Used Hyundai Santa Fe Sport for SaleNationwide

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 $10,367, and its lowest point over the past year was $10,367. 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 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the comfortable interior, roomy cargo area, and smooth driving experience. Reviewers also frequently highlight the safety features, practical value, and available turbocharged performance, along with the overall sense of a well-equipped SUV.

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

The trade-offs that come up most often are higher cabin noise, fuel-economy concerns, and a few features that some shoppers wish were included. Even so, the Santa Fe Sport remains a compelling used choice if you want comfort, utility, and value in one package.

33.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Hyundai Santa Fe Sport models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Santa Fe Sport’s comfort, value, and well-rounded driving character. The model also earns praise for its practical cabin, strong feature content, and secure driving feel.

• 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 if you verify condition, service history, and listing details carefully.

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:

• 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 4-cylinder engine, suited to shoppers who want the core Santa Fe Sport package and value.
• Santa Fe Sport 2.0T: The turbocharged version with 240 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, adding stronger acceleration and the most engaging performance.
• Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate: The best-value trim for shoppers who want a richly equipped version with nearly all the options, 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 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 quickly when you want a broad selection.

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 declines are especially sharp for the older years, while the newest year in the table has the smallest drop. That pattern suggests you can find stronger value in the older model years, with recent years still softening enough to create room for negotiation.

The 2018, 2017, and 2016 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 −10.27% versus a year ago, and the 2016 model is at −11.2%.
• Deal availability: The 2017 model has 33.3% good and great deals, and the 2016 model has 33.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $11,033. The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport offers a roomy cabin and a practical cargo area that make it easy to live with every day.

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 share similar base power and nearly identical city fuel economy, but the Sorento returns a slight edge on highway mpg and expert score. The Santa Fe Sport counters with more listings and a slightly stronger good-and-great-deal share, which can make it easier to shop.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.