Used 2024 Kia Carnival for SaleNationwide

How much does the 2024 Kia Carnival cost?

Prices have softened 7.65% compared to this time last year, making it a favourable time to shop this model year.

There are 212 listings available, which suggests you should have a reasonable amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2024 Kia Carnival a good car?

Yes — the 2024 Kia Carnival earns a 4.75/5 user rating and an 8.17/10 expert rating. 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. Kia also positions it as an entry in a small but competitive minivan segment, and the overview highlights a great driving experience, a powerful engine, and excellent value for money.

The trade-offs are worth weighing: it has no hybrid or all-wheel drive options, and Kia doesn’t make folding the seats easy. That makes it especially appealing if you want a stylish, conventional minivan with strong everyday usability rather than maximum versatility.

34.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals, which points to a decent amount of market opportunity.

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 practical family hauler with a strong value proposition, and its powertrain is described as refined and pleasant to drive. The V6 and eight-speed automatic work smoothly, and the ride is comfortable enough for fatigue-free road trips.

Kia’s 5-year, 100,000-kilometre limited comprehensive warranty, including the powertrain, adds another layer of reassurance for used buyers. Even so, long-term ownership risk is still shaped by the model’s mixed safety record and the fact that some convenience features are reserved for higher trims.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: Base LX and LX+ models use 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’ll need the LX+ if those matter to you.
• 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: Lane keep assist, lane follow assist, forward collision avoidance assist, a driver attention monitor, high beam assist, and rear parking sensors are standard. Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, junction turning collision avoidance assist, front parking sensors, and safe exit assist require the EX trim. A surround-view camera system and a blind-spot camera system come on EX+ models, while reserve parking collision avoidance assist is reserved for SX.
• Infotainment: The LX, LX+, and EX trims get an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Higher trims upgrade to a 12.3-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, but Apple 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. An indicated average of 11.4 L/100 km was recorded in testing.

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 misses 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 setup.
• LX+: This is the best-value trim if you want a more complete everyday family vehicle, because it adds the comfort equipment the base LX leaves out.
• EX: This is the smart step-up if safety equipment matters to you, since 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 the EX with a surround-view camera system and a blind-spot camera system, making it a strong choice if you want more parking and visibility tech.
• SX: This is the most fully equipped version, with the 12.3-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 12-speaker Bose audio system, real leather upholstery, and reserve parking collision avoidance assist.

The safety-package gap to keep in mind is that several important driver-assistance features are not standard on the lower trims, so you should match the trim to the safety tech you actually want.

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

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market.

• Deal availability: 34.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 212 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 7.65% 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 $38,838 CAD sits slightly below last year's $42,054 CAD.

That price movement suggests the model has softened enough to improve used-car affordability, but it also means a future seller may face more competition if the market stays well supplied. Because the year-round range still reaches $42,071 CAD, cleaner examples and better-equipped trims should hold up better than base versions. Strong demand for practical family vehicles can help, but resale will depend heavily on trim, condition, and equipment.

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.

Lane keep assist, lane follow assist, forward collision avoidance assist, a driver attention monitor, high beam assist, and rear parking sensors are standard. 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 to the EX trim. A surround-view camera system and a blind-spot camera system are added on EX+ models, while reserve parking collision avoidance assist is reserved for SX.

The mixed IIHS results are the main caution for used buyers, especially if you’re comparing lower trims that also miss some of the more advanced safety equipment.

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:

• 34.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 7.65% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.75/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• Ahead of a 2025 refresh, it carries over unchanged and remains a practical, value-focused minivan with a strong driving experience.

Consider the 2023 if:

• At $34,473 CAD, the 2023 costs less than the current year's $38,838 CAD average.
• It stands out for stylish, SUV-like design.

The bottom line: If you want the stronger current-market balance of price, inventory, and satisfaction, the 2024 is the better default choice. If your priority is spending less upfront and you’re comfortable giving up some of the current-year market advantages, the 2023 is worth a look.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.