Used 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe for Sale nearNorfolk, VA

Compare 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Trims in Norfolk, VA

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to fully loaded models, all with impressive fuel efficiency.

• Starting at $27,816
• Best MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 29 hwy
• Most Popular: SEL AWD

Trim Overview

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SEL FWD — "Who It's For"

The SEL FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-equipped SUV without the AWD price premium. It's a great value for families needing space.

• Avg. market price: $28,139 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 29 hwy
• Inventory: 13 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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SEL AWD — "Who It's For"

The SEL AWD is the pick for shoppers who want all-wheel drive without breaking the bank. It's the most popular trim, balancing features and price.

• Avg. market price: $27,816 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 28 hwy
• Inventory: 19 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Limited AWD — "Who It's For"

The Limited AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a sporty SUV with luxury features. It offers a premium experience for those who value comfort.

• Avg. market price: $30,192 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 28 hwy
• Inventory: 8 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Calligraphy AWD — "Who It's For"

The Calligraphy AWD is the pick for shoppers who want the ultimate in luxury and technology. It's designed for those who appreciate premium features.

• Avg. market price: $33,895 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 28 hwy
• Inventory: 9 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — SEL AWD

With 19 active listings, the SEL AWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup, offering a great mix of features and price.

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Best Budget Option — SEL AWD

At $27,816 avg market price — below the lineup median of $29,165 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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Best for Fuel Economy — SEL FWD

The SEL FWD offers the best fuel efficiency in the lineup with 20/29 MPG.

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

How much does the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe cost?

Prices have softened 10.39% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 3,927 listings available, which gives you a solid amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe a good car?

Yes — with a 5/5 user rating and an expert rating of 7.7/10, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe lands as a strong choice for shoppers who want a family-friendly three-row crossover with a clear identity. The standout strength is Technology at 9/10.

Hyundai’s overview emphasizes bold styling, a longer wheelbase, and a practical high-tech layout, so this model is aimed at you if you want something distinctive without giving up everyday usefulness. The expert review also points to multiple powertrain options and impressive technology as major strengths.

The main trade-offs are that the design won’t suit everyone and top trims can get expensive. It also isn’t as spacious as some rivals, so if maximum room is your top priority, you may want to compare carefully.

Good and great deals account for 37.9% of listings, which suggests there are still some attractive opportunities if you shop carefully.

Is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?

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

Hyundai’s overview and expert review both support the Santa Fe as a practical family SUV with a strong warranty and a feature-rich setup. The expert notes also point to a stable driving feel, and the powertrain is described as responsive enough for everyday use, even if turbo lag can show up when you ask for quick acceleration.

The warranty coverage is a major ownership perk, and that kind of backing can reduce some of the stress of used-car ownership. For used buyers, the main long-term risk is making sure the vehicle has been maintained well, especially if you plan to keep it for many years.

What should I look for when buying a used 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 92.1% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a vehicle history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you’re considering a higher-mileage example or a top trim. Focus on overall condition, interior wear, and whether the features you want are actually present on the specific trim you’re looking at.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Santa Fe is available in five trims: SE, SEL, XRT, Limited, and Calligraphy. The base trim is the most stripped-down, while upper trims add more premium equipment, and the Calligraphy swaps the second-row bench for captain’s chairs.
• Powertrain: The standard 2.5-liter turbocharged engine makes 277 horsepower and 311 lb.-ft of torque, with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive available across the lineup except the XRT, which is AWD only.
• Safety package: Standard equipment includes adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, forward-collision avoidance assist, lane keeping and lane following assist, and safe exit assist. Rear parking collision avoidance assist, side park distance warning, and Highway Drive Assist require higher trims.
• Infotainment: Every trim gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and over-the-air updates. Only the top two trims get a digital gauge cluster of the same size.
• Fuel efficiency: The ICE model is rated at 24 mpg combined with front-wheel drive or 23 mpg combined with all-wheel drive. The XRT returns 22 mpg combined.

Which 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe trim should I buy?

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe is offered in 5 trim levels: SE, SEL, XRT, Limited, and Calligraphy.

Here's the short version:

• SE: This is the entry point, so it makes sense if you want the Santa Fe’s bold design and core tech without paying for extras. It’s the trim to start with if value matters most, but you’ll give up some of the nicer convenience and luxury touches found higher up.
• SEL: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers because it adds more of the features that make the Santa Fe feel modern and family-friendly without pushing the price too far. If you want the sweet spot between equipment and cost, this is the one to focus on.
• XRT: Choose this if you want the more rugged-looking version with off-road-focused styling, black trim, black roof rails, and all-terrain tires. It also sits higher than the rest of the lineup, but it’s not a true rock-crawler.
• Limited: This is the step-up choice if you want more premium comfort and convenience features and are willing to pay for them. It’s a better fit if you care more about upscale equipment than keeping the budget tight.
• Calligraphy: Pick this if you want the most luxurious Santa Fe experience, including the top-end cabin treatment and the available head-up display. It’s the most expensive route, so it makes the most sense if you want the fullest feature set.

For safety, note that the top trim gets blind spot avoidance, the top two trims get Blind-View Monitor, and SEL and above get the expanded driver monitor system.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe?

This is a moderate buyer’s market, so you can shop selectively without feeling rushed.

• Deal availability: 37.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 3,927 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.39% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 92.1% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $31,436, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe's resale value?

The current average of $31,436 sits slightly below last year's $35,082.

That decline suggests the Santa Fe has softened in the used market, which can be good news if you’re buying now but less favorable if you’re planning to sell soon. If prices continue to normalize, future sellers may need to be more competitive on condition, mileage, and trim.

The good news is that strong equipment, a strong warranty reputation, and broad shopper appeal can help support demand. Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe safe?

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe earns four-star ratings from NHTSA and a Good rating from IIHS, with Acceptable results in the headlight and LATCH categories.

It earns a 7/10 safety score from our experts.

Standard safety equipment includes adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, forward-collision avoidance assist, lane keeping and lane following assist, and safe exit assist. Higher trims add rear parking collision avoidance assist, side park distance warning, Highway Drive Assist, blind spot avoidance, Blind-View Monitor, and an expanded driver monitor system on SEL and above.

The main caveat is that some of the more advanced driver-assistance features are reserved for higher trims, so you’ll want to verify the exact equipment on any used example you’re considering.

Should I buy a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2025 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2025 if:

• 37.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 92.1% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.39% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It combines bold styling with a longer wheelbase and strong technology.

Consider the 2024 if:

• At $29,935, the 2024 costs less than the current year's $31,436 average.
• It introduced the bold redesign and a more substantial, practical layout.

Consider the 2026 if:

• It adds a new transmission, more safety features, and minor equipment updates.

The bottom line: If you want the freshest used Santa Fe with strong inventory and a softer price trend, the 2025 is the primary target. If your budget is tighter, the 2024 can save you money while keeping the same bold redesign, while the 2026 is worth watching if you want the latest updates and don’t mind paying more.

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