2023 Kia Seltos trim levels explained
Base to top
$5,500
- 7 trims. $23,340 to $28,840.
- Base: LX AWD. Top: SX AWD.
All 7 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX AWD | $23,340 | $1,325 | 2.0L 4cyl | 146 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| S FWD | $23,390 | $1,325 | 2.0L 4cyl | 146 hp | FWD | CVT | 31 mpg | 5 |
| S AWD | $24,890 | $1,325 | 2.0L | 146 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| EX AWD | $26,640 | $1,325 | 2.0L 4cyl | 146 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Nightfall AWD | $27,540 | $1,325 | 1.6L 4cyl | 175 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 27 mpg | 5 |
| SX Turbo AWD | $28,340 | $1,325 | N/A | N/A | AWD | N/A | 27 mpg to 29 mpg | 5 |
| SX AWD | $28,840 | $1,325 | 1.6L 4cyl | 175 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 27 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
LX to S: +$1,550
LX AWD $23,340 to S AWD $24,890.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Blind spot warning, Emergency and security services, Smart key entry, Push-button start, Leather steering wheel, Front and rear air conditioning, plus 3 more.
S to EX: +$1,750
S AWD $24,890 to EX AWD $26,640.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Navigation, Satellite radio, Power driver seat.
EX to Nightfall: +$900
EX AWD $26,640 to Nightfall AWD $27,540.
- Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 1.6L 4cyl.
- Power: 146 hp to 175 hp.
- MPG: 29 mpg to 27 mpg.
Adds as standard: Dual-clutch automatic.
Nightfall to SX Turbo: +$800
Nightfall AWD $27,540 to SX Turbo AWD $28,340.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
SX Turbo to SX: +$500
SX Turbo AWD $28,340 to SX AWD $28,840.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: EX AWD, $26,640.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S FWD, $23,390.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LX AWD, $23,340.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: EX AWD, $26,640. Optional from S FWD, $23,390.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: SX AWD, $28,840.
- Not on any trim: leather seats, a heated steering wheel, a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, remote start, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | LX AWD | S | EX AWD | Nightfall AWD | SX AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated front seats | N | N | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | N | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | O | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data: SX Turbo AWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: LX AWD, $23,340.
- The most hp: Nightfall AWD, 175 hp, $27,540.
- The best mpg: S FWD, 31 mpg, $23,390.
New for 2023
Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 7 trims. Median change: +$750.
| Trim | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX AWD | $22,590 | $23,340 | +$750 |
| S FWD | $22,790 | $23,390 | +$600 |
| S AWD | $24,290 | $24,890 | +$600 |
| EX AWD | $25,890 | $26,640 | +$750 |
| Nightfall AWD | $26,790 | $27,540 | +$750 |
| SX Turbo AWD | $28,090 | $28,340 | +$250 |
| SX AWD | $28,090 | $28,840 | +$750 |
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