Used 2021 Hyundai Tucson for Sale nearDenver, CO

Compare 2021 Hyundai Tucson Trims in Denver, CO

The 2021 Hyundai Tucson offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to well-equipped models, catering to various needs and preferences.

• Starting at $16,689
• Best MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 28 hwy
• Most Popular: SEL AWD

Trim Overview

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SE FWD — "Who It's For"

The SE FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a budget-friendly option without sacrificing essential features.

• Avg. market price: $17,583 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 28 hwy
• Inventory: 23 listings
• View SE FWD listings

SE AWD — "Who It's For"

The SE AWD is the pick for shoppers who want all-wheel drive without a hefty price tag, making it a practical choice for families.

• Avg. market price: $17,583 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 43 listings
• View SE AWD listings

Value FWD — "Who It's For"

The Value FWD is the pick for shoppers who want standard features at a competitive price, ideal for everyday driving.

• Avg. market price: $17,583 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 28 hwy
• Inventory: 15 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View Value FWD listings

SEL FWD — "Who It's For"

The SEL FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-rounded vehicle with added features without going for the top trim.

• Avg. market price: $17,583 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 28 hwy
• Inventory: 94 listings
• View SEL FWD listings

Value AWD — "Who It's For"

The Value AWD is the pick for shoppers who want all-wheel drive without overspending, offering a solid mix of features.

• Avg. market price: $16,689 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 22 listings
• View Value AWD listings

SEL AWD — "Who It's For"

The SEL AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a popular trim with a great balance of features and all-wheel drive capability.

• Avg. market price: $17,002 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 21 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 268 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View SEL AWD listings

Limited FWD — "Who It's For"

The Limited FWD is the pick for shoppers who want luxury features in a compact SUV without going for an all-wheel drive option.

• Avg. market price: $17,583 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 28 hwy
• Inventory: 33 listings
• View Limited FWD listings

Limited AWD — "Who It's For"

The Limited AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a premium SUV experience with all-wheel drive for added versatility.

• Avg. market price: $19,950 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 21 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 66 listings
• View Limited AWD listings

Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — SEL AWD

With 268 active listings, the SEL AWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

Browse SEL AWD listings

Best Budget Option — Value AWD

At $16,689 avg market price — below the lineup median of $17,583 — it's the most accessible entry point.

Browse Value AWD listings

Best for Fuel Economy — SE FWD

The SE FWD offers the best fuel economy in the lineup with 23/28 MPG/MPGe.

Browse SE FWD listings

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

How much does the 2021 Hyundai Tucson cost?

Prices have softened 7.68% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 2,510 listings available, which suggests solid inventory for comparison shopping.

Is the 2021 Hyundai Tucson a good car?

Yes — the 4.83/5 user rating points to strong owner satisfaction, and the expert rating is 7.67/10. The standout strength is Cost effectiveness at 9/10.

Owners consistently praise its comfort, great handling, and impressive features for the price. The Tucson also comes through as a practical, easy-to-live-with SUV with stylish design and easy-to-use technology. On the other hand, the expert review calls out sluggish performance and an underwhelming base engine, so you should not expect quick acceleration. It fits best if you want a well-equipped compact SUV that emphasizes value, comfort, and everyday usability over sporty driving.

Only 36.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals, so the best examples can still move quickly.

Is the 2021 Hyundai Tucson reliable?

Owners rate it 4.83/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback points to a dependable, trouble-free ownership experience, with buyers especially appreciating how well the Tucson delivers comfort and value over time. The expert review also reinforces that it is a vehicle you can count on for everyday use, with a refined ride and a practical, familiar formula. Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty adds another ownership advantage for used buyers.

For a used purchase, the main long-term risk is less about the core package and more about finding a well-kept example with the right equipment and maintenance history.

What should I look for when buying a used 2021 Hyundai Tucson?

