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2025 Kia K4 Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2025 Kia K4 is a small sedan that is offered in five trim levels: LX, LXS, EX, GT-Line and GT-Line Turbo. Most models are powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (147 horsepower, 132 lb-ft of torque). It's paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) that sends power to the front wheels. The range-topping GT-Line Turbo upgrades to a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder (190 hp, 195 lb-ft) that is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

LX
Starts you off with standard feature highlights that include:

  • 16-inch steel wheels with plastic covers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Remote keyless entry
  • 4-inch driver information display
  • Air conditioning
  • 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Four-speaker audio system

Standard advanced driver assist features include:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Lane keeping assistance (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Rear passenger reminder (alerts you to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle)
  • Driver attention monitor (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)

LXS
Adds a few safety and convenience features such as:

  • 16-inch alloy wheels
  • Selectable drive modes
  • 60/40-split folding rear seats
  • Two additional speakers
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Passenger safe exit alert (can prevent a rear passenger from opening a door into traffic approaching from behind)

EX
Upgrades the K4 inside and out with:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • 12.3-inch driver information display
  • Soft-touch interior materials
  • Upgraded cloth upholstery
  • Steering wheel and shifter wrapped in synthetic leather
  • Wireless smartphone charging pad

GT-Line
Adds some sporty touches by way of:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • Gloss black and satin chrome exterior trim
  • Multi-link rear suspension for improved handling
  • Sport-tuned suspension
  • Paddle shifters
  • Cloth and synthetic leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Navigation system
  • Voice activation
  • Highway Driving Assist (enhanced lane keeping assistance and adaptive cruise control functionality)

GT-Line Turbo
This top trim is the only model with the more powerful engine. It also comes with:

  • Upgraded headlights
  • Sound-insulated windshield
  • Sunroof
  • Synthetic leather seat upholstery
  • Rear passenger air vents
  • Eight-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio

The most notable option is the Technology package that's exclusive to the GT-Line Turbo trim. It adds:

  • Cross-traffic collision mitigation
  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the vehicle and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Blind-spot camera (displays an image of the vehicle's blind spot in the instrument panel when you activate a turn signal)
  • Driver's seat memory functions
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Interior ambient lighting
  • Keyless entry

Which K4 trim does Edmunds recommend?

The 2025 Kia K4's base trims are a little too basic for our tastes, which is why we suggest stepping up to the midrange EX model. It dresses up the interior with nicer materials, a digital instrument panel, dual-zone automatic climate control and a wireless charging pad, and it keeps the cost reasonable.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Fargo, ND
Vehicle
K4 LX
K4 LXS
K4 EX
K4 GT-Line
K4 GT-Line Turbo
Vehicle
LX
2.0L 4cyl CVT
Starting MSRP
$21,990
Avg Price Paid
$21,594
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LXS
2.0L 4cyl CVT
Starting MSRP
$22,990
Avg Price Paid
$22,576
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GT-Line
2.0L 4cyl CVT
Starting MSRP
$25,190
Avg Price Paid
$24,710
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GT-Line Turbo
1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$28,090
Avg Price Paid
$27,548
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
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Not Available
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
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Not Available
optional
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
premium cloth
leatherette/cloth
leatherette
Heated seats
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Not Available
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standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
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Not Available
optional
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
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optional
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
190 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
195 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
1.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
205/55R16
205/55R16
225/45R17
235/40R18
235/40R18
Wheel size
16 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
17 X 7.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
steel wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
30 / 40 / 34 MPG
29 / 39 / 33 MPG
29 / 39 / 33 MPG
29 / 39 / 33 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
12.4 gal.
12.4 gal.
12.4 gal.
12.4 gal.
12.4 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
372 / 496 miles
360 / 484 miles
360 / 484 miles
360 / 484 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
35.2 ft.
35.2 ft.
35.2 ft.
35.2 ft.
35.2 ft.
Curb weight
2,956 lb.
2,956 lb.
2,987 lb.
3,161 lb.
3,283 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.8 in.
72.8 in.
72.8 in.
72.8 in.
72.8 in.
Height
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
Length
185.4 in.
185.4 in.
185.4 in.
185.4 in.
185.4 in.
Wheelbase
107.1 in.
107.1 in.
107.1 in.
107.1 in.
107.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
14.6 cu. ft.
14.6 cu. ft.
14.6 cu. ft.
14.6 cu. ft.
14.6 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
37.1 in.
Front Leg Room
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
Rear Head Room
37.3 in.
37.3 in.
37.3 in.
37.3 in.
37.0 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.7 in.
54.7 in.
54.7 in.
54.7 in.
54.7 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Gray & Black, cloth
Gray & Black, cloth
Green & Black, premium cloth
Gray & Black, premium cloth
Onyx Black & Red, leatherette
Onyx Black & Off-White, leatherette/cloth
Onyx Black & Off-White, leatherette
Onyx Black & Red, leatherette
Onyx Black & Off-White, leatherette
Exterior
Interstellar Gray
Snow White Pearl
Aurora Black Pearl
Morning Haze
Interstellar Gray
Snow White Pearl
Deep Sea Blue
Steel Gray
Currant Red
Aurora Black Pearl
Morning Haze
Interstellar Gray
Snow White Pearl
Deep Sea Blue
Steel Gray
Currant Red
Aurora Black Pearl
Morning Haze
Interstellar Gray
Snow White Pearl
Steel Gray
Currant Red
Aurora Black Pearl
Wave Blue
Morning Haze
Interstellar Gray
Snow White Pearl
Steel Gray
Currant Red
Aurora Black Pearl
Wave Blue