Which 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz trim should you buy?
$25,700 to $40,570. 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, +$2,490 for 15 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: SE AWD at $27,200.
SEL $28,190
+$2,490 over the SE FWD.
Standard here, not on the SE FWD: 8" color touchscreen Display Audio: Adds SiriusXM, Bluelink®, 8-way power driver's seat, Bluelink®, Front auto up/down power windows, Glove compartment Illuminated, Heated front seats, Heated outside mirrors, 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, Remote engine start (on key fob), Side mirrors with turn signal indicators, SiriusXM Satellite Radio (3mo trial subscription) and 1 more
SEL $29,690
+$2,490 over the SE AWD.
Standard here, not on the SE AWD: 8" color touchscreen Display Audio: Adds SiriusXM, Bluelink®, 8-way power driver's seat, Bluelink®, Front auto up/down power windows, Glove compartment Illuminated, Heated front seats, Heated outside mirrors, 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, Remote engine start (on key fob), Side mirrors with turn signal indicators, SiriusXM Satellite Radio (3mo trial subscription) and 1 more
Night $36,060
+$6,370 over the SEL AWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL AWD: 10.25" Digital instrument cluster, 10.25" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow including incident data via HD Radio (HERE) (AVN 5.0), 115V power outlet (in sidewall storage), 20 x 7.5J Alloys, 245/50R20 tires, 8-speed Wet Dual Clutch transmission, Auto-dimming Mirror, Bi-LED headlights (high/low beam, projector-type), Body color door handles, Dark chrome accent grille and tailgate handle, Dual automatic temperature control with Auto Defogger (partial capacitive-touch controls), Dynamic Voice Recognition, Front and Rear LED maplights, HTRAC AWD, Active On-Demand and 16 more
HP 191 hp → 281 hp · Torque 181 lb-ft → 311 lb-ft · Wheels 18 in → 20 in
Limited $40,570
+$2,970 over the SEL Premium AWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL Premium AWD: Ambient interior lighting Upper center console & front door pockets (64-color), Auto-dimming Mirror (with HomeLink), BOSE® Premium Audio System, Blind-Spot View Monitor, Dual automatic temperature control with Auto Defogger (Full Capacitive-touch controls), Floor console-mounted rear A/C vents, Heated steering wheel, Highway Driving Assist, Leather-trimmed seating surfaces, Premium Daytime Running Lights (mirror-type), Premium front & rear fascias, Rain-Sensing Wipers, Second row Dual USB outlets, Surround View Monitor and 1 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 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the SE FWD to the SEL FWD: $2,490 more for 15 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 Santa Cruz trims cost?
7 trims, from $25,700 for the SE FWD to $40,570 for the Limited AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz with all-wheel drive?
The SE AWD, at $27,200 MSRP.