At 74.7% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

You should start with a vehicle history report and then prioritize a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially if the listing price looks unusually attractive. Focus on condition, equipment completeness, and whether the vehicle matches the trim and features advertised. If you want the best value, compare the equipment carefully so you do not overpay for a trim that adds little you will actually use.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The SE starts with 17-inch alloy wheels, manually adjustable front seats, a digital driver information display, and a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Higher trims add useful comfort and convenience upgrades, with the Value trim bringing heated front seats and an eight-way power driver’s seat, while the Ultimate adds an 8-inch touchscreen, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and a panoramic sunroof.
• Powertrain: The base 2.0-liter four-cylinder makes 161 horsepower and 150 pound-feet of torque, while the 2.4-liter four-cylinder makes 181 hp and 175 lb-ft. Both pair with a six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive, and the expert review recommends the 2.4-liter because the base engine feels underwhelming.
• Safety package: Standard driver-assistance features include automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and driver drowsiness monitoring. Adaptive cruise control, pedestrian detection, automatic high-beams, a 360-degree parking monitor, and blind-spot monitoring are reserved for upper trims.
• Infotainment: The standard setup is a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. An 8-inch screen is available, and the larger setup can be paired with navigation, satellite radio, and wireless device charging.
• Fuel efficiency: The most efficient version returns 23 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined. The AWD version of the 2.0-liter model returns 22 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined. The 2.4-liter FWD model returns 22 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined, while the AWD version returns 21 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined.

Which 2021 Hyundai Tucson trim should I buy?

The 2021 Hyundai Tucson is offered in 6 trim levels: SE, Value, SEL, Sport, Limited, and Ultimate.

Here's the short version:

• SE: This is the entry point, and it gives you the core Tucson experience at the lowest price. It makes the most sense if you want the cheapest path into the model and are comfortable with the standard 7-inch touchscreen and basic equipment.
• Value: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds heated front seats, an eight-way power driver’s seat, LED headlight accents, roof rails, and satellite radio without jumping too far up the price ladder.
• SEL: Choose this if you want a more family-friendly daily driver, since it adds dual-zone automatic climate control and a rear-seat USB power outlet along with larger wheels and upgraded exterior accents.
• Sport: This trim is the most feature-rich step before the luxury-leaning upper trims, adding 19-inch wheels, LED head-and-taillights, fog lights, a hands-free power liftgate, wireless device charging, and an Infinity premium audio system.
• Limited: This is the right pick if you want more upscale touches, including leather upholstery, a 360-degree camera system, a heated steering wheel, and integrated side-mirror turn signals.
• Ultimate: Buy this if you want the most equipment, including the 8-inch touchscreen, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, rain-sensing wipers, and a panoramic sunroof.

Upper trims are where you get features like adaptive cruise control, pedestrian detection, automatic high-beams, blind-spot monitoring, and the 360-degree parking monitor.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2021 Hyundai Tucson?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you have room to shop carefully without assuming every listing is a bargain.

• Deal availability: 36.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 2,510 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 7.68% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 74.7% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $17,109, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2021 Hyundai Tucson's resale value?

The current average of $17,109 sits slightly below last year's $18,531.

That decline suggests the Tucson has become more affordable for buyers, which can help demand from value-focused shoppers. For a future seller, that means pricing competitively will matter, especially if you want to stand out in a market with plenty of inventory. The good news is that the Tucson’s strong feature content and broad appeal should help support interest from used buyers who want a well-equipped compact SUV.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.83/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2021 Hyundai Tucson safe?

The 2021 Hyundai Tucson earns a Top Safety Pick rating from IIHS and five-star ratings from NHTSA.

It earns an 8/10 safety score from our experts.

Standard driver-assistance features include automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and driver drowsiness monitoring. If you want adaptive cruise control, pedestrian detection, automatic high-beams, a 360-degree parking monitor, or blind-spot monitoring, you need to move up to upper trims.

Should I buy a 2021 Hyundai Tucson or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2021 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2021 if:

• 36.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 74.7% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 7.68% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.83/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2021 is the final model year of the generation, with a competitive price and plenty of tech and safety features.

Consider the 2022 if:

• At $19,841, the 2022 costs more than the current year's $17,109 average.
• It brings a redesigned, larger body with more passenger and cargo space.

The bottom line: If you want the better value play, the 2021 is the stronger buy because it combines a lower average price with solid equipment and strong owner satisfaction. If you care more about extra space and a newer redesign, the 2022 is the better path, but you should expect to pay more for it.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.