2027 Kia Seltos: real cost in California
See the Seltos on Kia's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, LX · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$24,990the advertised price
Drive away$28,959with fees and tax
Loan payment$408/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,018/moeverything, after resale
$28,959 to drive away + $55,747 to run it for 6 years − $11,424 back at resale = $73,282, or $1,018 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$28,959
Running it, 6 yrs+$55,747
Back at resale−$11,424
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$24,990Feesfreight $1,495 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,580Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$2,389Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,861Fuel13,500 mi a year at 30 MPG
+$15,514Maintenanceestimate
+$7,890Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$6,389Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$5,451Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,643Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$11,424True cost $73,282 ÷ 72 months$1,018 a month
The car
Size and space
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
Cargo27.8 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance6.3 in
Engine and fuel
Engine147–190 hp gas, FWD, AWD
0–60 mph7.6–9.1 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy26–30 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires16", 18" or 19"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty5 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 5 seats.| LX FWD | $24,990 | $28,959 | $73,282 | ✓ $1,018/mo | 30 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No | — No |
| S FWD | $26,390 | $30,485 | $75,484 | $1,048/mo | 30 MPG | — No | — No | — No |
| LX AWD | $26,690 | $30,811 | $75,189 | $1,044/mo | 30 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes |
| S AWD | $28,090 | $32,337 | $77,391 | $1,075/mo | 30 MPG | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| EX FWD | $28,390 | $32,664 | $77,727 | $1,080/mo | 30 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| X-Line S | $28,990 | $33,318 | $80,930 | $1,124/mo | 28 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| EX EX FWD Panoramic Sunroof Package | $29,890 | $34,299 | $79,410 | $1,103/mo | 30 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| EX AWD | $30,090 | $34,517 | $79,634 | $1,106/mo | 30 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| X-Line S X-Line S Premium Package | $30,990 | $35,498 | $83,344 | $1,158/mo | 28 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| EX EX AWD Panoramic Sunroof Package | $31,590 | $36,152 | $81,317 | $1,129/mo | 30 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| X-Line SX | $32,790 | $37,460 | $86,649 | $1,203/mo | 26 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| X-Line SX X-Line SX Prestige Package | $35,290 | $40,185 | $89,454 | $1,242/mo | 26 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
LXFWD
✓ $1,018/mo
True cost
SFWD
$1,048/mo
True cost
LXAWD
$1,044/mo
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SAWD
$1,075/mo
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EXFWD
$1,080/mo
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X-Line S
$1,124/mo
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EXEX FWD Panoramic Sunroof Package
$1,103/mo
True cost
EXAWD
$1,106/mo
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X-Line SX-Line S Premium Package
$1,158/mo
True cost
EXEX AWD Panoramic Sunroof Package
$1,129/mo
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X-Line SX
$1,203/mo
True cost
X-Line SXX-Line SX Prestige Package
$1,242/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
LX FWD$24,990
S FWD$26,390
LX AWD$26,690
S AWD$28,090
EX FWD$28,390
X-Line S$28,990
EX EX FWD Panoramic Sunroof Package$29,890
EX AWD$30,090
X-Line S X-Line S Premium Package$30,990
EX EX AWD Panoramic Sunroof Package$31,590
X-Line SX$32,790
X-Line SX X-Line SX Prestige Package$35,290
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
360° camera
+ $2,500
✓ from X-Line SX X-Line SX Prestige Package
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓
✓
✓ from EX FWD
Cooled seats
+ $2,500
✓ from X-Line SX X-Line SX Prestige Package
Heated steering wheel
+ $1,500
+ $2,000
✓
+ $1,500
✓ from X-Line S X-Line S Premium Package
Dual-zone climate
✓ from EX FWD
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓
✓
Power liftgate
✓
+ $2,000
✓ from EX EX FWD Panoramic Sunroof Package
Wireless phone charging
✓
✓ from S AWD
Power driver's seat
✓ from S FWD
Memory seat
+ $2,500
✓ from X-Line SX X-Line SX Prestige Package
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
+ $2,500
✓ from X-Line SX X-Line SX Prestige Package
Premium sound system
+ $2,500
✓ from X-Line SX X-Line SX Prestige Package
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ LX AWD to S AWD
✓
✓ from EX AWD
Sunroof
+ $1,500
+ $2,000
✓
+ $1,500
✓ from X-Line S X-Line S Premium Package
Panoramic roof
+ $1,500
+ $2,000
✓
+ $1,500
✓ from X-Line S X-Line S Premium Package
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingHeated rear seatsMassaging seatsHead-up displayTow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the LX LX FWD (27 items)
- 2.0L 4-Cylinder Engine w/ 147 hp & 132 lb.-ft. of torque
- Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
- Drive Mode Select w/ Sport & Normal
- Auto Emergency Braking Technology w/ Pedestrian, Cyclist & Junction Turning Detection
- Smart Cruise Control 2
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Lane Following Assist 2
- Front & Rear Parking Sensors
- Driver Attention Warning w/ Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
- 16-in. Alloy Wheels
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- LED Headlights
- Side View Mirrors w/ LED Turn Signals
- Privacy Glass
- Cloth Seat Trim
- LED Interior Lighting
- Power Windows w/ Driver One-Touch Auto-Up/Down
- 60/40 Split-Folding & Reclining Rear Seats
- SynTex-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Air Conditioning
- 12.3-in. Touchscreen Display
- 4.2-in. Instrument Display
- 4 USB Ports
- Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- 6-Speaker Audio System
- Over-the-Air Update Capability
- Smart Key w/ Push Button Start
Recalls
We couldn't match the Seltos in NHTSA's recall records yet, so we can't say whether it has any. Check by VIN at NHTSA ↗
Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Seltos in California?
- $28,959 to drive away for the LX, from a $24,990 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $408 loan payment, about $1,018 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,018 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
Colors
Aurora Black PearlIvory SilverInterstellar GraySnow White Pearl+$445Frost BlueIceberg GreenPale Gray+$445Frost Blue w/ Black Roof+$545Terrain BrownMagma Red Matte+$545Snow White Pearl w/ Black Roof+$545Terrain Brown w/ Black Roof+$545
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US prices in US dollars from Kia's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.