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2026 Lexus ES vs 2026 Kia Seltos

Live comparisonUpdated April 2026
ESvsSeltos
1 wins·4 wins·1 tied·1 partialProgrammatic

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

Each row is a feature. Tap to see the unlock detail.

Lexus ESKia Seltos

Full spec sheet

Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.

Entry price$24,190 lower
ES

$50,285

ES 250 AWD Signature

Seltos

$26,095

LX FWD

Average trim price$24,317 lower
ES

$55,792

5 tracked trims

Seltos

$31,475

5 tracked trims

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.

Expanded rows6beyond the core table
Model reach4 vs 4ES vs Seltos
Pair overlap2 shared4 one-sided

Winter

Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.

1
Remote startLeft only
ES

$50,285

ES 250 AWD Signature

Short Range Key Fob Remote Start (requires active DCM)

Seltos

Doesn’t reach it

Driver Assist

High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.

2
Lane-keep supportRight sooner
ES

$50,285

ES 250 AWD Signature

Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist

Seltos

$26,095

LX FWD

Lane Keep Assist System (LKA)

Blind-spot supportLeft only
ES

$50,285

ES 250 AWD Signature

Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA

Seltos

Doesn’t reach it

Off-Road

Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.

1
Locking differentialRight only
ES

Doesn’t reach it

Seltos

$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.

2
Moonroof / sunroofRight sooner
ES

$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

Seltos

$31,195

EX

Sunroof

Premium audioRight only
ES

Doesn’t reach it

Seltos

$37,495

SX

Bose premium sound system

2026 Lexus ES

Reasons to pick Lexus ES

  1. 1you care about what happens in the middle of the ladder: ES 250 AWD Premium already carries 2 core tracked features.
  2. 2you prefer the mid-size luxury sedan with the clearer 5-trim staircase instead of restarting your research elsewhere.
Open Lexus ES trim ladder

Trim Shortcuts

Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.

The cheapest acceptable version on each side.
Lexus ES$50,285

ES 250 AWD Signature

8.4 L/100 km efficiency6 features
Kia Seltos$26,095

LX FWD

7.6 L/100 km efficiency1 features