Used Hyundai Santa Fe Sport for Sale nearSalinas, 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 $10,817, and over the past year that average reached a low of $10,800. 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 all-generations owner rating points to strong overall appeal for used shoppers. The all-generations owner rating is 4.59/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Santa Fe Sport for its comfortable interior, roomy cargo area, and smooth driving experience. Reviewers also highlight its safety features, value, and available turbocharged performance, along with high-quality amenities and all-wheel drive.

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

The main trade-offs called out in recent expert reviews center on higher noise levels, a busy cabin presentation, and a ride that prioritizes secure, trustworthy driving dynamics over excitement.

30.9% 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 everyday usability as core strengths of the Santa Fe Sport. Reviewers also praise its smooth driving experience, safety features, roomy cargo area, and available turbocharged power.

• 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, long-term ownership risk looks manageable when you choose carefully and verify vehicle history, maintenance, and condition before you buy.

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

Across all model years, at 59.9% 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 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 a 185-horsepower, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine; a good starting point if you want the Santa Fe Sport’s core comfort, space, and value
• Santa Fe Sport 2.0T: adds the turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder with 240 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, making it the best-value choice for shoppers who want stronger acceleration
• Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate: the loaded version in the expert review, pairing the turbo engine with nearly all available equipment, including the 8-inch touchscreen, Android Auto, and the Infinity Surround Sound audio system

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. They also tend to be the years you’ll see most often on dealer lots and in online listings.

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. Several years have posted double-digit or near-double-digit declines, so you may find stronger value than you would have a year ago. The 2014, 2018, 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 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 −10.56% versus a year ago, and the 2016 model is at −9.92%.
• Deal availability: The 2017 model has 30.9% good and great deals, and the 2016 model has 31%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $11,405. 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 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.