Your 2026 Kia Seltos Price Guide: What Every Trim Costs in St. Louis

The 2026 Kia Seltos arrives at Suntrup Kia South with a cleaner lineup and one meaningful addition: the brand-new LX FWD trim, which brings the Seltos to its lowest starting price ever. The 2026 Kia Seltos price starts at $23,790 MSRP before destination — $1,000 less than last year’s entry point — and the lineup runs through the turbocharged SX AWD at $31,490 before destination. The X-Line trim is discontinued for 2026, leaving a focused four-trim ladder with seven FWD and AWD configurations. Here is the complete breakdown.

2026 Kia Seltos Starting Manufacturer Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP)

All prices below are before the $1,495 destination charge. Source: Kia America official pricing announcement, June 2025.

• LX FWD (new for 2026): $23,790
• LX AWD: $24,990
• S FWD: $25,490
• S AWD: $26,990
• EX FWD: $26,490
• EX AWD: $28,690
• SX AWD: $31,490 — turbocharged engine standard

Pricing Note: All figures reflect starting MSRP before destination. Suntrup Kia South offers specials and incentives that can bring your actual price lower, making it one of the best places in St. Louis to find a competitive deal on a new Seltos.

What’s the Difference Between 2026 Seltos Trims?

LX ($23,790 FWD / $24,990 AWD): The new LX FWD is the most accessible Seltos ever. It comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, LED headlights, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, and Driver Attention Warning. The 2.0L four-cylinder produces 147 horsepower through a CVT. The AWD version adds $1,200, brings a multilink rear suspension for noticeably better ride quality and handling stability, and adds Terrain Mode for wet or slick conditions — a worthwhile upgrade for St. Louis winters on South County roads and I-55 on-ramps.

S ($25,490 FWD / $26,990 AWD): The S steps up to a 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation and Kia Connect voice recognition, and adds Blind-Spot Collision Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist to the safety suite. Remote start is available from this trim. For $1,700 over the LX FWD, the S is where most buyers land when they want connected-car technology without moving into EX pricing.

EX ($26,490 FWD / $28,690 AWD): The EX adds the most interior comfort of any non-SX trim. Available features include the dual 10.25-inch panoramic display setup, a wireless charging pad, Parking Distance Warning, and a power liftgate (standard on EX AWD). The EX AWD at $28,690 before destination is Edmunds’ recommended sweet spot, and the feature-to-dollar ratio justifies it.

SX AWD ($31,490): The SX is the only trim equipped with the turbocharged 1.6L engine producing 190 horsepower, paired with an 8-speed automatic — a meaningful step over the CVT-equipped lower trims. SX-exclusive features include a 12-speaker Bose audio system with sound-connected mood lighting, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, Highway Driving Assist, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, and 18-inch alloy wheels. AWD is standard. For buyers who want the Seltos fully loaded with the most capable powertrain, the SX is the only path there.

Long-Term Value at Suntrup Kia South

Every 2026 Kia Seltos at Suntrup Kia South, located at 6263 S. Lindbergh Blvd. in St. Louis, is backed by Kia’s 10-year/100,000-mile limited warranty, covering the powertrain from the day you drive it home. That coverage applies across every trim and every configuration in the lineup.

Missouri’s trade-in tax benefit works in your favor here too: sales tax is calculated on the difference between the new vehicle price and your trade-in, not the full purchase amount. Knowing your trade-in value before you visit reduces the number of variables in the transaction.

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