$1,106 lower median
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$17,380Median asking price · 773 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,995–$19,195
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2021 Kia K5 prices in the U.S.
$18,486
Median pre-owned asking price
605 pre-owned listings · Updated October 24, 2026
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National price overview
Typical asking price range
$15,991 – $20,495 All 801 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$18,500Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of October 24, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2021 Kia K5 in the U.S. is $18,486, based on 605 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2021 Kia K5 in the U.S. is $18,486 based on 605 pre-owned listings (of 801 total).
801 active dealer listings
Snapshot October 24, 2026 · refreshed daily
30-day asking price change: −$479.
Typical: $15,991–$20,495 — the middle half of 801 asking prices
Median $18,500
$11K low
$24K high
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.
$18,486
Pre-owned median (605)
80,711
Average mileage
What moves the price
Mileage
Asking prices run about $22,699 under 15K miles and fall to $14,900 over 105K miles — roughly $700 for every 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles; trim, condition and equipment also vary.
Observed spread: up to $7,799Trim
The LX typically asks $15,495, while the GT-Line asks $19,480 — same year, same market.
Observed spread: up to $3,985Location
Active-listing medians are $16,950 in Florida (63 active listings) and $19,150 in Virginia (33 active listings). Mileage, trim and condition differ; this is not an estimate of savings from buying in another state.
Observed spread: up to $2,200About these price differences
The $15,991–$20,495 typical range isn't randomness — three factors explain most of it:
Biggest factor in these observed spreads: Mileage. These groups contain different vehicles.
Find your mileage and trim in the configurator below.
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Choose a state and trim once to update the connected price tables and charts for a 2021 Kia K5. Mileage adjusts the estimate only.
Trim
Total miles the car has already driven, as shown on its odometer.
mi
Estimated asking price · All trims
$18,500
$15,991
–
$20,495
801 listings · Nationwide
ⓘ This is a modelled estimate based on current listings and market data. Actual prices may vary.
Estimate assumptions
at typical mileage, nationwide
Modelled from 801 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. An illustrative estimate from mixed listing groups, not matched vehicles. Not a formal appraisal.
Live 2021 Kia K5 listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $18,500
2021 Kia K5
LXS
$11,590
VIN 5XXG14J25MG063943
−$6,910 · vs all-listings median
2021 Kia K5
Trim not specified
$14,000
VIN 5XXG64J2XMG036948
−$4,500 · vs all-listings median
2021 Kia K5
LXS
$14,701
VIN 5XXG14J28MG070515
−$3,799 · vs all-listings median
View 9 more priced VINs
- EX VIN 5XXG34J25MG005826 $14,900 −$3,600 vs median
- LXS VIN 5XXG14J29MG020772 $14,578 −$3,922 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 5XXG64J29MG034754 $14,990 −$3,510 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 5XXG64J25MG046111 $16,512 −$1,988 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 5XXG64J27MG055473 $16,874 −$1,626 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 5XXG64J22MG060077 $15,782 −$2,718 vs median
- LXS VIN 5XXG14J26MG027985 $14,332 −$4,168 vs median
- LX VIN 5XXG24J27MG007788 $17,880 −$620 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 5XXG64J24MG080234 $19,990 +$1,490 vs median
Price differences are not deal ratings. Compare equipment, mileage and vehicle history before judging a price.
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band.
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2021 Kia K5 with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 24, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Kia K5 in this catalog, the 2021 Nissan Kicks MPV has the lowest median asking price ($14,990, 512 listings with photos) and the 2021 Mazda MAZDA3 the highest ($19,497, 322 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 24, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2021 Kia K5
All trims · United States
The price overview above is this page’s reference figure. The comparison below uses its own catalog sample: 683 listings with photos, catalog median $18,486 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).
