Head-to-head
2025 Hyundai Palisade vs 2025 Toyota Sequoia
The Hyundai Palisade edges it, 82.5 to 80, on price, tech & comfort. The Toyota Sequoia is ahead on safety and performance. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 5 and it flips.
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2025 Hyundai Palisade
The 2025 Hyundai Palisade is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Palisade FWD, is EPA-rated at …
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The 2025 Toyota Sequoia is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sequoia 2WD, is EPA-rated at …
Verdict · default weights
2025 Hyundai Palisade
Slight edgeThe Hyundai Palisade edges it, 82.5 to 80, on price, tech & comfort. The Toyota Sequoia is ahead on safety and performance. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 5 and it flips.
Safety 2025 Toyota Sequoia leads by 48.4
Price 2025 Hyundai Palisade leads by 40.4
Tech & comfort 2025 Hyundai Palisade leads by 48.1
| Category · weight | 2025 Toyota Sequoiaoverall 80 | 2025 Hyundai Palisadeoverall 82.5 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 59.6 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 87.4 | 39 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 97.9 | 97.3 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 67 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 51.9 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 80 | 82.5 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Hyundai Palisade: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Toyota Sequoia: base trim SR5 4X2 · Hyundai Palisade: base trim SE FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the safety weight from 4 to 5 and the answer flips.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Hyundai Palisade wins
- It lists 29 standard driver-assist features against 16.
- It starts $25,225 lower ($37,200 against $62,425 base MSRP).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (52 points against 27 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2025 Toyota Sequoia answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (10 against 248 filed with NHTSA).
- It turns out 583 lb-ft of torque against 262.
What they share
- The same EPA fuel cost ($3,050 a year).
- 22 combined.
- 8 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
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Specifications side by side
55 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $62,425 | $37,200 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,445 cc | 3,778 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5-liter aluminum block V6 Hybrid twin-turbo DOHC 24-valve with Dual VVT-i | Lambda II 3.8L Atkinson Cycle GDI D-CVVT 24-Valve 6-cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | Dual-CVVT |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 437 hp | 291 hp |
| Torque | 583 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 21 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 24 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.31 | 3.510 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.6 in | 7.9 in |
| Overall height | 74.5 in | 68.9 in |
| Overall length | 208 in | 197 in |
| Overall width | 79.6 in | 77.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 122 in | 114 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 86.9 cu-ft | 86.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 49 cu-ft | 45.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 22.3 cu-ft | 18 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 173 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.2 in | 40.7 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.4 in | 40.1 in |
| Third-row headroom | 35.6 in | 37.8 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 44.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.2 in | 42.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | 28.1 in | 31.4 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5,620 lbs | 4,226 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5,620 lbs | 4,171 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 7,350 lbs | 5,732 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1,730 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar and twin-tube shock absorbers | MacPherson strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with coil springs and outboard-mounted twin-tube shock absorbers | Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electronic Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion, column-mounted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 40.2 ft | 38.7 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 353 mm | 340 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 345 mm | 305 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P265/70R18 | 245/60 R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 22.5 gal | 18.8 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Safety Connect / Service Connect / Wi-Fi Connect | Bluelink |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 120 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 65 in | 61.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.8 in | 60.8 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 62.6 in | 55.2 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
182 features · differences first, then sharedSafety37 differ · 41 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT | — | std |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go & Curve Control | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT | — | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist | — | std |
| Surround View Monitor | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger airbag (2) | — | std |
| Front (2) and 2nd row (2) side impact airbags | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist – HDA I | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist | — | std |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go & Curve Control | — | std |
| Rear view monitor with parking guidance | — | std |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning | — | std |
| Front (2) and 2nd row (2) side impact airbags | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning – Reverse | — | std |
| Safe Exit Assist | — | std |
| Trailer Sway Control | — | std |
| 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts | std | — |
| 8 total airbags, including driver and passenger side, knee and curtain airbags | std | — |
| Backup camera with projected path | std | — |
| Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Trailer Merge Warning | std | — |
