Used Hyundai Santa Fe Sport for Sale nearHickory, NC

How much does the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport cost in today's market?

Used Hyundai Santa Fe Sport prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport's current nationwide average price is $10,436, and its lowest point over the past year was $10,388. Recently, prices have come down for the 2016, 2017, and 2018 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport a good car?

Yes — the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, with the all-generations owner rating anchoring its appeal.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its comfortable interior, roomy cargo area, and smooth driving experience, along with the available turbo engine and all-wheel drive. Reviewers also frequently highlight its safety features and overall value, and many appreciate the high-quality amenities.

Expert reviews rate the 2017 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on higher cabin noise, fuel economy concerns, and a few desired convenience features that some shoppers wanted added.

33.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Hyundai Santa Fe Sport models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport as comfortable, practical, and easy to live with, and expert coverage reinforces its strong value and durable overall character. The model also earns praise for its smooth driving feel, roomy cargo area, and well-rounded everyday usability.

• Owners rate the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport between 3.9 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, that points to a model that can be a reassuring long-term choice when you verify condition and service history carefully.

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

Across all model years, at 60.9% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, automatic high-beam headlights, dynamic headlights, and a multi-view camera system
• Infotainment: 8-inch touchscreen display with Android Auto smartphone projection capability
• Fuel efficiency: 21.5 mpg

Which Hyundai Santa Fe Sport trim should I buy?

The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport offers these trims:

• Santa Fe Sport: the 2-row, 5-passenger model with a choice between a 4-cylinder and a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine; a strong value pick for shoppers who want a practical, well-rounded SUV
• Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate: the turbocharged version with nearly all the options, including the top-shelf infotainment system, and the best fit if you want the most fully equipped Santa Fe Sport

What Hyundai Santa Fe Sport do most buyers choose?

The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport years with the most listings are 2017, 2018, and 2016.

The highest-volume years tend to draw the most attention because they give you the broadest selection of prices, conditions, and equipment. That usually makes it easier to compare listings and find a version that fits your budget and priorities.

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

Prices are down across every model year shown, which is good news if you're shopping used. The declines are especially steep for the older years, while the newest year in the table has the smallest drop. That pattern gives you more room to find value, especially if you're open to a slightly older model.

The 2018, 2016, and 2017 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport safe?

• 2017: 10/10

The 2017 model includes forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, automatic high-beam headlights, dynamic headlights, and a multi-view camera system.

For the safest used buy, the 2017 model posts the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Hyundai Santa Fe Sport now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2017 model is at −10.27% versus a year ago, and the 2016 model is at −10.11%.
• Deal availability: The 2017 model has 33.8% good and great deals, and the 2016 model has 34.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $11,007. The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport offers a comfortable cabin, roomy cargo space, and a polished everyday driving feel.

If you're buying used today, the 2017 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

How does the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport compare to the 2017 Kia Sorento?

Our experts score the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 8.5/10 and the 2017 Kia Sorento 9.3/10.

The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport gives you a slightly lower starting price and more listings, while the Kia Sorento brings a higher expert score and a bit more highway efficiency. Both use the same engine and deliver the same city fuel economy, so your choice comes down to whether you value the Santa Fe Sport's stronger deal share and broader availability or the Sorento's slightly stronger overall expert verdict.

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