Used 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz for Sale nearMobile, AL
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Only show listings that include dealer fees- Year:
- 2023
- Make:
- Hyundai
- Model:
- Santa Cruz
- Body type:
- Pickup Truck
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 281 hp 2.5L I4
- Exterior color:
- White
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 35,211
- Stock #:
- 058206
- VIN:
- 5NTJDDAF9PH058206


Sponsored by Skco Automotive
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
SEL Premium Crew Cab AWD
35,211 mi
$27,395
- Year:
- 2023
- Make:
- Hyundai
- Model:
- Santa Cruz
- Body type:
- Pickup Truck
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 281 hp 2.5L I4
- Exterior color:
- Sage Gray
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Dark Gray W/Orange Accent
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 22,114
- Stock #:
- TH176465A
- VIN:
- 5NTJEDAF2PH059372

Sponsored Listing
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Limited Crew Cab AWD
22,114 mi
$29,798
- Year:
- 2023
- Make:
- Hyundai
- Model:
- Santa Cruz
- Body type:
- Pickup Truck
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 191 hp 2.5L I4
- Exterior color:
- Blue Stone
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- 8-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 47,877
- Stock #:
- TH212179A
- VIN:
- 5NTJADAE2PH067488

Sponsored Listing
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
SE Crew Cab AWD
47,877 mi
$22,575
- Year:
- 2024
- Make:
- Hyundai
- Model:
- Santa Cruz
- Body type:
- Pickup Truck
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 191 hp 2.5L I4
- Exterior color:
- Sage Gray
- Combined gas mileage:
- 24 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 110,776
- Stock #:
- CC84756T
- VIN:
- 5NTJC4AE2RH084756

-$500
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
SEL Crew Cab FWD
110,776 mi
$19,787
$19,287
- Year:
- 2023
- Make:
- Hyundai
- Model:
- Santa Cruz
- Body type:
- Pickup Truck
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 281 hp 2.5L I4
- Exterior color:
- Sage Gray
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Dark Gray W/Orange Accent
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 22,114
- Stock #:
- TH176465A
- VIN:
- 5NTJEDAF2PH059372

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Limited Crew Cab AWD
22,114 mi
$29,798
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Hyundai
- Model:
- Santa Cruz
- Body type:
- Pickup Truck
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 191 hp 2.5L I4
- Exterior color:
- Hampton Gray
- Combined gas mileage:
- 24 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 57,950
- Stock #:
- T037563A
- VIN:
- 5NTJCDAE6NH037563

-$500
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
SEL Crew Cab AWD
57,950 mi
$21,766
$21,266
- Year:
- 2023
- Make:
- Hyundai
- Model:
- Santa Cruz
- Body type:
- Pickup Truck
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 191 hp 2.5L I4
- Exterior color:
- California Sand
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 8-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 54,461
- Stock #:
- C274950A
- VIN:
- 5NTJADAE8PH045821

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
SE Crew Cab AWD
54,461 mi
$23,196
- Year:
- 2023
- Make:
- Hyundai
- Model:
- Santa Cruz
- Body type:
- Pickup Truck
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 191 hp 2.5L I4
- Exterior color:
- Blue Stone
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- 8-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 47,877
- Stock #:
- TH212179A
- VIN:
- 5NTJADAE2PH067488

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
SE Crew Cab AWD
47,877 mi
$22,575
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Hyundai
- Model:
- Santa Cruz
- Body type:
- Pickup Truck
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 191 hp 2.5L I4
- Exterior color:
- White
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 70,172
- Stock #:
- 033119
- VIN:
- 5NTJB4AE7NH033119

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
SEL Crew Cab FWD
70,172 mi
$22,045
- Year:
- 2024
- Make:
- Hyundai
- Model:
- Santa Cruz
- Body type:
- Pickup Truck
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 281 hp 2.5L I4
- Exterior color:
- Phantom Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 16,145
- Stock #:
- 11499
- VIN:
- 5NTJDDDF1RH106389

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
XRT Crew Cab AWD
16,145 mi
$29,639
- Year:
- 2023
- Make:
- Hyundai
- Model:
- Santa Cruz
- Body type:
- Pickup Truck
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 281 hp 2.5L I4
- Exterior color:
- Blue
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 37,446
- Stock #:
- 8018171A
- VIN:
- 5NTJEDAF3PH062975

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Limited Crew Cab AWD
37,446 mi
$24,901
- Year:
- 2023
- Make:
- Hyundai
- Model:
- Santa Cruz
- Body type:
- Pickup Truck
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 281 hp 2.5L I4
- Exterior color:
- Sage Gray
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 44,181
- Stock #:
- V12326B
- VIN:
- 5NTJDDAF6PH062617

