How much does the Hyundai Santa Fe cost in today's market?

Used Hyundai Santa Fe prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Hyundai Santa Fe's current nationwide average price is $24,132, and its year-round low is $22,081.10. That gives you a useful snapshot of what you can expect to pay for this model right now. Recently, prices have come down for the 2024 and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Hyundai Santa Fe a good car?

Yes — the Hyundai Santa Fe is a strong used-car pick, anchored by an all-generations owner rating of 4.64/5.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.64/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Santa Fe for its comfort, value, and spacious interiors. Many also appreciate the advanced features and safety options, along with the easy-to-live-with character that shows up across multiple model years.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2021 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on the base engine in some years, plus styling and fuel economy concerns in certain recent versions.

33.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Hyundai Santa Fe models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Santa Fe highly for comfort, value, and everyday usability, and the expert reviews reinforce that it’s a well-rounded SUV with strong family appeal. Across the model years, the Santa Fe also earns praise for its practical cabin, useful features, and safety-minded design.

• Owners rate the Hyundai Santa Fe between 4.5 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking service history and choosing a well-kept example, especially on older model years.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 84.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Highway Driving Assist
• Infotainment: 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 23 mpg combined for other AWD models to 21 mpg for the XRT; the Santa Fe Hybrid is rated at 34 mpg combined with AWD

Which Hyundai Santa Fe trim should I buy?

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe offers...

• SE: This is the entry point if you want the Santa Fe’s core package with the standard 2.5-liter turbocharged engine, the new eight-speed automatic, and the dual-screen dashboard layout. It suits you if you want the model’s fundamentals without moving up the trim ladder.
• SEL: This trim builds on the SE with a more feature-rich setup while keeping the same broad family-friendly character. It’s a sensible middle-ground choice if you want more equipment without jumping to the higher-priced trims.
• XRT: This is the trim to choose if you want the Santa Fe’s rugged look and off-road hardware, including all-terrain tires, a raised suspension with 1.3 inches of extra ground clearance, greater approach, breakover, and departure angles, and Terrain mode. It also has standard AWD and is the best fit if you plan to venture off pavement.
• Limited: This trim adds the larger 12.3-inch display on the driver side, plus a more upscale feel and a richer tech presentation. It’s a strong choice if you want a more premium cabin experience.
• Calligraphy: This is the top-end trim for shoppers who want the most luxurious Santa Fe experience, with the highest level of equipment and the most upscale presentation in the lineup.

What Hyundai Santa Fe do most buyers choose?

The Hyundai Santa Fe years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2022.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a broad mix of availability, pricing, and feature content. They also sit close to the Santa Fe’s recent redesign, which makes them especially appealing to shoppers who want newer styling and equipment.

What is the Hyundai Santa Fe's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used because it creates more room for value. A few years are falling by double digits, while one recent year is still rising, so the market is not moving in just one direction. Overall, the pattern favors buyers who want to stretch their budget.

The 2023, 2014, and 2021 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Hyundai Santa Fe safe?

• 2026: 8/10
• 2025: 7/10
• 2024: 8/10
• 2023: 9/10
• 2022: 10/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2020: 10/10
• 2019: 9/10
• 2018: 9/10
• 2015: 6/10
• 2014: 8/10

Hyundai equips the 2026 Santa Fe with Highway Driving Assist on higher trim levels, including the XRT test car.

For the safest used buy, the 2020 and 2022 models both post the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Hyundai Santa Fe now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −9.53% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −8.38%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,840. The Hyundai Santa Fe offers a roomy, family-friendly cabin with a distinctive design and a strong feature set.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: A standard 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine produces 277 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 311 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm.
• Tech: Standard tech highlights include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio with a free trial subscription, and Bluelink+ connected services.
• Safety: Hyundai equips the Santa Fe with a long list of standard safety features, plus a junction turning detection system, front and rear parking sensors, and safe-exit assist.
• Starting price: Hyundai sells the 2026 Santa Fe in SE, SEL, XRT, Limited, and Calligraphy trim levels, with prices ranging from $36,650 to $49,400, including the $1,600 destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.