a more favorable point. If you sell later, the current discounting may limit upside a bit, but it also means you’re starting from a lower acquisition cost.

For a future seller, the key question is whether the market continues to value the K5’s style, features, and value proposition. Strong demand for well-equipped, good-condition examples should help, but the model’s fuel economy and safety reputation may keep resale gains in check.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2024 Kia K5 safe?

The K5 earns low scores in updated IIHS crash tests, and NHTSA gives it high marks.

It earns a 7/10 safety score from our experts.

Every 2024 K5 has Kia Drive Wise, which includes forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, active blind-spot monitoring, active rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, and safe exit warning. Standard safety equipment also includes automatic high-beam headlights, a driver monitoring system, a rear-seat reminder system, and Leading Vehicle Departure Alert.

Higher trims can add cyclist detection, automatic intersection braking, front and rear parking sensors, rear automatic braking when parking, a surround-view camera, and an active safe exit warning system. You can also get adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, navigation-based adaptive cruise control with curve speed control, and Highway Driving Assist.

The concern is that the K5 receives Poor and Marginal ratings in the updated IIHS moderate overlap frontal-impact and side-impact tests, respectively. That’s the main safety caveat you should keep in mind when shopping used.

Should I buy a 2024 Kia K5 or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2024 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2024 if:

• 28.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 86.3% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.52% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It keeps the standard turbocharged engine, available all-wheel drive, and standard heated seats for GT-Line.

Consider the 2025 if:

• At $27,741, the 2025 costs more than the current year's $25,287 average.
• It brings updated exterior lighting and revised styling.

The bottom line: If you want the better buy today, the 2024 is the stronger pick because it costs less and still delivers the K5’s style, tech, and value. If you’re willing to pay more for a refreshed look and newer features, the 2025 is worth a look, but price-sensitive buyers should stay focused on the 2024.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.