Which 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe trim should you buy?
$35,300 to $50,750. 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 [CAPT CHAIR] FWD → Calligraphy Hybrid FWD, +$3,000 for 36 features made standard.
Thinnest step: SEL Hybrid FWD → Limited Hybrid [BENCH] FWD, +$7,010 for 1 feature made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: SE AWD at $37,100.
SE Hybrid $36,650
+$1,350 over the SE FWD.
Standard here, not on the SE FWD: 115V Power Outlet, 12.3" ccNC AVNT Head Unit (Navigation), Advanced rear occupant alert (ROA), Driver's seat power lumbar: 2-way --> 4-way, Dynamic Voice Recognition, HTRAC AWD Drive Mode Select adds snow mode, Highway Driving Assist, Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium (NFC+BLE+UWB), Hyundai Pay (In-Car Payment), Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (NSCC), Terrain Mode (Snow, Mud & Sand), Wi-Fi hotspot (via 12.3" ccNC Navigation head unit)
HP 277 hp → 178 hp · Torque 311 lb-ft → 195 lb-ft · MPG comb 24 mpg → 36 mpg
SE $37,100
+$1,800 over the SE FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 24 mpg → 23 mpg
SEL $37,840
+$2,540 over the SE FWD.
Standard here, not on the SE FWD: 3rd Row USB Ports (x2), 8-way Power Driver Seat, A/C Combi-Filter (Micron Air Filtering System), Forward Attention Warning (FAW), Heated Front Seats, Leatherette (PU) seating surfaces (H-Tex), Passenger Auto-Down/Up windows, Raised-type roof rails, Rear Air Conditioner (manual) / Rear Air Vents, Side Mirrors with Turn Signal Indicators, Single Wireless Phone Charger / Wireless Phone Charging (For Supported Devices)
SE Hybrid $38,450
+$1,800 over the SE Hybrid FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 36 mpg → 35 mpg
SEL Hybrid $38,940
+$2,290 over the SE Hybrid FWD.
Standard here, not on the SE Hybrid FWD: 3rd Row USB Ports (x2), 8-way Power Driver Seat, A/C Combi-Filter (Micron Air Filtering System), Cluster-Center fascia Curved Display / Bended Display, Dual Wireless Phone Charging, Forward Attention Warning (FAW), Heated Front Seats, Leatherette (PU) seating surfaces (H-Tex), Passenger Auto-Down/Up windows, Proximity Key System with remote engine start (on key fob), Raised-type roof rails, Rear Air Conditioner (manual) / Rear Air Vents, Side Mirrors with Turn Signal Indicators, Single Wireless Phone Charger / Wireless Phone Charging (For Supported Devices) and 1 more
SEL $39,640
+$2,540 over the SE AWD.
Standard here, not on the SE AWD: 3rd Row USB Ports (x2), 8-way Power Driver Seat, A/C Combi-Filter (Micron Air Filtering System), Forward Attention Warning (FAW), Heated Front Seats, Leatherette (PU) seating surfaces (H-Tex), Passenger Auto-Down/Up windows, Raised-type roof rails, Rear Air Conditioner (manual) / Rear Air Vents, Side Mirrors with Turn Signal Indicators, Single Wireless Phone Charger / Wireless Phone Charging (For Supported Devices)
SEL Hybrid $40,740
+$2,290 over the SE Hybrid AWD.
Standard here, not on the SE Hybrid AWD: 3rd Row USB Ports (x2), 8-way Power Driver Seat, A/C Combi-Filter (Micron Air Filtering System), Cluster-Center fascia Curved Display / Bended Display, Dual Wireless Phone Charging, Forward Attention Warning (FAW), Heated Front Seats, Leatherette (PU) seating surfaces (H-Tex), Passenger Auto-Down/Up windows, Proximity Key System with remote engine start (on key fob), Raised-type roof rails, Rear Air Conditioner (manual) / Rear Air Vents, Side Mirrors with Turn Signal Indicators, Single Wireless Phone Charger / Wireless Phone Charging (For Supported Devices) and 1 more
XRT $42,290
+$2,650 over the SEL AWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL AWD: 115V Power Outlet, 12.3" ccNC AVNT Head Unit (Navigation), Advanced rear occupant alert (ROA), All-Terrain Tires (Continental), C-pillar Assist Handle, Conventional Sunroof, Dual FATC with Touch Segment LCD, Dual Wireless Phone Charging, Dynamic Voice Recognition, HTRAC AWD Drive Mode Select adds snow mode, HTRAC® All-Wheel Drive, Higher Ground Clearance (+ 1.3-inch), Highway Driving Assist, Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium (NFC+BLE+UWB) and 5 more
MPG comb 23 mpg → 21 mpg
Limited [BENCH] $44,850
+$7,010 over the SEL FWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL FWD: 115V Power Outlet, 12.3" LCD instrument cluster / 12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster Display, 12.3" ccNC AVNT Head Unit (Navigation), 20" alloy wheels, 2nd row captain's chairs – 6 passenger seating (Including Power Fold & Dive, Power Reclining & Tilting, manual fore & aft), 6-way Power Passenger Seat, Advanced rear occupant alert (ROA), Ambient Interior Lighting, Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror with HomeLink®, BOSE Premium Audio with 12 Speakers including Subwoofer, External Amplifier, Blind Spot View Monitor, Driver's seat power lumbar: 2-way --> 4-way, Dual FATC with Touch Segment LCD, Dual Wireless Phone Charging and 23 more
Wheels 18 in → 20 in
Limited [CAPT CHAIR] $44,850
+— over the Limited [BENCH] FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Seats 7 → 6
Limited Hybrid [BENCH] $45,950
+$7,010 over the SEL Hybrid FWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL Hybrid FWD: HTRAC® All-Wheel Drive
Wheels 18 in → 20 in
Limited Hybrid [CAPT CHAIR] $45,950
+— over the Limited Hybrid [BENCH] FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Seats 7 → 6
Limited [BENCH] $46,650
+$4,360 over the XRT AWD.