| Child-protector rear door locks (and power window lockout control) | std | — |
| Drive-Start Control (DSC) | std | — |
| Driver and front (active) passenger headrests | std | — |
| Driver Knee Airbag (1) | — | std |
| Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking | std | — |
| Haptic Feedback (steering wheel) | — | std |
| High Beam Assist | — | std |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on all outboard second-row rear seats | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (door-logic system) | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5): Pre-Collision System w/Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA) | std | — |
| Vehicle stability management | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with individual tire indicator | — | std |
| ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | std | std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) with traction control (TCS) and brake assist | std | std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) with traction control (TCS) and brake assist | std | std |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
Infotainment17 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® hands-free w/ wireless audio streaming | — | std |
| 12.3" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow including incident data via HD Radio (HERE) | — | std |
| 14-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia — 14-in. touchscreen with 8 speakers, wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatible, SiriusXM® with 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription | opt | — |
| 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia — 8-in. touchscreen with 8 speakers, wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatible, SiriusXM® with 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription | std | — |
| Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | — | std |
| Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode) | — | std |
| Bluelink® Connected Car System | — | std |
| Bluelink® Connected Car System / Over-the-Air (OTA) map updates / Wifi Hotspot | — | std |
| Dynamic Voice Recognition | — | std |
| HD Radio | — | std |
| Multiple Device Connection (up to two devices) | — | std |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) map updates | — | std |
| Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| Rear Seat Quiet Mode | — | std |
| Safety Connect — includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification. Available by subscription. Complimentary up to 10-year trial subscription. | std | — |
| Siriusxm | — | std |
| Three 1st row & Two 2nd row 2.1-amp USB outlets (1x USB-A 2.0 Power/Data & 4x USB-C Power) | — | std |
| Wifi Hotspot | std | std |
Convenience13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Proximity key entry with push button start | — | std |
| 12-volt outlet – 4 total: 2 Fr, 1 Rr, 1 cargo | — | std |
| 400W/120V rear-seat and cargo area AC power outlet | opt | — |
| Electronic locking fuel door | std | — |
| Front 12V auxiliary power outlet | std | — |
| Power door and liftgate locks | — | std |
| Power windows with one-touch auto up/down and jam protection | std | — |
| Power windows with safety front auto-down/up | — | std |
| Proximity w/ detachable valet key (2) | — | std |
| Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic | — | std |
| Remote release – Hood | — | std |
| Smart Key System with Push Button Start; remote keyless entry with lock, unlock, panic and tailgate release functions, and remote illuminated entry | std | — |
| SR5 Premium Package – includes 14-in. Audio Multimedia, SofTex®-trimmed seats, power folding third row, hands-free power liftgate, 400W/120V rear-cabin and cargo-area AC power supply | opt | — |
Climate5 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd row automatic HVAC controls | — | std |
| 3rd row HVAC vents | — | std |
| Cabin air filter | — | std |
| PTC Heater | — | std |
| Rear-seat air vents | std | — |
| Dual auto temperature control w/auto defog | std | std |
Seating14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front seats | std | — |
| 6-way adjustable driver's seat | — | std |
| 2nd Row Power Folding Seats | — | std |
| 3rd row 60/40 split-fold seats with ingress/egress handles | — | std |
| 60/40 split, reclining, fold-down, fold-up, tumble forward second-row seats with center armrests on outboard seats; adjustable headrests with one-touch access to third row | std | — |
| Bench Seating (2nd row) | — | std |
| Fabric 60/40 split, sliding, reclining, fold-down third-row seating with adjustable headrests | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 2-way power-adjustable lumbar support | std | — |
| Materials – Cloth | — | std |
| One-touch 2nd row seat slide for 3rd row access | — | std |
| Rear center armrest (bench seats) | — | std |
| Sliding 2nd-row seats with electric cargo area releases | — | std |
| SofTex®-trimmed 60/40 split, sliding power reclining fold-down third-row seats with adjustable headrests | opt | — |
| SofTex®-trimmed seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver's and front passenger seats with 2-way power-adjustable lumbar support | opt | — |
Interior32 differ · 32 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Full Display EC mirror with Homelink | opt | — |
| Heated (steering wheel) | opt | — |
| 4.2" Color multi-information display | — | std |
| EC mirror with Homelink | std | — |
| Inside rearview mirror – EC mirror | — | std |
| 12.3-in. digital meter with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning message | std | — |
| All-Weather Floormats/Liners | — | opt |
| Aluminum sport pedals | opt | — |
| Assist grips | — | std |
| Dashboard – Slush-molding | — | std |
| Door armrest – Soft, 1-piece in-mold grain | — | std |
| Door handles – Metal Paint | — | std |
| External temperature display | — | std |
| Fixed center console with gated shift lever, driving controls, four cup holders, and center storage bin | std | — |
| Front and rear assist grips | std | — |
| Front and rear LED maplights | std | — |
| Front center console – Fixed armrest storage with tray | — | std |
| Glove compartment – With damper, Illuminated | — | std |
| Leather shift knob | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with phone, audio, display/infotainment, and Driver Assist controls | std | — |
| Map pockets, with extra mini pocket (2nd row) | — | std |
| Overhead console with rear window control, sunglasses storage and Safety Connect® | std | — |
| Red TRD engine start button | opt | — |
| Soft-touch instrument panel, center console and door surfaces | std | — |
