For the same model year, dealers ask 10 points more than private sellers; CO is the cheapest state at +1% and MN the priciest at +11%.
Kia Seltos price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 5 | |
| 2025 | — | 5 | |
| 2024 | — | 6 | |
| 2023 | — | 7 | |
| 2022 | — | 10 | |
| 2021 | — | 15 |
For the 2022 model year, the Kia Seltos has a median asking price of $16,681; the Toyota RAV4 asks $27,883 and the Subaru Crosstrek $19,500. It is the cheapest of the three, 40% below the priciest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Kia Seltos the dealer markup works out at 10% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 112 | +1.1% | $19,570 |
| Private seller | 18 | -8.7% | $15,207 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2021 Seltos, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 50–75k and 75–100k bands the asking price falls 0%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 50–75k miles | baseline | 15 |
| 75–100k miles | same | 14 |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Kia Seltos asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is MN at +11%, cheapest CO at +1% — 10 points apart, which on a $19,900 car is roughly $1,970.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| CO | 26 | |
| CA | 13 | |
| AZ | 15 | |
| WA | 23 | |
| MN | 15 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Kia Seltos cost?
The median asking price is $19,900 across 155 live listings. A 2021 asks about $15,499 and a 2026 about $23,298. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Kia Seltos valuation tool.
Is a used Seltos cheaper than a Toyota RAV4?
Yes. For the 2022 model year the Seltos has a median asking price of $16,681 and the Toyota RAV4 $27,883, so the Seltos asks 40% less.
Is it cheaper to buy a Seltos from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 1.1% above and private sellers 8.7% below, a gap of about $1,635 on a 2022 at $16,681.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Seltos?
Of the states with enough listings, CO asks least at +0.8% against the national median, and MN most at +10.7%. On the typical $19,900 Seltos that spread is about $1,970.
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