2021 Kia Seltos trim levels explained
Base to top
$6,000
- 7 trims. $21,990 to $27,990.
- Base: S FWD. Top: SX Turbo AWD.
All 7 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $21,990 | $1,175 | 2.0L 4cyl | 146 hp | FWD | CVT | 31 mpg | 5 |
| LX AWD | $21,990 | $1,175 | 2.0L 4cyl | 146 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| S AWD | $23,590 | $1,175 | 1.6L 4cyl | 175 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 27 mpg | 5 |
| EX AWD | $25,390 | $1,175 | 2.0L 4cyl | 146 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| S Turbo AWD | $25,590 | $1,175 | N/A | N/A | AWD | N/A | 27 mpg to 29 mpg | 5 |
| SX AWD | $27,990 | $1,175 | 1.6L 4cyl | 175 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 27 mpg | 5 |
| SX Turbo AWD | $27,990 | $1,175 | N/A | N/A | AWD | N/A | 27 mpg to 29 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
S to LX: -$1,600
S AWD $23,590 to LX AWD $21,990.
- Engine: 1.6L 4cyl to 2.0L 4cyl.
- Power: 175 hp to 146 hp.
- MPG: 27 mpg to 29 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
LX to EX: +$3,400
LX AWD $21,990 to EX AWD $25,390.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated front seats, Blind spot warning, Pedestrian detection, Smart key entry, Push-button start, plus 5 more.
EX to S Turbo: +$200
EX AWD $25,390 to S Turbo AWD $25,590.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
S Turbo to SX: +$2,400
S Turbo AWD $25,590 to SX AWD $27,990.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: EX AWD, $25,390.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: EX AWD, $25,390.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: EX AWD, $25,390.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: S FWD, $21,990.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: SX AWD, $27,990.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: SX AWD, $27,990.
- Remote start: optional from S FWD, $21,990.
- Not on any trim: a heated steering wheel, a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | S | LX AWD | EX AWD | SX AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | N | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | N | N | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | S |
| Remote start | O | O | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data: S Turbo AWD, SX Turbo AWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: LX AWD, $21,990.
- The most hp: S AWD, 175 hp, $23,590.
- The best mpg: S FWD, 31 mpg, $21,990.
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