Used 2024 Kia Carnival for Sale nearOakville, ON

How much does the 2024 Kia Carnival cost?

Prices have softened 7.70% compared to this time last year, making it a favourable time to shop this model year.

There are 213 listings available, which suggests you should have some room to compare prices and equipment.

Is the 2024 Kia Carnival a good car?

Yes — the 2024 Kia Carnival earns 4.75/5 from owners and 8.17/10 from our experts. The model scores 9/10 across Look and feel, Performance, Form and function, and Cost effectiveness.

It stands out as a practical family vehicle that still aims to feel more distinctive than the typical boxy people mover. The Carnival also brings a great driving experience, a powerful engine, and strong value for money.

The main trade-offs are its mixed safety ratings and the lack of all-wheel drive or hybrid options. It also asks you to live with a minivan layout that prioritises practicality over flexibility in some areas.

With 31.9% of listings marked as good or great deals, you have a decent chance of finding a competitively priced example.

Is the 2024 Kia Carnival reliable?

Owners rate it 4.75/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The Carnival is presented as a solidly built family hauler with materials chosen to handle daily abuse, and its 5-year, 100,000-kilometre limited comprehensive warranty, including the powertrain, adds reassurance. Its naturally aspirated V6 and conventional automatic transmission are also described as refined and straightforward, which can be a plus for durability-minded shoppers.

For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is that you may be trading some efficiency and all-weather versatility for that simplicity.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: Base LX and LX+ models get cloth seats, EX and EX+ models get leatherette upholstery, and SX trims get real leather upholstery. The base LX does not come with standard heated seats or a heated steering wheel, so you need LX+ if those matter to you. Safety equipment also varies by trim, with some advanced features reserved for higher grades.
• Powertrain: You get a 3.5-litre V6 with an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive only. There is no all-wheel drive option and no hybrid powertrain for this model year.
• Safety package: Standard equipment includes lane keep assist, lane follow assist, forward collision avoidance assist, a driver attention monitor, high beam assist, and rear parking sensors. Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, junction turning collision avoidance assist, front parking sensors, and safe exit assist require EX or higher, while a surround-view camera system and blind-spot camera system are on EX+ models.
• Infotainment: LX, LX+, and EX trims get an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Higher trims move to a 12.3-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, but CarPlay and Android Auto become wired. A 12-speaker Bose premium audio system is added on SX.
• Fuel efficiency: Natural Resources Canada rates it at 12.1 L/100 km in city driving, 9.0 L/100 km on the highway, and 10.7 L/100 km combined. In testing, it returned an indicated 11.4 L/100 km average.

Which 2024 Kia Carnival trim should I buy?

The 2024 Kia Carnival is offered in 5 trim levels: LX, LX+, EX, EX+, and SX.

Here's the short version:

• LX: This is the entry point, but it leaves out some comfort features you may want, including standard heated seats and a heated steering wheel. It makes sense if you want the lowest starting price and can live with a simpler cabin.
• LX+: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds the comfort features missing from LX, including heated seats and a heated steering wheel. It is the sensible step up if you want a better everyday experience without jumping too far in price.
• EX: This is the trim to target if safety equipment matters to you, because it adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, junction turning collision avoidance assist, front parking sensors, and safe exit assist.
• EX+: This trim builds on EX with a surround-view camera system and a blind-spot camera system that shows a camera view in the instrument cluster when you signal. It is a strong choice if you want more confidence in tight parking situations.
• SX: This is the most fully equipped version, adding the 12-speaker Bose premium audio system and reserve parking collision avoidance assist. It suits you if you want the most features and are willing to pay for them.

The safety-package split is important: several advanced driver-assistance features are not standard on the base trim, so you should compare equipment carefully before buying.

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

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop carefully without expecting every listing to be a bargain.

• Deal availability: 31.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 213 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 7.70% compared with last year.

If you find a listing below $38,332 CAD, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2024 Kia Carnival's resale value?

The current average of $38,860 CAD sits slightly below last year's $42,100 CAD.

That softer pricing suggests the market has become more favourable for buyers, but it also means a future seller may need to be realistic about expectations. If you buy now, you may be entering at a lower cost basis than owners did a year ago, which can help cushion depreciation.

The Carnival’s strong value proposition and owner satisfaction should help support demand over time. Well-equipped family vehicles with broad appeal tend to hold attention better when they offer a mix of practicality and comfort.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.75/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2024 Kia Carnival safe?

The 2024 Kia Carnival received mixed scores from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). It received the top “Good” rating in the driver and passenger-side small-overlap front crash tests, and the same high score in the original versions of the moderate-overlap front and side tests. However, it received a “Marginal” rating in the updated moderate-overlap front test and a “Poor” rating in the updated side test.

It earns a 5/10 safety score from our experts.

The standard safety suite includes lane keep assist, lane follow assist, forward collision avoidance assist, a driver attention monitor, high beam assist, and rear parking sensors. To get blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, junction turning collision avoidance assist, front parking sensors, and safe exit assist, you need to move up from the base trim. EX+ models add a surround-view camera system and a blind-spot camera system, while reserve parking collision avoidance assist is reserved for SX.

The mixed IIHS results are the main caution for used buyers, especially if you are comparing trims and want the best available driver-assistance coverage.

Should I buy a 2024 Kia Carnival 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:

• 31.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 7.70% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.75/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It carries over unchanged ahead of a 2025 refresh, so you get the established version of Kia’s small-minivan formula.

Consider the 2023 if:

• At $34,459 CAD, the 2023 costs less than the current year's $38,860 CAD average.
• It stands out with stylish design and strong everyday value.

The bottom line: If you want the newer model-year pricing context and are comfortable with the 2024’s unchanged formula, it is the better all-around pick. If your priority is saving money up front, the 2023 is the smarter value play, especially if you find one in good condition with the equipment you want.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.