Used Kia Seltos for Sale nearColumbia, SC

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 $20,925, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $20,019 over the past year. 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 style, space, and easy-to-use tech in a compact SUV. The all-generations owner rating is 4.8/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its comfort, spaciousness, stylish design, handling, and value for money. They also highlight its fuel economy and safety features, while some ask for more luxury amenities and quieter road manners.

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

The main tradeoffs that show up in recent expert reviews are the standard engine’s sluggish performance, a soft and springy ride at times, and the lack of standard blind-spot warning on the newest model.

35.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Seltos models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Kia Seltos highly for comfort, spaciousness, and value, and expert reviews repeatedly point to its practical packaging, intuitive controls, and strong everyday usability. Across the lineup, it has a reputation for being easy to live with and appealing to shoppers who want a well-rounded small SUV.

• Owners rate the Kia Seltos between 4.7 and 4.8 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable overall, with the biggest watch item being careful history checks on earlier model years.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 84.6% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2023 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: Entry trim with front-wheel drive standard and available all-wheel drive; a good starting point if you want the Seltos’ roomy cabin and core tech at the lowest price.
• S: Adds more equipment and is the trim the experts recommend upgrading to for added safety coverage, including safe-exit warning.
• EX: Builds on the S with more comfort and convenience, and it can be paired with all-wheel drive.
• X-Line S: Adds standard all-wheel drive and a more rugged look.
• X-Line SX: The top trim, with the turbocharged engine, eight-speed automatic, torque-vectoring AWD, 4WD Lock, Terrain mode, and 19-inch wheels.

What Kia Seltos do most buyers choose?

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

The highest-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you the broadest mix of availability, pricing, and deal opportunities. They also usually sit close enough to the newest updates to keep the Seltos’ core appeal intact.

What is the Kia Seltos's resale value?

Used Kia Seltos prices are moving lower across the board, which is good news if you’re shopping for value. The steepest drops are concentrated in the older and mid-cycle years, while the newest model years are easing down more gradually. That gives you a useful spread of choices whether you want the lowest entry price or a newer model with more features.

The 2025, 2024, and 2021 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 −1.92% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −3.7%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,663. The Kia Seltos offers a roomy cabin and cargo area, which makes it especially appealing if you want practical space in a compact SUV.

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: 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 2025 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.

How does the 2021 Kia Seltos compare to the 2021 Hyundai Kona?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2021 Kia Seltos:

• Pros: Stylish design, Great handling, Easy-to-use technology.
• Cons: Underwhelming base engine, Poor ride quality, Cramped back seat.

2021 Hyundai Kona:

• Pros: Great handling, Easy-to-use technology, Standard advanced safety features.
• Cons: Cramped back seat, Underwhelming base engine, Poor value for money.

Our experts score the 2021 Kia Seltos 8/10 and the 2021 Hyundai Kona 7.2/10. The Seltos brings a more stylish design and a higher overall score, while the Kona counters with standard advanced safety features. Both share great handling, easy-to-use technology, and an underwhelming base engine, but the Seltos’ stronger overall package makes it the more appealing choice here.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.