Used 2024 Kia Seltos for Sale nearChicago, IL

How much does the 2024 Kia Seltos cost?

Prices have softened 3.50% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 2,581 listings available, which suggests solid inventory for comparison shopping.

If you find a listing below $22,411.79, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2024 Kia Seltos a good car?

Yes — 4.8/5 owners’ rating points to strong satisfaction, and the expert rating is 7.5/10. The model scores 9/10 across Cost effectiveness and Safety.

Owners consistently praise the Seltos for its features, comfort, handling, spaciousness, and safety options, and the cabin’s roomy feel comes through clearly in the model’s use-case as a small crossover that gives you more passenger space than many rivals. The trade-offs are that the base engine feels underpowered and the optional turbo engine can suffer from low-speed lag. Even so, the refreshed tech and practical packaging make it a strong fit if you want a compact SUV that feels more substantial than its size suggests.

Good and great deals account for 32.4% of listings, so you still have room to shop selectively.

Is the 2024 Kia Seltos reliable?

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

The owner feedback points to a vehicle people feel good about living with over time, especially because they value its comfort, features, and overall usefulness. The expert evaluation also emphasizes that the Seltos is a well-rounded, practical crossover with a strong value proposition and a long warranty, which supports confidence in everyday dependability.

For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is making sure the specific vehicle you choose has been maintained well and doesn’t show signs of hard use or neglected service.

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

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 91.3% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you’re considering a higher-mileage example or one with visible wear. Focus on how the cabin, tech, and drivetrain feel in real use, since the Seltos’ appeal depends heavily on its everyday comfort and feature set. If you’re comparing trims, make sure the equipment on the window sticker matches what you expect from the listing photos and description.

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 with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 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, single-zone automatic climate control, and a 10.25-inch touchscreen; heated seats are optional on this trim.
• Powertrain: The base setup uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 146 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque, paired with an IVT. The LX comes standard with AWD, while the S and EX can be had with FWD or extra-cost 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 base engine feels underpowered, and the turbo can have low-speed lag.
• Safety package: Standard driver assistance 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 with stop-and-go capability, navigation-based curve prediction, traffic sign recognition, highway driving assist, junction-turning function for forward collision warning, and drive-away warning.
• Infotainment: The base trim uses an 8-inch touchscreen and a 4.2-inch digital instrument screen, while every trim except the LX upgrades to a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument panel and a 10.25-inch touchscreen. Both systems include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the larger setup is paired with a more modern digital display layout.
• 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 1.6-liter turbo 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 value play if you want the lowest entry point with standard AWD, the base 2.0-liter engine, and the core convenience and infotainment features. It gives you the essentials, but you miss the larger digital display and several comfort and safety upgrades found higher up.
• S: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers because it adds a much richer feature set, including the larger digital instrument panel, the 10.25-inch touchscreen, upgraded lighting, roof rails, and more safety tech. If you want the strongest balance of price and equipment, this is the one to target.
• EX: Choose this if you want more comfort and convenience, including synthetic leather upholstery, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, and wireless charging. It’s the trim that leans more toward everyday comfort than the S.
• X-Line: This trim is for you if you want the turbo engine and a more distinctive look, with 18-inch gloss-black wheels, tinted windows, and dark exterior accents. It does give up the wireless charging pad and power-adjustable driver’s seat.
• SX: Pick this if you want the most equipment, including the turbo powertrain, LED bi-function headlights, LED fog lights, an electrochromatic rearview mirror, a rear cargo cover, a leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel, and the Bose premium stereo. The available sunroof package adds a power sunroof, hands-free power tailgate, ventilated front seats, and Digital Key 2.0.

The SX trim is the one that gets the most advanced safety and driver-assistance content, while the S is the trim where the feature mix starts to feel especially compelling for the money.

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

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop with some leverage if you’re patient.

• Deal availability: 32.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 2,581 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 3.50% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 91.3% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $22,411.79, 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 $23,271 sits slightly below last year's $24,114.

That softer pricing suggests the market has already adjusted downward, which can help you buy at a more favorable point if you plan to keep the vehicle for several years. For a future seller, the current trend means resale expectations should be realistic rather than aggressive, especially if the market stays well supplied. Strong condition, desirable equipment, and clean history will matter more when it’s time to trade or sell.

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?

It 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, while the SX adds smart cruise control with stop-and-go capability, navigation-based curve prediction, traffic sign recognition, highway driving assist, a junction-turning function for forward collision warning, and drive-away warning.

The safety setup is strong overall, but the more advanced driver-assistance features are concentrated higher in the lineup, so base-trim shoppers should pay close attention to which systems are included on the specific vehicle you’re considering.

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:

• 32.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 91.3% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 3.50% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.8/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2024 model brings refreshed styling and updated technology while keeping the Seltos’ roomy cabin and standard AWD on the base trim.

The bottom line: If you want the freshest version of this formula, the 2024 is the one to focus on because it keeps the Seltos’ space, value, and standard safety strengths while adding updated tech and styling. If your priority is stretching your budget further, a nearby older year may cost less, but you’ll want to weigh that against the 2024’s refreshed equipment and strong market support.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.