Which 2026 Kia Seltos trim should you buy?
$23,790 to $31,490. 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 FWD → S FWD, +$1,700 for 30 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: LX AWD at $24,990.
LX $24,990
+$1,200 over the LX FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 31 mpg → 29 mpg
S $25,490
+$1,700 over the LX FWD.
Standard here, not on the LX FWD: 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, 4.25-inch TFT LCD supervision cluster, Black and chrome coating radiator grille, Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW), Chrome coating inside door handles, Cloth and Syntex seat trim, Front USB charger (x2), Front fog lamps, Heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, High-gloss center fascia, LED Daytime Running Light (DRL), LED Star Map signature light inside radiator grille, LED interior lighting and 16 more
EX $26,490
+$1,000 over the S FWD.
Standard here, not on the S FWD: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support, 10.25-inch TFT LCD supervision cluster, Heated front seats (3-level), Illuminated with extendable sunvisor vanity mirrors, In-mould center fascia, Rear passenger seatback pocket, Satin finish window DLO surround (beltline), Solar glass (windshield, front doors), SynTex Seating, Wireless Charging Pad
S $26,990
+$2,000 over the LX AWD.
Standard here, not on the LX AWD: 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, 4.25-inch TFT LCD supervision cluster, Black and chrome coating radiator grille, Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW), Chrome coating inside door handles, Cloth and Syntex seat trim, Front USB charger (x2), Front fog lamps, Heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, High-gloss center fascia, LED Daytime Running Light (DRL), LED Star Map signature light inside radiator grille, LED interior lighting and 16 more
EX $28,690
+$1,700 over the S AWD.
Standard here, not on the S AWD: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support, 10.25-inch TFT LCD supervision cluster, Heated front seats (3-level), Illuminated with extendable sunvisor vanity mirrors, In-mould center fascia, Rear passenger seatback pocket, Satin finish window DLO surround (beltline), Solar glass (windshield, front doors), SynTex Seating, Wireless Charging Pad
SX $31,490
+$2,800 over the EX AWD.
Standard here, not on the EX AWD: 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine, 18-inch Alloy wheels with machine finish, 8-Speed Automatic Transmission (8AT), All Wheel Drive (AWD), Body-color lower door garnish, Bose premium 8-speaker audio system with external amp, subwoofer and sound connected mood lamp, Cargo cover, Electrochromic rear view mirror, Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with junction turning, Gloss black lower door garnish, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA), Intelligent Speed Limit Warning (ISLW) and 6 more
HP 147 hp → 190 hp · Torque 132 lb-ft → 195 lb-ft · MPG comb 29 mpg → 25 mpg · Wheels 17 in → 18 in
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 2026 Kia Seltos trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Kia Seltos trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the LX FWD to the S FWD: $1,700 more for 30 features the press kit lists as standard on the S FWD and not on the LX FWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2026 Kia Seltos trims cost?
7 trims, from $23,790 for the LX FWD to $31,490 for the SX AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2026 Kia Seltos with all-wheel drive?
The LX AWD, at $24,990 MSRP.