A 2021 Kia Seltos still asks 62% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 87 suvs we price, that ranks #11, above the 47% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 5 (−14.7%). Mileage costs it 44%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 50 listings.
Kia Seltos value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $20,998 | $25,000 | 5 | |
| 2025 | $19,900 | $24,998 | 5 | |
| 2024 | $17,900 | $26,590 | 7 | |
| 2023 | $14,950 | $23,500 | 6 | |
| 2022 | $14,189 | $21,000 | 13 | |
| 2021 | $11,561 | $17,025 | 14 |
How the Kia Seltos depreciates
The newest Kia Seltos has a median asking price of $23,298; a 5-year-older one runs about $14,486 — roughly 38% lost over 5 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Kia Seltos hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota RAV4 keeps 60%, the Honda CR-V 59% and the Mazda CX-5 55%, against 62% for the Seltos. The Seltos holds value better than the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5.
The Kia Seltos market right now
Adjust your Kia Seltos value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Kia Seltos about 44% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2022 Kia Seltos: a dealer trade-in offer is around $14,189, selling private-party nets about $16,990, and a lot asks near $21,000 — a $6,811 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Seltos costs a median 18% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 2 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Kia Seltos price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $19,250 (5) | $21,139 (18) | +10% |
| 2021 | $12,750 (12) | $15,980 (32) | +25% |
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Kia Seltos value FAQ
How much is a Kia Seltos worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $14,486 to $23,298 across 6 model years. A 2022 is worth about $16,990, the median of 13 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Kia Seltos's value?
Among Seltoss from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $22,896, and those with 100,000 to 150,000 miles ask $12,719; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 44%.
Is a Kia Seltos cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 18% more, across 2 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Seltos hold value better than the Toyota RAV4?
Yes: over 5 years the Seltos keeps 62% of its value and the Toyota RAV4 60%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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