After discontinuing the quirky Soul, Kia’s cheapest crossover is now the Seltos. Also a subcompact model, it’s a bit classier and more substantial than the bargain Soul. An all-new Seltos debuted late last year, but the current model remains on sale in the U.S. and is still a modern-looking vehicle. It’s also one of the cheapest SUVs in the country to lease, with Kia currently running four lease deals on the Seltos. Here’s what it’ll cost you.
This Month’s Kia Seltos Lease Deals
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The starting Kia Seltos lease price for February is $219 per month, with $3,499 due at signing. This is a 24-month lease for the Seltos LX with front-wheel drive, the base trim in the lineup. Tax, title, licensing, and registration costs are excluded, and there’s a mileage limit of 10,000 miles annually. Kia will charge $0.20 per mile if you exceed this limit.
This particular Kia Seltos leasing deal runs until March 2, 2026, so there are still a few weeks to take advantage of it. This is a California-specific lease, but alternative Kia Seltos lease deals may be available in your region. You can check this by visiting the manufacturer’s website and using your unique zip code.
If you want a longer lease term or need all-wheel drive, here’s how all four February lease deals compare.
| LX FWD | LX FWD | LX AWD | LX AWD | |
| Lease term | 24 months | 36 months | 24 months | 36 months |
| Lease price per month | $219 | $229 | $239 | $249 |
| Due at signing | $3,499 | $3,499 | $3,499 | $3,499 |
The 2026 Kia Seltos starts at $23,790 for the LX with FWD if you’re buying instead of leasing; AWD will add another $1,200. The priciest model is the SX, which starts at $31,490.
Kia Seltos Lease Costs Vs. Toyota Corolla Cross
One of the major players in this segment is the Toyota Corolla Cross. In base form, it’s available to lease from $259 per month over 39 months, with $3,999 due at signing. Over the first 36 months of the lease, your total costs will be $13,323. The comparable Kia Seltos LX FWD has 36-month lease costs of $11,743, so it’s the more affordable option.
Both crossovers have a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, but the Toyota’s outputs of 169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque beat the Kia’s (147 hp and 132 lb-ft). The Corolla Cross L is also more economical, getting 33 mpg combined to the Seltos’ 31 mpg.
The Seltos has alloy wheels instead of steel wheels with covers, but the Toyota gets a proper digital gauge cluster and bi-LED headlights instead of halogens. The Seltos has more personality, though, both to look at and to experience from behind the wheel.
Final Thoughts
The Kia Seltos lease offers are well worth consideration this month, especially at a time when new-car prices are reaching record levels. Yes, the standard engine is underpowered, but the same criticism applies to most rivals at the same price point. The Seltos has enough safety tech, attractive looks, and a fairly spacious interior for a vehicle with such a compact footprint. It’s also cheaper to lease than its Toyota rival this February.
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Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. The information presented herein is based on manufacturer-provided lease offer information, which is subject to frequent change and may vary based on location, creditworthiness, and other factors. We are not a party to any lease agreements and assume no liability for the terms, conditions, availability, or accuracy of any lease offers mentioned. All terms, including but not limited to pricing, mileage allowances, and residual values, require direct verification with an authorized local OEM dealership. This article does not constitute financial advice or an endorsement of any particular lease or vehicle.
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