-$500
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
SEL Premium Crew Cab AWD
44,181 mi
$25,229
$24,728
- Year:
- 2024
- Make:
- Hyundai
- Model:
- Santa Cruz
- Body type:
- Pickup Truck
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 191 hp 2.5L I4
- Exterior color:
- Sage Gray
- Combined gas mileage:
- 24 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 39,107
- Stock #:
- P6677
- VIN:
- 5NTJC4AE1RH091956

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
SEL Crew Cab FWD
39,107 mi
$24,247
About 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
- Year:
- 2024
- Make:
- Hyundai
- Model:
- Santa Cruz
- Body type:
- Pickup Truck
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 281 hp 2.5L I4
- Exterior color:
- Sage Gray
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Dark Gray with Orange Accents
- Transmission:
- 8-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 27,048
- Stock #:
- RH102660
- VIN:
- 5NTJEDDF6RH102660

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Limited Crew Cab AWD
27,048 mi
$30,325
- Year:
- 2023
- Make:
- Hyundai
- Model:
- Santa Cruz
- Body type:
- Pickup Truck
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 281 hp 2.5L I4
- Exterior color:
- Sage Gray
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Dark Gray with Orange Accents
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 41,180
- Stock #:
- 260115TA
- VIN:
- 5NTJDDAF8PH046175

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
SEL Premium Crew Cab AWD
41,180 mi
$27,332
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Hyundai
- Model:
- Santa Cruz
- Body type:
- Pickup Truck
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 281 hp 2.5L I4
- Exterior color:
- Sage Gray
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 59,334
- Stock #:
- HNH022252A
- VIN:
- 5NTJDDAF5NH022252

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
SEL Premium Crew Cab AWD
59,334 mi
$24,800
- Year:
- 2023
- Make:
- Hyundai
- Model:
- Santa Cruz
- Body type:
- Pickup Truck
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 281 hp 2.5L I4
- Exterior color:
- Atlas White
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 63,303
- Stock #:
- UFC1378A
- VIN:
- 5NTJDDAF5PH046649

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
SEL Premium Crew Cab AWD
63,303 mi
$24,512
- Year:
- 2023
- Make:
- Hyundai
- Model:
- Santa Cruz
- Body type:
- Pickup Truck
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 281 hp 2.5L I4
- Exterior color:
- Blue Stone
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 8-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 94,194
- Stock #:
- PH056829
- VIN:
- 5NTJEDAF6PH056829

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Limited Crew Cab AWD
94,194 mi
$23,146
- Year:
- 2024
- Make:
- Hyundai
- Model:
- Santa Cruz
- Body type:
- Pickup Truck
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 191 hp 2.5L I4
- Exterior color:
- White
- Combined gas mileage:
- 24 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 71,563
- Stock #:
- 084732
- VIN:
- 5NTJC4AEXRH084732

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
SEL Crew Cab FWD
71,563 mi
$24,099
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Hyundai
- Model:
- Santa Cruz
- Body type:
- Pickup Truck
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 281 hp 2.5L I4
- Exterior color:
- Blue Stone
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- 8-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 56,697
- Stock #:
- 64888
- VIN:
- 5NTJDDAF6NH024673

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
SEL Premium Crew Cab AWD
56,697 mi
$24,530
- Year:
- 2024
- Make:
- Hyundai
- Model:
- Santa Cruz
- Body type:
- Pickup Truck
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 281 hp 2.5L I4
- Exterior color:
- Atlas White
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 33,539
- Stock #:
- TH096665
- VIN:
- 5NTJEDAF0RH096665

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Limited Crew Cab AWD
33,539 mi
$28,350
- Year:
- 2024
- Make:
- Hyundai
- Model:
- Santa Cruz
- Body type:
- Pickup Truck
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 281 hp 2.5L I4
- Exterior color:
- Hampton Gray
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 57,257
- Stock #:
- 10247A
- VIN:
- 5NTJDDAF4RH098499

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
XRT Crew Cab AWD
57,257 mi
$26,408
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Hyundai
- Model:
- Santa Cruz
- Body type:
- Pickup Truck
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 191 hp 2.5L I4
- Exterior color:
- White
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 70,172
- Stock #:
- 033119
- VIN:
- 5NTJB4AE7NH033119

Sponsored Listing
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
SEL Crew Cab FWD
70,172 mi
$22,045
Overview

