New Kia Seltos for Sale nearWashington, DC

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 $21,061, and its lowest point over the past year was $20,010. 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 pick if you want a small SUV with broad appeal and a consistently positive owner response. The all-generations owner rating is 4.8/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Seltos for its comfort, spacious cabin, stylish design, handling, safety features, value, and fuel economy. The newest expert review also reinforces those strengths with praise for its stylish design, roomy interior, 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 sluggish feel, the soft-and-springy ride in some versions, and the way the turbo engine can feel less smooth at low speeds.

36.0% 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 practical, comfortable, and well-equipped small SUV with strong everyday appeal. Across the model years, the most common praise centers on its spacious cabin, easy-to-use technology, stylish design, and value.

• 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, the long-term ownership picture looks encouraging overall, especially if you focus on later model years 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 86.1% — 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 gives you the core Seltos formula at the lowest price point.
• S: A smart step up if you want the safer-feeling upgrade path, since the expert review specifically recommends moving to this trim.
• EX: Adds more comfort and convenience while staying within the mainstream part of the lineup.
• X-Line S: Brings standard all-wheel drive and a more rugged setup for buyers who want extra traction.
• X-Line SX: The best-value trim for shoppers who want the turbocharged engine, eight-speed automatic, torque-vectoring AWD, 4WD Lock, Terrain 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.

These higher-volume years tend to be the easiest to shop because you have more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right color, mileage, and price. They also tend to attract more attention from used buyers because they sit near the sweet spot between newer features and broader availability.

What is the Kia Seltos's resale value?

Most model years in this set are down year over year, which creates better buying opportunities for used shoppers. The newer model years are declining more slowly, while the older ones show steeper drops that can improve value if you are comfortable shopping earlier versions. Overall, the pattern favors buyers who want a lower entry price without giving up the Seltos’s core appeal.

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, 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 −1.74% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −3.32%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,632. The Kia Seltos offers a roomy cabin and generous cargo space, which helps it feel practical and 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, 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.

How does the 2024 Kia Seltos compare to the 2024 Hyundai Kona?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2024 Kia Seltos:

• Pros: Lots of helpful standard safety features, Functional cabin with intuitive technology, AWD standard on base trim level.
• Cons: Base engine feels underpowered, Optional turbo engine suffers from low-speed turbo-lag.

2024 Hyundai Kona:

• Pros: Multiple powertrain options, Impressive technology, Standard advanced safety features.
• Cons: Fairly pedestrian performance, Not enough covered storage in the cabin.

Our experts score the 2024 Kia Seltos 7.5/10 and the 2024 Hyundai Kona 8.3/10. The Kona has the stronger expert score and brings more powertrain variety, while the Seltos counters with standard AWD on the base trim and a functional cabin with intuitive technology. Both are practical small SUVs, but the Kona’s tech and safety strengths give it the edge overall.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.