Used Hyundai Santa Fe Sport for Sale nearPalm Desert, CA

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 $10,421, and over the past year that nationwide average reached a low of $10,421. 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 is a strong used pick if you want comfort, space, and value in one package. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the smooth driving experience, comfortable interior, and roomy cargo area. They also frequently highlight the available turbo engine, all-wheel drive, and the range of high-quality amenities.

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

The main trade-offs center on higher noise levels, fuel economy concerns, and some features that shoppers wish were included. 32.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Hyundai Santa Fe Sport models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to comfort, value, and a well-rounded driving experience as strengths of the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The model also earns praise for its practical cabin space, useful features, and reassuring everyday character.

• 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, long-term ownership risk looks manageable when you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and solid maintenance records.

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

Across all model years, at 61% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: 21.5 mpg on my test loop, falling short of the EPA’s estimate of 23 mpg in combined driving.

Which Hyundai Santa Fe Sport trim should I buy?

The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport offers these trims:

• Santa Fe Sport: The base 2-row, 5-passenger model with the 185-horsepower 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine; a good-value choice if you want the core Santa Fe Sport formula.
• Santa Fe Sport 2.0T: Adds the turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with 240 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, plus brisk acceleration and stronger passing power.
• Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate: Adds a more fully equipped setup with nearly all the options, making it the best fit if you want the most upscale version mentioned in the review.

What Hyundai Santa Fe Sport do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price, mileage, and equipment mix. They also tend to be the easiest years to shop if you want a broad selection of listings.

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 steepest drops are in the older and mid-cycle years, while the newest year in the table has the smallest decline. That pattern gives you room to find value without giving up access to the more recent model years.

The 2018, 2017, and 2014 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 Santa Fe Sport 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 −10.5% versus a year ago, and the 2016 model is at −11.09%.
• Deal availability: The 2017 model has 33.5% good and great deals, and the 2016 model has 32.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $11,028. The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport offers a comfortable cabin, roomy cargo space, and an easygoing everyday character. 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 two SUVs are closely matched on engine output, city fuel economy, and deal share, but the Sorento edges ahead on highway mpg and expert score. The Santa Fe Sport brings slightly more listings and a bit more accident-free share, which can make shopping easier if you want more inventory to compare.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.