How much does the 2023 Kia Seltos cost?

The 2023 Kia Seltos has a starting MSRP of $23,340, ranging up to $28,840 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LX from $23,340; S from $23,390; EX from $26,640; Nightfall from $27,540; SX from $28,840.

What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Kia Seltos?

The 2023 Kia Seltos achieves up to 31 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2023 Kia Seltos have?

The 2023 Kia Seltos offers up to 62.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2023 Kia Seltos safe?

The 2023 Kia Seltos earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2023 Kia Seltos come in?

The 2023 Kia Seltos is available in 5 trims (6 total configurations) across SUV body styles with all wheel drive, front wheel drive.

2023 Kia Seltos

5 trims · 6 configurations · SUV

Starting MSRP

$23,340 – $28,840

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on LX

Total price (LX MSRP)

$23,340

Typical monthly

$462/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2023 Kia Seltos trims

LX
MSRP
$23,340
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/31
Horsepower
146 hp
Torque
132 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
62.8
Max towing
—
S FWD
MSRP
$23,390
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
29/35
Horsepower
146 hp
Torque
132 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
62.8
Max towing
—
S AWD
MSRP
$24,890
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/31
Horsepower
146 hp
Torque
132 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
62.8
Max towing
—
EX
MSRP
$26,640
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/31
Horsepower
146 hp
Torque
132 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
62.8
Max towing
—
Nightfall Edition
MSRP
$27,540
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/30
Horsepower
175 hp
Torque
195 lb-ft
Engine
1.6L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
62.8
Max towing
—
SX
MSRP
$28,840
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/30
Horsepower
175 hp
Torque
195 lb-ft
Engine
1.6L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
62.8
Max towing
—

Compare 2023 Kia Seltos trim specifications
Spec	LX	S FWD	S AWD	EX	Nightfall Edition	SX
MSRP	$23,340	$23,390	$24,890	$26,640	$27,540	$28,840
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	27/31	29/35	27/31	27/31	25/30	25/30
Horsepower	146 hp	146 hp	146 hp	146 hp	175 hp	175 hp
Torque	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	195 lb-ft	195 lb-ft
Engine	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	1.6L I4 gas	1.6L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	62.8	62.8	62.8	62.8	62.8	62.8
Max towing	—	—	—	—	—	—

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: LXgas
S FWDgas
S AWDgas
EXgas
Nightfall Editiongas
SXgas
Fuel type: LXregular unleaded
S FWDregular unleaded
S AWDregular unleaded
EXregular unleaded
Nightfall Editionregular unleaded
SXregular unleaded
Cylinders: LXI4
S FWDI4
S AWDI4
EXI4
Nightfall EditionI4
SXI4
Displacement: LX2 L
S FWD2 L
S AWD2 L
EX2 L
Nightfall Edition1.6 L
SX1.6 L
Horsepower: LX146 hp
S FWD146 hp
S AWD146 hp
EX146 hp
Nightfall Edition175 hp
SX175 hp
Torque: LX132 lb-ft
S FWD132 lb-ft
S AWD132 lb-ft
EX132 lb-ft
Nightfall Edition195 lb-ft
SX195 lb-ft
Transmission: LXcontinuously variable-speed automatic
S FWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic
S AWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic
EXcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Nightfall Edition7-speed automated manual
SX7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain: LXall wheel drive
S FWDfront wheel drive
S AWDall wheel drive
EXall wheel drive
Nightfall Editionall wheel drive
SXall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LXSUV
S FWDSUV
S AWDSUV
EXSUV
Nightfall EditionSUV
SXSUV
Doors: LX5
S FWD5
S AWD5
EX5
Nightfall Edition5
SX5
Seating: LX5
S FWD5
S AWD5
EX5
Nightfall Edition5
SX5
Length: LX172 in
S FWD172 in
S AWD172 in
EX172 in
Nightfall Edition172 in
SX172 in
Width: LX70.9 in
S FWD70.9 in
S AWD70.9 in
EX70.9 in
Nightfall Edition70.9 in
SX70.9 in
Height: LX63.6 in
S FWD64.2 in
S AWD64.2 in
EX64.2 in
Nightfall Edition64.2 in
SX64.2 in
Wheelbase: LX103.5 in
S FWD103.5 in
S AWD103.5 in
EX103.5 in
Nightfall Edition103.5 in
SX103.5 in
Ground clearance: LX7.3 in
S FWD7.3 in
S AWD7.3 in
EX7.3 in
Nightfall Edition7.3 in
SX7.3 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: LX26.6 cu ft
S FWD26.6 cu ft
S AWD26.6 cu ft
EX26.6 cu ft
Nightfall Edition26.6 cu ft
SX26.6 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: LX62.8 cu ft
S FWD62.8 cu ft
S AWD62.8 cu ft
EX62.8 cu ft
Nightfall Edition62.8 cu ft
SX62.8 cu ft
Curb weight: LX3,087 lbs
S FWD2,948 lbs
S AWD3,087 lbs
EX3,087 lbs
Nightfall Edition3,317 lbs
SX3,317 lbs
Fuel tank: LX13.2 gal
S FWD13.2 gal
S AWD13.2 gal
EX13.2 gal
Nightfall Edition13.2 gal
SX13.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LX29
S FWD31
S AWD29
EX29
Nightfall Edition27
SX27
City MPG: LX27
S FWD29
S AWD27
EX27
Nightfall Edition25
SX25
Highway MPG: LX31
S FWD35
S AWD31
EX31
Nightfall Edition30
SX30

Full specifications by trim
Spec	LX	S FWD	S AWD	EX	Nightfall Edition	SX
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2 L	2 L	2 L	2 L	1.6 L	1.6 L
Horsepower	146 hp	146 hp	146 hp	146 hp	175 hp	175 hp
Torque	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	195 lb-ft	195 lb-ft
Transmission	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	7-speed automated manual	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5	5	5	5
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
Length	172 in	172 in	172 in	172 in	172 in	172 in
Width	70.9 in	70.9 in	70.9 in	70.9 in	70.9 in	70.9 in
Height	63.6 in	64.2 in	64.2 in	64.2 in	64.2 in	64.2 in
Wheelbase	103.5 in	103.5 in	103.5 in	103.5 in	103.5 in	103.5 in
Ground clearance	7.3 in	7.3 in	7.3 in	7.3 in	7.3 in	7.3 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	26.6 cu ft	26.6 cu ft	26.6 cu ft	26.6 cu ft	26.6 cu ft	26.6 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	62.8 cu ft	62.8 cu ft	62.8 cu ft	62.8 cu ft	62.8 cu ft	62.8 cu ft
Curb weight	3,087 lbs	2,948 lbs	3,087 lbs	3,087 lbs	3,317 lbs	3,317 lbs
Fuel tank	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	29	31	29	29	27	27
City MPG	27	29	27	27	25	25
Highway MPG	31	35	31	31	30	30