| Storage tray – Center stack / center console | — | std |
| Tilt + Telescoping steering wheel | — | std |
| TRD leather shift knob | opt | — |
| Upper door panels / console armrest – Premium Soft Touch | — | std |
| Sunvisor – W/ illumination | — | std |
| Floor mats – Carpeted | — | opt |
| Sunvisor – Dual vanity mirror with cover, w/ sliding function | — | std |
| Door storage pockets – Front and rear | — | std |
Exterior42 differ · 44 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Sunroof – Conventional | std | — |
| LED headlights (Projector) | — | std |
| "i-FORCE MAX" hood badge | std | — |
| "SEQUOIA" rear door badge | std | — |
| "TRD SPORT" black badging on front doors | opt | — |
| 18-in. styled-alloy wheels | std | — |
| 20-in. TRD Sport matte-black alloy wheels with TRD center caps | opt | — |
| Black horizontal-bar grille with chrome surround | std | — |
| Black roof-mounted shark-fin antenna | std | — |
| Black Side sills | — | std |
| Black, heated, power auto-dimming outside tow mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators (bsm), and power-folding and power-extend features | opt | — |
| Bumpers – Two-tone | — | std |
| Chrome "SEQUOIA" badge and "SR5" door badge, and gray-painted overfenders | std | — |
| Color-keyed door handles, satin black outside mirror caps and roof rails | std | — |
| Door Garnish – Two-tone | — | std |
| Door Handles – Satin Chrome (exterior) | — | std |
| Flip-up rear window with defogger and privacy glass | std | — |
| Front door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | std | — |
| Gloss black painted pillars | std | — |
| Grille – Black+Silver paint | — | std |
| Heated (outside mirrors) | — | std |
| Heated power auto-dimming outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators (BSM) and power-folding and reverse tilt-down features | std | — |
| LED accents | — | std |
| LED fog lights | std | — |
| LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), auto on/off feature, and manual leveling adjustment | std | — |
| LED taillights | std | — |
| LED Trailer Reverse Assist (TRA) light | opt | — |
| Power extending tow mirrors with convex spotter and work light | opt | — |
| Roof antenna, shark-fin – Gloss black | — | std |
| Single exhaust tip | std | — |
| Skid plates (front & rear) – Silver Paint | — | std |
| TRD Sport Package – includes 20-in. TRD Sport alloy wheels, "TRD SPORT" badging, Bilstein® shocks, red TRD engine start button, TRD leather shift knob, and aluminum sport pedals | opt | — |
| Turn signal indicators (outside mirrors) | — | std |
| Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| Automatic headlights | — | std |
| Privacy glass – Rear/quarter/back glass | — | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | — | std |
| Solar front glass – Front door, windshield | — | std |
| Compact Spare Tire / T155/90R18 | — | std |
| LED Roof-mounted center high-mount stop lamp | — | std |
| Mud guards – Front/rear | std | opt |
| Rear spoiler – Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor | — | std |
| Acoustic windshield | std | std |
| LED daytime running lights | std | std |
Powertrain6 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| HTRAC AWD active on-demand | — | std |
| 8-speed automatic (A8LF1) | — | std |
| Drive configuration – FWD | — | std |
| Idle Stop & Go | — | std |
| Shift-by-Wire | — | std |
| SHIFTRONIC® manual shift mode | — | std |
| Drive Mode Select (Comfort, Eco, Sport, & Smart) – Center-console mounted | std | std |
Cargo7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tow Hitch | — | opt |
| Cargo-area cover – Removable, retractable-type | — | opt |
| Multi-level adjustable cargo shelf system | std | — |
| Roof cross bars | — | opt |
| Tow Technology Package – Digital display rearview mirror, Trailer Backup Guide with Straight Path Assist (SPA) | opt | — |
| Trailering Package (trailer prewire, HD engine/trans coolers, sway control) | — | std |
| Underfloor storage compartment | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Sequoia
Safety Signal 94 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 10 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (4), Structure (3), Seat Belts (1)
Top recalls
- minor Equipment 26V179000 · 8,230 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 25V657000 · 393,838 vehicles
Hyundai Palisade
Safety Signal 72 C
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / — / ★★★★☆
Recalls 3 · 1 critical · 2 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 248 · 8 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Service Brakes (96), Seat Belts (57), Unspecified (45)
Park-outside advisory — open NHTSA recall with a consumer advisory.
Top recalls
- critical Power Train 25V291000 · 620 vehicles
- high Air Bags 26V034000 · 568,576 vehicles · filed unfixed
- high Seat Belts 25V607000 · 568,580 vehicles · filed unfixed
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $62,425 (base trim) | $37,200 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $62,425 – $83,915 8 trims | $37,200 – $54,500 13 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Sequoia 2WD | Palisade FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | 2 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Toyota Sequoia or the 2025 Hyundai Palisade?
The Hyundai Palisade edges it, 82.5 to 80, on price, tech & comfort. The Toyota Sequoia is ahead on safety and performance. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 5 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Hyundai Palisade scores 82.5 and the 2025 Toyota Sequoia 80. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2025 Toyota Sequoia or the 2025 Hyundai Palisade?
The 2025 Hyundai Palisade starts lower — $37,200 against $62,425, a gap of $25,225 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Toyota Sequoia or the 2025 Hyundai Palisade?
2025 Toyota Sequoia: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 2 recalls. 2025 Hyundai Palisade: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 3 recalls (2 filed with no repair available). Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Toyota Sequoia and the 2025 Hyundai Palisade?
Where the 2025 Hyundai Palisade wins: it lists 29 standard driver-assist features against 16, starts $25,225 lower ($37,200 against $62,425 base MSRP), and lists more comfort and tech equipment (52 points against 27 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2025 Toyota Sequoia answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (10 against 248 filed with NHTSA) and turns out 583 lb-ft of torque against 262. What they share: the same EPA fuel cost ($3,050 a year), 22 combined, and 8 seats.