2023 Hyundai Santa Fe trim levels explained
Base to top
$18,920
- 15 trims. $28,750 to $47,670.
- Base: SE FWD. Top: Plug-in Hybrid Limited AWD.
All 15 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | $28,750 | $1,335 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| SE AWD | $30,450 | $1,335 | 2.5L | 191 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
| SEL FWD | $32,450 | $1,335 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| SEL AWD | $34,150 | $1,335 | 2.5L | 191 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
| XRT FWD | $34,250 | $1,335 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| XRT AWD | $35,950 | $1,335 | 2.5L | 191 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid Blue AWD | $36,210 | $1,335 | 1.6L 4cyl | 226 hp | AWD | 6-speed DCT | 34 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid SEL Premium AWD | $40,070 | $1,335 | 1.6L 4cyl | 226 hp | AWD | 6-speed DCT | 32 mpg | 5 |
| Limited FWD | $40,600 | $1,335 | 2.5L 4cyl | 277 hp | FWD | 8-speed DCT | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | $41,870 | $1,335 | 1.6L 4cyl | 226 hp | AWD | 6-speed DCT | 32 mpg | 5 |
| Limited AWD | $42,300 | $1,335 | 2.5L | 277 hp | AWD | N/A | 24 mpg | 5 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SEL Convenience AWD | $42,410 | $1,335 | 1.6L 4cyl | 261 hp | AWD | 6-speed DCT | 33 mpg | 5 |
| Calligraphy FWD | $42,600 | $1,335 | 2.5L 4cyl | 277 hp | FWD | 8-speed DCT | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Calligraphy AWD | $44,300 | $1,335 | 2.5L | 277 hp | AWD | N/A | 24 mpg | 5 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Limited AWD | $47,670 | $1,335 | 1.6L 4cyl | 261 hp | AWD | 6-speed DCT | 33 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
SE to SEL: +$3,700
SE FWD $28,750 to SEL FWD $32,450.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Power liftgate or trunk, Navigation, Remote start, Touch screen, Live traffic, plus 7 more.
SEL to XRT: +$1,800
SEL FWD $32,450 to XRT FWD $34,250.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No added standard equipment listed.
XRT to Limited: +$6,350
XRT FWD $34,250 to Limited FWD $40,600.
- Power: 191 hp to 277 hp.
- MPG: 26 mpg to 25 mpg.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Premium audio, Heated rear seats, Panoramic roof, plus 5 more.
Limited to Calligraphy: +$2,000
Limited FWD $40,600 to Calligraphy FWD $42,600.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No added standard equipment listed.
Hybrid trims
Hybrid Blue to Hybrid SEL Premium: +$3,860
Hybrid Blue AWD $36,210 to Hybrid SEL Premium AWD $40,070.
- MPG: 34 mpg to 32 mpg.
Adds as standard: 360 camera, Premium audio, Panoramic roof, Power front seats.
Hybrid SEL Premium to Hybrid Limited: +$1,800
Hybrid SEL Premium AWD $40,070 to Hybrid Limited AWD $41,870.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, Heated rear seats, Rain-sensing wipers, Power-folding mirrors.
Plug-in hybrid trims
Plug-in Hybrid SEL Convenience to Plug-in Hybrid Limited: +$5,260
Plug-in Hybrid SEL Convenience AWD $42,410 to Plug-in Hybrid Limited AWD $47,670.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Premium audio, Heated rear seats, Panoramic roof, plus 3 more.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited FWD, $40,600.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SEL FWD, $32,450.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Limited FWD, $40,600.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Hybrid SEL Premium AWD, $40,070. Optional from SEL FWD, $32,450.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: SE FWD, $28,750.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: SE FWD, $28,750.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: SEL FWD, $32,450.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: SEL FWD, $32,450.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Hybrid SEL Premium AWD, $40,070. Optional from SEL FWD, $32,450.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: SEL FWD, $32,450.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Limited FWD, $40,600.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Hybrid SEL Premium AWD, $40,070. Optional from SEL FWD, $32,450.
- Not on any trim: a third row.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | SE | SEL | XRT | Limited | Calligraphy | Hybrid Blue AWD | Hybrid SEL Premium AWD | Hybrid Limited AWD | Plug-in Hybrid SEL Convenience AWD | Plug-in Hybrid Limited AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | S | S | N | N | S | N | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | S | S | N | N | S | N | S |
| 360 camera | N | O | N | S | S | N | S | S | N | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | O | N | S | S | N | S | S | N | S |
| Remote start | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | S | S | N | N | S | N | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | O | N | S | S | N | S | S | N | S |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: SE AWD, $30,450.
- Hybrid: Hybrid Blue AWD, $36,210.
- Plug-in hybrid: Plug-in Hybrid SEL Convenience AWD, $42,410.
- The most hp: Limited FWD, 277 hp, $40,600.
- The best mpg: Hybrid Blue AWD, 34 mpg, $36,210.
New for 2023
Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 15 trims. Median change: +$1,550.
| Trim | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | $27,200 | $28,750 | +$1,550 |
| SE AWD | $28,900 | $30,450 | +$1,550 |
| SEL FWD | $29,450 | $32,450 | +$3,000 |
| SEL AWD | $31,150 | $34,150 | +$3,000 |
| XRT FWD | $32,750 | $34,250 | +$1,500 |
| XRT AWD | $34,450 | $35,950 | +$1,500 |
| Hybrid Blue AWD | $34,300 | $36,210 | +$1,910 |
| Hybrid SEL Premium AWD | $38,360 | $40,070 | +$1,710 |
| Limited FWD | $39,410 | $40,600 | +$1,190 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | $40,710 | $41,870 | +$1,160 |
| Limited AWD | $41,110 | $42,300 | +$1,190 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SEL Convenience AWD | $40,000 | $42,410 | +$2,410 |
| Calligraphy FWD | $41,410 | $42,600 | +$1,190 |
| Calligraphy AWD | $43,110 | $44,300 | +$1,190 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Limited AWD | $46,010 | $47,670 | +$1,660 |
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What this cannot tell you
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