Which 2022 Kia Seltos trim should you buy?
$22,590 to $28,080. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Kia's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: LX AWD → S FWD, +$200 for 21 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: LX AWD at $22,590.
S $22,790
+$200 over the LX AWD.
Standard here, not on the LX AWD: 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation display with AM/FM, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Voice Recognition (AVN 5 Wide), 12V Power outlet (x1) and Front/rear USB charger, Black and chrome coating radiator grille, Chrome coating inside door handles, Cloth and Sofino premium leatherette seat trim, Front Wheel Drive (FWD), Front fog lamps, Heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, Height adjustable rear headrests, LED Daytime Running Light (DRL), LED interior lighting, LED positioning lamp, LED rear combination lamps, Leather wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel and 7 more
MPG comb 29 mpg → 31 mpg · Wheels 17 in → 6.5 in
S $24,290
+$1,700 over the LX AWD.
Standard here, not on the LX AWD: 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation display with AM/FM, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Voice Recognition (AVN 5 Wide), 12V Power outlet (x1) and Front/rear USB charger, Black and chrome coating radiator grille, Chrome coating inside door handles, Cloth and Sofino premium leatherette seat trim, Front Wheel Drive (FWD), Front fog lamps, Heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, Height adjustable rear headrests, LED Daytime Running Light (DRL), LED interior lighting, LED positioning lamp, LED rear combination lamps, Leather wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel and 7 more
Wheels 17 in → 6.5 in
EX $25,890
+$1,600 over the S AWD.
Standard here, not on the S AWD: 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine, 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support, 17-inch Alloy wheels with machine finish, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R), Dynamax full-time All Wheel Drive (AWD), Front seatback pockets, Heated front seats (3-level), High-gloss center fascia, Illuminated with extendable visor vanity mirrors, Power windows with driver's one-touch auto-up/down and safety, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Sofino premium leatherette seat trim, Solar glass (windshield, front doors), Sunroof and 1 more
Wheels 6.5 in → 17 in
Nightfall Edition $26,790
+$900 over the EX AWD.
Standard here, not on the EX AWD: 18-inch alloy wheels with machine finish, 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat, 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), Cloth and Sofino premium leatherette seat trim, Power windows with driver's one-touch auto-down, Tinted glass (windshield, front doors)
HP 146 hp → 175 hp · Torque 132 lb-ft → 195 lb-ft · MPG comb 29 mpg → 27 mpg · Wheels 17 in → 18 in
SX $28,080
+$1,290 over the Nightfall Edition AWD.
Standard here, not on the Nightfall Edition AWD: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support, 7-inch TFT LCD supervision cluster, Body color lower door garnish, Bose premium 8-speaker audio system with external amp, subwoofer and sound connected mood lamp, Cargo cover, Chrome outside door handles, Electrochromatic rear view mirror, Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold, Front seatback pockets, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Illuminated with extendable visor vanity mirrors, In-mould center fascia, LED Bi-function Multi-Focus Reflector headlights (MFR), LED Front fog lamps and 8 more
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
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Common questions about the 2022 Kia Seltos trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2022 Kia Seltos trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the LX AWD to the S FWD: $200 more for 21 features the press kit lists as standard on the S FWD and not on the LX AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2022 Kia Seltos trims cost?
6 trims, from $22,590 for the LX AWD to $28,080 for the SX AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2022 Kia Seltos with all-wheel drive?
The LX AWD, at $22,590 MSRP.