Used Kia Seltos for Sale nearWilmington, NC

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 $21,126, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $20,051 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 earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, especially for comfort, spaciousness, and stylish design. The all-generations owner rating is 4.79/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners also consistently praise its handling, safety features, value, and fuel economy. Expert reviews reinforce that appeal with a roomy cabin, attractive styling, and a well-equipped feel, while the main tradeoffs center on the standard engine’s sluggishness, a soft and springy ride at times, and the lack of standard blind-spot warning on the newest model.

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

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

Are Kia Seltos models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Kia Seltos for comfort, spaciousness, and value, and expert reviews repeatedly point to its practical packaging and well-equipped character. Across the lineup, it also earns positive feedback for handling, safety features, and fuel economy.

• 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 strongest when you choose a later model year and verify the vehicle history carefully.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87% — 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, lane-centering assist, and adaptive cruise control 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 four-cylinder engine, and it gives you the core Seltos formula at the lowest price.
• S: This trim adds a more appealing feature mix and is the one the expert review recommends for buyers who want the safer-feeling upgrade path.
• EX: This trim builds on the value-oriented setup while keeping the 2.0-liter engine and adding more comfort and convenience equipment.
• X-Line S: This trim adds standard all-wheel drive and a more rugged look.
• X-Line SX: This top trim adds the turbocharged 1.6-liter engine, eight-speed automatic, torque-vectoring AWD with 4WD Lock, 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.

Higher-listing model years tend to draw more shopper attention because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, color, and price. They also tend to be the years where you can balance newer features with broader availability.

What is the Kia Seltos's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the lineup, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The largest drops are concentrated in the older years, while the newer model years have smaller declines. That pattern can help you target a recent Seltos with more features while still benefiting from lower used pricing.

The 2025, 2024, 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, lane-centering assist, and adaptive cruise control 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 −1.69% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −3.21%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,778. The Kia Seltos offers a roomy cabin and cargo area that make it feel especially practical for everyday use.

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, lane-centering assist, and adaptive cruise control 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 October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.