Which 2025 Hyundai Palisade trim should you buy?
$37,200 to $54,500. 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: SEL FWD → XRT FWD, +$3,100 for 23 features made standard.
Thinnest step: SE FWD → SE AWD, +$2,000 for 2 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: SE AWD at $39,200.
SE $39,200
+$2,000 over the SE FWD.
Standard here, not on the SE FWD: AWD Lock 80:20 ~ 50:50, Downhill Brake Control (DBC) – Driver Selectable
MPG comb 22 mpg → 21 mpg
SEL $39,950
+$2,750 over the SE FWD.
Standard here, not on the SE FWD: 2-way lumbar, 8-way power driver's seat, 8-way power passenger seat, Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (ultrasonic sensors), Captain's Chairs, with side mini pocket, Door handle welcome lights (pocket lamps), Grille – Black+Chrome coating, Hands Free Smart Liftgate – Quick open, auto open, adjustable height setting, Heated front seats, Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch, LED interior cabin lights, LED taillights, Leather-wrapped (steering wheel), Materials – H-Tex® (Leatherette) and 2 more
Seats 8 → 7
SEL $41,950
+$2,750 over the SE AWD.
Standard here, not on the SE AWD: 2-way lumbar, 8-way power driver's seat, 8-way power passenger seat, Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (ultrasonic sensors), Captain's Chairs, with side mini pocket, Door handle welcome lights (pocket lamps), Grille – Black+Chrome coating, Hands Free Smart Liftgate – Quick open, auto open, adjustable height setting, Heated front seats, Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch, LED interior cabin lights, LED taillights, Leather-wrapped (steering wheel), Materials – H-Tex® (Leatherette) and 2 more
Seats 8 → 7
XRT $43,050
+$3,100 over the SEL FWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL FWD: 115-volt power outlet, 12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster, 4-way lumbar, Acoustic side glass – Front and Rear, Auto-dimming side mirrors (EC), Blind-Spot View Monitor, Dashboard – Wrapped, artificial leather, Dual third row 2.1-amp USB-C outlets (Power), EC mirror with Homelink, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/JC/LO/LS/ESA, Heated (steering wheel), Heated rear seats (high/medium/low), Highway Driving Assist – HDA II, Hydro-phobic coating – Front door glass and 9 more
Wheels 18 in → 20 in
SEL Premium $44,550
+$1,500 over the XRT FWD.
Standard here, not on the XRT FWD: 2-way lumbar, 4.2" Color multi-information display, Door Handles – Bodycolor (exterior), Drive configuration – FWD, Materials – H-Tex® (Leatherette), Roof rails – Black, Side mirror approach lights (puddle lamps), Skid plates (front & rear) – Black (embo upper/glossy lower)
XRT $45,050
+$3,100 over the SEL AWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL AWD: 115-volt power outlet, 12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster, 4-way lumbar, Acoustic side glass – Front and Rear, Auto-dimming side mirrors (EC), Blind-Spot View Monitor, Dashboard – Wrapped, artificial leather, Dual third row 2.1-amp USB-C outlets (Power), EC mirror with Homelink, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/JC/LO/LS/ESA, Heated (steering wheel), Heated rear seats (high/medium/low), Highway Driving Assist – HDA II, Hydro-phobic coating – Front door glass and 9 more
Wheels 18 in → 20 in
SEL Premium $46,550
+$1,500 over the XRT AWD.
Standard here, not on the XRT AWD: 2-way lumbar, 4.2" Color multi-information display, Door Handles – Bodycolor (exterior), Drive configuration – FWD, Materials – H-Tex® (Leatherette), Roof rails – Black, Side mirror approach lights (puddle lamps), Skid plates (front & rear) – Black (embo upper/glossy lower)
Limited $48,600
+$4,050 over the SEL Premium FWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL Premium FWD: 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, Acoustic side glass – Front and Rear, Ambient lighting (door trim & center console, 64 colors), Blind-Spot View Monitor, Center Console – Premium soft touch, Dashboard – Wrapped, artificial leather, Door Garnish – Chrome, Door Handles – Satin Chrome (exterior), Door armrest – Premium Soft Touch, Dual third row 2.1-amp USB-C outlets (Power), EC mirror with Homelink and 15 more
Limited $50,600
+$4,050 over the SEL Premium AWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL Premium AWD: 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, Acoustic side glass – Front and Rear, Ambient lighting (door trim & center console, 64 colors), Blind-Spot View Monitor, Center Console – Premium soft touch, Dashboard – Wrapped, artificial leather, Door Garnish – Chrome, Door Handles – Satin Chrome (exterior), Door armrest – Premium Soft Touch, Dual third row 2.1-amp USB-C outlets (Power), EC mirror with Homelink and 15 more
Calligraphy $51,000
+$2,400 over the Limited FWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited FWD: Bolster (seatback & cushion), Bumpers – Bodycolor (Calligraphy), Captain's Chairs, with side mini pocket ("wing-out" headrests), Door Garnish – Bodycolor, Door handles – Satin Chrome, Ergo-Motion, Full Display EC mirror with Homelink, Materials – Premium Nappa Leather, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist - Reverse, Power windows with safety auto-down/up all (FR+RR), Premium front grille design (Glossy black+chrome coating), Premium rear accent lighting, Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA), Roof rails – Black and 3 more
Calligraphy $53,000
+$2,400 over the Limited AWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited AWD: Bolster (seatback & cushion), Bumpers – Bodycolor (Calligraphy), Captain's Chairs, with side mini pocket ("wing-out" headrests), Door Garnish – Bodycolor, Door handles – Satin Chrome, Ergo-Motion, Full Display EC mirror with Homelink, Materials – Premium Nappa Leather, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist - Reverse, Power windows with safety auto-down/up all (FR+RR), Premium front grille design (Glossy black+chrome coating), Premium rear accent lighting, Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA), Roof rails – Black and 3 more
Calligraphy Night Edition $54,500
+$1,500 over the Calligraphy AWD.
Standard here, not on the Calligraphy AWD: Black Side sills – Gloss Black, Bumpers – Gloss Black (Night Edition), Dark Premium Seating Surfaces, Door Handles – Bodycolor (exterior), Premium front grille design – Dark (Night Edition), Skid plates (front & rear) – Gloss Black 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 2025 Hyundai Palisade trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2025 Hyundai Palisade trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the SEL FWD to the XRT FWD: $3,100 more for 23 features the press kit lists as standard on the XRT FWD and not on the SEL FWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2025 Hyundai Palisade trims cost?
13 trims, from $37,200 for the SE FWD to $54,500 for the Calligraphy Night Edition AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2025 Hyundai Palisade with all-wheel drive?
The SE AWD, at $39,200 MSRP.