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 $21,680, and its year-round low is $20,015.21. That puts the model in a fairly tight pricing band overall, with recent years clustering close together. 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 that feels roomy, stylish, and well equipped. The all-generations owner rating is 4.79/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its comfort, spaciousness, and stylish design. They also value its handling, safety features, and overall value for money, while the model’s fuel economy comes up as another recurring strength.

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

The main trade-offs center on the standard engine’s modest performance, a ride that can feel soft and springy at times, and safety equipment that varies by trim in some years.

29.4% 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 coverage repeatedly points to its refined cabin, practical packaging, and well-rounded character. Across the model range, it also earns praise for its value, styling, and 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, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking service history carefully and confirming that any recall-related work has been completed.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 88.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.

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.

Which Kia Seltos trim should I buy?

The 2027 Kia Seltos offers these trims:

• LX: The entry trim uses front-wheel drive and gives you the core Seltos formula at the lowest price point.
• S: This trim adds the kind of equipment many shoppers want for everyday use, and it’s the best-value choice if you want a stronger feature mix without moving to the top end.
• EX: This trim builds on the lineup with a more upscale feel and is a smart step up if you want more comfort and convenience.
• X-Line S: This trim adds standard all-wheel drive and a more rugged look, making it a good fit if you want extra traction and a tougher appearance.
• X-Line SX: This top trim adds the turbocharged engine, torque-vectoring AWD, a 4WD Lock function, a Terrain driving 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 the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right trim, mileage, and price. They also sit in the part of the lineup where updated features and broader availability often make shopping easier.

What is the Kia Seltos's resale value?

Prices are down across every year shown, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The declines are fairly consistent, with the steepest drops appearing in the older model years and the smallest changes in the newer ones. That pattern gives you a bit more negotiating room, especially if you’re focused on recent model years.

The 2024, 2023, and 2025 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 −4.9% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −3.59%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 30% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 29.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,326. The Kia Seltos offers a roomy cabin, practical packaging, and a polished, upscale 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: The Prestige Package also adds a camera-based blind-spot monitor that shows a live camera view of the blind spots within the digital instrumentation panel, along with a surround-view camera system, additional side parking sensors, and rear automatic braking.
• 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 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.