Used 2025 Kia K5 for Sale nearSanta Cruz, CA

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The 2025 Kia K5 offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to sportier models, all featuring impressive fuel efficiency.

• Starting at $23,639
• Best MPG/MPGe: 26 city / 37 hwy
• Most Popular: GT-Line FWD

Trim Overview

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LXS FWD — "Who It's For"

The LXS FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a budget-friendly option without sacrificing essential features.

• Avg. market price: $23,639 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 26 city / 37 hwy
• Inventory: 859 listings
• View LXS FWD listings

GT-Line FWD — "Who It's For"

The GT-Line FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-rounded sedan with a blend of style and technology.

• Avg. market price: $28,091 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 26 city / 37 hwy
• Inventory: 2,748 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View GT-Line FWD listings

GT-Line AWD — "Who It's For"

The GT-Line AWD is the pick for shoppers who want all-wheel drive capability without a significant price increase.

• Avg. market price: $27,432 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 24 city / 33 hwy
• Inventory: 69 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View GT-Line AWD listings

GT FWD — "Who It's For"

The GT FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a sportier driving experience with more power and features.

• Avg. market price: $30,821 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 33 hwy
• Inventory: 296 listings
• View GT FWD listings

EX FWD — "Who It's For"

The EX FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a fully loaded sedan with premium features and comfort.

• Avg. market price: $28,487 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 26 city / 37 hwy
• Inventory: 500 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — GT-Line FWD

With 2,748 active listings, the GT-Line FWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — LXS FWD

At $23,639 avg market price — below the lineup median of $28,091 — it's the most accessible entry point.

Browse LXS FWD listings

Best for Fuel Economy — LXS FWD

The LXS FWD offers the best fuel economy in the lineup at 26/37 MPG/MPGe.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 2, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

How much does the 2025 Kia K5 cost?

Prices have softened 2.68% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 2,282 listings available, which suggests you should have a workable amount of inventory to compare.

If you find a listing below $23,977.36, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2025 Kia K5 a good car?

Yes — the 2025 Kia K5 earns a 5/5 user rating and a 7.33/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Technology at 9/10.

You’re looking at a stylish midsize sedan with updated exterior lighting, revised front and rear styling, redesigned wheels, new technology, redesigned dashboard controls, and more standard features. It’s also positioned as a good value, and it remains a comfortable choice for family-sedan shoppers who want something more distinctive than the average commuter car.

The trade-offs are real: the only turbocharged version is now the GT sports sedan, other versions use a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with less real-world punch than the previous turbo four, and the car still doesn’t offer a hybrid powertrain. Touch-sensing climate controls also make everyday use more frustrating, and it’s not much fun to drive in all but GT form.

With 31.8% of listings priced as good or great deals, you’re shopping in a market that still offers some room to find value.

Is the 2025 Kia K5 reliable?

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

The 2025 K5 is built around a comfort-and-value formula, and the expert review reinforces that it remains a practical family sedan with a strong feature set. The 2.5-liter four-cylinder is described as reasonably quiet and adequately quick, and Kia’s transmission calibration helps make the most of the available power. The car also delivers a smooth, quiet ride and predictable handling, which matters when you’re planning to keep a used sedan for the long haul.

Kia also includes helpful ownership conveniences, including Kia Connect features such as remote engine starting, cabin pre-conditioning, and a find-my-car function, plus digital key capability on some trims. For used buyers, the main long-term risk is that the car’s less engaging base powertrain and touch-heavy controls may age less gracefully than its styling and tech.

