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Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid SEL Premium vs. Hyundai SANTA FE SEL

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid SEL Premium and Hyundai SANTA FE SEL 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 FE Hybrid SEL Premium and the Hyundai SANTA FE SEL.

In comparing the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid SEL Premium's and the Hyundai SANTA FE SEL's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid SEL Premium has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Hyundai SANTA FE SEL has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid SEL Premium's and the Hyundai SANTA FE SEL's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SANTA FE SEL is a better car than the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid SEL Premium.

Pricing: A used 2023 Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid SEL Premium ranges from $30,849 to $41,878 while a used 2023 Hyundai SANTA FE SEL is priced between $25,598 to $36,387. For a new model, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid SEL Premium's price is between $37,539 and $42,533, with the Hyundai SANTA FE SEL priced between $30,896 and $40,855.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid SEL Premium loses 48.5 percent of its value and the Hyundai SANTA FE SEL loses 45.7 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai SANTA FE SEL retains 2.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid SEL Premium.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid SEL Premium’s base engine makes 226 horsepower, and the Hyundai SANTA FE SEL base engine makes 191 horsepower. The SEL Premium is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 531 miles. The SEL is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 496 miles. This gives the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid SEL Premium the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai SANTA FE SEL. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai SANTA FE SEL, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid SEL Premium and Hyundai SANTA FE SEL are comparable in regards to front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid SEL Premium and the Hyundai SANTA FE SEL have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$37,539 - $42,533

Starting MSRP:

$39,770

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

$44,667

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

$34,620 - $59,865

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$30,896 - $40,855

Starting MSRP:

$32,450

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

$36,046

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$28,750 - $41,535

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$35,251

Price Range:

$30,849 - $41,878

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

$44,163

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

$35,790 - $54,687

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

79

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

9,312

# Good or Great Deals:

15

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$30,148

Price Range:

$25,598 - $36,387

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

$40,669

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$31,626 - $57,848

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1,168

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

22,559

# Good or Great Deals:

374

Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.5 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Hyundai SANTA FE Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.7 / 10

Reliability:

8.6 / 10

Retained Value:

7.7 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid 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:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SANTA FE SEL

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

9.3

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

9.5

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

7.6 - 12.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

20.5%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

5.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

1.6 - 21.5

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.1

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

5.7

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.3 - 21.6

Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Rankings

Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs

1 / 32

Most Comfortable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

1 / 27

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

1 / 12

Most Comfortable Hybrid Midsize SUVs

1 / 12

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

1 / 9

Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 9

Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 9

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Legroom

2 / 32

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

2 / 27

Most Affordable Hybrid Midsize SUVs

2 / 11

Best Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

3 / 9

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 27

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 12

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

5 / 32

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Tall People

5 / 27

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

5 / 9

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

5 / 9

Best Hybrid Midsize SUVs for Tall People

6 / 12

Best Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

6 / 9

Best Hybrid SUVs for Tall People

7 / 32

Safest Hybrid SUVs

7 / 32

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

8 / 12

Best Off-road Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 9

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

8 / 9

Best Hybrid Midsize SUVs for Towing

9 / 12

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

10 / 12

Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs

11 / 30

Most Affordable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

11 / 26

Best Off-road Hybrid Midsize SUVs

11 / 12

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Towing

13 / 27

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

13 / 27

Best Hybrid SUVs for Towing

17 / 32

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Horsepower

18 / 32

Best Off-road Hybrid Crossover SUVs

20 / 27

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

20 / 27

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid SUVs

23 / 32

Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value

23 / 32

Best Off-road Hybrid SUVs

24 / 32

Hyundai SANTA FE Rankings

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 39

Best Midsize SUVs Under $35k

1 / 6

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $35k

1 / 6

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $25k

1 / 6

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $35k

1 / 6

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $40k

1 / 6

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $50k

1 / 6

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs Under $35k

2 / 10

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $25k

2 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

2 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $35k

2 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

2 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $50k

2 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

2 / 6

Best Family Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

3 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Best Family Midsize SUVs

3 / 31

Best Midsize SUVs

3 / 31

Safest Midsize SUVs

3 / 31

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

3 / 27

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $25k

3 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $30k

3 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $35k

3 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

3 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $50k

3 / 10

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

4 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 39

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

4 / 31

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

5 / 31

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

5 / 31

Best Crossover SUVs

6 / 67

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 34

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

6 / 18

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

7 / 39

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

8 / 21

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 39

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

11 / 31

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

12 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

12 / 31

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

12 / 31

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

14 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

15 / 67

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

15 / 31

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

15 / 31

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

16 / 39

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

17 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

17 / 39

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

18 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

20 / 31

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

21 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

21 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

21 / 31

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

22 / 31

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

26 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

27 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

28 / 39

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

34 / 59

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

36 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

50 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Other Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Trim Levels

Blue, Limited

Other Hyundai SANTA FE Trim Levels

Calligraphy, Limited, SE, 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

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:

226 hp @ 1500 rpm

Torque:

195 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm

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

0.054 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

191 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque:

181 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

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

0.050 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

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


33 / 30 / 32

Range (city/hwy):

584 / 531 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):


25 / 28 / 26

Range (city/hwy):

443 / 496 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

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

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

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

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

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

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

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Wifi:

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:

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:

39.5 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

40.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58.3 inches

Cargo Space:

36.4 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

72.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

146.6 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.2 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

39 inches

Rear Leg Room:

41.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58.3 inches

Cargo Space:

36.4 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

72.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

147.9 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4180 lbs

Width:

74.8 inches

Height:

67.3 inches

Length:

188.4 inches

Wheelbase:

108.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.2 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3810 lbs

Width:

74.8 inches

Height:

67.3 inches

Length:

188.4 inches

Wheelbase:

108.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.2 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/55R19

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/60R18

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