Standard here, not on the XRT AWD: 12.3" LCD instrument cluster / 12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster Display, 20" alloy wheels, 2nd row captain's chairs – 6 passenger seating (Including Power Fold & Dive, Power Reclining & Tilting, manual fore & aft), 6-way Power Passenger Seat, Ambient Interior Lighting, Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror with HomeLink®, BOSE Premium Audio with 12 Speakers including Subwoofer, External Amplifier, Blind Spot View Monitor, Driver's seat power lumbar: 2-way --> 4-way, Dual-Pane Sunroof, Front-Wheel Drive, Heated Rear Seats (2nd row only), Heated Steering Wheel, Integrated Memory System for Driver Seat and 12 more
MPG comb 21 mpg → 23 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 20 in
Limited [CAPT CHAIR] $46,650
+— over the Limited [BENCH] AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Seats 7 → 6
Limited Hybrid [BENCH] $47,750
+$7,010 over the SEL Hybrid AWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL Hybrid AWD: HTRAC® All-Wheel Drive
Wheels 18 in → 20 in
Limited Hybrid [CAPT CHAIR] $47,750
+— over the Limited Hybrid [BENCH] AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Seats 7 → 6
Calligraphy $47,850
+$3,000 over the Limited [CAPT CHAIR] FWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited [CAPT CHAIR] FWD: 12″ Widescreen Heads-up Display, 60/40 split second row fold-flat seats with Recline and Center Armrest, Auto up/down rear windows (safety-type), Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Camera-based rearview mirror (full display mirror), Driver's side Relaxion Seat / Driver's Relaxation Seat, Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist (FCA 2), HTRAC® All-Wheel Drive, Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2), Microfiber headliner, Premium door sill plate, Premium finish grille, Quilted, Premium Nappa Leather-Trimmed seating surfaces, Unique 21" Wheel Design (Dark Finish) – Calligraphy ICE
Wheels 20 in → 21 in
Calligraphy Hybrid $48,950
+$3,000 over the Limited Hybrid [CAPT CHAIR] FWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited Hybrid [CAPT CHAIR] FWD: 12.3" LCD instrument cluster / 12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster Display, 12″ Widescreen Heads-up Display, 20" alloy wheels, 2nd row captain's chairs – 6 passenger seating (Including Power Fold & Dive, Power Reclining & Tilting, manual fore & aft), 6-way Power Passenger Seat, Ambient Interior Lighting, Auto up/down rear windows (safety-type), Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror with HomeLink®, BOSE Premium Audio with 12 Speakers including Subwoofer, External Amplifier, Blind Spot View Monitor, Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Camera-based rearview mirror (full display mirror), Driver's side Relaxion Seat / Driver's Relaxation Seat, Dual-Pane Sunroof and 22 more
Calligraphy $49,650
+$3,000 over the Limited [CAPT CHAIR] AWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited [CAPT CHAIR] AWD: 12″ Widescreen Heads-up Display, 60/40 split second row fold-flat seats with Recline and Center Armrest, Auto up/down rear windows (safety-type), Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Camera-based rearview mirror (full display mirror), Driver's side Relaxion Seat / Driver's Relaxation Seat, Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist (FCA 2), HTRAC® All-Wheel Drive, Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2), Microfiber headliner, Premium door sill plate, Premium finish grille, Quilted, Premium Nappa Leather-Trimmed seating surfaces, Unique 21" Wheel Design (Dark Finish) – Calligraphy ICE
Wheels 20 in → 21 in
Calligraphy Hybrid $50,750
+$3,000 over the Limited Hybrid [CAPT CHAIR] AWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited Hybrid [CAPT CHAIR] AWD: 12.3" LCD instrument cluster / 12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster Display, 12″ Widescreen Heads-up Display, 20" alloy wheels, 2nd row captain's chairs – 6 passenger seating (Including Power Fold & Dive, Power Reclining & Tilting, manual fore & aft), 6-way Power Passenger Seat, Ambient Interior Lighting, Auto up/down rear windows (safety-type), Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror with HomeLink®, BOSE Premium Audio with 12 Speakers including Subwoofer, External Amplifier, Blind Spot View Monitor, Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Camera-based rearview mirror (full display mirror), Driver's side Relaxion Seat / Driver's Relaxation Seat, Dual-Pane Sunroof and 22 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 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Limited Hybrid [CAPT CHAIR] FWD to the Calligraphy Hybrid FWD: $3,000 more for 36 features the press kit lists as standard on the Calligraphy Hybrid FWD and not on the Limited Hybrid [CAPT CHAIR] FWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe trims cost?
21 trims, from $35,300 for the SE FWD to $50,750 for the Calligraphy Hybrid AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe with all-wheel drive?
The SE AWD, at $37,100 MSRP.