Hyundai PALISADE Calligraphy vs. Hyundai SANTA FE Calligraphy
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai PALISADE Calligraphy and Hyundai SANTA FE Calligraphy 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 Hyundai PALISADE Calligraphy and the Hyundai SANTA FE Calligraphy.
In comparing the Hyundai PALISADE Calligraphy's and the Hyundai SANTA FE Calligraphy's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai PALISADE Calligraphy has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The Hyundai SANTA FE Calligraphy has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai PALISADE Calligraphy's and the Hyundai SANTA FE Calligraphy's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai PALISADE Calligraphy is a better car than the Hyundai SANTA FE Calligraphy.
Pricing: For a new model, the Hyundai PALISADE Calligraphy's price is between $55,814 and $59,113, with the Hyundai SANTA FE Calligraphy priced between $48,428 and $52,376.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai PALISADE Calligraphy loses 47.5 percent of its value and the Hyundai SANTA FE Calligraphy loses 48.3 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai PALISADE Calligraphy retains 0.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai SANTA FE Calligraphy.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai PALISADE Calligraphy’s base engine makes 287 horsepower, and the Hyundai SANTA FE Calligraphy base engine makes 277 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the Hyundai PALISADE Calligraphy has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Hyundai SANTA FE Calligraphy has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Hyundai PALISADE Calligraphy has higher safety ratings than the Hyundai SANTA FE Calligraphy, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.69 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
55814 - 59113
Starting MSRP:
54560
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
39270
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
32190 - 44750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
48428 - 52376
Starting MSRP:
47350
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
39270
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
32190 - 44750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
57140
Price Range:
52998 - 58715
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:
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 $:
26194
Depreciation %:
0.48010093
Resale Value $:
28366
Residual Value %:
0.51989907
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.51651297
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.36117337 - 0.54113436
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
23145
Depreciation %:
0.48881264
Resale Value $:
24205
Residual Value %:
0.51118736
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.51651297
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.36117337 - 0.54113436
Hyundai PALISADE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 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 Hyundai PALISADE Calligraphy
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SANTA FE Calligraphy
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:
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
Hyundai 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
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15 out of / 67Ranking
17 out of / 34Ranking
17 out of / 32Ranking
17 out of / 32Ranking
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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 / 67Hyundai SANTA FE Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 67Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 67Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
4 out of / 30Ranking
4 out of / 30Ranking
5 out of / 32Ranking
5 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 34Ranking
7 out of / 34Ranking
7 out of / 34Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 34Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 34Ranking
11 out of / 67Ranking
11 out of / 34Ranking
11 out of / 34Ranking
12 out of / 32Ranking
13 out of / 67Ranking
13 out of / 32Ranking
13 out of / 32Ranking
14 out of / 67Ranking
14 out of / 67Ranking
14 out of / 67Ranking
14 out of / 34Ranking
14 out of / 32Ranking
17 out of / 32Ranking
18 out of / 34Ranking
20 out of / 67Ranking
21 out of / 67Ranking
22 out of / 56Ranking
24 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 32Ranking
25 out of / 67Ranking
26 out of / 34Ranking
27 out of / 34Ranking
29 out of / 34Ranking
33 out of / 56Ranking
38 out of / 67Ranking
41 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Hyundai PALISADE Trim Levels
Limited, SE, SEL, SEL Convenience, SEL Premium, XRT Pro
Other Hyundai SANTA FE Trim Levels
Limited, SE, SEL, XRT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 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):
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.69 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:
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
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:
FWD / 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:
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
Captain's seat:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
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
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
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
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
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:
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.6 inches
Cargo Space:
19.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
86.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
181 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 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:
4420 lbs
Width:
78 inches
Height:
69.5 inches
Length:
199.4 inches
Wheelbase:
116.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4343 lbs
Width:
74.8 inches
Height:
69.7 inches
Length:
190.2 inches
Wheelbase:
110.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/45R21
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R21
