2026 Hyundai Santa Fe trim levels explained
Base to top
$15,450
- 25 trims. $35,050 to $50,500.
- Base: SE FWD. Top: Hybrid Calligraphy AWD.
All 25 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | $35,050 | $1,600 | 2.5L | 277 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid SE FWD | $36,400 | $1,600 | 1.6L | 231 hp | FWD | 6-speed DCT | 36 mpg | 7 |
| SE AWD | $36,850 | $1,600 | 2.5L 4cyl | 277 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 7 |
| SEL FWD | $37,590 | $1,600 | 2.5L | 277 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid SE AWD | $38,200 | $1,600 | 1.6L 4cyl | 231 hp | AWD | 6-speed DCT | 34 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid SEL FWD | $38,690 | $1,600 | 1.6L | 231 hp | FWD | 6-speed DCT | 36 mpg | 7 |
| SEL AWD | $39,390 | $1,600 | 2.5L 4cyl | 277 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid SEL AWD | $40,490 | $1,600 | 1.6L 4cyl | 231 hp | AWD | 6-speed DCT | 34 mpg | 7 |
| XRT AWD | $42,040 | $1,600 | 2.5L 4cyl | 277 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 7 |
| Limited FWD | $44,600 | $1,600 | 2.5L | 277 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 6 to 7 |
| Limited 6P FWD | $44,600 | $1,600 | 2.5L 4cyl | 277 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 6 |
| Limited 7P FWD | $44,600 | $1,600 | 2.5L | 277 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | $45,700 | $1,600 | 1.6L | 231 hp | FWD | 6-speed DCT | 36 mpg | 6 to 7 |
| Hybrid Limited 6P FWD | $45,700 | $1,600 | 1.6L 4cyl | 231 hp | FWD | 6-speed DCT | 36 mpg | 6 |
| Hybrid Limited 7P FWD | $45,700 | $1,600 | 1.6L | 231 hp | FWD | 6-speed DCT | 36 mpg | 7 |
| Limited AWD | $46,400 | $1,600 | 2.5L 4cyl | 277 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 6 to 7 |
| Limited 6P AWD | $46,400 | $1,600 | 2.5L 4cyl | 277 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 6 |
| Limited 7P AWD | $46,400 | $1,600 | 2.5L | 277 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 7 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | $47,500 | $1,600 | 1.6L 4cyl | 231 hp | AWD | 6-speed DCT | 34 mpg | 6 to 7 |
| Hybrid Limited 6P AWD | $47,500 | $1,600 | 1.6L 4cyl | 231 hp | AWD | 6-speed DCT | 34 mpg | 6 |
| Hybrid Limited 7P AWD | $47,500 | $1,600 | 1.6L | 231 hp | AWD | 6-speed DCT | 34 mpg | 7 |
| Calligraphy FWD | $47,600 | $1,600 | 2.5L | 277 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 6 |
| Hybrid Calligraphy FWD | $48,700 | $1,600 | 1.6L | 231 hp | FWD | 6-speed DCT | 36 mpg | 6 |
| Calligraphy AWD | $49,400 | $1,600 | 2.5L 4cyl | 277 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 6 |
| Hybrid Calligraphy AWD | $50,500 | $1,600 | 1.6L 4cyl | 231 hp | AWD | 6-speed DCT | 34 mpg | 6 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
SE to SEL: +$2,540
SE FWD $35,050 to SEL FWD $37,590.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Power driver seat, Roof rails.
SEL to XRT: +$2,650
SEL AWD $39,390 to XRT AWD $42,040.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Navigation, Live traffic.
XRT to Limited: +$4,360
XRT AWD $42,040 to Limited AWD $46,400.
- Cargo: 14.6 cu ft to 40.5 cu ft.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Premium audio, Heated rear seats, Garage door opener, plus 3 more.
Limited to Limited 6P: $0
Limited FWD $44,600 to Limited 6P FWD $44,600.
