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2026 Kia Seltos SX Cost to Own
$55,400
A 2026 Kia Seltos SX has a 5-year cost-to-own of $55,400. After 5 years a 2026 Seltos SX will depreciate $16,357 and have a residual value of $16,628. During this time out-of-pocket expenses are expected to total $39,043.
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Lower Costs than Most
The 2026 Kia Seltos SX is in the top 11-25% for Cost to Own among all Subcompact SUV/Crossovers.
2026 Kia Seltos SX 5-Year Depreciation: $16,357
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5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$39,043
Fuel:
$11,203
Insurance:
$12,630
Financing:
$4,060
State Fees:
$2,447
Maintenance:
$7,998
Repairs:
$705
Total: $39,043
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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:$16,357
5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$39,043
5-Year Cost To Own$55,400
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 3248 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) | 4256 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 | ||
LED Headlights | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 24 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 27 mpg | ||
Combined | 25 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | AWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
8 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular | ||
Hill Descent Control | Available | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available |
Performance
Horsepower | 190 @ 6000 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 195 @ 4500 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbocharged, 1.6 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 10 years / 100000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / 100000 miles |
2026 Kia Seltos SX 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 SX 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 SX |  New 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer |  New 2026 Hyundai Kona |  New 2026 Honda HR-V | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $32,985 | $29,695 | $29,775 | $29,750 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.5 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 4.0 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 24/Hwy 27/Comb 25 MPG | City 29/Hwy 33/Comb 31 MPG | City 28/Hwy 35/Comb 31 MPG | City 26/Hwy 32/Comb 28 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). | $55,400 | $48,187 | $52,512 | $48,499 | |
| Safety Rating | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 190 @ 6000 RPM | 155 @ 5600 RPM | 147 @ 6200 RPM | 158 @ 6500 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbocharged, 1.6 Liter | 3-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, VTEC, 2.0 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | AWD | 2WD |
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