Used Kia Seltos for Sale nearChicago, IL

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 $21,366, and its nationwide average reached a low of $20,013 over the past year. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model has been trading recently. 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 used-car pick if you want a small SUV with comfort, space, and style. The all-generations owner rating is 4.79/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its comfort, spacious cabin, and value for money, and they also highlight its stylish design and easy-to-live-with character. Across the model range, the Seltos also earns recurring praise for handling, safety features, and practical everyday usability.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are the standard engine’s slower response, a ride that can feel soft at times, and cabin noise on some versions. Even so, the Seltos remains appealing because it delivers a lot of space, features, and polish for the money.

35.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Seltos models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Kia Seltos as comfortable, spacious, and easy to live with, and expert reviews reinforce that it offers a polished cabin and practical everyday usability. Across the model years, it also earns steady praise for value, styling, and a well-rounded driving experience.

• 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 strongest long-term ownership confidence comes from the model’s consistently high owner ratings and broad praise for comfort and practicality.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.3% — 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, and lane-centering assist 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 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 brings the 2.0-liter engine, CVT, and front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive available; it suits shoppers who want the lowest starting point and can add AWD if needed.
• S: This trim adds more equipment and is the best-value choice for many buyers, especially since it also brings the safe-exit warning system.
• EX: A good step up if you want more comfort and convenience while staying with the 2.0-liter powertrain.
• X-Line S: This trim adds standard all-wheel drive and a more rugged look, making it a smart pick if AWD is a priority.
• X-Line SX: The top trim adds 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.

The highest-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, trim, and price. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and broader availability.

What is the Kia Seltos's resale value?

Most of the model years in this set are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in the older years, while the newer years are declining more gradually. That pattern gives you more room to find value without giving up the newer features you may want.

The 2024, 2025, 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, and lane-centering assist 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 −3.39% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.94%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,045. The Kia Seltos offers a roomy cabin, useful cargo space, and a polished, easy-to-live-with character.

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, and lane-centering assist 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 September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.