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2026 Kia Seltos EX Cost to Own
$53,506
A 2026 Kia Seltos EX has a 5-year cost-to-own of $53,506. After 5 years a 2026 Seltos EX will depreciate $13,707 and have a residual value of $14,278. During this time out-of-pocket expenses are expected to total $39,799.
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The 2026 Kia Seltos EX is in the top 10% for Cost to Own among all Subcompact SUV/Crossovers.
2026 Kia Seltos EX 5-Year Depreciation: $13,707
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5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$39,799
Fuel:
$8,623
Insurance:
$14,725
Financing:
$3,337
State Fees:
$5,458
Maintenance:
$6,966
Repairs:
$690
Total: $39,799
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5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel, insurance, service & financing, plus the car's loss in value over time (depreciation).
5-Year Depreciation:$13,707
5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$39,799
5-Year Cost To Own$53,506
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Specifications
Comfort & Convenience
Climate Control Air Conditioning | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Integrated Garage Door Opener | Port Installed |
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 2937 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 99.6 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 40.0 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.4 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 7.3 inches | ||
Overall Length | 172.6 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 55.5 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 62.8 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 34.8 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 103.5 inches | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3969 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 70.9 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Fog Lights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Privacy Glass | Available | ||
Roof Rails | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 28 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 34 mpg | ||
Combined | 31 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular | ||
Hill Descent Control | Available | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available |
Performance
Horsepower | 147 @ 6200 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 132 @ 4500 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 10 years / 100000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / 100000 miles |
2026 Kia Seltos EX Standard Features
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2026 Kia Seltos
KBB.com Review
4.7
Kbb.com Expert Rating
You'll Like This Car If...
Top-notch warranties. Advanced tech. Affordable pricing.
You May Not Like This Car If...
Boring base engine. No dual-zone climate control.
2026 Kia Seltos
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
4.2
Consumer Rating
42 ratings
Value
4.3
Performance
4.2
Quality
4.3
Comfort
4.2
Reliability
4.3
Styling
4.6
2026 Kia Seltos EX Safety
Safety Features & Technology
5.0
Crash Test Rating
Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Frontal Crash
5.0
Side Barrier
5.0
Rollover Rating
4.0
Side Crash
5.0
Compare to Similar Vehicles
 New 2026 Kia Seltos EX |  New 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross |  New 2026 Nissan Kicks |  New 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $27,985 | $26,485 | $25,475 | $26,295 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.2 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 4.3 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 28/Hwy 34/Comb 31 MPG | City 31/Hwy 33/Comb 32 MPG | City 27/Hwy 34/Comb 30 MPG | City 30/Hwy 31/Comb 30 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation). | $53,506 | $50,267 | $52,137 | $51,488 | |
| Safety Rating | 5.0 | N/A | 4.0 | 5.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 147 @ 6200 RPM | 169 @ 6600 RPM | 141 @ 6000 RPM | 137 @ 5000 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 3-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.2 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | FWD |
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