Which 2023 Hyundai Palisade trim should you buy?
$35,900 to $51,750. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Hyundai's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: SE FWD → SEL FWD, +$3,000 for 21 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: SE AWD at $37,800.
SE $37,800
+$1,900 over the SE FWD.
Standard here, not on the SE FWD: AWD Lock 80:20 ~ 50:50, Downhill Brake Control (DBC) – Driver Selectable, TOW mode
MPG comb 22 mpg → 21 mpg
SEL $38,900
+$3,000 over the SE FWD.
Standard here, not on the SE FWD: 2-way lumbar, 2nd row automatic HVAC controls, 8-way power driver's seat, 8-way power passenger seat, Acoustic side glass – Front and Rear, Captain's Chairs, with side mini pocket, Door handle welcome lights (pocket lamps), Dual auto temperature control, Grille – Black+Chrome coating, H-Tex™ (Leatherette) seating surfaces, Hands Free Smart Liftgate – Quick open, auto open & adjustable height setting, Heated front seats, Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch, Inside rearview mirror – EC mirror with Homelink and 7 more
Seats 8 → 7
SEL $40,800
+$3,000 over the SE AWD.
Standard here, not on the SE AWD: 2-way lumbar, 2nd row automatic HVAC controls, 8-way power driver's seat, 8-way power passenger seat, Acoustic side glass – Front and Rear, Captain's Chairs, with side mini pocket, Door handle welcome lights (pocket lamps), Dual auto temperature control, Grille – Black+Chrome coating, H-Tex™ (Leatherette) seating surfaces, Hands Free Smart Liftgate – Quick open, auto open & adjustable height setting, Heated front seats, Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch, Inside rearview mirror – EC mirror with Homelink and 7 more
Seats 8 → 7
XRT $41,200
+$2,300 over the SEL FWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL FWD: 20 X 7.5J Alloys / 245/50 R20, Acoustic side glass – Front only (XRT), Roof rails – Black, Self-Levelling suspension (rear), Skid plates (front & rear) – Black (embo upper/glossy lower), Sunroof – Conventional
Wheels 18 in → 20 in
XRT $43,100
+$2,300 over the SEL AWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL AWD: 20 X 7.5J Alloys / 245/50 R20, Acoustic side glass – Front only (XRT), Roof rails – Black, Self-Levelling suspension (rear), Skid plates (front & rear) – Black (embo upper/glossy lower), Sunroof – Conventional
Wheels 18 in → 20 in
Limited $47,450
+$6,250 over the XRT FWD.
Standard here, not on the XRT FWD: 115-volt power outlet, 12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster, 3rd Row Power Folding/Unfolding seats, 4-way lumbar, 630-watt Harman Kardon® premium audio with 12-speakers and Quantum Logic Surround® with Clari-Fi™ Music Restoration Technology, Blind-Spot View Monitor, Center Console – Premium soft touch, Dashboard – Wrapped, artificial leather, Door armrest – Premium Soft Touch, Driver Talk In-car intercom, Dual third row 2.1-amp USB-C outlets (Power), Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/JC/LO/LS/ESA, Heads-up Display (color), Heated 3rd row seats (high/medium/low) and 15 more
Limited $49,350
+$6,250 over the XRT AWD.
Standard here, not on the XRT AWD: 115-volt power outlet, 12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster, 3rd Row Power Folding/Unfolding seats, 4-way lumbar, 630-watt Harman Kardon® premium audio with 12-speakers and Quantum Logic Surround® with Clari-Fi™ Music Restoration Technology, Blind-Spot View Monitor, Center Console – Premium soft touch, Dashboard – Wrapped, artificial leather, Door armrest – Premium Soft Touch, Driver Talk In-car intercom, Dual third row 2.1-amp USB-C outlets (Power), Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/JC/LO/LS/ESA, Heads-up Display (color), Heated 3rd row seats (high/medium/low) and 15 more
Calligraphy $49,850
+$2,400 over the Limited FWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited FWD: Ambient lighting (door trim & center console, 64 colors), Captain's Chairs with "wing-out" headrests, Door handles – Satin Chrome, Ergo-Motion driver's seat, Front Seats – Bolster (seatback & cushion), Grille – Premium front grille design (Glossy black+chrome coating), Inside rearview mirror – Full Display EC mirror with Homelink, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist – Reverse, Premium Nappa Leather seating surfaces, Premium rear accent lighting, Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA), Roof rails – Silver, Side mirror approach lights (puddle lamps), Skid plates (front & rear) – Satin Chrome finish
Calligraphy $51,750
+$2,400 over the Limited AWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited AWD: Ambient lighting (door trim & center console, 64 colors), Captain's Chairs with "wing-out" headrests, Door handles – Satin Chrome, Ergo-Motion driver's seat, Front Seats – Bolster (seatback & cushion), Grille – Premium front grille design (Glossy black+chrome coating), Inside rearview mirror – Full Display EC mirror with Homelink, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist – Reverse, Premium Nappa Leather seating surfaces, Premium rear accent lighting, Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA), Roof rails – Silver, Side mirror approach lights (puddle lamps), Skid plates (front & rear) – Satin Chrome finish
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
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Common questions about the 2023 Hyundai Palisade trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2023 Hyundai Palisade trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the SE FWD to the SEL FWD: $3,000 more for 21 features the press kit lists as standard on the SEL FWD and not on the SE FWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2023 Hyundai Palisade trims cost?
10 trims, from $35,900 for the SE FWD to $51,750 for the Calligraphy AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2023 Hyundai Palisade with all-wheel drive?
The SE AWD, at $37,800 MSRP.