Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL Premium vs. Limited
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL Premium and Hyundai SANTA CRUZ Limited 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 Premium and the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ Limited.
In comparing the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL Premium's and the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ Limited's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL Premium 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 and Hyundai SANTA CRUZ Limited have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL Premium's and the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ Limited's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL Premium is a better car than the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ Limited.
Pricing: A used 2023 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL Premium ranges from $28,608 to $37,277 while a used 2023 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ Limited is priced between $31,084 to $38,762. For a new model, the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL Premium's price is between $35,464 and $40,238, with the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ Limited priced between $35,635 and $43,075.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL Premium and the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ Limited both lose 32.7 percent of their value.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL Premium and the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ Limited makes 281 horsepower. Both the SEL Premium and the Limited are rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 478 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL Premium and the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ Limited are available in Crew Cab configuration. Both the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL Premium and the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ Limited 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:
$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
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$35,635 - $43,075
Starting MSRP:
$40,570
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:
$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:
80
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
19,278
# Good or Great Deals:
26
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$34,553
Price Range:
$31,084 - $38,762
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$32,403
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$31,508 - $33,298
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
81
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
19,055
# Good or Great Deals:
31
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 Premium
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SANTA CRUZ Limited
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
Other Hyundai SANTA CRUZ Trim Levels
Night, SE, SEL, SEL Premium
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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
281 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
311 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1568 lbs
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
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
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
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
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:
N/A
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:
Standard
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:
4126 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:
4164 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:
20.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/50R20
