Used 2024 Kia Seltos for Sale nearChicago, IL

How much does the 2024 Kia Seltos cost?

Prices have softened 3.31% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 2,531 listings available, which suggests you should have a workable range of choices.

Is the 2024 Kia Seltos a good car?

Yes — the 2024 Kia Seltos earns a 4.8/5 from owners and a 7.5/10 from experts. The model scores 9/10 across Cost effectiveness and Safety.

Owners consistently praise its features, comfort, handling, spaciousness, and safety options, and they also like the stylish design. In practical terms, that lines up with a small crossover that feels easy to live with and well equipped for daily use.

The main trade-offs are that the base engine feels underpowered and the optional turbo engine can have low-speed turbo-lag. Even so, the Seltos fits well if you want a practical subcompact SUV with useful space and approachable technology. Good and great deals account for 33.4% of listings, which is a healthy sign of market flexibility.

Is the 2024 Kia Seltos reliable?

Owners rate it 4.8/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

Owner feedback points to a dependable, trouble-free ownership experience, with praise centered on comfort, features, and the sense that the vehicle is easy to count on day to day. The expert evaluation also emphasizes that the Seltos is a well-rounded, practical crossover with a refined chassis and straightforward controls.

Kia backs the Seltos with a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty, which helps reduce long-term ownership risk for used buyers.

What should I look for when buying a used 2024 Kia Seltos?

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 90.8% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a vehicle history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you’re considering a higher-mileage example or one with a turbo engine. Focus on overall condition, signs of wear in the cabin, and whether the features you want are actually present on the trim you’re looking at.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The LX starts with 17-inch alloy wheels, cloth upholstery, manually adjustable front seats, two USB ports, air conditioning, remote keyless entry, Bluetooth, and an 8-inch touchscreen. The S adds fog lights, LED daytime running lights, silver roof rails, heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals, a larger digital instrument panel, LED cabin lighting, combination cloth-and-synthetic leather upholstery, automatic climate control, and a 10.25-inch touchscreen. The EX adds synthetic leather upholstery, a 10-way power driver’s seat, heated front seats, and wireless charging. The X-Line adds 18-inch gloss-black wheels and darker styling touches but loses the wireless charging pad and power-adjustable driver’s seat. The SX adds LED bi-function headlights, LED fog lights, an electrochromatic rearview mirror, a rear cargo cover, a leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel, and a Bose premium stereo. The best-value trim is often the S if you want a meaningful step up in equipment without jumping too far in price.
• Powertrain: The base 2.0-liter four-cylinder makes 146 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque and uses an IVT. The LX comes standard with AWD, while the S and EX can be had with FWD or AWD. The X-Line and SX use a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder with 195 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic and standard AWD. The turbo setup delivers stronger acceleration, but it can feel laggy at lower speeds.
• Safety package: Standard equipment includes forward collision avoidance with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane-departure warning, lane-follow assist, automatic high beams, and driver attention warning. The S adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and Safe Exit Warning. The SX adds smart cruise control, traffic sign recognition, highway driving assist, junction-turning support for forward collision warning, and drive-away warning. The base trim misses several of the more advanced driver-assistance features.
• Infotainment: The base trim uses an 8-inch touchscreen with a 4.2-inch digital instrument screen, while every trim above it gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen and a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument panel. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included, and the system keeps physical volume and tuning controls. Digital Key 2 Touch is available, and the SX gets an upgraded Bose stereo.
• Fuel efficiency: The base 2.0-liter engine with FWD returns 28 mpg city, 34 highway, and 31 combined. With AWD, it returns 27 mpg city, 31 highway, and 29 combined. The turbocharged 1.6-liter with AWD returns 25 mpg city, 27 highway, and 26 combined.

Which 2024 Kia Seltos trim should I buy?

The 2024 Kia Seltos is offered in 5 trim levels: LX, S, EX, X-Line, and SX.

Here's the short version:

• LX: This is the entry point, and it gives you standard AWD, the core safety suite, and the basic infotainment setup. It makes sense if you want the lowest-cost path into the Seltos and care most about value and standard traction.
• S: This is the trim that adds the most noticeable everyday upgrades, including the larger digital display, better lighting, roof rails, heated mirrors, and more advanced safety tech. It’s the best-value choice for many shoppers because it adds meaningful comfort and tech without pushing into the pricier upper trims.
• EX: This trim is the comfort-focused step up, with synthetic leather upholstery, a power driver’s seat, heated front seats, and wireless charging. Choose it if you want a more upscale daily driver and are willing to pay for convenience features.
• X-Line: This trim is mainly about the turbo engine, standard AWD, and distinctive styling. It suits you if you want stronger acceleration and a more aggressive look, but it gives up some convenience equipment found on the EX.
• SX: This is the most fully equipped version, with the turbo powertrain, upgraded lighting, premium audio, and the most advanced driver-assistance features. It’s the right pick if you want the most content in one package.

The SX also offers the SX Sunroof Package, which adds a power sunroof, hands-free power tailgate, ventilated front seats, and Digital Key 2.0.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2024 Kia Seltos?

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, with enough inventory and pricing movement to reward careful shopping.

• Deal availability: 33.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 2,531 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 3.31% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 90.8% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $22,417, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2024 Kia Seltos's resale value?

The current average of $23,209 sits slightly below last year's $24,004.

That kind of price movement suggests the model has softened a bit, which can help you as a buyer now but may temper what a future seller can ask in the near term. If you buy at the right price and keep the vehicle in strong condition, you’ll be better positioned when it’s time to resell.

The Seltos’s broad appeal, practical packaging, and strong owner satisfaction should help support demand over time. Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.8/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2024 Kia Seltos safe?

The 2024 Kia Seltos earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

Standard driver assistance features include forward collision avoidance with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane-departure warning, lane-follow assist, automatic high beams, and driver attention warning. The S trim adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and Safe Exit Warning. The SX adds smart cruise control with stop-and-go capability, traffic sign recognition, highway driving assist, junction-turning support, and drive-away warning.

The safety story is strongest on higher trims, since the base model misses some of the more advanced assistance features. If safety tech matters most to you, the S or SX is the smarter place to shop.

Should I buy a 2024 Kia Seltos or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2024 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2024 if:

• 33.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 90.8% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 3.31% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.8/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2024 refresh brings updated styling and upgraded technology while keeping the Seltos’s practical, spacious formula intact.

The bottom line: If you want the freshest version of the Seltos with updated styling and tech, the 2024 is the one to target. If your priority is stretching your budget as far as possible, a nearby model year may be worth comparing, but the 2024’s combination of inventory, softened pricing, and strong owner satisfaction makes it the safer all-around pick.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.