Used Kia Seltos for Sale near Southwold, ON

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 $25,156 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $24,810 CAD. 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 that feels practical, comfortable, and well equipped. The all-generations owner rating is 4.8/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Seltos for its comfort, spaciousness, stylish design, handling, and value for money. Across the model years, the recurring themes are a roomy cabin, useful everyday practicality, and strong fuel economy.

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

The main trade-offs that come up in expert reviews are the base engine’s modest performance, the occasional roughness or noise from the powertrain, and ride quality that can feel unsettled on imperfect roads.

32.3% 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 value-focused small SUV, and expert reviews reinforce its practical packaging and polished feel. Across the model years, the strongest themes are everyday usability, good fuel economy, and a cabin that feels more substantial than you might expect.

• 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, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking recall completion and service history, especially on earlier model years.

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

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 centring assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, Highway Driving Assist on EX Premium, and Highway Drive Assist 2 on X-Line Limited.
• Infotainment: A 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and Kia Connect connected services.
• Fuel efficiency: In Normal mode, it averaged 8.9 L/100 km on our 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 point, with standard front-wheel drive and available all-wheel drive, making it the most accessible choice for shoppers who want the Seltos formula at the lowest price.
• EX: Adds more equipment and is a sensible step up if you want a better-balanced mix of features and value.
• EX Premium: Brings Highway Driving Assist, making it a strong value pick for buyers who want more driver-assistance tech.
• X-Line: Adds the turbocharged 1.6-litre engine, eight-speed automatic, torque-vectoring AWD with 4WD Lock, Terrain mode, 19-inch wheels, and 16 centimetres of ground clearance.
• X-Line Limited: The most fully equipped version, with the fanciest dashboard displays, Harman Kardon premium sound, ventilated front seats, camera-based visibility aids, advanced Highway Driving Assist technology, a surround-view camera system, additional side parking sensors, and rear automatic braking.

What Kia Seltos do most buyers choose?

The Kia Seltos years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, colour, and price. They also tend to sit in the sweet spot between newer features and more approachable used pricing.

What is the Kia Seltos's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the model years, which can work in your favour if you are shopping used. The declines are all double-digit, so the pricing trend is meaningful rather than subtle. Among these years, the smallest year-over-year changes are clustered near the newer end of the range.

The 2024, 2023, 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 centring assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control are standard on all trim levels in Canada.

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 −12.54% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −10.68%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $26,110 CAD. The Kia Seltos offers a roomy cabin, practical packaging, and a polished everyday feel that make it easy to live with.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model pairs a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and the X-Line trims introduce a turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder with 190 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: The latest model features a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and Kia Connect connected services.
• Safety: The latest model adds Highway Drive Assist 2, which can also assist with lane changes, plus a surround-view camera system, additional side parking sensors, and rear automatic braking.
• Starting price: In Canada, Kia sells the new Seltos in LX, EX, EX Premium, X-Line, and X-Line Limited trim levels, at prices ranging from $30,630 CAD to $43,430 CAD, including the $2,135 CAD 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 brings a slightly stronger expert score, along with more powertrain choice and a tech-forward cabin. The Seltos counters with standard AWD on the base trim and a practical, functional interior, while both models lean on helpful safety equipment.

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.