Which 2026 Hyundai Tucson trim should you buy?
$29,700 to $48,900. 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: SEL FWD → Hybrid SE FWD, +$250 for 45 features made standard.
Thinnest step: Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD → Plug-in Hybrid Limited AWD, +$8,225 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 $31,200.
SEL $31,050
+$1,350 over the SE FWD.
Standard here, not on the SE FWD: 8-way power driver's seat, Floor console-mounted rear A/C vents, Front Aero Wipers, Hands-free Smart Liftgate with auto open & adjustable height setting, Heated front seats (3-steps), Heated outside mirrors, Power Window Switches - Front auto down/up, Power driver's lumbar support, Privacy Glass - Rear/quarter/back glass, Roof side rails, Spare Tire - Tire Mobility Kit (TMK), Sunvisors w/ Illumination
Wheels 17 in → 18 in
SE $31,200
+$150 over the SEL FWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL FWD: 6-way adjustable driver's seat, Manual air conditioning, Power Window Switches - Driver auto down/up, Seatback map pocket(s), Spare Tire - Compact Temporary Tire
Wheels 18 in → 17 in
Hybrid SE $31,300
+$250 over the SEL FWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL FWD: 12.3" Digital instrument cluster, 12.3" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation (ccNC), 8-way power front passenger seat, Acoustic Laminated Windshield + Front Side Windows, Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (radar-type), Ambient interior lighting - Upper center console (SBW models only), front passenger dashboard tray, & front door pockets (64-color), Auto-dimming Mirror, Auto-dimming Mirror (incl HomeLink), Bi-LED headlights (Projector-type), Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Bose® Premium Audio System (8-channel amp, 8 speakers), Dark chrome accent grille, Dual automatic temperature control with Auto Defogger, Dynamic Voice Recognition and 31 more
HP 187 hp → 178 hp · Torque 178 lb-ft → 195 lb-ft
SEL Plus $31,550
+$500 over the SEL FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Wheels 18 in → 19 in
SEL $32,550
+$1,350 over the SE AWD.
Standard here, not on the SE AWD: 8-way power driver's seat, Floor console-mounted rear A/C vents, Front Aero Wipers, Hands-free Smart Liftgate with auto open & adjustable height setting, Heated front seats (3-steps), Heated outside mirrors, Power Window Switches - Front auto down/up, Power driver's lumbar support, Privacy Glass - Rear/quarter/back glass, Roof side rails, Spare Tire - Tire Mobility Kit (TMK), Sunvisors w/ Illumination
Wheels 17 in → 18 in
Hybrid SEL $32,750
+$1,450 over the Hybrid SE FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Hybrid Blue SE $32,800
+$50 over the Hybrid SEL FWD.
Standard here, not on the Hybrid SEL FWD: 4.2" Multi-Information Display, Cloth-trimmed seats (stain- and odor-resistant), Drive Type - FWD, Rear Occupant Alert (door logic-type)
Wheels 18 in → 17 in
SEL Plus $33,050
+$500 over the SEL AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Wheels 18 in → 19 in
XRT $33,725
+$2,175 over the SEL Plus FWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL Plus FWD: AWD Lock, Ambient interior lighting - Upper center console (SBW models only), front passenger dashboard tray, & front door pockets (64-color), Dark chrome accent grille, Gloss black pillars - B & C pillars, H-Tex®-trimmed seats (leatherette), HTRAC AWD, Active On-Demand, LED taillights / LED license plate lights, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Premium Daytime Running Lights (half mirror-type), Prominent lower door side cladding, Seatback map pocket(s), Side mirrors with turn signal indicators, Spare Tire - Compact Temporary Tire, Terrain Mode and 1 more
Wheels 19 in → 18 in
SEL Premium $34,050
+$325 over the XRT FWD.
Standard here, not on the XRT FWD: 12.3" color touchscreen with AM/FM, HD Radio™, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio system with 6-speakers (ccNC Lite), Bodycolor side mirror housing, Cloth-trimmed seats (stain- and odor-resistant), Controller OTA update capability, Inside rearview mirror - Manual day/night, Roof trim - Gray, Spare Tire - Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
Hybrid SEL $34,250
+$1,450 over the Hybrid Blue SE AWD.
