Negotiating leverage
41
moderate leverage / 100
~61 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
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2022 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$23,728
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$16,174$30,549
- Typical market range
- $21,704–$25,606
- Ridekick fair price
- $23,728
- Original MSRP range
- $23,990–$44,799
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
5 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
61
days of supply
Buyer's market
Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2022 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$22,071–$23,030
Estimated dealer invoice — about $23,990 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE | $20,365 | $23,990 | $22,071–$23,030 |
| SEL | $22,598 | $29,140 | $26,809–$27,974 |
| SEL Premium | $24,446 | $36,130 | $33,240–$34,685 |
| Limited | $25,228 | $40,170 | $36,956–$38,563 |
| ultimate | — | $44,799 | $41,215–$43,007 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$18,410$32,582$46,754
Fair priceSE
$20,365
SE: fair price $20,365, original MSRP $23,990, estimated dealer cost $22,071 to $23,030.
SEL
$22,598
SEL: fair price $22,598, original MSRP $29,140, estimated dealer cost $26,809 to $27,974.
SEL Premium
$24,446
SEL Premium: fair price $24,446, original MSRP $36,130, estimated dealer cost $33,240 to $34,685.
Limited
$25,228
Limited: fair price $25,228, original MSRP $40,170, estimated dealer cost $36,956 to $38,563.
ultimate
—
ultimate: fair price not available, original MSRP $44,799, estimated dealer cost $41,215 to $43,007.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2022 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ runs about $24,481 in MT to $26,798 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,752 | $110+ | $26,032 |
| TX | $1,511 | $332 | $26,013 |
| FL | $1,450 | $1,074+ | $26,694 |
| NY | $967 | $371 | $25,508 |
| PA | $1,450 | $587 | $26,207 |
| IL | $1,511 | $683 | $26,364 |
| OH | $1,390 | $444 | $26,004 |
| GA | $1,692 | $637 | $26,499 |
| NC | $725 | $793 | $25,688 |
| WA | $1,571 | $215+ | $25,956 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $24,695 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Safety & recalls
4 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2022 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe and Santa Cruz vehicles. The oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall 222.
Campaign 22V197000 · 28/03/2022
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.
Campaign 22V746000 · 06/10/2022
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the roof moldings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 241.
Campaign 23V038000 · 31/01/2023
TRAILER HITCHES
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.
Campaign 23V181000 · 17/03/2023
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2022 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $23,728, within a typical market range of $21,704 to $25,606.
Is the 2022 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $23,990, so a fair used price is roughly $262 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2022 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $24,481 in MT to $26,798 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2022 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ?
There are about 61 days of national market supply for the 2022 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2022 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ.
How much can you negotiate on a 2022 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ?
Negotiating leverage rates 41/100 (moderate). ~61 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2022 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $22,071–$23,030 — its $23,990 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 8/5/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.