KIA Seltos Depreciation
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old KIA Seltos lists at $16,334 — 44.9% below the $29,650 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $19,995 (32.6% below new). Median odometer at that age: 71,419 miles.
By the CarWhere Research Team · Live US listing medians · Updated 2026-10-25
| Model year | Age | Median asking price | vs new today | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (new) | — | $29,650 | — | — | 1237 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $24,287 | −18.1% | 18,989 | 539 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | $23,063 | −22.2% | 28,315 | 1856 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | $19,995 | −32.6% | 45,828 | 662 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | $18,410 | −37.9% | 61,362 | 442 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | $16,334 | −44.9% | 71,419 | 743 |
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings (min 40 per point) vs the KIA Seltos's median new price today. Live market data, not book-value estimates. Updated 2026-10-25.
Buying a used KIA Seltos? Two checks before the price.
Benchmark the asking price against what buyers actually paid. Cross-shopping? Compare curves in the 182-model depreciation study.
FAQ
How much does a KIA Seltos depreciate?
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old KIA Seltos lists at $16,334 — 44.9% below the $29,650 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $19,995 (32.6% below new). Median odometer at that age: 71,419 miles. These are asking-price medians from live US dealer inventory (743 listings behind the 5-year figure), not book-value estimates.
What's the best age to buy a used KIA Seltos?
The steepest part of this curve is year 2 → 3, where it sheds another 10.4 points. Buying just after a steep drop means the previous owner paid it; the KIA Seltos's year-by-year table above shows exactly where the price settles.
Is a used KIA Seltos a good deal versus new?
A 3-year-old KIA Seltos saves about $9,655 versus new (32.6% below) with a median 45,828 miles on the clock. Whether that's the right trade depends on the model year — check the reliability record before the price.
Where does this data come from?
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings via licensed vehicle-data providers, aggregated per model year (minimum 40 listings per point) and compared with the KIA Seltos's median new price today (1237 new listings). Refreshed 2026-10-25. Republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).