Standard here, not on the Hybrid Blue SE AWD: 12.3" Digital instrument cluster, 12.3" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation (ccNC), 8-way power front passenger seat, Acoustic Laminated Windshield + Front Side Windows, Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (radar-type), Ambient interior lighting - Upper center console (SBW models only), front passenger dashboard tray, & front door pockets (64-color), Auto-dimming Mirror, Auto-dimming Mirror (incl HomeLink), Bi-LED headlights (Projector-type), Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Bose® Premium Audio System (8-channel amp, 8 speakers), Dark chrome accent grille, Dynamic Voice Recognition, Forward Attention Warning (FAW) (uses in-cabin camera, DDMS) and 24 more
Wheels 17 in → 18 in
XRT $35,225
+$2,175 over the SEL Plus AWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL Plus AWD: AWD Lock, Ambient interior lighting - Upper center console (SBW models only), front passenger dashboard tray, & front door pockets (64-color), Dark chrome accent grille, Gloss black pillars - B & C pillars, H-Tex®-trimmed seats (leatherette), HTRAC AWD, Active On-Demand, LED taillights / LED license plate lights, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Premium Daytime Running Lights (half mirror-type), Prominent lower door side cladding, Seatback map pocket(s), Side mirrors with turn signal indicators, Spare Tire - Compact Temporary Tire, Terrain Mode and 1 more
Wheels 19 in → 18 in
Hybrid SEL Convenience $35,250
+$1,000 over the Hybrid SEL AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
SEL Premium $35,550
+$325 over the XRT AWD.
Standard here, not on the XRT AWD: 12.3" color touchscreen with AM/FM, HD Radio™, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio system with 6-speakers (ccNC Lite), Bodycolor side mirror housing, Cloth-trimmed seats (stain- and odor-resistant), Controller OTA update capability, Inside rearview mirror - Manual day/night, Roof trim - Gray, Spare Tire - Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
Limited $39,675
+$5,625 over the SEL Premium FWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL Premium FWD: 12.3" Digital instrument cluster, 12.3" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation (ccNC), 8-way power front passenger seat, Acoustic Laminated Windshield + Front Side Windows, Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (radar-type), Ambient interior lighting - Upper center console (SBW models only), front passenger dashboard tray, & front door pockets (64-color), Auto-dimming Mirror, Auto-dimming Mirror (incl HomeLink), Bi-LED headlights (Projector-type), Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Bose® Premium Audio System (8-channel amp, 8 speakers), Dark chrome accent grille, Dual automatic temperature control with Auto Defogger, Dynamic Voice Recognition and 34 more
Wheels 18 in → 19 in
Plug-in Hybrid SEL $40,675
+$5,125 over the SEL Premium AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
HP 187 hp → 178 hp · Torque 178 lb-ft → 195 lb-ft · Cargo (2nd row) 41.2 cu-ft → 31.9 cu-ft
Limited $41,175
+$5,625 over the SEL Premium AWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL Premium AWD: 12.3" Digital instrument cluster, 12.3" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation (ccNC), 8-way power front passenger seat, Acoustic Laminated Windshield + Front Side Windows, Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (radar-type), Ambient interior lighting - Upper center console (SBW models only), front passenger dashboard tray, & front door pockets (64-color), Auto-dimming Mirror, Auto-dimming Mirror (incl HomeLink), Bi-LED headlights (Projector-type), Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Bose® Premium Audio System (8-channel amp, 8 speakers), Dark chrome accent grille, Dual automatic temperature control with Auto Defogger, Dynamic Voice Recognition and 34 more
Wheels 18 in → 19 in
Hybrid Limited $42,425
+$7,175 over the Hybrid SEL Convenience AWD.
Standard here, not on the Hybrid SEL Convenience AWD: AWD Lock, Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium functionality (NFC, BLE, UWB-type), Power Sunroof - Conventional-Type / Panoramic sunroof - One-touch open and rear shade, Tucson Hybrid Night AWD - Glossy Black 19" alloy wheels, Glossy Black Front & Rear Bumper elements, Glossy Black Mirror Caps, Glossy Black DLO Molding, Black Headliner
Wheels 18 in → 19 in
Hybrid Night $42,925
+$500 over the Hybrid Limited AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Plug-in Hybrid Limited $48,900
+$8,225 over the Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Wheels 18 in → 19 in
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 Tucson trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Hyundai Tucson trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the SEL FWD to the Hybrid SE FWD: $250 more for 45 features the press kit lists as standard on the Hybrid SE FWD and not on the SEL 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 Tucson trims cost?
21 trims, from $29,700 for the SE FWD to $48,900 for the Plug-in Hybrid Limited AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2026 Hyundai Tucson with all-wheel drive?
The SE AWD, at $31,200 MSRP.