Real price data
What should you pay for a 2022 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ?
Original MSRP
$23,990
When new
Fair market price
$24,378
Mileage-adjusted
Where prices land
25th $22,526 · 75th $26,485 · MSRP $23,990
Spread of current 2022 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
81
out of 100
strong leverage
~73 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.
Market demand & negotiating leverage
73days of supply
Buyer's marketInventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2022 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2022 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
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 | $23,533 | $27,640 | $25,429–$26,534 |
| SEL Premium | $24,715 | $35,830 | $32,964–$34,397 |
| Limited | $25,530 | $40,170 | $36,956–$38,563 |
- SE
- $20,365
- SEL
- $23,533
- SEL Premium
- $24,715
- Limited
- $25,530
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2022 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $24,378, within a typical market range of $22,526 to $26,485.
Is now a good time to buy a 2022 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ?
There are about 73 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 81/100 (strong). ~73 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
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 6/23/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.