New & Used 2026 Kia Carnival for SaleNationwide

Summary

• With 101 currently listed for sale and an average price of $49,680 CAD, 38.6% of 2026 Kia Carnivals for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

• Favourably reviewed: Owners rated the 2026 Kia Carnival 5 / 5 stars.

• 100.0% of 2026 Carnival models on CarGurus are accident free.

Why it stands out

The 2026 Kia Carnival stands out by treating the minivan formula like an SUV design exercise. It has the most aggressive, angular, and modern look among its direct competitors, yet it still delivers the practical advantages buyers expect from a minivan. Its long, boxy shape helps with cargo capacity and passenger comfort, especially for adults in the third row, while its low step-in height and relatively light curb weight make it easier to live with than many truck-based SUVs. Kia also positions it as a strong value, with prices that start just over $40,000 in earlier model years and a reputation for offering a lot of space for the money.

For 2026, the Carnival carries over without changes versus 2025. It is available in 10 trim levels in total, including four hybrid trims, and the standard equipment list is generous even at the base level. The LX includes a heated windshield, heated outboard mirrors and heated washer nozzles, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with built-in navigation and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, front and rear parking sensors, and safety features such as forward collision avoidance with pedestrian and cyclist detection and adaptive cruise control. Higher trims add features such as power sliding doors, a power liftgate, a wireless charger, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, Highway Driving Assist 2, a Bose premium sound system, a surround-view monitor, and Kia’s “VIP Lounge” second-row seating with heating, cooling, extended recline, and power leg rests. The main drawbacks are also clear: it has no all-wheel drive, towing ratings are low, and folding the seats is not especially easy.

Other model years to consider

• 2023 Kia Carnival

  • Average price: $34,512 CAD
  • Good/great deal percentage: 28.9%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 194

• 2025 Kia Carnival

  • Average price: $43,927 CAD
  • Good/great deal percentage: 37.9%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 190

• 2024 Kia Carnival

  • Average price: $38,959 CAD
  • Good/great deal percentage: 34.1%
  • User rating: 4.75 / 5
  • Total listings: 205

This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 7, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.