Used 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe for Sale nearDes Moines, IA

Compare 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Trims

The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to feature-rich models, catering to various needs and preferences.

• Starting at $20,452
• Best MPG/MPGe: 25 city / 28 hwy
• Most Popular: SEL AWD

Trim Overview

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Trim Deep Dives

SE FWD — "Who It's For"

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

• Avg. market price: $20,452 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 25 city / 28 hwy
• Inventory: 491 listings
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SE AWD — "Who It's For"

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

• Avg. market price: $20,712 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 489 listings
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SEL FWD — "Who It's For"

The SEL FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-rounded SUV with added comfort features.

• Avg. market price: $21,405 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 25 city / 28 hwy
• Inventory: 1,883 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View SEL FWD listings

SEL AWD — "Who It's For"

The SEL AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a blend of luxury and capability in their SUV.

• Avg. market price: $22,694 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 2,538 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View SEL AWD listings

XRT AWD — "Who It's For"

The XRT AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a sporty SUV with all-wheel drive capabilities.

• Avg. market price: $23,712 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 680 listings
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Limited FWD — "Who It's For"

The Limited FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a luxury SUV experience without going all out on price.

• Avg. market price: $24,427 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 28 hwy
• Inventory: 482 listings
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Limited AWD — "Who It's For"

The Limited AWD is the pick for shoppers who want luxury features combined with all-wheel drive performance.

• Avg. market price: $26,287 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 21 city / 28 hwy
• Inventory: 766 listings
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Calligraphy AWD — "Who It's For"

The Calligraphy AWD is the pick for shoppers who want the ultimate luxury SUV experience with advanced features.

• Avg. market price: $27,283 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 21 city / 28 hwy
• Inventory: 899 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — SEL AWD

With 2,538 active listings, the SEL AWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — SE FWD

At $20,452 avg market price — below the lineup median of $23,203 — it's the most accessible entry point.

Browse SE FWD listings

Best for Fuel Economy — SE FWD

The SE FWD offers the best fuel economy in the lineup at 25/28 MPG.

Browse SE FWD listings

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 12, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

How much does the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe cost?

Prices have held steady compared to this time last year, signaling a stable and predictable market for this model year.

There are 5,219 listings available, which suggests you should have a healthy range of choices.

Is the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe a good car?

Yes — the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe earns a 4.9/5 user rating and an 8.2/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Cost effectiveness at 10/10.

Drivers consistently praise its comfort, advanced features, and strong value, and many also like the luxury-SUV feel created by the technology and safety equipment. The Santa Fe also gets positive feedback for its smooth driving experience, especially in AWD models, which helps it fit well if you want a family-friendly crossover that feels more upscale than its price suggests.

The main trade-offs are the underwhelming base engine and the lack of an N-Line performance variant. In practical terms, that means you should expect value, comfort, and equipment first, with sportier acceleration not being the priority.

The current market still shows 37.8% of listings as good or great deals, which is a solid sign of availability for value shoppers.

Is the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?

Owners rate it 4.9/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

User feedback points to a vehicle that feels dependable, with many owners describing it as comfortable, trouble-free, and a good long-term choice. The performance notes also support that impression, with the Santa Fe described as smooth and composed in everyday driving, which is the kind of behavior many used buyers want from a family SUV.

Hyundai’s value proposition also helps here: the Santa Fe includes complimentary maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles, which can reduce early ownership costs. For used buyers, the main long-term risk is making sure the specific vehicle has been maintained well, especially if you want to avoid surprises as mileage climbs.

What should I look for when buying a used 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 86.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the history report carefully, because accident-free status is only a starting point. Prioritize a pre-purchase inspection that focuses on the engine, transmission behavior, tires, brakes, and any signs of uneven wear or prior bodywork. It also helps to confirm that the features you care about are present on the exact trim you’re considering, since equipment changes meaningfully across the lineup.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The SE is the most basic version, with an 8-inch touchscreen, cloth seats, and a simpler gauge display, while higher trims add more comfort, tech, and luxury touches. The Limited and Calligraphy stand out for their larger digital cluster, premium audio, cooled seats, and more upscale cabin materials.
• Powertrain: The SE, SEL, and XRT use a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder with 191 horsepower and an eight-speed automatic, while the Limited and Calligraphy add a turbocharger for 281 horsepower and an eight-speed wet dual-clutch automatic. FWD is standard and AWD is optional across the lineup.
• Safety package: Standard equipment includes forward-collision warning with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction-turning detection, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, driver monitoring, a safe-exit system, and a rear-seat reminder system. Highway Driving Assist comes standard on SEL and above.
• Infotainment: The base SE uses an 8-inch display audio system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other trims get a 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation and traffic information, wireless device charging, digital key, and Bluelink connected services, while Limited and Calligraphy add a 12-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system.
• Fuel efficiency: The non-turbo FWD version returns 26 mpg combined, the non-turbo AWD version returns 24 mpg combined, the turbo FWD version returns 25 mpg combined, and the turbo AWD version returns 24 mpg combined.

