New Kia Seltos for Sale nearSaint Joseph, MO

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 $21,477, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $20,031 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 a compact SUV with comfort, space, and style. The all-generations owner rating is 4.79/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its comfort, spaciousness, stylish design, handling, and value for money. Across the model years, the Seltos also earns credit for its practical packaging and impressive technology.

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

The main tradeoffs center on the standard engine’s sluggishness, a soft and springy ride at times, and road-noise or transmission complaints in some years.

33.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Seltos models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Kia Seltos as a comfortable, spacious, and well-finished small SUV with strong value for money. Expert reviews also repeatedly point to its refined driving feel, useful cabin space, and appealing equipment mix.

• 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, but you should still check the vehicle history carefully and pay extra attention to earlier model years.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.7% — 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: The X-Line SX’s official EPA fuel economy rating is 26 mpg in combined city and highway driving, and it averaged 26.5 mpg on the Southern California fuel-economy evaluation route.

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 least expensive way into the redesigned Seltos.
• S: This trim adds the kind of equipment that makes the Seltos feel more complete, and it’s the best-value choice for many shoppers.
• EX: This version builds on the core Seltos formula with more comfort and convenience equipment.
• X-Line S: This trim adds standard all-wheel drive and a more rugged look.
• X-Line SX: This is the top trim, with the turbocharged engine, torque-vectoring AWD, 4WD Lock, Terrain mode, and the most upscale available equipment.

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 be easier to shop because you get more inventory to compare, which can help you find the right color, mileage, and equipment mix. They also tend to be the years most buyers gravitate toward when balancing price, features, and availability.

What is the Kia Seltos's resale value?

Used Kia Seltos prices are moving lower across every model year shown here, which is good news if you’re shopping for value. The biggest drops are in the older years, while the newer years are falling more gradually. That pattern gives you more room to find a competitive deal without giving up the newer features you may 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, 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 −5.08% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −3.31%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,209. The Kia Seltos offers a roomy cabin and generous cargo space, which makes it easy to live with every day.

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: 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 September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.