2021 Hyundai Palisade trim levels explained
Base to top
$15,225
- 8 trims. $32,675 to $47,900.
- Base: SE FWD. Top: Calligraphy AWD.
All 8 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | $32,675 | $1,185 | 3.8L 6cyl | 291 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 8 |
| SE AWD | $34,375 | $1,185 | 3.8L | 291 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 8 |
| SEL FWD | $35,325 | $1,185 | 3.8L 6cyl | 291 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 7 |
| SEL AWD | $37,025 | $1,185 | 3.8L | 291 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| Limited FWD | $45,275 | $1,185 | 3.8L | 291 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 7 |
| Calligraphy FWD | $46,200 | $1,185 | 3.8L | 291 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 7 |
| Limited AWD | $46,975 | $1,185 | 3.8L 6cyl | 291 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| Calligraphy AWD | $47,900 | $1,185 | 3.8L 6cyl | 291 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
What changes at each step
SE to SEL: +$2,650
SE FWD $32,675 to SEL FWD $35,325.
- Seats: 8 to 7.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Blind spot warning, Remote start, Smart key entry, Push-button start, Garage door opener, plus 3 more.
SEL to Limited: +$9,950
SEL FWD $35,325 to Limited FWD $45,275.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Power liftgate or trunk, Navigation, Premium audio, plus 6 more.
Limited to Calligraphy: +$925
Limited FWD $45,275 to Calligraphy FWD $46,200.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No added standard equipment listed.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited FWD, $45,275. Optional from SEL FWD, $35,325.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SEL FWD, $35,325.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Limited FWD, $45,275. Optional from SEL FWD, $35,325.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Limited FWD, $45,275.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: SEL FWD, $35,325.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: SE FWD, $32,675.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Limited FWD, $45,275. Optional from SEL FWD, $35,325.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: SE FWD, $32,675.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Limited FWD, $45,275. Optional from SEL FWD, $35,325.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Limited FWD, $45,275.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: SEL FWD, $35,325.
- Heated rear seats: optional from SEL FWD, $35,325.
- Not on any trim: a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | SE | SEL | Limited | Calligraphy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | O | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | O | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | N | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | O | S | S |
| Third row | S | S | S | S |
| Navigation | N | O | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | S | S |
| Remote start | N | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | O | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: SE AWD, $34,375.
- 7 or more seats: every trim, 8 seats.
- The most hp: every trim, 291 hp.
- The best mpg: SE FWD, 22 mpg, $32,675.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Calligraphy FWD, Calligraphy AWD.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 6 trims. Median change: +$700.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | $31,975 | $32,675 | +$700 |
| SE AWD | $33,675 | $34,375 | +$700 |
| SEL FWD | $33,925 | $35,325 | +$1,400 |
| SEL AWD | $35,625 | $37,025 | +$1,400 |
| Limited FWD | $45,125 | $45,275 | +$150 |
| Limited AWD | $46,825 | $46,975 | +$150 |
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