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Kia Carnival keeps an estimated 65% of its original MSRP after 5 years — #135 of 530 cars VINdown tracks. See the full curve and the best year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Kia Carnival retains an estimated 65% of its original MSRP after five years, ranking #135 of 530 cars we track. That is 8 points above the 58% five-year average for SUV in its class, so it holds value better than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Kia Carnival sheds about 4% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $37,390 it falls to around $24,415 by year five — a five-year loss near $12,975, about $7.11 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 3, a lightly-used Kia Carnival bought at 3 years old lets the first owner absorb the worst of the depreciation while the curve flattens — usually the value sweet spot. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.
It keeps an estimated 65% of its original MSRP after five years — better than most among the 530 cars VINdown tracks (ranked #135).
From about $37,390 when new it drops to roughly $24,415 after five years — a loss near $12,975 (65% of its original MSRP retained).
Around 3 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.