Which 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe trim should you buy?
$35,050 to $50,500. 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: Limited Hybrid FWD → Calligraphy Hybrid FWD, +$3,000 for 38 features made standard.
Thinnest step: SE Hybrid FWD → SEL Hybrid FWD, +$2,290 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 $36,850.
SE Hybrid $36,400
+$1,350 over the SE FWD.
Standard here, not on the SE FWD: 3rd row Air vents, 6-speed automatic (A6MF2H-2) transmission, Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium (NFC + BLE + UWB), Permanent magnet synchronous motor (HEV), Smartstream 1.6L Turbo GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cyl (1,598 cc); HEV, Wireless Device Charging (For Supported Devices), Wireless Device Charging (For Supported Devices) - Dual
HP 277 hp → 178 hp · Torque 311 lb-ft → 195 lb-ft
SE $36,850
+$1,800 over the SE FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 24 mpg → 23 mpg
SEL $37,590
+$2,540 over the SE FWD.
Standard here, not on the SE FWD: 3rd row Air vents, 8-way power driver's seat, Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (adds radar sensor & Bluelink integration), Dual auto temperature control w/ auto-defog, Forward Attention Warning (FAW) – aka Driver Monitoring System (DMS), H-Tex®-trimmed Seats (Leatherette), Heated front seats, Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium (NFC + BLE + UWB), Power windows with front auto-down/up, Roof rails - Black, Side mirrors with LED turn signal indicators, Wireless Device Charging (For Supported Devices)
SE Hybrid $38,200
+$1,800 over the SE Hybrid FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
SEL Hybrid $38,690
+$2,290 over the SE Hybrid FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
SEL $39,390
+$2,540 over the SE AWD.
Standard here, not on the SE AWD: 3rd row Air vents, 8-way power driver's seat, Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (adds radar sensor & Bluelink integration), Dual auto temperature control w/ auto-defog, Forward Attention Warning (FAW) – aka Driver Monitoring System (DMS), H-Tex®-trimmed Seats (Leatherette), Heated front seats, Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium (NFC + BLE + UWB), Power windows with front auto-down/up, Roof rails - Black, Side mirrors with LED turn signal indicators, Wireless Device Charging (For Supported Devices)
SEL Hybrid $40,490
+$2,290 over the SE Hybrid AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
XRT $42,040
+$2,650 over the SEL AWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL AWD: 115-volt power outlet, 12.3" wide touchscreen (ccNC) with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow including incident data via HD Radio (HERE)-Includes Wi-fi hotspot, 18 X 7.5J Alloys / 245/60 R18 - Continental AT (All-Terrain), Dynamic Voice Recognition, HTRAC AWD active on-demand, Highway Driving Assist I, Hyundai Pay (In-Car Payment), Navigation-based Smart cruise control with stop & go (NSCC), Sunroof - Conventional, Temp. Compact Spare Tire, Terrain Mode: Snow / Mud & Sand (XRT Only), Wi-Fi hotspot (via 12.3" ccNC head unit), Wireless Device Charging (For Supported Devices) - Dual
MPG comb 23 mpg → 21 mpg
Limited $44,600
+$7,010 over the SEL FWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL FWD: 115-volt power outlet, 12.3" wide touchscreen (ccNC) with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow including incident data via HD Radio (HERE)-Includes Wi-fi hotspot, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 20 X 8.5J Alloys / 255/45 R20 FWD: Kumho; AWD: Pirelli, 2nd Row Captain's Chairs, 4-way lumbar, 6-way power passenger seat, Ambient lighting, Auto-Dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®, Blind-Spot View Monitor, Bose premium audio with 12-speakers, Dynamic Voice Recognition, Fingerprint Recognition, Headliner - Mélange and 19 more
Seats 7 → 6 · Wheels 18 in → 20 in
Limited Hybrid $45,700
+$7,010 over the SEL Hybrid FWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL Hybrid FWD: 18 X 7.5J Alloys / 235/60 R18 - Goodyear, 2-way lumbar, 20 X 8.5J Alloys / 255/45 R20 FWD: Kumho; AWD: Pirelli, 8-way power driver's seat, Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (adds radar sensor & Bluelink integration), Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Warning (BCW), Dual auto temperature control w/ auto-defog, FWD, Forward Attention Warning (FAW) – aka Driver Monitoring System (DMS), Heated front seats, Power windows with driver auto-down/up, Power windows with front auto-down/up, Roof rails - Black, Side mirrors with LED turn signal indicators and 1 more
Seats 7 → 6 · Wheels 18 in → 20 in
Limited $46,400
+$4,360 over the XRT AWD.
