BMW X7 vs. Hyundai PALISADE
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW X7 and Hyundai PALISADE contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW X7 and the Hyundai PALISADE.
In comparing the BMW X7's and the Hyundai PALISADE's specifications and ratings, the BMW X7 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Hyundai PALISADE has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the BMW X7's and the Hyundai PALISADE's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai PALISADE is a better car than the BMW X7.
Pricing: A used 2026 BMW X7 ranges from $83,055 to $117,551 while a used 2026 Hyundai PALISADE is priced between $47,010 to $58,713. For a new model, the BMW X7's price is between $91,275 and $127,565, with the Hyundai PALISADE priced between $45,374 and $58,844.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW X7 loses 58 percent of its value and the Hyundai PALISADE loses 47.5 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai PALISADE retains 10.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW X7.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW X7’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the Hyundai PALISADE base engine makes 287 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: The Hyundai PALISADE has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
91275 - 127565
Starting MSRP:
86700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
96574
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
46200 - 171000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
45374 - 58844
Starting MSRP:
39435
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
39270
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
32190 - 44750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
95381
Price Range:
83055 - 117551
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
73658
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
51935 - 95381
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
55009
Price Range:
47010 - 58713
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
51972
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
50800 - 55009
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
50624
Depreciation %:
0.58389536
Resale Value $:
36076
Residual Value %:
0.41610464
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.60078411
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.54915129 - 0.65492872
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
18933
Depreciation %:
0.48010093
Resale Value $:
20502
Residual Value %:
0.51989907
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.51651297
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.36117337 - 0.54113436
BMW X7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Hyundai PALISADE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X7
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
11.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.2 - 12.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai PALISADE
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.8 - 11.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
BMW X7 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
6 out of / 16Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
8 out of / 17Ranking
8 out of / 17Ranking
9 out of / 17Ranking
10 out of / 17Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 17Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 17Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 26Ranking
21 out of / 29Hyundai PALISADE Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
5 out of / 34Ranking
6 out of / 67Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 34Ranking
8 out of / 34Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 30Ranking
9 out of / 67Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
12 out of / 34Ranking
12 out of / 32Ranking
15 out of / 67Ranking
15 out of / 67Ranking
17 out of / 34Ranking
17 out of / 32Ranking
17 out of / 32Ranking
17 out of / 32Ranking
18 out of / 67Ranking
18 out of / 32Ranking
18 out of / 32Ranking
20 out of / 67Ranking
21 out of / 34Ranking
21 out of / 34Ranking
22 out of / 34Ranking
23 out of / 34Ranking
25 out of / 34Ranking
26 out of / 67Ranking
36 out of / 67Ranking
40 out of / 56Ranking
49 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW X7 Trim Levels
ALPINA XB7, M60i, xDrive40i
Hyundai PALISADE Trim Levels
Calligraphy, Limited, SE, SEL, SEL Convenience, SEL Premium, XRT Pro
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
375 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
398 foot-lbs @ 1850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
287 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1650 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Cargo Space:
12.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
90.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61 inches
Cargo Space:
19.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
86.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
181 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5452 lbs
Width:
87.3 inches
Height:
72.2 inches
Length:
203.6 inches
Wheelbase:
122.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4420 lbs
Width:
78 inches
Height:
69.5 inches
Length:
199.2 inches
Wheelbase:
116.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
285/45R21
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Brown
Sparkling Copper Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Green
Manhattan Green Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Abyss Black Pearl
Blue
Classy Blue Pearl
Brown
Not available
Gray
Ecotronic Gray Pearl
Green
Not available
Red
Galaxy Maroon Pearl
White
Creamy White Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Coffee / Cognac / Tartufo
Gray
Silverstone
White
Ivory White / Ivory White/Atlas Grey
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Grey/Navy
White
Not available
