Used 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe for Sale nearWichita, KS

Compare 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Trims in Wichita, KS

The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to well-equipped models, catering to various needs and preferences.

• Starting at $12,495
• Best MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 29 hwy
• Most Popular: 2.4L SEL FWD

Trim Overview

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2.4L SE FWD — "Who It's For"

The 2.4L SE FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-equipped SUV without paying for luxury features.

• Avg. market price: $15,392 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 29 hwy
• Inventory: 24 listings
• View 2.4L SE FWD listings

2.4L SE AWD — "Who It's For"

The 2.4L SE AWD is the pick for shoppers who want all-wheel drive without a hefty price tag.

• Avg. market price: $15,392 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 21 city / 27 hwy
• Inventory: 10 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View 2.4L SE AWD listings

2.4L SEL FWD — "Who It's For"

The 2.4L SEL FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a balance of features and affordability. It's also the most popular trim in the lineup.

• Avg. market price: $16,748 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 29 hwy
• Inventory: 25 listings
• View 2.4L SEL FWD listings

2.4L SEL AWD — "Who It's For"

The 2.4L SEL AWD is the pick for shoppers who want sporty features combined with all-wheel drive capability.

• Avg. market price: $15,970 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 21 city / 27 hwy
• Inventory: 17 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View 2.4L SEL AWD listings

2.4L Limited FWD — "Who It's For"

The 2.4L Limited FWD is the pick for shoppers who want luxury features without the highest price tag.

• Avg. market price: $15,392 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 29 hwy
• Inventory: 15 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View 2.4L Limited FWD listings

2.4L Limited AWD — "Who It's For"

The 2.4L Limited AWD is the pick for shoppers who want luxury and all-wheel drive at a budget-friendly price.

• Avg. market price: $12,495 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 21 city / 27 hwy
• Inventory: 9 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View 2.4L Limited AWD listings

2.0T Limited FWD — "Who It's For"

The 2.0T Limited FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a more powerful engine with standard luxury features.

• Avg. market price: $15,392 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 27 hwy
• Inventory: 19 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View 2.0T Limited FWD listings

2.0T Limited AWD — "Who It's For"

The 2.0T Limited AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a powerful engine and all-wheel drive for enhanced performance.

• Avg. market price: $14,999 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 9 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View 2.0T Limited AWD listings

Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — 2.4L SEL FWD

With 25 active listings, the 2.4L SEL FWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

Browse 2.4L SEL FWD listings

Best Budget Option — 2.4L Limited AWD

At $12,495 avg market price — below the lineup median of $15,392 — it's the most accessible entry point.

Browse 2.4L Limited AWD listings

Best for Fuel Economy — 2.4L SE FWD

The 2.4L SE FWD offers the best fuel economy in the lineup with 22/29 MPG.

Browse 2.4L SE FWD listings

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 24, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

How much does the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe cost?

Prices have softened 10.13% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 2,209 listings available, which gives you a healthy amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe a good car?

Yes — the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe earns a 4.71/5 user rating and an 8.83/10 expert rating. The model scores 10/10 across Cost effectiveness, Technology, and Safety.

Owners consistently praise its comfortable seating, great features, and strong value for the price. They also highlight its spaciousness and safety features, which line up well with the Santa Fe’s role as a five-passenger crossover that sits between compact and midsize SUVs. The main trade-offs are the underwhelming base engine and the polarizing design, and the expert drive notes also point to limited driver engagement and a standard engine that is not the one you want.

For you, that means the Santa Fe makes the most sense if you want a practical, well-equipped family crossover rather than something sporty or flashy. The market also shows 36.4% of listings as good or great deals, which suggests there are still worthwhile opportunities if you shop carefully.

Is the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?

Owners rate it 4.71/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback points to a dependable ownership experience built around comfort, value, and features that people can count on day to day. The expert drive notes reinforce that impression with a smooth ride, refined controls, and a quiet highway demeanor in Limited trim. Hyundai also includes free maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles, which helps reduce early ownership hassle.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is less about outright durability and more about choosing the right configuration and condition, especially if you want stronger performance than the base engine provides.

