Seltos starts $24,190 lower. Seltos wins efficiency by 0.8 L/100 km. Seltos gives you 1,384 L more cargo room. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
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Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
$26,095
LX FWD
$55,792
5 tracked trims
$31,475
5 tracked trims
| Metric | Lexus ES | Kia Seltos | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature | $26,095 LX FWD | $24,190 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $55,792 5 tracked trims | $31,475 5 tracked trims | $24,317 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 8.4 L/100 km ES 250 AWD Signature | 7.6 L/100 km LX FWD | 0.8 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 394 L Best published cargo figure | 1,778 L Best published cargo figure | 1,384 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | — Not published | No data |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 2 features ES 250 AWD Premium at $53,965 | 1 feature EX at $31,195 | +1 feature |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 6 features ES 250 AWD Signature at $50,285 | 6 features SX at $37,495 | =Tied |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 4 yr / 80,000 km for Lexus ES, versus Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Kia Seltos.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
Short Range Key Fob Remote Start (requires active DCM)
—
Doesn’t reach it
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
$26,095
LX FWD
Lane Keep Assist System (LKA)
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA
—
Doesn’t reach it
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
—
Doesn’t reach it
$28,095
LX
Kia features: 2.0L MPI 4-cylinder engine; Auto IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission); Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; All-Wheel Drive; Locking Differential
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Bi-Beam LED Headlamps; Daytime Running Lights; LED Rear Combination Lamps; Foldable Exterior Mirrors; P215/55R17
$31,195
EX
Sunroof
—
Doesn’t reach it
$37,495
SX
Bose premium sound system
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
| Equipment | Lexus ES | Kia Seltos | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Remote startExpanded Only ES reaches remote start. | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Short Range Key Fob Remote Start (requires active DCM) | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Lexus ES | Kia Seltos | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Lane-keep supportExpanded Seltos unlocks it $24,190 sooner. | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | $26,095 LX FWD Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) | Right sooner |
Blind-spot supportExpanded Only ES reaches blind-spot support. | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
| Equipment | Lexus ES | Kia Seltos | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Locking differentialExpanded Only Seltos reaches locking differential. | — Doesn’t reach it | $28,095 LX Kia features: 2.0L MPI 4-cylinder engine; Auto IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission); Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; All-Wheel Drive; Locking Differential | Right only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Lexus ES | Kia Seltos | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Seltos unlocks it $19,090 sooner. | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Bi-Beam LED Headlamps; Daytime Running Lights; LED Rear Combination Lamps; Foldable Exterior Mirrors; P215/55R17 | $31,195 EX Sunroof | Right sooner |
Premium audioExpanded Only Seltos reaches premium audio. | — Doesn’t reach it | $37,495 SX Bose premium sound system | Right only |
Reasons to pick Lexus ES
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
ES 250 AWD Signature
LX FWD
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus ES | ES 250 AWD Signature | $50,285 | 8.4 L/100 km | 6 |
| Kia Seltos | LX FWD | $26,095 | 7.6 L/100 km | 1 |