Is the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- Off-road: 7.3 in clearance. Top 79% of 125.
- Price: 7% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 4 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $111 vs $121 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 3 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 7.3 in, top 79% |
| Worth the money | No | 7% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 4 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Santa Fe a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 40.9 in | Median 38.4 in | 126 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 37.9 in | Median 38.8 in | 125 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 35.9 cu ft | Median 21.6 cu ft | 134 | Yes |
Is the Santa Fe a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $26,275 | Median $37,060 | 134 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 185 hp | 152 hp to 346 hp | 136 | Yes |
| Length | 187.8 in | Median 189.7 in | 128 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 37.5 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.8 cents | Median 13.9 cents | 134 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Santa Fe a good commuter car?
Yes. $111 a month to commute. Class median $121.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $111
- Median of 134 SUVs
- $121
- Highway mpg
- 29 mpg, top 30% of 130
Is the Santa Fe a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 3 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.3 in clearance, 67.1 in tall | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.9 to 69.5 in tall | 118 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in | Median 39.9 in | 127 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 37.5 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Santa Fe a good off-road vehicle?
No. 7.3 in clearance. Top 79% of 125 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 2.4L SE AWD, 7.3 in
- Cohort
- 125 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Santa Fe worth the money?
No. Priced 7% above cars like it.
- Price, SE FWD
- $26,275
- Predicted price
- $24,550
- Gap
- +$1,725 (+7%)
- Model error
- 16% median, 291 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Santa Fe a good buy?
No. 4 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe SE FWD | $26,275 | 12.8 cents | 35.9 cu ft | 185 hp |
| Mazda CX-30 AWD | $23,300 | 12.3 cents | 45.2 cu ft | 186 hp |
| Honda CR-V LX 2WD | $25,150 | 10.7 cents | 75.8 cu ft | 190 hp |
| Mazda CX-5 Sport FWD | $25,190 | 11.4 cents | 59.6 cu ft | 187 hp |
| Toyota RAV4 LE FWD | $25,950 | 10.7 cents | 69.8 cu ft | 203 hp |
Compared with 972 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2020.
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