Which 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe trim should you buy?
$28,750 to $47,670. 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, +$3,700 for 27 features made standard.
Thinnest step: SEL Convenience Plug-in Hybrid AWD → Limited Plug-in Hybrid AWD, +$5,260 for no added standard equipment in the press kit — the difference is in the specs below.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: SE AWD at $30,450.
SEL $32,450
+$3,700 over the SE FWD.
Standard here, not on the SE FWD: 10.25" wide touchscreen (AVN 5.0) with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow including incident data via HD Radio (HERE), 8-way power driver's seat, Bluelink® Connected Car System, Downhill Brake Control (DBC), Drive Mode Select – Center-console mounted, Dual auto temperature control w/ auto-defog, Dynamic Voice Recognition, HTRAC AWD active on-demand, Hands Free Smart Liftgate with auto open & adjustable height setting, Heated front seats, Heated side mirrors, Highway Driving Assist I, Hyundai Digital Key, LED taillights and 13 more
SEL $34,150
+$3,700 over the SE AWD.
Standard here, not on the SE AWD: 10.25" wide touchscreen (AVN 5.0) with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow including incident data via HD Radio (HERE), 8-way power driver's seat, Bluelink® Connected Car System, Downhill Brake Control (DBC), Drive Mode Select – Center-console mounted, Dual auto temperature control w/ auto-defog, Dynamic Voice Recognition, HTRAC AWD active on-demand, Hands Free Smart Liftgate with auto open & adjustable height setting, Heated front seats, Heated side mirrors, Highway Driving Assist I, Hyundai Digital Key, LED taillights and 13 more
XRT $34,250
+$1,800 over the SEL FWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL FWD: 4.2-inch color multi-information display, LED headlights with LED Accents (standard, non-projector), Manual day/night inside rearview mirror, Roof cross rails, Roof rails – Black, Roof rails – Silver, Stain-resistant cloth seats, XRT Exclusive Side Moldings, XRT Exclusive Side Steps
XRT $35,950
+$1,800 over the SEL AWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL AWD: 4.2-inch color multi-information display, LED headlights with LED Accents (standard, non-projector), Manual day/night inside rearview mirror, Roof cross rails, Roof rails – Black, Roof rails – Silver, Stain-resistant cloth seats, XRT Exclusive Side Moldings, XRT Exclusive Side Steps
Blue Hybrid $36,210
+$260 over the XRT AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
HP 191 hp → 178 hp · Torque 181 lb-ft → 195 lb-ft · Wheels 18 in → 17 in
SEL Premium Hybrid $40,070
+$3,860 over the Blue Hybrid AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 34 mpg → 32 mpg · Wheels 17 in → 19 in
Limited $40,600
+$6,350 over the XRT FWD.
Standard here, not on the XRT FWD: 110-volt power outlet, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 4-way lumbar, 8-way power passenger seat, AWD Lock 80:20 ~ 50:50, Acoustic laminated, front side glass, Auto-Dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®, Blind-Spot View Monitor, Door panels – Premium Soft, Harman Kardon premium audio with 12-speakers and QuantumLogic Surround® with Clari-Fi™ Music Restoration Technology, Heated rear seats (high/low), Heated steering wheel, Idle Stop & Go, Integrated memory system for driver seat and 18 more
HP 191 hp → 281 hp · Torque 181 lb-ft → 311 lb-ft · Wheels 18 in → 19 in
Limited Hybrid $41,870
+$1,800 over the SEL Premium Hybrid AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Limited $42,300
+$6,350 over the XRT AWD.
Standard here, not on the XRT AWD: 110-volt power outlet, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 4-way lumbar, 8-way power passenger seat, AWD Lock 80:20 ~ 50:50, Acoustic laminated, front side glass, Auto-Dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®, Blind-Spot View Monitor, Door panels – Premium Soft, Harman Kardon premium audio with 12-speakers and QuantumLogic Surround® with Clari-Fi™ Music Restoration Technology, Heated rear seats (high/low), Heated steering wheel, Idle Stop & Go, Integrated memory system for driver seat and 18 more
HP 191 hp → 281 hp · Torque 181 lb-ft → 311 lb-ft · Wheels 18 in → 19 in
SEL Convenience Plug-in Hybrid $42,410
+$110 over the Limited AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
HP 281 hp → 178 hp · Torque 311 lb-ft → 195 lb-ft
Calligraphy $42,600
+$2,000 over the Limited FWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited FWD: 8-speed dual clutch (wet-type) (D8LF1) – 2.5T ICE, Ambient lighting, Eco-Suede headliner, FWD Drive configuration, Heads-up Display (windshield type), Perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel, Power windows with front & rear auto-down/up, Premium Nappa Leather, Temp. Compact Spare Tire
Wheels 19 in → 20 in
Calligraphy $44,300
+$2,000 over the Limited AWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited AWD: 8-speed dual clutch (wet-type) (D8LF1) – 2.5T ICE, Ambient lighting, Eco-Suede headliner, FWD Drive configuration, Heads-up Display (windshield type), Perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel, Power windows with front & rear auto-down/up, Premium Nappa Leather, Temp. Compact Spare Tire
Wheels 19 in → 20 in
Limited Plug-in Hybrid $47,670
+$5,260 over the SEL Convenience Plug-in Hybrid AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
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 Fe trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the SE FWD to the SEL FWD: $3,700 more for 27 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 Fe trims cost?
15 trims, from $28,750 for the SE FWD to $47,670 for the Limited Plug-in Hybrid AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe with all-wheel drive?
The SE AWD, at $30,450 MSRP.