Which 2023 Hyundai Tucson trim should you buy?
$26,900 to $44,760. 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: XRT FWD → N Line FWD, +$50 for 17 features made standard.
Thinnest step: SEL Plug-in Hybrid AWD → Limited Plug-in Hybrid AWD, +$7,260 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 $28,400.
SE $28,400
+$1,500 over the SE FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 28 mpg → 25 mpg
SEL $28,500
+$1,600 over the SE FWD.
Standard here, not on the SE FWD: 10.25" Digital instrument cluster, 10.25" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow including incident data via HD Radio (HERE) (AVN 5.0), 19 x 7.5J Alloys, 8-way power driver's seat, AWD Lock, Ambient interior lighting, BOSE® Premium Audio System: Digital 8 channel amp and 8 Speakers, Bluelink®, Dark chrome accent grille, Door Panels – Soft-touch + fabric, Dual automatic temperature control with Auto Defogger (full capacitive-touch controls), Dynamic Voice Recognition, Floor console-mounted rear A/C vents, Front Aero Wipers and 32 more
Wheels 17 in → 19 in
SEL $30,000
+$1,600 over the SE AWD.
Standard here, not on the SE 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), 19 x 7.5J Alloys, 8-way power driver's seat, AWD Lock, Ambient interior lighting, BOSE® Premium Audio System: Digital 8 channel amp and 8 Speakers, Bluelink®, Dark chrome accent grille, Door Panels – Soft-touch + fabric, Dual automatic temperature control with Auto Defogger (full capacitive-touch controls), Dynamic Voice Recognition, Floor console-mounted rear A/C vents, Front Aero Wipers and 32 more
Wheels 17 in → 19 in
Blue Hybrid $31,350
+$1,350 over the SEL AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
HP 187 hp → 180 hp · Torque 178 lb-ft → 195 lb-ft · MPG comb 25 mpg → 38 mpg
XRT $33,725
+$5,225 over the SEL FWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL FWD: Bi-LED headlights (high/low beam), Black side steps & prominent lower door side cladding, Front and rear skid plates – Silver painted / Black, Shift knob – Leather (ICE-only), Tow Hitch
N Line $33,775
+$50 over the XRT FWD.
Standard here, not on the XRT FWD: 10.25" Digital instrument cluster, 10.25" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow including incident data via HD Radio (HERE) (AVN 5.0), BOSE® Premium Audio System: Digital 8 channel amp and 8 Speakers, Dark chrome accent grille, Door Panels – Soft-touch + fabric, Dual automatic temperature control with Auto Defogger (full capacitive-touch controls), Dynamic Voice Recognition, FWD, H-Tex™ seating surfaces (leatherette), Panoramic sunroof – One-touch open and rear shade, Premium Daytime Running Lights (mirror-type), Premium front & rear fascias, Roof cross rails, Shift-By-Wire and 3 more
SEL Convenience Hybrid $34,310
+$2,960 over the Blue Hybrid AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 38 mpg → 37 mpg
XRT $35,225
+$5,225 over the SEL AWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL AWD: Bi-LED headlights (high/low beam), Black side steps & prominent lower door side cladding, Front and rear skid plates – Silver painted / Black, Shift knob – Leather (ICE-only), Tow Hitch
N Line $35,275
+$50 over the XRT AWD.
Standard here, not on the XRT 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), BOSE® Premium Audio System: Digital 8 channel amp and 8 Speakers, Dark chrome accent grille, Door Panels – Soft-touch + fabric, Dual automatic temperature control with Auto Defogger (full capacitive-touch controls), Dynamic Voice Recognition, FWD, H-Tex™ seating surfaces (leatherette), Panoramic sunroof – One-touch open and rear shade, Premium Daytime Running Lights (mirror-type), Premium front & rear fascias, Roof cross rails, Shift-By-Wire and 3 more
Limited $36,160
+$2,385 over the N Line FWD.
Standard here, not on the N Line FWD: AWD Lock, Front and Rear LED maplights, Rear Occupant Alert
SEL Plug-in Hybrid $37,500
+$2,225 over the N Line AWD.
Standard here, not on the N Line AWD: 8-way power front passenger seat, Auto-dimming Mirror (incl HomeLink), Bi-LED headlights (high/low beam) – Projector-Type, Blind-Spot View Monitor, Charge time – ~2 hours (PHEV), Front and Rear LED maplights, Front and rear skid plates – Silver painted / Black, Heated (steering wheel), Heated rear seats (high/low), Highway Driving Assist, Leather seating surfaces, Memory driver's seat (driver's seat only, no exterior mirror), Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control, On-board Charger – 7.2 kW (@240V) (PHEV) and 7 more
HP 187 hp → 180 hp · Torque 178 lb-ft → 195 lb-ft · MPG comb 25 mpg → 35 mpg · Cargo (2nd row) 38.7 cu-ft → 31.9 cu-ft
Limited $37,660
+$2,385 over the N Line AWD.
Standard here, not on the N Line AWD: AWD Lock, Front and Rear LED maplights, Rear Occupant Alert
Limited Hybrid $39,110
+$4,800 over the SEL Convenience Hybrid AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Limited Plug-in Hybrid $44,760
+$7,260 over the SEL 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 Tucson trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2023 Hyundai Tucson trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the XRT FWD to the N Line FWD: $50 more for 17 features the press kit lists as standard on the N Line FWD and not on the XRT 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 Tucson trims cost?
15 trims, from $26,900 for the SE FWD to $44,760 for the Limited Plug-in Hybrid AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2023 Hyundai Tucson with all-wheel drive?
The SE AWD, at $28,400 MSRP.