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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe 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

$12,919

Inside the middle half of current listings.

Price intelligence

A map of today's market

Typical asking price is in the typical market range

$4,950$22,194
Typical market range
$10,995–$15,590

Middle 50% of active listings

Typical asking price
$12,919

At typical mileage

Original MSRP range
$24,950–$41,300

6 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

44

/ 100 (moderate)

Approx. 51 days of national supply and the median listing asks approx. 3% above the typical asking price at typical mileage — moderate negotiating leverage.

National supply

51

days of supply

Balanced market

Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Estimated dealer cost (invoice)

$22,954–$23,952

Estimated dealer invoice — about $24,950 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
Sport$11,987$24,950$22,954–$23,952
Sport 2.0T$12,900$32,900$30,268–$31,584
SE Ultimate$13,840$38,850$35,742–$37,296
SE$14,100$30,850$28,382–$29,616
Sport 2.0T Ultimate$14,452$37,200$34,224–$35,712
Limited Ultimate$15,408$41,300$37,996–$39,648

Trim comparison

How each trim is priced

Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Typical asking price
Trim
$9,642$26,644$43,645
Typical asking

Sport

$11,987

Sport: typical asking price $11,987, original MSRP $24,950, estimated dealer cost $22,954 to $23,952.

Sport 2.0T

$12,900

Sport 2.0T: typical asking price $12,900, original MSRP $32,900, estimated dealer cost $30,268 to $31,584.

SE Ultimate

$13,840

SE Ultimate: typical asking price $13,840, original MSRP $38,850, estimated dealer cost $35,742 to $37,296.

SE

$14,100

SE: typical asking price $14,100, original MSRP $30,850, estimated dealer cost $28,382 to $29,616.

Sport 2.0T Ultimate

$14,452

Sport 2.0T Ultimate: typical asking price $14,452, original MSRP $37,200, estimated dealer cost $34,224 to $35,712.

Limited Ultimate

$15,408

Limited Ultimate: typical asking price $15,408, original MSRP $41,300, estimated dealer cost $37,996 to $39,648.

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 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe runs about $13,230 in MT to $14,802 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$937$110+$13,966
TX$807$332$14,058
FL$775$1,074+$14,768
NY$517$371$13,807
PA$775$587$14,281
IL$807$683$14,409
OH$743$444$14,106
GA$904$637$14,460
NC$388$793$14,100
WA$840$215+$13,974
OR$0$525$13,444

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

2 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe.

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The steering wheel assembly may break, possibly resulting in the steering wheel separating from the steering column while driving.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will check the production lot number of the steering wheel assembly, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 173.

Campaign 18V118000 · 17/02/2018

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.

Campaign 22V056000 · 03/02/2022

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

Questions buyers ask

What is the typical asking price for a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Used 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe listings ask about $12,919 at typical mileage, with most listings between $10,995 and $15,590. That is what sellers are asking, not what buyers pay.

Is the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe cheaper than MSRP?

Yes — its original MSRP was about $24,950, so the typical asking price for a used one is roughly $12,031 below MSRP.

What is the out-the-door price of a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $13,230 in MT to $14,802 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.

Is now a good time to buy a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe?

There are about 51 days of national market supply for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Is the listed price on a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe fair?

Not always. 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe listings typically ask about $13,294, roughly 3% above the typical asking price at typical mileage, $12,919. 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 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe?

The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $22,954–$23,952 — its $24,950 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 10/29/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.