2021 Hyundai Santa Fe trim levels explained
Base to top
$15,250
- 11 trims. $27,000 to $42,250.
- Base: SE FWD. Top: Calligraphy AWD.
All 11 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | $27,000 | $1,185 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| SE AWD | $28,700 | $1,185 | 2.5L | 191 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
| SEL FWD | $28,800 | $1,185 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| SEL AWD | $30,500 | $1,185 | 2.5L | 191 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid Blue AWD | $33,650 | $1,185 | 1.6L 4cyl | 226 hp | AWD | 6-speed DCT | 34 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid SEL Premium AWD | $37,600 | $1,185 | 1.6L 4cyl | 226 hp | AWD | 6-speed DCT | 32 mpg | 5 |
| Limited FWD | $38,750 | $1,185 | 2.5L 4cyl | 277 hp | FWD | 8-speed DCT | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | $39,950 | $1,185 | 1.6L 4cyl | 226 hp | AWD | 6-speed DCT | 32 mpg | 5 |
| Limited AWD | $40,450 | $1,185 | 2.5L | 277 hp | AWD | N/A | 24 mpg | 5 |
| Calligraphy FWD | $40,750 | $1,185 | 2.5L | 277 hp | FWD | N/A | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Calligraphy AWD | $42,250 | $1,185 | 2.5L 4cyl | 277 hp | AWD | 8-speed DCT | 24 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
SE to SEL: +$1,800
SE FWD $27,000 to SEL FWD $28,800.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Blind spot warning, Remote start, Satellite radio, Smart key entry, Push-button start, plus 3 more.
SEL to Limited: +$9,950
SEL FWD $28,800 to Limited FWD $38,750.
- Power: 191 hp to 277 hp.
- MPG: 26 mpg to 25 mpg.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Navigation, Premium audio, Heated rear seats, plus 9 more.
Limited to Calligraphy: +$2,000
Limited FWD $38,750 to Calligraphy FWD $40,750.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Hill descent control.
Hybrid trims
Hybrid Blue to Hybrid SEL Premium: +$3,950
Hybrid Blue AWD $33,650 to Hybrid SEL Premium AWD $37,600.
- MPG: 34 mpg to 32 mpg.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Navigation, Premium audio, Panoramic roof, Touch screen, Power front seats.
Hybrid SEL Premium to Hybrid Limited: +$2,350
Hybrid SEL Premium AWD $37,600 to Hybrid Limited AWD $39,950.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Heated rear seats, Live traffic, Rain-sensing wipers, Power-folding mirrors.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Hybrid SEL Premium AWD, $37,600. Optional from SEL FWD, $28,800.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SEL FWD, $28,800.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Limited FWD, $38,750.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Limited FWD, $38,750.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: SEL FWD, $28,800.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: SE FWD, $27,000.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: SE FWD, $27,000.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Hybrid SEL Premium AWD, $37,600. Optional from SEL FWD, $28,800.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Hybrid SEL Premium AWD, $37,600. Optional from SEL FWD, $28,800.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: SEL FWD, $28,800.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Limited FWD, $38,750.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Hybrid SEL Premium AWD, $37,600. Optional from SEL FWD, $28,800.
- Not on any trim: a third row.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | SE | SEL | Limited | Calligraphy | Hybrid Blue AWD | Hybrid SEL Premium AWD | Hybrid Limited AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | O | S | S | N | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | S | S | N | N | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | S | S | N | N | S |
| Blind spot warning | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | O | S | S | N | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | O | S | S | N | S | S |
| Remote start | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | S | S | N | N | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | O | S | S | N | S | S |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: SE AWD, $28,700.
- Hybrid: Hybrid Blue AWD, $33,650.
- The most hp: Limited FWD, 277 hp, $38,750.
- The best mpg: Hybrid Blue AWD, 34 mpg, $33,650.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: SE AWD, SEL FWD, SEL AWD, Hybrid Blue AWD, Hybrid SEL Premium AWD, Limited FWD, Hybrid Limited AWD, Limited AWD, Calligraphy FWD, Calligraphy AWD.
- Dropped: 2.4L SE FWD, 2.4L SE AWD, 2.4 SEL FWD, 2.4L SEL FWD, 2.4L SEL AWD, 2.0T SEL FWD, 2.4 Limited FWD, 2.4L Limited FWD, 2.0T SEL AWD, 2.4L Limited AWD, 2.0T Limited FWD, 2.0T Limited AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 1 trim. Median change: +$725.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | $26,275 | $27,000 | +$725 |
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What this cannot tell you
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