Middle 50%: $15,990–$20,593
Photo: LXS · 62,485 mi · view VIN
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$2,160 lower median
2021 Nissan Altima
$16,326Median asking price · 1,016 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,050–$18,695
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$2,496 lower median
2021 Volkswagen Jetta
$15,990Median asking price · 526 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$13,995–$17,888
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$1,011 higher median
2021 Mazda MAZDA3
$19,497Median asking price · 322 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$17,238–$21,832
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$3,496 lower median
2021 Nissan Kicks MPV
$14,990Median asking price · 512 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$12,471–$16,950
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No alternatives have a lower median in this selection. Broaden your filters or turn off “Lower median price only”.
Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kia K5 All trims | see price overview above | $15,990–$20,593 | 683 |
| 2021 Hyundai Sonata All trims | $17,380 | $14,995–$19,195 | 773 |
| 2021 Nissan Altima All trims | $16,326 | $14,050–$18,695 | 1,016 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Jetta All trims | $15,990 | $13,995–$17,888 | 526 |
| 2021 Mazda MAZDA3 All trims | $19,497 | $17,238–$21,832 | 322 |
| 2021 Nissan Kicks MPV All trims | $14,990 | $12,471–$16,950 | 512 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 24, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 6 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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2021 Kia K5: a fair price for your mileage
Mileage means the miles recorded on the odometer. Compare asking prices in your mileage band, then select a trim — the equipment version — to narrow the comparison where data is available.
Across the national mileage bands, the overall difference is roughly $700 per 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles, not depreciation of the same car.
Region · trim United States · All trims
Active listings 801
Median asking price $18,500
Mileage means the total miles on the odometer. Each point shows the median asking price for a mileage band; shaded areas show the middle 50% of prices.
Swipe the chart horizontally to see every mileage band.
Compare all trims at the same mileage
Compare like-for-like mileage
United States · all states · October 24, 2026
Read across a row to compare trims at a similar odometer reading. Each price is the median asking price for that group, not a valuation of your exact car.
Scroll sideways to compare all trims. Mileage stays visible on the left.
| Mileage (odometer) | All listings | GT-Line | LXS | EX | LX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15K miles | $22,699 | — | — | — | — |
| 15K–30K miles | $22,317 | $22,883 | $16,499 | $22,634 | — |
| 30K–45K miles | $21,259 | $22,458 | $18,963 | $21,699 | $16,895 |
| 45K–60K miles | $20,538 | $21,977 | $17,388 | $19,959 | $18,681 |
| 60K–75K miles | $19,495 | $20,468 | $17,391 | $19,499 | $16,151 |
| 75K–90K miles | $18,105 | $19,771 | $15,492 | $18,252 | $15,697 |
| 90K–105K miles | $16,938 | $18,321 | $14,022 | $17,525 | $15,094 |
| Over 105K miles | $14,900 | $16,392 | $12,097 | $14,900 | $12,224 |
“—” means insufficient data: at least 3 listings per trim and mileage band, or 5 for all trims combined. Equipment, condition and location can still differ within a row.
Counts cover the selected region and trim, including listings without usable mileage. Thin mileage bands and rare or unknown trims may be omitted from the chart.
View the full national mileage price table
Fair price by mileage — all versions combined
| Mileage ⓘ | Based on ⓘ | Fair price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15K miles | 5 listings | $22,699 | $21K–$26K |
| 15K–30K miles | 20 listings | $22,317 | $20K–$23K |
| 30K–45K miles | 68 listings | $21,259 | $19K–$23K |
| 45K–60K miles | 122 listings | $20,538 | $19K–$22K |
| 60K–75K miles | 140 listings | $19,495 | $18K–$21K |
| 75K–90K miles | 145 listings | $18,105 | $16K–$20K |
| 90K–105K miles | 146 listings | $16,938 | $15K–$19K |
| Over 105K miles | 155 listings | $14,900 | $13K–$17K |
United States — all states. These bands combine different trims, conditions and listing histories. They do not hold trim or condition constant.
2021 Kia K5: price by trim
United States · all states · October 24, 2026. Counts and prices below are national totals for each trim. The shared market filters update this table for your selected state and highlight your trim.
| Trim | Based on ⓘ | Median price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ | Where it sits ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT-Line | 403 listings | $19,480 | $18K–$21K | |
| LXS | 191 listings | $15,791 | $14K–$18K | |
| EX | 169 listings | $19,055 | $17K–$21K | |
| LX | 33 listings | $15,495 | $13K–$17K |
Understand the differences
2021 Kia K5: VIN configurations and specifications
Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.
