Used Hyundai Santa Fe Sport for Sale nearSanta Barbara, 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 $10,809, and its year-round low is $10,802.62. That puts the model in a fairly tight price band, with current asking prices staying close to the low end of the year-round range.

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 the Santa Fe Sport for its comfort, roomy cargo area, and smooth driving experience. Reviewers also highlight its value, safety features, and available amenities, including turbocharged performance and all-wheel drive.

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

The main trade-offs called out in expert reviews are a busy cabin design, fuel economy that trails expectations, and a driving character that emphasizes quick acceleration more than excitement.

30.0% 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 coverage reinforces that impression with praise for its secure driving dynamics and value. The model also earns positive feedback for its roomy cargo area and well-equipped feel.

• 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 verify maintenance history and choose a well-kept example.

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 and Blue Link subscription services
• Fuel efficiency: 21.5 mpg on the 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 2.4-liter 4-cylinder, 185-horsepower version is the entry point, and it suits you if you want the most affordable way into the model’s comfort, space, and value.
• Santa Fe Sport 2.0T: The turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder brings 240 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, making it the best-value choice if you want stronger acceleration and a more energetic feel.
• Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate: This version adds the most upscale equipment in the lineup, including the richer feature set described in the expert review, and it suits you 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.

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier 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?

The table shows broad downward movement across the lineup, which is good news if you're shopping used and want prices that have softened. Several years are down by double digits, so recent-model buyers may find more room to negotiate than they 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 or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2017 model is at −10.48% versus a year ago, and the 2016 model is at −11.11%.
• Deal availability: The 2017 model has 30.3% good and great deals, and the 2016 model has 30.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $11,432. The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport offers a comfortable cabin, roomy cargo space, and a practical, well-rounded character that makes it easy to live with.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Upgrade from the base trim and its 185-horsepower, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine and you’re rewarded with a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that makes an impressive 240 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 260 lb-ft of torque from 1,450 rpm to 3,500 rpm.
• Tech: versions with navigation benefit from an 8-inch touchscreen display, Both systems include Android Auto smartphone projection capability, but not Apple CarPlay.
• Safety: new features for 2017 include lane-departure warning, automatic high-beam headlights, dynamic headlights that help the driver to see around dark corners, and a truly impressive multi-view camera system.
• Starting price: This review covers the Santa Fe Sport, which is priced from $25,350.

If you're buying used today, the 2017 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2019 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.