Ford Expedition vs. Hyundai SANTA FE

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Expedition and Hyundai SANTA FE 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 Ford Expedition and the Hyundai SANTA FE.

When we compare the Ford Expedition's and the Hyundai SANTA FE's specifications and ratings, the Ford Expedition has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Hyundai SANTA FE has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Ford Expedition's and the Hyundai SANTA FE's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SANTA FE is a better car than the Ford Expedition.

Pricing: For a new model, the Ford Expedition's price is between $67,086 and $89,397, with the Hyundai SANTA FE priced between $37,209 and $51,800.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Expedition loses 56.9 percent of its value and the Hyundai SANTA FE loses 48.3 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai SANTA FE retains 8.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Expedition.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Expedition is 7.6 out of 10 while the Hyundai SANTA FE's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Ford Expedition being ranked 16 out of 33 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the Hyundai SANTA FE being ranked 6 out of 33.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Expedition is 7.5 out of 10. For the Hyundai SANTA FE the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Hyundai SANTA FE a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Expedition.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Expedition’s base engine makes 400 horsepower, and the Hyundai SANTA FE base engine makes 277 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Expedition, a fullsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Hyundai SANTA FE, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ford Expedition has higher safety ratings than the Hyundai SANTA FE, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.69 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

67086 - 89397

Starting MSRP:

57345

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)

67138

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)

53000 - 101945

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

37209 - 51800

Starting MSRP:

34800

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

39270

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

32190 - 44750

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

76700

Price Range:

64510 - 87670

Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)

80211

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)

71641 - 90487

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

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 $:

32774

Depreciation %:

0.57152155

Resale Value $:

24571

Residual Value %:

0.42847844999999996

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large SUVs)

0.56272363

Category Depreciation Range:
(Large SUVs)

0.47365125 - 0.60547456

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

17011

Depreciation %:

0.48881264

Resale Value $:

17789

Residual Value %:

0.51118736

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)

0.51651297

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

0.36117337 - 0.54113436

Ford Expedition Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.6 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

7.3 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Hyundai SANTA FE Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

8.7 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Expedition

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

9.2

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)

10.1

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)

8.8 - 11.0

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.163

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SANTA FE

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

10.8

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:

0.145



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

6.1372790096552725

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

2.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

1.5 - 6.4

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Ford Expedition Rankings

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 33

Best Off-road Large SUVs

1 / 12

Best Family Large SUVs

2 / 12

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

2 / 12

Safest Large SUVs

2 / 12

Most Affordable Large SUVs

2 / 10

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

3 / 33

Most Reliable Large SUVs Under $60k

3 / 5

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

3 / 5

Best Large SUVs for Towing

4 / 12

Best Large SUVs Under $60k

4 / 5

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

4 / 5

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

5 / 33

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

5 / 12

Most Comfortable Large SUVs

5 / 12

Best Large SUVs for the Money

5 / 10

Best Gas Mileage Large SUVs

6 / 12

Best Large SUVs

6 / 12

Most Reliable Large SUVs

7 / 12

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 33

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 33

Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

8 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

9 / 33

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

9 / 12

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

10 / 33

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

10 / 12

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

15 / 33

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

16 / 33

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

16 / 29

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

17 / 33

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

17 / 33

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

20 / 29

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

25 / 33

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

30 / 33

Hyundai SANTA FE Rankings

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

2 / 14

Best Midsize SUVs Under $40k

2 / 13

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

2 / 8

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

3 / 66

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

3 / 26

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

4 / 31

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 29

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

4 / 8

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

5 / 66

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 33

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 33

Best Midsize SUVs

5 / 31

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

5 / 29

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 33

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 33

Best Family Midsize SUVs

6 / 31

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

6 / 31

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

6 / 31

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

6 / 26

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

6 / 14

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $40k

6 / 13

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

7 / 33

Safest Midsize SUVs

8 / 31

Best Family Crossover SUVs

9 / 66

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

10 / 66

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

10 / 31

Safest Crossover SUVs

11 / 66

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 33

Best Crossover SUVs

12 / 66

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

12 / 66

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

12 / 33

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

12 / 31

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 33

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

13 / 33

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

14 / 31

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

15 / 31

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

16 / 66

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

18 / 31

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

20 / 66

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

20 / 33

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

21 / 66

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

24 / 54

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

24 / 31

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

24 / 31

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

25 / 66

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

26 / 33

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

27 / 33

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

29 / 33

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

34 / 54

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

37 / 66

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

45 / 66

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Ford Expedition Trim Levels

Active, King Ranch, Platinum, Tremor, XL SSV

Hyundai SANTA FE Trim Levels

Calligraphy, Limited, SE, SEL, XRT

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

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):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.69 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

400 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque:

480 foot-lbs @ 3300 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.071 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

6000 lbs

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

277 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque:

311 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.064 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

4X4 / 4X2

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


15 / 22 / 18

Range (city/hwy):

354 / 519 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

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

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Captain's seat:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Available

Captain's seat:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Available

Safety Features

360-Degree 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

Backup camera:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

Available

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

Backup camera:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

43.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

64.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

40 inches

Rear Leg Room:

41.1 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

64.8 inches

Cargo Space:

21.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

108.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

196.6 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

40.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58.1 inches

Cargo Space:

14.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

79.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

166.6 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

5668 lbs

Width:

94.6 inches

Height:

78 inches

Length:

209.9 inches

Wheelbase:

122.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.7 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4343 lbs

Width:

74.8 inches

Height:

67.7 inches

Length:

190.2 inches

Wheelbase:

110.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

7 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P265/70R18E

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/60R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Agate Black

Blue

Stone Blue

Gray

Dark Matter Gray

Silver

Space Silver

White

Oxford White

Exterior Colors

Black

Phantom Black

Blue

Not available

Gray

Ecotronic Gray Pearl / Hampton Gray

Silver

Shimmering Silver Metallic

White

Serenity White Pearl

Interior Colors

Gray

Dark Gray

Black

Not available

Interior Colors

Gray

Gray

Black

Black

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