Used Kia Seltos for Sale nearCedar Knolls, NJ

How much does the Kia Seltos cost in today's market?

Used Kia Seltos prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Kia Seltos's current nationwide average price is $21,298, and its lowest nationwide average price over the past year was $20,020.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Kia Seltos a good car?

Yes — the Kia Seltos is a strong pick if you want a small SUV with broad appeal and a well-rounded ownership experience. The all-generations owner rating is 4.79/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its comfort, spaciousness, stylish design, handling, safety features, value for money, and fuel economy. The Seltos also stands out for its roomy cabin and cargo space, plus the upscale feel it brings for the price.

Expert reviews rate the 2027 and 2021 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs are the standard engine’s sluggishness, a soft and springy ride at times, and a noisy cabin in some versions.

37.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Seltos models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Kia Seltos for comfort, spaciousness, handling, safety features, value, and fuel economy. Expert coverage also points to a practical, well-equipped package with a high-quality cabin and strong everyday usability.

• Owners rate the Kia Seltos between 4.67 and 4.83 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks strongest when you focus on later model years with the refreshed equipment and updated powertrain choices.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Forward-collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking with intersection turning assist, front and rear parking sensors, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, lane-centering assist, and adaptive cruise control are standard on all trim levels.
• Infotainment: The infotainment system features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and Kia Connect connected services.
• Fuel efficiency: In the meantime, for those who can’t wait and don’t mind the X-Line SX’s official EPA fuel economy rating of 26 mpg in combined city and highway driving, we think it’s satisfying to drive. In Normal mode, it averaged 26.5 mpg on our Southern California fuel-economy evaluation route, which is a 50:50 mix of city and highway driving in a relatively flat area.

Which Kia Seltos trim should I buy?

The 2027 Kia Seltos offers these trims:

• LX: The entry trim uses front-wheel drive and the 2.0-liter engine, and it’s the least expensive way into the lineup.
• S: This trim adds the safer-feeling upgrade path from the base LX and is the one the expert review recommends for buyers who want more confidence features.
• EX: A value-oriented step up that keeps the 2.0-liter setup while adding more equipment and available all-wheel drive.
• X-Line S: This trim adds standard all-wheel drive and a more rugged look.
• X-Line SX: The top trim brings the turbocharged 1.6-liter engine, eight-speed automatic, torque-vectoring AWD with 4WD Lock, Terrain mode, 19-inch wheels, and 8.1 inches of ground clearance.

What Kia Seltos do most buyers choose?

The Kia Seltos years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

These higher-volume years tend to attract more shoppers because they offer a strong mix of availability, pricing, and newer features. More listings also give you a better chance of finding the color, trim, and equipment combination you want.

What is the Kia Seltos's resale value?

Used Kia Seltos prices are trending lower across every model year shown here. The biggest drops are in the older years, while the newer models are declining more gradually. That pattern can work in your favor if you’re shopping used and want to avoid paying peak prices.

The 2025, 2024, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Kia Seltos safe?

• 2027: 8/10
• 2024: 9/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 8/10

Forward-collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking with intersection turning assist, front and rear parking sensors, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, lane-centering assist, and adaptive cruise control are standard on all trim levels.

For the safest used buy, the 2022 and 2024 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Kia Seltos now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −2.76% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −3.09%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 38.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,990. The Kia Seltos offers a roomy cabin, strong cargo space, and a polished feel that make it easy to live with.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Every 2027 Seltos except the X-Line SX is equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a continuously variable transmission (CVT), while the X-Line SX introduces a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder, 190 hp, and 195 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: The infotainment system features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and Kia Connect connected services.
• Safety: Forward-collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking with intersection turning assist, front and rear parking sensors, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, lane-centering assist, and adaptive cruise control are standard on all trim levels.
• Starting price: Kia sells the new Seltos in LX, S, EX, X-Line S, and X-Line SX trim levels, at prices ranging from $26,485 to $34,285, including the $1,495 destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.