Which 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe trim should I buy?

The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is offered in 5 trim levels: SE, SEL, XRT, Limited, and Calligraphy.

Here's the short version:

• SE: This is the value entry point, and it gives you the core Santa Fe formula at the lowest price. You get the standard safety suite, wireless smartphone integration, and the basic 8-inch infotainment setup, so it makes sense if you want the lowest-cost way into the model.
• SEL: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers because it adds heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless device charging, and a proximity key. It’s the sweet spot if you want a more complete daily driver without jumping to luxury pricing.
• XRT: Choose this if you want the more rugged-looking version with dark exterior details, unique wheels, roof rails, and H-Tex seating surfaces. It’s more about style and attitude than major capability gains.
• Limited: This is the trim to buy if you want the strongest mix of performance and comfort, since it adds the turbocharged engine, leather seats, a 12.3-inch digital cluster, heated steering wheel, cooled front seats, heated rear seats, panoramic sunroof, and Harman Kardon audio. It’s the best choice if you want the most well-rounded upscale experience.
• Calligraphy: This is the most luxurious Santa Fe, with premium Nappa leather, ambient lighting, a head-up display, premium side sill plates, and a hands-free smart liftgate. Buy it if you want the most premium cabin and don’t mind paying for it.

Safety equipment is broadly strong across the lineup, and Highway Driving Assist comes standard on SEL and above.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe?

This is a moderate market, so you can shop selectively without expecting every listing to be a bargain.

• Deal availability: 37.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 5,219 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have held steady compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 86.1% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $23,334, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe's resale value?

The current average of $23,767 sits slightly below last year's $23,959.

That small decline suggests the Santa Fe has been holding value fairly steadily rather than swinging sharply up or down. For a future seller, that kind of pricing pattern is helpful because it points to a market that remains predictable and relatively stable.

The model’s strong value reputation and broad appeal should continue to support demand, especially among shoppers looking for a well-equipped midsize SUV. Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.9/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe safe?

The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe received the highest-possible five-star overall rating from NHTSA and Top Safety Pick+ recognition from IIHS.

It earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

The Santa Fe comes standard with a broad driver-assistance suite that includes forward-collision warning with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction-turning detection, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, driver monitoring, a safe-exit system, and a rear-seat reminder system. Highway Driving Assist is standard on SEL and above, which adds adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability.

One caveat is that IIHS preferred the projector-type headlights on the Limited and Calligraphy trims over the reflector-type units on lower trims. If safety is a top priority, that makes trim choice worth paying attention to.

Should I buy a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe 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:

• 37.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 86.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have held steady compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.9/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It carries over nearly unchanged, with minor equipment shuffling and a small horsepower bump for the base engine.

Consider the 2022 if:

• At $20,873, the 2022 costs less than the current year's $23,767 average.
• It adds a plug-in hybrid version and a new XRT trim.

Consider the 2024 if:

• At $29,935, the 2024 costs more than the current year's $23,767 average.
• It brings a full redesign with bold styling and a longer wheelbase.

The bottom line: The 2023 is the right pick if you want the familiar Santa Fe formula with strong value, good safety, and a stable used-car market. If price matters most, the 2022 is the better bargain, while the 2024 makes sense if you want the redesigned body and newer packaging.

How does the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe compare to the 2023 Kia Sportage?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe:

• Pros: Excellent value for money, Standard advanced safety features, Easy-to-use technology.
• Cons: Underwhelming base engine, No N-Line performance variant.

2023 Kia Sportage:

• Pros: Stylish design, Spacious, Impressive technology.
• Cons: Fairly pedestrian performance.

Our experts score the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe 8.2/10 and the 2023 Kia Sportage 7.2/10. The Santa Fe is the stronger pick if you want value, standard safety, and easy-to-use tech. The Sportage leans more toward style and space, but its performance is more ordinary. If you care most about the better overall expert score and a more value-focused package, the Santa Fe has the edge.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.