Used Kia Seltos for Sale nearClinton, IA

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 $21,425, and over the past year that average reached a low of $20,053. 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 SUV choice if you value comfort, space, and style. The all-generations owner rating is 4.79/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its roomy cabin, comfortable ride, and value for money, and they also like the stylish design and useful technology. Expert reviews echo those strengths with recurring praise for the Seltos's spacious interior, polished feel, and impressive tech.

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

The main tradeoffs that show up in expert reviews are the standard engine's sluggishness, a soft and springy ride at times, and the way some versions bring more road noise or transmission hesitation than shoppers may expect.

35.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Seltos models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Kia Seltos as a comfortable, practical SUV with strong value, and the review summaries repeatedly highlight its spaciousness, easy-to-live-with character, and appealing design. Expert commentary also points to a well-finished cabin and a refined driving feel as recurring strengths.

• 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 encouraging overall, especially if you choose a well-maintained example with a clean history and service records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.4% — 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 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 four-cylinder, and it gives you the core Seltos formula at the lowest price point.
• S: This trim adds a more appealing value balance, and it is the best-value choice if you want a stronger mix of equipment and everyday usability.
• EX: A smart step up if you want more comfort and convenience while staying with the standard powertrain.
• X-Line S: This trim adds standard all-wheel drive and a tougher-looking appearance.
• 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.

Those higher-volume years tend to be popular because they combine broad availability with the features and updates many shoppers want. They also give you more choices across price points, which makes it easier to compare condition, mileage, and equipment.

What is the Kia Seltos's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the model years listed, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The largest drops are on the older years, while the newer years have moved down more gradually. That makes the recent model years especially worth watching if you want a newer Seltos at a softer price.

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 −4.02% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −3.09%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,145. 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, whipping up 190 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: Our test vehicle had an impressive panoramic display containing a 12.3-inch digital instrumentation panel, a 5-inch climate control panel, and a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, and 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 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.