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Toyota Camry vs. Hyundai SANTA FE

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry and the Hyundai SANTA FE.

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

Pricing: For a new model, the Toyota Camry's price is between $30,679 and $43,023, 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 Toyota Camry loses 37.7 percent of its value and the Hyundai SANTA FE loses 48.3 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Camry retains 10.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai SANTA FE.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Camry is 8.2 out of 10 while the Hyundai SANTA FE's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Camry being ranked 1 out of 9 Best Hybrid Midsize Cars and the Hyundai SANTA FE being ranked 7 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Camry is 8.1 out of 10. For the Hyundai SANTA FE the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Camry a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai SANTA FE.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Camry’s base engine makes 225 horsepower, and the Hyundai SANTA FE base engine makes 277 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai SANTA FE has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Toyota Camry has the advantage in the area of cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Toyota Camry 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:

30679 - 43023

Starting MSRP:

29000

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

29025

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

29000 - 29050

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:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:

N/A

Category Avg Price Range:

N/A

# 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 $:

11113

Depreciation %:

0.38321837

Resale Value $:

17887

Residual Value %:

0.61678163

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

0.49202387

Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

0.38321837 - 0.49237599

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

Toyota Camry Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

8.1 / 10

Retained Value:

8.6 / 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 Toyota Camry

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

14.3

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

11.6

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

8.8 - 14.3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.355

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:

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

Toyota Camry Rankings

Best Family Hybrid Midsize Cars

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars

1 / 9

Hybrid Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 9

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars Under $30k

1 / 4

Most Affordable Hybrid Midsize Cars

1 / 4

Most Reliable Hybrid Midsize Cars Under $30k

1 / 4

Best Hybrid Cars Under $30k

2 / 9

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

2 / 9

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $30k

2 / 9

Best Family Hybrid Cars

3 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars

3 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

3 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

3 / 15

Most Comfortable Hybrid Midsize Cars

3 / 9

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

4 / 15

Safest Hybrid Cars

5 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

6 / 25

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

7 / 25

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars for Tall People

7 / 9

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

8 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

8 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

14 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

17 / 25

Hyundai SANTA FE Rankings

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $35k

1 / 3

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $35k

1 / 3

Best Crossover SUVs Under $35k

2 / 7

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $35k

2 / 7

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

3 / 67

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

3 / 28

Best Midsize SUVs Under $35k

3 / 5

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $35k

3 / 5

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

4 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

4 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

4 / 30

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 30

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

5 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

5 / 28

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

7 / 34

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

7 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs

8 / 32

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

9 / 34

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

9 / 32

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 34

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

11 / 67

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

11 / 34

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

12 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs

13 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

13 / 32

Safest Midsize SUVs

13 / 32

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

14 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

14 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

14 / 67

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 34

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

14 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

17 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

18 / 34

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

20 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

21 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

22 / 56

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

24 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

24 / 32

Safest Crossover SUVs

25 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

26 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

27 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

29 / 34

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

33 / 56

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

38 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

41 / 67

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Toyota Camry Trim Levels

LE, Nightshade, SE, XLE, XSE

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:

2 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:

225 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.065 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

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:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT 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

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

Available

Captain's seat:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

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:

Available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.7 inches

Cargo Space:

15.1 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

99.9 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:

3450 lbs

Width:

72.4 inches

Height:

56.9 inches

Length:

193.5 inches

Wheelbase:

111.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.4 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:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P205/65R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/60R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Ocean Gem / Reservoir Blue

Gray

Underground

Red

Supersonic Red

Silver

Celestial Silver Metallic

White

Ice Cap

Exterior Colors

Black

Phantom Black

Blue

Not available

Gray

Ecotronic Gray Pearl / Hampton Gray

Red

Not available

Silver

Shimmering Silver Metallic

White

Serenity White Pearl

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Boulder

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

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