The 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz is one of the new class of subcompact pickups. What these small trucks lack in size and brute power, they make up for in efficiency, economy, and nimble driving dynamics. The Santa Cruz provides a standard four-door layout and a four-foot bed. It makes the most of this space with a lockable, rolling tonneau cover, a lockable in-bed trunk, a wall-style in-bed power outlet, and LED in-bed lighting. For 2023, the Santa Cruz gains a new Night trim, as well as additional standard safety features.
Trims for the 2023 Santa Cruz are SE, SEL, Night, SEL Premium, and Limited. Standard features on the SE include 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, a multi-function (assisted open/close) tailgate, integrated rear bumper side steps, cloth upholstery, a six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Moving up to the SEL adds SiriusXM satellite radio, heated side mirrors with integrated turn-signal indicators, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, auto up/down front power windows, remote start, and push-button start.
The Night Edition adds dark touches inside and out, as well as wireless device charging, a fully digital instrument panel, LED interior lighting, LED in-bed lighting, and wireless device charging.
Selecting the SEL Premium upgrades the infotainment system to a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen and adds navigation, dual-zone automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, and additional driver-assistance features.
The range-topping Limited includes leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a Bose premium audio system, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and a 64-color ambient cabin lighting system.
The base engine in the Santa Cruz is a 2.5-liter inline-four that makes 191 horsepower. An upgraded turbocharged four-cylinder engine puts out 281 horsepower. Both engines route power through an eight-speed automatic transmission. The base engine can be had with front-wheel drive (FWD) or available all-wheel drive (AWD). The turbocharged engine routes power through standard AWD.
The Santa Cruz with the 2.5-liter engine and FWD returns 22 mpg city, 26 highway, and 23 combined. The least-efficient configuration of the Santa Cruz is the turbocharged AWD version, which returns 19 mpg city, 27 highway, and 22 combined.
Standard driver-assistance features for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz include forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane-keep assist, automatic high beams, and driver-attention monitoring. The truck also comes standard with Hyundai’s helpful Safe Exit Assist, which uses sensors to determine if there is oncoming traffic and will alert the driver or occupant before exiting the vehicle.
Base MSRP for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz is $25,450 for a FWD truck in the SE trim. SEL trim with FWD starts at $27,790. Night Trim starts at $35,810 and the SEL Premium starts at $37,350, while the range-topping Limited trim starts at $40,320. The Hyundai Santa Cruz is backed by a generous 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.
*CarGurus meticulously monitors the prices of millions of pre-owned vehicle listings, offering users precise and up-to-date market insights. Historical pricing data excludes any additional dealer fees as of May 3, 2026.
4.9 Overall rating
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Bryan B
Reviewed a 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz on Jun 8, 2023
Fantastic vehicle!!!! Love my Limited Santa Cruz!! Highly recommend this vehicle if you are stuck between a car, suv or truck. Yiu get them all!
Dwayne D
Reviewed a 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz on Apr 26, 2023
would be a 5/5 but Im skeptical of the electronic thermostats lifespan and I would have preferred to be able to swap the bed extender for the bed mat.
John R
Reviewed a 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz on Apr 19, 2024
Perfect fit for our needs. Smoth ride, easy in and out and plenty of room for weekend project supplies hauling. AWD for occasional treacherous patches.
George R
Reviewed a 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz on Aug 10, 2023
Its a pleasure to drive. Hyundai knows how to make their Hyundai Santa Cruz buyers very, very happy!
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Trims
| Trim type | MSRP |
|---|---|
| Preferred Crew Cab AWD | -- |
| SE Crew Cab FWD | $25,700 |
| SE Crew Cab AWD | $27,200 |
| SEL Crew Cab FWD | $28,190 |
| Night Crew Cab AWD | $36,060 |
| SEL Premium Crew Cab AWD | $37,600 |
| SEL Crew Cab AWD | $29,690 |
| Limited Crew Cab AWD | $40,570 |
*CarGurus meticulously monitors the prices of millions of pre-owned vehicle listings, offering users precise and up-to-date market insights. Historical pricing data excludes any additional dealer fees as of May 3, 2026.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Price Trends
CarGurus tracks the prices of millions of used car listings every year. See how the average price of 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz prices has changed over time.
See more price trends2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Pricing Analysis: Mobile, AL Market Report
Pricing by Nearby Locations
Market Area: Mobile, AL
Key Insights
- Lowest Prices in Slidell and New Orleans: Both cities offer the lowest average prices at $21,888, indicating a competitive market likely driven by higher inventory.
- Highest Price in Biloxi: The average price in Biloxi, MS is $26,700, suggesting a premium market possibly due to demand for features or limited supply.
- Inventory Variation: Atmore, AL has the highest inventory with 87 listings, which correlates with a relatively stable pricing environment compared to lower inventory areas.
City-Level Pricing
| City | Total Listings | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| Biloxi, MS | 81 | $26,700 |
| Atmore, AL | 87 | $25,433 |
| Pensacola, FL | 89 | $25,011 |
| Slidell, LA | 84 | $21,888 |
| New Orleans, LA | 81 | $21,888 |
Pricing Analysis by Model Year
Key Insights