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EX 1.6L · FWD VIN pattern: 5XXG34J2 · year code M$19,320 Median asking price · U.S. 302 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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GT-Line 1.6L · FWD VIN pattern: 5XXG64J2 · year code M$19,588 Median asking price · U.S. 732 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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GT 2.5L · FWD VIN pattern: 5XXG44J8 · year code M$22,691 Median asking price · U.S. 7 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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LX 1.6L · FWD VIN pattern: 5XXG24J2 · year code M$15,872 Median asking price · U.S. 65 priced listings · October 18, 2026
Where these specifications come from
Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.
Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.
FACTORY REFERENCE
2021 Kia K5 factory brochure
Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.
No verified factory brochure is currently listed for this exact model year.
Need equipment for a specific vehicle? Look up its factory window sticker →
Price history
Change state or trim for this report →
View national price history · all trims
Median asking price by month — U.S., all trims · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2021 Kia K5 is $18,763 (October 2026) — down 4.1% from $19,568 in October 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $18,763 | $16K–$21K | 972 |
| September 2026 | $18,893 | $16K–$21K | 1,098 |
| August 2026 | $18,995 | $16K–$21K | 1,077 |
| July 2026 | $19,045 | $16K–$21K | 1,150 |
| June 2026 | $18,998 | $16K–$21K | 1,053 |
| May 2026 | $19,032 | $17K–$21K | 990 |
| April 2026 | $18,999 | $17K–$22K | 931 |
| March 2026 | $18,998 | $17K–$21K | 1,179 |
| February 2026 | $18,950 | $17K–$21K | 1,221 |
| January 2026 | $18,750 | $16K–$21K | 1,020 |
| December 2025 | $18,940 | $16K–$21K | 849 |
| November 2025 | $18,999 | $17K–$21K | 663 |
| October 2025 | $19,568 | $17K–$22K | 192 |
2021 Kia K5 prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2021 Kia K5 for sale near you? Open your state's price guide to compare its market, then follow the local listings link to browse available vehicles.
United States · all trims · snapshot October 24, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
Explore 40 more state markets
Oregon
Typical asking price
$18,500
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 47
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Rhode Island
Typical asking price
$18,998
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 11
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
West Virginia
Typical asking price
$18,888
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 39
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Hawaii
Typical asking price
$19,498
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Nebraska
Typical asking price
$17,500
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 26
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Hampshire
Typical asking price
$20,715
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
North Dakota
Typical asking price
$21,746
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Maine
Typical asking price
$16,746
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Minnesota
Typical asking price
$19,674
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 34
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Montana
Typical asking price
$22,306
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 7
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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The numbers are active listings, not prices. Badges mark the 8 busiest mapped states to keep the map readable; other states can also have listings.
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Listed this year counts every 2021 Kia K5 first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.
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U.S. market · All trimsDifferent model years, shown on the same dollar scale. Median asking price where available; otherwise average. These are different vehicles, not a forecast of your car’s value.
- 2027 $33,605 Median
- 2026 $30,498 Median
- 2025 $27,956 Median
- 2024 $25,158 Median
- 2023 $22,796 Median
- 2022 $19,991 Median
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Estimated monthly payment
$347
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60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,948 down
Amount financed
$17,532
Total interest
$3,288
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 2021 Kia K5 prices range from $10,990 to $23,998?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $15,991 and $20,495 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
How much should mileage change the price of a 2021 Kia K5?
Across the lowest- and highest-mileage groups, asking prices differ by roughly $700 per 10,000 miles. These groups contain different vehicles: this is not a same-trim adjustment or a forecast for one car. Compare the mileage and trim tables, then check condition, equipment and vehicle history.
How many 2021 Kia K5 are for sale right now?
801 in total. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2021 Kia K5?
These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.
How we calculate these prices
We track 801 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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