What should I look for when buying a used 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 75.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the vehicle history report carefully, because a clean title alone does not tell you how the SUV was maintained or repaired. Prioritize a thorough inspection of the engine, brakes, tires, electronics, and cabin condition, especially if you are comparing higher-mileage examples. It also helps to focus on whether the equipment level matches your needs, since some safety and convenience features vary by trim.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The SE, SEL, and Limited trims differ meaningfully, and the base SE misses blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic warning. The Limited adds a more upscale feel with a larger display, navigation, a surround-view camera, wireless charging, and a premium audio system.
• Powertrain: The standard 185-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder is the weaker choice, while the 2.0T version adds a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 235 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. The turbo setup is the better pick if you want stronger acceleration or live at altitude.
• Safety package: Every Santa Fe includes adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, a driver monitoring system, and a rear-seat reminder. SEL adds blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic warning, and safe exit assist, while the SEL Convenience Package adds an ultrasonic occupant alert tied to Blue Link.
• Infotainment: Every Santa Fe gets Bluetooth plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. SEL adds SiriusXM and Blue Link connected services, while Limited upgrades to an 8-inch display, navigation, a surround-view camera, wireless smartphone charging, and a 12-speaker Infinity audio system.
• Fuel efficiency: The 2.0T front-wheel-drive model is rated at 23 mpg in combined driving, and the expert test model returned 22.1 mpg.

Which 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe trim should I buy?

The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe is offered in 3 trim levels: SE, SEL, and Limited.

Here's the short version:

• SE: This is the entry point, but it is also the trim where you give up blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic warning. It makes sense only if you are focused on the lowest possible price and are comfortable with the most basic setup.
• SEL: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers because it adds blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic warning, safe exit assist, SiriusXM, and Blue Link connected services. If you want the strongest balance of price and equipment, this is the one to target.
• Limited: This is the most upscale choice, with the larger 8-inch display, navigation, surround-view camera, wireless charging, 12-speaker Infinity audio, head-up display, and Blind-Spot View Monitor. It suits you best if you want the most features and the most premium feel.

The safety package is strongest once you move beyond SE, so if those extra driver-assistance features matter to you, start your search at SEL.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe?

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, with enough inventory to shop carefully and enough deal activity to find value.

• Deal availability: 36.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 2,209 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.13% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 75.2% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $16,756, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe's resale value?

The current average of $16,756 sits slightly below last year's $18,644.

That decline suggests the market has already adjusted downward, which can help you as a buyer but may pressure resale returns if you sell soon. If you plan to own the Santa Fe for several years, the softer pricing can work in your favor now, but it also means future resale gains are likely to depend more on condition, mileage, and equipment than on broad market momentum. Well-kept examples with desirable features should still hold up better than base models with fewer amenities.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.71/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe safe?

The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe earns a five-star overall crash-test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

It earns a 10/10 safety score from our experts.

Every Santa Fe comes with adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, a driver monitoring system, and a rear-seat reminder system. SEL trim adds blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic warning, and safe exit assist, while the SEL Convenience Package adds an ultrasonic occupant alert system tied to Blue Link. Limited trim adds Blind-Spot View Monitor, which shows a live camera feed of the blind spots in the instrument cluster.

Should I buy a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2020 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2020 if:

• 36.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 75.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.13% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.71/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It offers a simplified one-Santa-Fe lineup with strong value, standard rear-seat reminder tech, and an available Blind-Spot View Monitor.

Consider the 2019 if:

• At $14,925, the 2019 costs less than the current year's $16,756 average.
• It offers a value-focused two-row setup that sits between compact and midsize SUVs.

Consider the 2021 if:

• At $19,499, the 2021 costs more than the current year's $16,756 average.
• It brings a substantial update with new styling, controls, displays, engines, technology, safety systems, and a Calligraphy trim.

The bottom line: If you want the best balance of price, features, and safety, the 2020 is the smart default. If your budget is tighter, the 2019 can save you money, while the 2021 makes sense if you want the newer redesign and are willing to pay more for it.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.