Which 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz trim should you buy?
$24,440 to $40,170. 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, +$3,200 for 19 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: SE AWD at $25,940.
SEL $27,640
+$3,200 over the SE FWD.
Standard here, not on the SE FWD: 8" color touchscreen Display Audio: Adds SiriusXM, Blue Link®, 8-way power driver's seat, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot Collision and Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance-Assist Indicators (on side mirrors), Blue Link®, Front auto up/down (Power Window Switches), Glove compartment - Illuminated, Heated (outside mirrors), Heated front seats, Illuminated push button start, Keys - Proximity w/ detachable valet key (2), Power driver's lumbar support, Proximity key entry with push button start, remote engine start, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist and 5 more
SEL $29,140
+$3,200 over the SE AWD.
Standard here, not on the SE AWD: 8" color touchscreen Display Audio: Adds SiriusXM, Blue Link®, 8-way power driver's seat, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot Collision and Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance-Assist Indicators (on side mirrors), Blue Link®, Front auto up/down (Power Window Switches), Glove compartment - Illuminated, Heated (outside mirrors), Heated front seats, Illuminated push button start, Keys - Proximity w/ detachable valet key (2), Power driver's lumbar support, Proximity key entry with push button start, remote engine start, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist and 5 more
SEL Premium $36,130
+$6,990 over the SEL AWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL AWD: 10.25" Digital instrument cluster, 115V power outlet (in sidewall storage), 2.5L Turbo GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder Smartstream engine, 8-speed Wet Dual Clutch transmission, Auto-dimming Mirror with HomeLink, Bi-LED headlights (high/low beam), Body color door handles, Dual automatic temperature control with Auto Defogger (partial capacitive-touch controls), Floor console-mounted rear A/C vents, Front and Rear LED maplights, Hyundai Digital Key, Integrated tonneau cover (factory installed), LED bed lighting (2), Multi-Air Mode and 8 more
HP 191 hp → 281 hp · Torque 181 lb-ft → 311 lb-ft · MPG comb 23 mpg → 22 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 20 in
Limited $40,170
+$4,040 over the SEL Premium AWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL Premium AWD: 10.25" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow including incident data via HD Radio (HERE) (AVN 5.0), 20 x 7.5J Alloy Wheels, 245/50R20 Tires, Ambient interior lighting - Upper center console & front door pockets (64-color), BOSE® Premium Audio System, Blind View Monitor, Dark chrome accent grille and tailgate handle, Dual automatic temperature control with Auto Defogger (Full Capacitive-touch controls), Dynamic voice recognition, Heated (steering wheel), Highway Driving Assist, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, Leather-trimmed (Seating Surfaces), Navigation Based Smart Cruise Control with curve control and 8 more
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 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the SE FWD to the SEL FWD: $3,200 more for 19 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 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz trims cost?
6 trims, from $24,440 for the SE FWD to $40,170 for the Limited AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz with all-wheel drive?
The SE AWD, at $25,940 MSRP.