- Cargo: 40.5 cu ft to 14.6 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Limited 6P to Limited 7P: $0
Limited 6P FWD $44,600 to Limited 7P FWD $44,600.
- Seats: 6 to 7.
No equipment data.
Limited 7P to Calligraphy: +$3,000
Limited 7P FWD $44,600 to Calligraphy FWD $47,600.
- Seats: 7 to 6.
No equipment data.
Hybrid trims
Hybrid SE to Hybrid SEL: +$2,290
Hybrid SE FWD $36,400 to Hybrid SEL FWD $38,690.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Power driver seat.
Hybrid SEL to Hybrid Limited: +$7,010
Hybrid SEL FWD $38,690 to Hybrid Limited FWD $45,700.
- Cargo: 14.6 cu ft to 40.5 cu ft.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Navigation, Premium audio, Heated rear seats, plus 6 more.
Hybrid Limited to Hybrid Limited 6P: $0
Hybrid Limited FWD $45,700 to Hybrid Limited 6P FWD $45,700.
- Cargo: 40.5 cu ft to 14.6 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Hybrid Limited 6P to Hybrid Limited 7P: $0
Hybrid Limited 6P FWD $45,700 to Hybrid Limited 7P FWD $45,700.
- Seats: 6 to 7.
No equipment data.
Hybrid Limited 7P to Hybrid Calligraphy: +$3,000
Hybrid Limited 7P FWD $45,700 to Hybrid Calligraphy FWD $48,700.
- Seats: 7 to 6.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited FWD, $44,600.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SEL FWD, $37,590.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Limited FWD, $44,600.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Limited FWD, $44,600.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: SE FWD, $35,050.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: SE FWD, $35,050.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: SE FWD, $35,050.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: XRT AWD, $42,040.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Limited FWD, $44,600.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: SE FWD, $35,050.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Limited FWD, $44,600.
- Not on any trim: a third row, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | SE | SEL | XRT AWD | Limited | Calligraphy | Hybrid SE | Hybrid SEL | Hybrid Limited | Hybrid Calligraphy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | S | S | N | N | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S | S | N | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | S | S | N | N | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | S | S | N | N | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | S | S | S | N | N | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | S | S | N | N | S | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | S | S | N | N | S | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data for 8 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: SE AWD, $36,850.
- Hybrid: Hybrid SE FWD, $36,400.
- 7 or more seats: SE FWD, 7 seats, $35,050.
- The most hp: SE FWD, 277 hp, $35,050.
- The best mpg: Hybrid SE FWD, 36 mpg, $36,400.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Hybrid SE FWD, Hybrid SE AWD, Limited 6P FWD, Limited 7P FWD, Hybrid Limited 6P FWD, Hybrid Limited 7P FWD, Limited 6P AWD, Limited 7P AWD, Hybrid Limited 6P AWD, Hybrid Limited 7P AWD.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 15 trims. Median change: +$890.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | $34,200 | $35,050 | +$850 |
| SE AWD | $36,100 | $36,850 | +$750 |
| SEL FWD | $36,700 | $37,590 | +$890 |
| Hybrid SEL FWD | $37,800 | $38,690 | +$890 |
| SEL AWD | $38,600 | $39,390 | +$790 |
| Hybrid SEL AWD | $39,600 | $40,490 | +$890 |
| XRT AWD | $40,850 | $42,040 | +$1,190 |
| Limited FWD | $43,600 | $44,600 | +$1,000 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | $44,700 | $45,700 | +$1,000 |
| Limited AWD | $45,500 | $46,400 | +$900 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | $46,500 | $47,500 | +$1,000 |
| Calligraphy FWD | $46,750 | $47,600 | +$850 |
| Hybrid Calligraphy FWD | $47,850 | $48,700 | +$850 |
| Calligraphy AWD | $48,650 | $49,400 | +$750 |
| Hybrid Calligraphy AWD | $49,650 | $50,500 | +$850 |
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What this cannot tell you
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