Standard here, not on the XRT AWD: 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 20 X 8.5J Alloys / 255/45 R20 FWD: Kumho; AWD: Pirelli, 2nd Row Captain's Chairs, 4-way lumbar, 6-way power passenger seat, Ambient lighting, Auto-Dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®, Blind-Spot View Monitor, Bose premium audio with 12-speakers, FWD, Fingerprint Recognition, Headliner - Mélange, Heated rear (2nd row) seats (high/low), Heated steering wheel and 11 more
MPG comb 21 mpg → 23 mpg · Seats 7 → 6 · Wheels 18 in → 20 in
Limited Hybrid $47,500
+$7,010 over the SEL Hybrid AWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL Hybrid AWD: 18 X 7.5J Alloys / 235/60 R18 - Goodyear, 2-way lumbar, 20 X 8.5J Alloys / 255/45 R20 FWD: Kumho; AWD: Pirelli, 8-way power driver's seat, Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (adds radar sensor & Bluelink integration), Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Warning (BCW), Dual auto temperature control w/ auto-defog, FWD, Forward Attention Warning (FAW) – aka Driver Monitoring System (DMS), Heated front seats, Power windows with driver auto-down/up, Power windows with front auto-down/up, Roof rails - Black, Side mirrors with LED turn signal indicators and 1 more
Seats 7 → 6 · Wheels 18 in → 20 in
Calligraphy $47,600
+$3,000 over the Limited FWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited FWD: 21 X 8.5J Alloys / 245/45 R21 - Pirelli, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), Camera-based rearview mirror (full display mirror), Driver Relaxation Seat w/ 1 touch setting, Head-up Display (windshield type), Headliner - Eco-Suede, Highway Driving Assist 2, Nappa Leather-Trimmed Seats, Power windows with front & rear auto-down/up
Wheels 20 in → 21 in
Calligraphy Hybrid $48,700
+$3,000 over the Limited Hybrid FWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited Hybrid FWD: 115-volt power outlet, 12.3" wide touchscreen (ccNC) with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow including incident data via HD Radio (HERE)-Includes Wi-fi hotspot, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 2nd Row Captain's Chairs, 4-way lumbar, 6-way adjustable driver's seat, 6-way power passenger seat, Ambient lighting, Auto-Dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®, Blind-Spot View Monitor, Bose premium audio with 12-speakers, Camera-based rearview mirror (full display mirror), Dynamic Voice Recognition, Fingerprint Recognition and 24 more
Calligraphy $49,400
+$3,000 over the Limited AWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited AWD: 21 X 8.5J Alloys / 245/45 R21 - Pirelli, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), Camera-based rearview mirror (full display mirror), Driver Relaxation Seat w/ 1 touch setting, Head-up Display (windshield type), Headliner - Eco-Suede, Highway Driving Assist 2, Nappa Leather-Trimmed Seats, Power windows with front & rear auto-down/up
Wheels 20 in → 21 in
Calligraphy Hybrid $50,500
+$3,000 over the Limited Hybrid AWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited Hybrid AWD: 115-volt power outlet, 12.3" wide touchscreen (ccNC) with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow including incident data via HD Radio (HERE)-Includes Wi-fi hotspot, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 2nd Row Captain's Chairs, 4-way lumbar, 6-way adjustable driver's seat, 6-way power passenger seat, Ambient lighting, Auto-Dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®, Blind-Spot View Monitor, Bose premium audio with 12-speakers, Camera-based rearview mirror (full display mirror), Dynamic Voice Recognition, Fingerprint Recognition and 24 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 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Limited Hybrid FWD to the Calligraphy Hybrid FWD: $3,000 more for 38 features the press kit lists as standard on the Calligraphy Hybrid FWD and not on the Limited Hybrid FWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe trims cost?
17 trims, from $35,050 for the SE FWD to $50,500 for the Calligraphy Hybrid AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe with all-wheel drive?
The SE AWD, at $36,850 MSRP.