What should I look for when buying a used 2025 Kia K5?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 89.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the history report carefully and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you’re considering a higher-mileage example or a car with a lot of tech features. Focus on overall condition, how the controls operate, and whether the driver-assistance systems behave as expected during a test drive.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base LXS, sporty-looking GT-Line, upscale EX, and GT each bring different equipment levels. The EX stands out for its richer feature set, while the base trim leaves you with fewer amenities than the higher versions.
• Powertrain: Most versions use a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with an eight-speed automatic, while the GT gets a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder with much stronger output. The standard engine is adequate, but it gives up the low-end punch of the previous turbo four.
• Safety package: Every K5 gets a long list of driver-assist features, including intersection turn assistance, active blind-spot collision avoidance, and a leading vehicle departure alert. GT-Line adds Highway Driving Assist, and EX or the GT1 Package adds a surround-view camera system, blind-spot cameras, side parking sensors, and reverse automatic braking.
• Infotainment: Every 2025 K5 has a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with multi-device Bluetooth pairing, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and Kia Connect services. Navigation and wireless charging start with GT-Line, and EX adds a 12.3-inch digital instrumentation panel.
• Fuel efficiency: The official EPA fuel economy estimate is 29 mpg in combined driving, while the test car averaged 24.9 mpg on a mountainous test loop.

Which 2025 Kia K5 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Kia K5 is offered in 4 trim levels: LXS, GT-Line, EX, GT.

Here's the short version:

• LXS: This is the entry point, so it makes sense if you want the K5’s style and value without stretching your budget. You still get the core design and safety appeal, but fewer of the upscale features that make the higher trims feel more complete.
• GT-Line: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds navigation, wireless charging, and Highway Driving Assist while keeping the K5’s sporty look. If you want the strongest mix of features and price, this is the one to focus on.
• EX: This is the comfort-and-tech pick. It adds the 12.3-inch digital instrumentation panel and the most impressive safety hardware, including the surround-view camera system, blind-spot cameras, side parking sensors, and reverse automatic braking.
• GT: This is the performance choice. It swaps in the turbocharged 2.5-liter engine, sport-tuned suspension, faster steering, and a wet dual-clutch transmission, so it’s the trim to choose if you care most about stronger acceleration and a more engaging drive.

For safety equipment, the GT-Line’s Highway Driving Assist and the EX/GT1 Package camera-and-parking upgrades are the key trim-level differences to keep in mind.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2025 Kia K5?

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, so you can shop patiently but still move quickly on the right car.

• Deal availability: 31.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 2,282 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 2.68% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 89.8% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $23,977.36, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2025 Kia K5's resale value?

The current average of $27,599 sits slightly below last year's $28,359.

That softer pricing trend suggests the K5 is currently more buyer-friendly than it was a year ago, which can help you if you’re shopping used now. For a future seller, it also means you should expect resale value to depend heavily on condition, mileage, and trim choice rather than on broad market momentum alone.

The K5’s strong value story and desirable tech should help it stay relevant with used shoppers. 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 2025 Kia K5 safe?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the K5 earns a five-star overall safety rating.

It earns a 8/10 safety score from our experts.

Kia equips every K5 with a long list of driver-assist features, including intersection turn assistance, active blind-spot collision avoidance, and a leading vehicle departure alert when traffic ahead starts moving again. GT-Line adds Highway Driving Assist with hands-on, semi-autonomous acceleration, braking, and steering, and its standard navigation system also enables curve speed reduction for adaptive cruise control.

If you move up to EX or the GT1 Package on the GT, you get an outstanding surround-view camera system, blind-spot cameras, side parking sensors, and automatic braking when reversing during parking. One caveat is that the lane-keeping and lane-centering systems can be aggravating when Highway Driving Assist isn’t active.

Should I buy a 2025 Kia K5 or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2025 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2025 if:

• 31.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 89.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 2.68% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2025 refresh brings updated exterior lighting, revised styling, redesigned wheels, new technology, redesigned dashboard controls, and more standard features.

Consider the 2024 if:

• At $25,185, the 2024 costs less than the current year's $27,599 average.
• It offers strong value, standard turbocharging, and available all-wheel drive.

The bottom line: If you want the freshest styling, the latest tech, and a broader set of standard features, the 2025 is the better all-around pick. If your priority is spending less up front and you’re comfortable giving up the refresh, the 2024 is the smarter price-sensitive alternative.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.