- 2025 Model Premium: The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz is priced at $27,640, which is approximately -3.9% below MSRP, indicating a slight depreciation for the newest model year.
- Significant Depreciation for 2024 Model: The 2024 model shows a more pronounced drop, with an average price of $24,882, reflecting a -7.6% depreciation from its original MSRP.
- Stable Pricing for 2022 Model: The 2022 model has a current average price of $23,994, which is only -1.8% below MSRP, suggesting it retains value better than the newer 2024 model.
Model Year Pricing
| Model Year | Original MSRP | Avg Price | Price vs MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz | $28,750 | $27,640 | -3.9% |
| 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz | $26,900 | $24,882 | -7.6% |
| 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz | $24,440 | $23,994 | -1.8% |
These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.
*CarGurus meticulously monitors the prices of millions of pre-owned vehicle listings, offering users precise and up-to-date market insights. Historical pricing data excludes any additional dealer fees as of May 3, 2026.
How much does the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz cost?
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Average Price | $25,049 |
| Year-Round Low | $25,042 |
| Year-Round High | $26,628 |
| Average Price a Year Ago | $26,631 |
| Change vs. Last Year | −5.94% |
Prices have softened 5.94% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.
There are 1,733 listings available, which gives you a solid amount of inventory to compare.
Is the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz a good car?
Yes — owners rate it 4.88/5, which points to strong overall satisfaction. In owner feedback, the most common positives are the smooth ride, modern technology, and spacious interior. You also see repeated praise for the blend of utility and comfort, which makes it appealing if you want something practical without feeling stripped down. With 32.4% of listings marked as good or great deals, you have room to shop selectively.
Is the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz reliable?
Owners rate it 4.88/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.
The owner feedback also leans toward dependable everyday use, with comments centered on a smooth ride and a comfortable, easy-to-live-with interior. That said, some owners raise concerns about the durability of certain electronic features, so you should pay attention to how the cabin tech works during a test drive. For used buyers, that means long-term ownership risk looks manageable, but a careful inspection of electronics is smart.
What should I look for when buying a used 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz?
Accident-free inventory is solid at 88.6% — always verify the vehicle history report.
You should still review the history report carefully and confirm there are no prior collisions, title issues, or repeated repairs. Put extra inspection priority on the electronic features owners mention, since durability concerns show up in feedback. It also makes sense to focus on overall condition and how the truck’s utility features have held up in real use.
Is now a good time to buy a used 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz?
This looks like a moderate market, so you can be selective without expecting deep bargain-bin pricing.
- Deal availability: 32.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
- Inventory: There are 1,733 listings available.
- Price trend: Prices have softened 5.94% compared with last year.
- Clean inventory: 88.6% of listings are accident-free.
If you find a listing below $25,042, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.
What is the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz's resale value?
The current average of $25,049 sits slightly below last year's $26,631.
That softer pricing suggests the market has already adjusted downward, which can help you buy at a more favorable entry point. For future resale, the current trend means you may not see rapid appreciation, but you could benefit from steadier demand if you buy well. A clean history and strong condition will matter more if you want to protect value later.
Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.88/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.
Should I buy a 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz or consider a different year?
If you're weighing the 2023 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:
Choose the 2023 if:
- 32.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
- Accident-free inventory is solid at 88.6% — always verify the vehicle history report.
- Price trend: Prices have softened 5.94% compared with last year.
- Owners rate it 4.88/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
Consider the 2022 if:
- At $22,825, the 2022 costs less than the current year's $25,049 average.
- It introduced Hyundai’s first U.S. pickup with a car-like unibody layout.
Consider the 2024 if:
- At $27,111, the 2024 costs more than the current year's $25,049 average.
- It adds a few updates while keeping the same useful, distinctive formula.
The bottom line: If you want the best balance of price, satisfaction, and inventory, the 2023 is the primary path to consider. If your budget is tighter, the 2022 is the better price-sensitive alternative, especially if you like the Santa Cruz concept and want to spend less upfront.
These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.
*CarGurus meticulously monitors the prices of millions of pre-owned vehicle listings, offering users precise and up-to-date market insights. Historical pricing data excludes any additional dealer fees as of May 3, 2026.
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Of course just about any vehicle will work for camping, but one specifically outfitted for it will take you further than you even thought possible.

The Best Cars for Dogs in 2026
Dogs are part of the family, and we’d like to take them with us wherever we go. With that in mind, here are some of the best cars for transporting dogs.