Which 2027 Kia Seltos trim should you buy?
$24,990 to $32,790. 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: S FWD → LX AWD, +$300 for 12 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: LX AWD at $26,690.
S $26,390
+$1,400 over the LX FWD.
Standard here, not on the LX FWD: 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Hybrid engine, 12-way power adjustable driver's seat including 4-way power lumbar support and height adjuster, 18-inch, A-Type Alloy wheels with machined finish, 5-inch Digital Climate Control Display, 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT), Auto pop-out flush door handles, Auto-up/down and safety operation windows, Automatic dual zone including auto defog, Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco, Sport, MyDrive, Electrochromic rear view mirror, Gloss Black radiator grille, Gloss black window DLO surround (beltline), Heated steering wheel, LED illuminated with extendable sunvisor vanity mirrors and 12 more
Wheels 16 in → 18 in
LX $26,690
+$300 over the S FWD.
Standard here, not on the S FWD: 16-inch Alloy wheels with dark gray finish, 2.0L Multi-Port Injection (MPI) 4-cylinder engine, 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat, Black radiator grille, Black window DLO surround (beltline), Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) rear suspension, Front USBc connection (x1), Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT), LED Multi-Focus Reflector (MFR) headlights, Manual Air conditioner, Soft PVC gear shift knob, Tinted glass (windshield, front doors)
MPG comb 30 mpg → 28 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 16 in
S $28,090
+$1,400 over the LX AWD.
Standard here, not on the LX AWD: 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Hybrid engine, 12-way power adjustable driver's seat including 4-way power lumbar support and height adjuster, 18-inch, A-Type Alloy wheels with machined finish, 5-inch Digital Climate Control Display, 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT), Auto pop-out flush door handles, Auto-up/down and safety operation windows, Automatic dual zone including auto defog, Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco, Sport, MyDrive, Electrochromic rear view mirror, Gloss Black radiator grille, Gloss black window DLO surround (beltline), Heated steering wheel, LED illuminated with extendable sunvisor vanity mirrors and 12 more
Wheels 16 in → 18 in
EX $28,390
+$2,000 over the S FWD.
Standard here, not on the S FWD: All Wheel Drive (AWD), Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA), Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW), Heated front seats (3-level), LED Multi-Focus Reflector (MFR) headlights, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Safe Exit Warning (SEW), Tinted glass (windshield, front doors)
X-Line S $28,990
+$900 over the S AWD.
Standard here, not on the S AWD: 18-inch, C-Type Alloy wheels with gloss black finish, 2.0L Multi-Port Injection (MPI) 4-cylinder engine, All Wheel Drive (AWD), Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA), Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW), Front USBc connection (x1), Gloss black lower door garnish, Gloss black roof rails, flush type, Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT), LED Multi-Focus Reflector (MFR) headlights, LED front fog lamps, Manual Air conditioner, Multi-link rear suspension, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA) and 3 more
EX $30,090
+$1,100 over the X-Line S AWD.
Standard here, not on the X-Line S AWD: 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Hybrid engine, 5-inch Digital Climate Control Display, 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT), Auto-up/down and safety operation windows, Automatic dual zone including auto defog, Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco, Sport, MyDrive, Electrochromic rear view mirror, Front Wheel Drive (FWD), Heated front seats (3-level), Matte black lower door garnish, Paddle shifters, Rear climate vent, Smart power liftgate, Temporary Compact Spare Tire and 2 more
X-Line SX $32,790
+$2,700 over the EX AWD.
Standard here, not on the EX AWD: 19-inch, Alloy wheels with gloss black finish, Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco, Sport, MyDrive, Snow modes, Drive Mode Select (DMS): Normal, Sport, Terrain mode: Snow, Mud and Sand, Electronic All Wheel Drive (eAWD), Front USBc connection (x1), Gloss black lower door garnish, Gloss black roof rails, flush type, Heated steering wheel, Highway Driving Assist (HDA1), Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA), LED front fog lamps, LED wide projection headlights, Multi-link rear suspension, Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve (NSCC) and 5 more
HP 147 hp → 190 hp · Torque 132 lb-ft → 195 lb-ft · MPG comb 28 mpg → 26 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 19 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 2027 Kia Seltos trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2027 Kia Seltos trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the S FWD to the LX AWD: $300 more for 12 features the press kit lists as standard on the LX AWD and not on the S FWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2027 Kia Seltos trims cost?
8 trims, from $24,990 for the LX FWD to $32,790 for the X-Line SX AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2027 Kia Seltos with all-wheel drive?
The LX AWD, at $26,690 MSRP.