Which 2023 Kia Seltos trim should you buy?
$23,340 to $28,840. 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, +$50 for 25 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: LX AWD at $23,340.
S $23,390
+$50 over the LX AWD.
Standard here, not on the LX AWD: 12V Power outlet (x1) and front and rear USB charger, Black and chrome coating radiator grille, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R), Chrome coating inside door handles, Cloth and Sofino premium leatherette seat trim, Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) rear suspension, Front Wheel Drive (FWD), Front fog lamps, Heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, Height rear adjustable headrests, LED Daytime Running Light (DRL), LED interior lighting, LED overhead lamp, LED positioning lamp and 11 more
MPG comb 29 mpg → 31 mpg
S $24,890
+$1,550 over the LX AWD.
Standard here, not on the LX AWD: 12V Power outlet (x1) and front and rear USB charger, Black and chrome coating radiator grille, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R), Chrome coating inside door handles, Cloth and Sofino premium leatherette seat trim, Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) rear suspension, Front Wheel Drive (FWD), Front fog lamps, Heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, Height rear adjustable headrests, LED Daytime Running Light (DRL), LED interior lighting, LED overhead lamp, LED positioning lamp and 11 more
EX $26,640
+$1,750 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, 10.25-inch touchscreen Navigation display unit with AM/FM, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Voice Recognition (AVN 5 Wide), 17-inch Alloy wheels with machine finish, 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), Dynamax full-time All Wheel Drive (AWD), Front passenger seatback pocket, Heated front seats (3-level), High-gloss center fascia, Illuminated with extendable visor vanity mirrors, Multi-link rear suspension, Power windows with driver's one-touch auto-up/down and safety, Sofino premium leatherette seat trim, Solar glass (windshield, front doors) and 2 more
NIGHTFALL EDITION $27,540
+$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, Black sport design roof rails, 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 $28,840
+$1,300 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, Day/night interior rear view mirror, Electrochromic rear view mirror, Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold, Front passenger seatback pocket, Gloss black lower door garnish, Heated front seats (3-level), Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Illuminated with extendable visor vanity mirrors and 11 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 2023 Kia Seltos trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2023 Kia Seltos trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the LX AWD to the S FWD: $50 more for 25 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 2023 Kia Seltos trims cost?
6 trims, from $23,340 for the LX AWD to $28,840 for the SX AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2023 Kia Seltos with all-wheel drive?
The LX AWD, at $23,340 MSRP.