Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL vs. SEL Premium
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL and Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL Premium 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 SANTA CRUZ SEL and the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL Premium.
In comparing the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL's and the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL Premium's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL Premium has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL and Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL Premium have the same Based on this comparison of the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL's and the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL Premium's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL is a better car than the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL Premium.
Pricing: A used 2023 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL ranges from $25,804 to $31,967 while a used 2023 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL Premium is priced between $28,608 to $37,277. For a new model, the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL's price is between $27,399 and $35,799, with the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL Premium priced between $35,464 and $40,238.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL and the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL Premium both lose 32.7 percent of their value.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL’s base engine makes 191 horsepower, and the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL Premium base engine makes 281 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL and the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL Premium are available in Crew Cab configuration. Both the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL and the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL Premium offer a bed length of 52.1 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Hyundai SANTA CRUZ has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$27,399 - $35,799
Starting MSRP:
$28,190
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$24,148
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$22,595 - $25,700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$35,464 - $40,238
Starting MSRP:
$37,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$24,148
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$22,595 - $25,700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$28,472
Price Range:
$25,804 - $31,967
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$32,403
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$31,508 - $33,298
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
141
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
29,993
# Good or Great Deals:
33
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$32,304
Price Range:
$28,608 - $37,277
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$32,403
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$31,508 - $33,298
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
46
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
29,183
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Hyundai SANTA CRUZ Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Hyundai SANTA CRUZ Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL Premium
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
10.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
4.7 - 16.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
10.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
4.7 - 16.3
Hyundai SANTA CRUZ Rankings
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Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
52.1 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
52.1 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Hyundai SANTA CRUZ Trim Levels
Limited, Night, SE, SEL Premium
Other Hyundai SANTA CRUZ Trim Levels
Limited, Night, SE, SEL
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:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
191 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
181 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1732 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
281 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
311 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1606 lbs
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 478 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
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:
N/A
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:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3724 lbs
Width:
75 inches
Height:
66.7 inches
Length:
195.7 inches
Wheelbase:
118.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4126 lbs
Width:
75 inches
Height:
66.7 inches
Length:
195.7 inches
Wheelbase:
118.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18
