Also standard on both trims are auxiliary and USB audio input jacks for connecting with MP3 players and B luetooth ®(2) wireless technology connectivity with steering wheel-mounted voice activation controls to enable hands-free operation for compatible mobile phones. Available in three trims -- Base, LX and EX -- pricing for the dynamic compact CUV begins at $18,295 (3). Kia Motors America in 2010 Kia Motors is in the midst of a dramatic, design-led transformation, which has been delivering dynamically styled vehicles in several important segments at exactly the right time, contributing to the brand's continued gains in U.S. market share.