Used Kia Seltos for Sale nearSan Diego, CA

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 $21,529, and over the past year that average reached a low of $20,032. 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 want comfort, space, and style in a practical package. The all-generations owner rating is 4.79/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Seltos for its comfort, spaciousness, stylish design, and value for money. Reviewers also repeatedly call out its handling and safety features, along with its easy-to-live-with character and useful fuel economy.

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 you may want.

33.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Seltos models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Kia Seltos as a comfortable, spacious, and well-equipped small SUV with strong value appeal. Across the model years, the praise centers on its refined cabin, practical packaging, and easy-to-use technology.

• 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% — 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 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 starting point if you want the Seltos’ space and style at the lowest price.
• S: This trim adds more equipment and is the one the expert review recommends upgrading to for buyers who want the safer-feeling everyday setup.
• EX: A well-rounded choice that keeps the 2.0-liter setup while adding more comfort and convenience.
• X-Line S: This trim brings standard all-wheel drive and a more rugged-looking appearance.
• X-Line SX: The best-value trim if you want the strongest performance, since it adds the turbocharged 1.6-liter 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 2024, 2023, and 2025.

Those higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, which usually makes it easier to find the right color, trim, and price. They also sit in the part of the lineup where you can balance newer features with more approachable pricing.

What is the Kia Seltos's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the model years listed, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The biggest drops are in the older years, while the newer years are falling more gradually. That pattern suggests you can still find meaningful value in recent Seltos models without giving up the newer features buyers tend to 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 −4.88% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −3.29%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,239. 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 with 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 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.