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2021 Kia K5 GT-Line vs. EX

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line and 2021 Kia K5 EX contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line and the 2021 Kia K5 EX.

When comparing the 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line's and the 2021 Kia K5 EX's specifications and ratings, The 2021 Kia K5 EX has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line and 2021 Kia K5 EX have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line's and the 2021 Kia K5 EX's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Kia K5 EX is a better car than the 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line.

Pricing: A used 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line ranges from $17,341 to $26,998 while a used 2021 Kia K5 EX is priced between $16,999 to $27,999.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line and the 2021 Kia K5 EX both lose 46.9 percent of their value.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line and the 2021 Kia K5 EX makes 180 horsepower. Both the GT-Line and the EX are rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 585 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.

Safety Ratings: The Kia K5 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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2021 Kia K5 GT-Line
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

25490

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

25984

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

22270 - 36995

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

28090

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

25984

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

22270 - 36995

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

22141

Price Range:

17341 - 26998

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

21702

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

17222 - 28093

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

300

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

72200

# Good or Great Deals:

87

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

22168

Price Range:

16999 - 27999

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

21702

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

17222 - 28093

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

134

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

69209

# Good or Great Deals:

34

Kia K5 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.0 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Kia K5 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.0 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

7.3

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

3.8 - 9.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Kia K5 EX

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

7.3

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

3.8 - 9.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

7.436535366986939

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

3.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.6 - 10.0

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

7.436535366986939

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

3.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.6 - 10.0

Kia K5 Rankings

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

1 / 11

Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

1 / 11

Most Affordable Midsize Cars

4 / 6

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 11

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

5 / 11

Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars

6 / 11

Safest Midsize Cars

7 / 11

Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

9 / 11

Kia K5 Rankings

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

1 / 11

Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

1 / 11

Most Affordable Midsize Cars

4 / 6

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 11

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

5 / 11

Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars

6 / 11

Safest Midsize Cars

7 / 11

Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

9 / 11

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Other Kia K5 Trim Levels

EX, GT, LX, LXS

Other Kia K5 Trim Levels

GT, GT-Line, LX, LXS

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

180 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

195 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.056 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

180 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

195 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.056 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


27 / 37 / 31

Range (city/hwy):

427 / 585 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


27 / 37 / 31

Range (city/hwy):

427 / 585 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Standard

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

46.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.1 inches

Cargo Space:

16 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

105.3 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

46.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.1 inches

Cargo Space:

16 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

105.3 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3228 lbs

Width:

73.2 inches

Height:

56.9 inches

Length:

193.1 inches

Wheelbase:

112.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3228 lbs

Width:

73.2 inches

Height:

56.9 inches

Length:

193.1 inches

Wheelbase:

112.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P235/45R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P235/45R18

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