Used Hyundai Santa Fe Sport for Sale nearSaint Louis, MO

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 $10,551, and its lowest point over the past year was $10,551. 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. The all-generations owner rating is 4.59/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its comfortable interior, roomy cargo area, smooth driving feel, and useful features, with many also highlighting the available turbo engine and all-wheel drive. Reviewers also point to its value and practical, family-friendly character as recurring strengths.

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 the way some versions prioritize everyday usefulness over excitement.

34.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Hyundai Santa Fe Sport models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport as comfortable, practical, and easy to live with. The model’s strong value, roomy cabin, and reassuring driving character come through repeatedly in the available reviews.

• 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 points to a model that can make sense for long-term ownership if you choose a well-kept example with a clean history.

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

Across all model years, at 61.8% 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 base 2.4-liter 4-cylinder version gives you the core Santa Fe Sport formula, and it suits you if you want the most affordable way into the model.
• Santa Fe Sport 2.0T: The turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder adds 240 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, making it the best-value choice for shoppers who want stronger acceleration and a more energetic feel.
• Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate: This version adds nearly all the available equipment, including the upscale features and technology found on the most fully equipped test vehicle.

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 give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, equipment, and condition across multiple listings. They also tend to be the years most buyers gravitate toward when balancing availability and value.

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

The table shows broad downward movement across the lineup, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The larger drops are concentrated in the older model years, while the newer ones have declined by smaller amounts. That pattern gives you a clearer path to value on recent examples without paying peak prices.

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 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 −9.51% versus a year ago, and the 2016 model is at −11.85%.
• Deal availability: The 2017 model has 34.1% good and great deals, and the 2016 model has 35.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $11,248. 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.