New & Used 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe for Sale nearOsborn, MO

Compare 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Trims

The Santa Fe lineup offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to fully loaded models, all featuring versatile AWD and FWD choices.

• Starting at $29,837
• Best MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 29 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 option without sacrificing essential features.

• Avg. market price: $30,574 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 29 hwy
• Inventory: 511 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.

• Avg. market price: $33,837 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 28 hwy
• Inventory: 505 listings
• View SE AWD listings

SEL FWD — "Who It's For"

The SEL FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-rounded vehicle with a wide selection and standard features.

• Avg. market price: $29,837 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 29 hwy
• Inventory: 1,932 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 popular trim with a blend of luxury and practicality.

• Avg. market price: $31,088 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 28 hwy
• Inventory: 2,612 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 trim with all-wheel drive capabilities.

• Avg. market price: $37,668 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 675 listings
• View XRT AWD listings

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: $40,592 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 28 hwy
• Inventory: 758 listings
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Calligraphy FWD — "Who It's For"

The Calligraphy FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a standard luxury experience without the AWD premium.

• Avg. market price: $40,743 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 29 hwy
• Inventory: 484 listings
• View Calligraphy FWD listings

Calligraphy AWD — "Who It's For"

The Calligraphy AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a premium experience with all-wheel drive capability.

• Avg. market price: $42,057 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 28 hwy
• Inventory: 932 listings
• View Calligraphy AWD listings

Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — SEL AWD

With 2,612 active listings, the SEL AWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

Browse SEL AWD listings

Best Budget Option — SEL FWD

At $29,837 avg market price — below the lineup median of $35,752 — it's the most accessible entry point.

Browse SEL FWD listings

Best for Fuel Economy — SE FWD

The SE FWD offers the best fuel efficiency in the lineup at 20/29 MPG.

Browse SE FWD listings

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Is the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe a good car?

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe earns an 7.3/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Technology at 9/10. It fits your needs well if you want a practical family crossover with a distinctive look, and the boxy shape plus thoughtfully crafted interior help it feel more useful than its smaller footprint might suggest. The trade-offs are clear: the design is polarizing, fuel economy is poor, and the third row is cramped. Even so, the market signal is encouraging, with 33.9% of listings marked as good or great deals.

Is the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe is presented as a polished, family-friendly SUV with a new transmission and added safety features for this model year. Its smoother eight-speed automatic should be easier to live with than the previous dual-clutch setup, and the standard turbocharged engine is described as delivering effortless acceleration after a brief initial delay. Hyundai also backs the Santa Fe with thoughtful ownership perks, including complimentary lifetime Bluelink+ connected services for original owners.

That said, the standard turbo engine is not especially fuel efficient, and the XRT is the least-efficient version in the lineup. For used buyers, the long-term ownership risk is mostly about choosing the right trim and avoiding the thirstier versions if you want lower running costs.

What should I look for when buying a used 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 94.2% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a vehicle history report and verify that the specific SUV you’re considering has a clean accident record and consistent service history. Prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you’re looking at a higher-mileage example or a trim with more equipment. Focus your walkaround on tire wear, interior condition, and whether the features you care about are actually present and working.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The SE, SEL, XRT, Limited, and Calligraphy trims span the lineup, and the base trims use a smaller 4.2-inch center display in the gauge cluster while the Limited and Calligraphy get a larger 12.3-inch display. The XRT adds a more rugged look, blacked-out appearance, and all-terrain tires, but the base trims are the ones to check carefully if you want the most upscale cabin features.
• Powertrain: A standard 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder makes 277 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque, and the 2026 model switches to a smoother traditional eight-speed automatic. Front-wheel drive is standard, all-wheel drive is optional on most trims, and the XRT gets standard all-wheel drive plus off-road-oriented hardware.
• Safety package: Hyundai’s safety suite includes junction turning detection, front and rear parking sensors, and safe-exit assist. Higher trims add Highway Driving Assist, which combines adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist, along with a driver-attention monitor.
• Infotainment: The Santa Fe uses a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and standard equipment includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM, and Bluelink+ connected services. Limited and Calligraphy trims add a larger 12.3-inch gauge display, and a Bose premium audio system is standard from the Limited trim upward.
• Fuel efficiency: The XRT is rated at 21 mpg combined, while other AWD models are rated at 23 mpg combined. The Santa Fe Hybrid is rated at 34 mpg combined with AWD.

Which 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe trim should I buy?

The 2026 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 core space, safety, and tech without paying for extras you may not need.
• SEL: This is the trim to target if you want a better balance of equipment and value, since it builds on the base model without jumping too far up the price ladder.
• XRT: Choose this only if you want the rugged look and off-road hardware, because it adds all-terrain tires, standard AWD, and a lifted suspension, but it is also the least-efficient version.
• Limited: This is the best-value upscale pick if you want the richer 12.3-inch gauge display and the Bose audio system without going all the way to the top trim.
• Calligraphy: Pick this if you want the most luxurious Santa Fe experience and are willing to pay for it.

Higher trims include Highway Driving Assist, and the Limited and Calligraphy trims add the larger gauge display.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe?

This looks like a moderate, selective-buyer market, so you have room to shop carefully rather than rushing.

• Deal availability: 33.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 2,932 listings available.
• Clean inventory: 94.2% of listings are accident-free.

Is the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe safe?

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe earns a five-star overall rating from NHTSA, with five-star ratings in frontal and side crashworthiness and four stars for rollover resistance. It also earns a 2026 Top Safety Pick+ award from IIHS.

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

Hyundai’s standard safety suite includes junction turning detection, front and rear parking sensors, and safe-exit assist. Higher trims add Highway Driving Assist, which combines adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist, plus a driver-attention monitor that can help bring the SUV to a safe stop if needed. One caveat is that navigation-based speed and curve control can slow the Santa Fe too much in traffic.

Should I buy a 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2026 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2026 if:

• 33.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 94.2% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• The new transmission and added safety features make this year feel more polished.

Consider the 2025 if:

• The 2025 emphasizes bold styling and a more spacious-feeling family setup.

The bottom line: If you want the most polished version of this Santa Fe generation, the 2026 is the better target thanks to its smoother transmission and added safety features. If you’re shopping mainly on price, the 2025 is worth a look because it still delivers the Santa Fe’s distinctive design and family-friendly mission.

How does the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe compare to the 2026 Kia Sportage?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe:

• Pros: Ample storage cubbies and compartments, Great safety ratings, Excellent value.
• Cons: Polarizing design, Poor fuel economy, Cramped third row.

2026 Kia Sportage:

• Pros: Stylish design, Great safety ratings, Impressive technology.
• Cons: Fairly pedestrian performance, X-Pro’s underwhelming value proposition.

Our experts score the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe 7.3/10 and the 2026 Kia Sportage 7.3/10. The Santa Fe is the stronger pick if you want more utility, a three-row layout, and a value-focused family SUV. The Sportage leans more toward style and tech, while the Santa Fe counters with more storage-minded practicality and a broader family-use mission.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.