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2025 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ Price: Typical Asking Price & MSRP

A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.

Typical asking price

$29,799

Inside the middle half of current listings.

Price intelligence

A map of today's market

Typical asking price is in the typical market range

$22,144$40,173
Typical market range
$26,709–$32,380

Middle 50% of active listings

Typical asking price
$29,799

At typical mileage

Original MSRP range
$30,000–$42,650

5 sourced trims when new

Buyer context

Market pulse

What this means for you. It's market data, not a price for a specific car.

Where there's room on price

47

/ 100 (moderate)

Approx. 71 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.

National supply

71

days of supply

Buyer's market

Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room on price on a 2025 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ.

Manufacturer programs

Factory offers near you

See current cash and financing programs for a 2025 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ. Programs can vary by ZIP and are separate from any dealer's written price.

Programs stay separate so you can compare their terms without a misleading combined total.

We'll use it only to match regional manufacturer programs.

Availability and eligibility depend on trim, financing, inventory, and program rules. Confirm any offer with the manufacturer or dealer.

Estimated dealer cost (invoice)

$27,600–$28,800

Estimated dealer invoice — about $30,000 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.

Typical asking price by trim

TrimTypical asking (at typical mileage)MSRPEst. dealer cost
SE$26,244$30,000$27,600–$28,800
SEL$27,516$30,200$27,784–$28,992
SEL Activity$28,436$33,450$30,774–$32,112
XRT$31,606$40,250$37,030–$38,640
Limited$33,114$42,650$39,238–$40,944

Trim comparison

How each trim is priced

Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Typical asking price
Trim
$24,932$34,447$43,962
Typical asking

SE

$26,244

SE: typical asking price $26,244, original MSRP $30,000, estimated dealer cost $27,600 to $28,800.

SEL

$27,516

SEL: typical asking price $27,516, original MSRP $30,200, estimated dealer cost $27,784 to $28,992.

SEL Activity

$28,436

SEL Activity: typical asking price $28,436, original MSRP $33,450, estimated dealer cost $30,774 to $32,112.

XRT

$31,606

XRT: typical asking price $31,606, original MSRP $40,250, estimated dealer cost $37,030 to $38,640.

Limited

$33,114

Limited: typical asking price $33,114, original MSRP $42,650, estimated dealer cost $39,238 to $40,944.

All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and typical asking 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 2025 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ runs about $30,110 in MT to $32,801 in NJ — the typical asking price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.

StateSales/use taxDoc + title + regOut-the-door
CA$2,160$110+$32,069
TX$1,862$332$31,993
FL$1,788$1,074+$32,661
NY$1,192$371$31,362
PA$1,788$587$32,174
IL$1,862$683$32,344
OH$1,713$444$31,956
GA$2,086$637$32,522
NC$894$793$31,486
WA$1,937$215+$31,951
OR$0$525$30,324

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

3 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2025 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The console extension wiring assembly may be routed improperly, allowing the transmission to be shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal.

Remedy: Owners are advised to use the parking brake when parking the vehicle. Dealers will reroute the console extension wiring assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 273.

Campaign 24V877000 · 20/11/2024

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.

Remedy: Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.

Campaign 25V809000 · 21/11/2025

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes.

Remedy: Dealers will update the front camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 302. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.

Campaign 26V316000 · 19/05/2026

Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.

What the experts say

8.7/ 10

Based on 2 expert reviews from 2 sources

Based on analysis of 2 professional reviews, the 2025 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ earns an expert score of 87. Reviewers consistently praise its Carlike ride and handling, User-friendly infotainment, Upscale interior design. However, some note concerns about Four-foot cargo bed has its limits and Big upcharge for the turbo engine. This consensus represents the collective professional opinion from leading automotive publications.

Strengths

  • Carlike ride and handling
  • User-friendly infotainment
  • Upscale interior design
  • Updated styling, new tech
  • Car-like handling

Watch-outs

  • Four-foot cargo bed has its limits
  • Big upcharge for the turbo engine
  • Limited off-road capability
  • Small 4-foot bed
  • Turbo engine's premium price

What reviewers highlight — aggregated from professional automotive publications.

Questions buyers ask

What is the typical asking price for a 2025 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ?

Used 2025 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ listings ask about $29,799 at typical mileage, with most listings between $26,709 and $32,380. That is what sellers are asking, not what buyers pay.

Is the 2025 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ cheaper than MSRP?

Yes — its original MSRP was about $30,000, so the typical asking price for a used one is roughly $201 below MSRP.

What is the out-the-door price of a 2025 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ?

Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $30,110 in MT to $32,801 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.

Is now a good time to buy a 2025 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ?

There are about 71 days of national market supply for the 2025 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room on price on a 2025 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ.

Is the listed price on a 2025 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ fair?

Usually, yes. 2025 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ listings typically ask about $29,250, roughly 2% below the typical asking price at typical mileage, $29,799. Compare any listing against that figure, and get the dealer's out-the-door price in writing, because tax and fees are added on top of the listed price.

What does the dealer pay for a 2025 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ?

The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $27,600–$28,800 — its $30,000 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.

Is the 2025 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ a good car?

Based on analysis of 2 professional reviews, the 2025 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ earns an expert score of 87. Reviewers consistently praise its Carlike ride and handling, User-friendly infotainment, Upscale interior design. However, some note concerns about Four-foot cargo bed has its limits and Big upcharg

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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 11/2/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.