2026 Kia Carnival · Best Value
Carnival EX
From $41,590 MSRP* · Hands-Free Power Liftgate · Wireless Charging
A larger center display, a hands-free power liftgate, wireless charging, and an optional in-cabin camera and intercom combine to make this the value sweet spot of the Carnival lineup. Every new Carnival at Dean McCrary Kia Hattiesburg comes with upfront pricing and factory warranty.
$41,590MSRP — best value in the lineup
Hands-freepower liftgate
Wirelessphone charging
In-cabincamera & intercom available
287 hp3.5L V6, every trim
8seats available, Slide-Flex 2nd row
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Carnival
Bigger Screen, Smarter Convenience
Everything in the LXS carries over, plus the tech that makes loading the family and checking on them a little simpler.
Display
Larger Center Touchscreen
Maps, media, and vehicle settings all get more room to breathe than on LX/LXS.
Convenience
Hands-Free Power Liftgate
Walk up near the rear bumper with the key fob in your pocket and the liftgate swings open on its own — perfect when your arms are full of groceries or gear.
Charging
Wireless Phone Charging
Set your phone on the pad and skip the cable entirely.
Available
In-Cabin Camera & Intercom
Keep an eye and an ear on 2nd- and 3rd-row passengers without twisting around in your seat.
EX Specs
Powertrain
Engine3.5L GDI V6
Output287 hp / 260 lb-ft
Transmission8-Speed Automatic
DrivetrainFWD
Adds Over LXS
DisplayLarger Center Touchscreen
LiftgateHands-Free Power
ChargingWireless
AvailableIn-Cabin Camera & Intercom
Where EX Fits
Landing between the family-value LXS and the premium SX, EX is where the best value sits in this lineup.
LXS
MSRP*$39,390
HeadlineSynTex Seating, Heated Front Seats
EX
MSRP*$41,590
HeadlinePower Liftgate, Wireless Charging
SX
MSRP*$46,490
HeadlineDual Sunroofs, Surround View
Choose EX If…
The hands-free liftgate and wireless charging appeal to you, but SX’s premium comfort features aren’t worth the extra cost.
Choose LXS or SX Instead If…
A lower price with Slide-Flex seating sounds better (LXS), or dual sunroofs and Surround View monitoring are what you're after (SX).
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Carnival EX FAQs
How Much Does the 2026 Kia Carnival EX Cost?⌄
Pricing on the 2026 Kia Carnival EX opens at $41,590 MSRP, before the $1,545 destination charge, marking it as the value sweet spot in the lineup. Check live EX inventory for today’s transaction price with active offers applied.
What Does the EX Add Over the LXS?⌄
A larger center display, a hands-free power liftgate, wireless charging, and an optional in-cabin camera and intercom that lets you talk to rear-seat passengers without turning around.
What Does the In-Cabin Camera and Intercom Do?⌄
The driver can both see and speak to 2nd- and 3rd-row passengers through the vehicle’s speakers — useful for checking on the kids or coordinating plans without raising your voice over road noise.
Where Can I Buy a 2026 Carnival EX Near Hattiesburg, MS?⌄
Dean McCrary Kia, at 7124 US Hwy 98 in Hattiesburg (where I-59, US-49, US-98, and US-11 all converge), keeps the Carnival EX in stock, a short drive from Petal, Oak Grove, Purvis, and Sumrall. Upfront pricing and factory warranty come standard on every new Carnival.
Your Carnival EX Is In Stock
Browse EX inventory sitting on our lot right now, or just ask a product specialist whatever's on your mind.
*MSRP excludes $1,545 destination and handling, taxes, title, license, and dealer fees. Pricing and offers subject to change — see dealer for current pricing.
2026 Kia Carnival EX For Sale Near Hattiesburg, MS
From its home on US Hwy 98, right at the crossing of I-59, US-49, and US-11 that gave the city its Hub City nickname, Dean McCrary Kia in Hattiesburg, Mississippi offers the 2026 Carnival EX to families throughout Forrest, Lamar, Covington, and Perry counties, from Petal and Oak Grove to Purvis, Columbia, and Sumrall. Starting at $41,590 MSRP, the EX layers a hands-free power liftgate, wireless charging, and an optional in-cabin camera and intercom on top of the LXS.