New Kia Seltos for Sale near New Hampshire

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 $25,243 CAD, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $24,814 CAD 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 broad owner appeal and a well-rounded character. The all-generations owner rating is 4.79/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its comfort, spaciousness, and stylish design, and they also value its handling, safety features, and fuel economy. The Seltos also earns repeat praise for its practical cabin and everyday usability.

Expert reviews rate the 2021 and 2024 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs show up in the base engine's performance, the low-speed behaviour of the turbo engine in some years, and cabin noise in certain versions.

30.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Seltos models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Kia Seltos as comfortable, practical, and easy to live with, with strong praise for its spacious cabin, smooth ride, and fuel economy. Expert feedback also points to a refined driving character and a useful, well-thought-out layout.

• 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, especially if you focus on later updated versions that combine the Seltos's core strengths with the most polished powertrain and feature set.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: forward collision avoidance assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane keep assist and lane-departure warning, lane-follow assist, automatic high beams, driver attention warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and Safe Exit Warning.
• Infotainment: an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with upper trims adding a 10.25-inch touchscreen and a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument panel.
• Fuel efficiency: The most efficient version of the Seltos is the base 2.0-litre engine with FWD. It returns Natural Resources Canada fuel economy estimates of 8.3 litres per 100 kilometres city, 6.8 highway, and 7.6 combined. With AWD, this engine returns 8.8 L/100 km city, 7.5 hwy, and 8.2 combined. The 1.6-litre turbo-four that comes exclusively paired with AWD returns 9.4 city, 8.7 hwy, 9.1 combined.

Which Kia Seltos trim should I buy?

The 2024 Kia Seltos offers these trims:

• LX: the entry trim brings 17-inch alloy wheels, cloth upholstery, heated front seats and side mirrors, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and available AWD for buyers who want extra traction.
• EX: this trim adds a sunroof, LED daytime running lights, keyless entry with push-button start, combination cloth-and-synthetic leather upholstery, and single-zone automatic climate control.
• EX Premium: this is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds a fully digital instrument cluster, an electrochromatic rearview mirror, a rear cargo cover, a wireless device charging pad, and standard AWD.
• SX: this trim adds 18-inch alloy wheels, rain-sensing wipers, a leather-wrapped flat-bottomed steering wheel, a Bose premium stereo system, and Kia’s digital key.
• X-Line: this top trim adds 18-inch alloy wheels with a gloss black finish, a unique dark gunmetal grille design, black sport design roof rails, and other subtle styling tweaks.

What Kia Seltos do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume model years tend to be the easiest to shop because you usually get more choice in trims, colours, and equipment. They also often attract more competitive pricing, which can help you find a better match for your budget.

What is the Kia Seltos's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the used Seltos range, which is good news if you're shopping for value. The largest drops are in the double digits, while the newest model year has softened less than the others. That pattern gives you more room to find a well-equipped version at a lower price than when it was new.

The 2025, 2023, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Kia Seltos safe?

• 2024: 9/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 8/10

The 2024 Seltos includes forward collision avoidance assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane keep assist and lane-departure warning, lane-follow assist, automatic high beams, driver attention warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and Safe Exit Warning.

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 −9.33% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −13.12%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 29.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 30.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $26,146 CAD. The Kia Seltos offers a practical cabin with generous passenger and cargo space, which makes it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The base 2.0-litre four-cylinder makes 146 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque, while the turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder makes 195 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: The latest model adds a 30-inch panoramic display made up of a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, and a 5-inch climate control display, along with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a generative AI assistant.
• Safety: The latest model adds standard forward-collision warning, blind-spot monitors, and rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist.
• Starting price: The 2024 Kia Seltos LX FWD starts at $25,195 CAD before destination and fees.

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.