A 2026 Kia Seltos averages $24,598 today, with most selling between $23,798 and $27,580. ForCar prices the Kia Seltos from real US listings across 5 model years ($13,995–$24,598) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2021 Kia Seltos still asks 57% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 68 suvs we price, that ranks #22, above the 48% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 5 (−16.6%). Mileage costs it 33%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 78 listings.
Kia Seltos value by year
What a Kia Seltos is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $23,798 | $27,580 | 18 | |
| 2024 | $19,495 | $24,898 | 11 | |
| 2023 | $14,950 | $23,270 | 17 | |
| 2022 | $6,950 | $19,997 | 12 | |
| 2021 | $12,850 | $17,920 | 20 |
How the Kia Seltos depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Kia Seltos loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Kia Seltos averages $24,598; a 5-year-older one runs about $13,995 — roughly 43% lost over 5 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Kia Seltos hold value better than its rivals?
Every suv we price, ranked by how much of its 2026 price a 2021 car still asks. Higher is better — the Kia Seltos sits at #22 of 68, against a class median of 48%.
The Kia Seltos market right now
What the market asks for a Kia Seltos at each model year — the median of 125 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Kia Seltos value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Kia Seltos is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Kia Seltos about 33% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Kia Seltos has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2026 Kia Seltos: a dealer trade-in offer is around $23,798, selling private-party nets about $24,598, and a lot asks near $27,580 — a $3,782 spread on the same car.
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Kia Seltos value FAQ
How much is a Kia Seltos worth?
A 2026 Kia Seltos averages $24,598 today (roughly $23,798–$27,580). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Kia Seltos value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Kia Seltos value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Kia Seltos from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Kia Seltos year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Kia Seltos Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Kia Seltoss are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.