Used Hyundai Santa Fe Sport for Sale nearRaleigh, 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 $10,730, and over the past year that nationwide average reached a low of $10,730. 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, especially for comfort, value, and everyday usability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.59/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the comfortable interior, roomy cargo area, smooth driving experience, and useful features, while also highlighting the model’s safety and overall practicality. The 2017 review also points to a well-rounded mix of good looks, technology, and affordability.

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

The main trade-offs called out in expert reviews center on fuel economy, road noise, and a cabin presentation that can feel busy, along with some feature content that shoppers may want to compare carefully by year.

34.0% 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 commentary reinforces that it delivers a secure, trustworthy driving experience. The model’s strong owner feedback also points to a vehicle that fits daily use well over time.

• Owners rate the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport between 3.86 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, that combination suggests solid long-term ownership confidence, especially if you verify vehicle history and maintenance records before you buy.

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

Across all model years, at 60.6% 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 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 entry version uses a 185-horsepower, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine and suits shoppers who want the model’s core comfort, space, and value.
• Santa Fe Sport 2.0T: This turbocharged version adds a 240-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, making it the best-value trim for buyers who want stronger acceleration and more passing power.
• Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate: This top version adds nearly all available equipment, including the 8-inch touchscreen display, Android Auto smartphone projection capability, and the Infinity Surround Sound audio system with Clari-Fi music restoration technology.

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 more inventory to compare, which makes it easier to find the right price, mileage, and equipment mix. They also tend to be the years shoppers recognize most often when they start narrowing down used options.

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

Prices are down across every model year shown, and the declines are especially sharp for the 2016 and 2017 models. That creates a favorable setup for used buyers who want recent-year value without paying last year’s prices. The 2018, 2014, and 2015 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 a driver-assistance suite with 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 −10.46% versus a year ago, and the 2016 model is at −10.98%.
• Deal availability: The 2017 model has 34.2% good and great deals, and the 2016 model has 34%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $11,324. The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport offers a comfortable interior, roomy cargo space, and a practical everyday character.

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

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