Negotiating leverage
43
moderate leverage / 100
~65 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
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2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 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
$36,111
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$25,000$52,065
- Typical market range
- $31,811–$40,822
- Ridekick fair price
- $36,111
- Original MSRP range
- $34,200–$46,750
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
65
days of supply
Buyer's market
Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Manufacturer programs
Factory offers near you
See current cash, financing, and lease programs for a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. They can vary by ZIP and are separate from Ridekick's Real Price.
Programs stay separate so you can compare their terms without a misleading combined total.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$31,464–$32,832
Estimated dealer invoice — about $34,200 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 | $29,673 | $34,200 | $31,464–$32,832 |
| SEL | $31,265 | $38,500 | $35,420–$36,960 |
| XRT | $34,490 | $40,850 | $37,582–$39,216 |
| Limited | $36,961 | $45,400 | $41,768–$43,584 |
| Calligraphy | $40,412 | $46,750 | $43,010–$44,880 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$28,307$38,212$48,116
Fair priceSE
$29,673
SE: fair price $29,673, original MSRP $34,200, estimated dealer cost $31,464 to $32,832.
SEL
$31,265
SEL: fair price $31,265, original MSRP $38,500, estimated dealer cost $35,420 to $36,960.
XRT
$34,490
XRT: fair price $34,490, original MSRP $40,850, estimated dealer cost $37,582 to $39,216.
Limited
$36,961
Limited: fair price $36,961, original MSRP $45,400, estimated dealer cost $41,768 to $43,584.
Calligraphy
$40,412
Calligraphy: fair price $40,412, original MSRP $46,750, estimated dealer cost $43,010 to $44,880.
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 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe runs about $36,422 in MT to $39,531 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 | $2,618 | $110+ | $38,839 |
| TX | $2,257 | $332 | $38,700 |
| FL | $2,167 | $1,074+ | $39,352 |
| NY | $1,444 | $371 | $37,926 |
| PA | $2,167 | $587 | $38,865 |
| IL | $2,257 | $683 | $39,051 |
| OH | $2,076 | $444 | $38,631 |
| GA | $2,528 | $637 | $39,276 |
| NC | $1,083 | $793 | $37,987 |
| WA | $2,347 | $215+ | $38,673 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $36,636 |
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
5 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power and engine damage, possibly resulting in an oil leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 281.
Campaign 25V549000 · 26/08/2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe vehicles. The B+ positive terminal cover on the starter motor assembly may be improperly installed, which can cause an electrical short during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the starter motor terminal cover, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 285. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 4, 2025.
Campaign 25V659000 · 02/10/2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera may not have been installed properly, which can damage the wiring harness and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the camera wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 288. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.
Campaign 25V808000 · 21/11/2025
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
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 298 and 032G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 8, 2026.
Campaign 26V218000 · 06/04/2026
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
What the experts say
8.5/ 10
Based on 2 expert reviews from 2 sources
Based on analysis of 2 professional reviews, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe earns an expert score of 85. Reviewers consistently praise its Class-above exterior styling, Enormous cargo hold, Refined and airy cabin. However, some note concerns about Unspectacular fuel economy and Aloof handling. This consensus represents the collective professional opinion from leading automotive publications.
Strengths
- Class-above exterior styling
- Enormous cargo hold
- Refined and airy cabin
- Distinctive, boxy styling
- A spacious cabin
Watch-outs
- Unspectacular fuel economy
- Aloof handling
- Limited spaciousness in the third row
- No EV available
- Not offered as a PHEV
What reviewers highlight — aggregated from professional automotive publications.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $36,111, within a typical market range of $31,811 to $40,822.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $36,422 in MT to $39,531 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe?
There are about 65 days of national market supply for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe.
How much can you negotiate on a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Negotiating leverage rates 43/100 (moderate). ~65 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $31,464–$32,832 — its $34,200 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
Is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe a good car?
Based on analysis of 2 professional reviews, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe earns an expert score of 85. Reviewers consistently praise its Class-above exterior styling, Enormous cargo hold, Refined and airy cabin. However, some note concerns about Unspectacular fuel economy and Aloof handling. This conse
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 8/2/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.