Real price data
What should you pay for a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Original MSRP
$36,000
When new
Fair market price
$35,197
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$803
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $28,222 · 75th $38,995 · MSRP $36,000
Spread of current 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
36
out of 100
moderate leverage
~54 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
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
54days of supply
Balanced marketSupply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$33,120–$34,560
Estimated dealer invoice — about $36,000 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.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE | $29,871 | $36,000 | $33,120–$34,560 |
| SEL | $30,453 | $38,600 | $35,512–$37,056 |
| XRT | $34,527 | $40,850 | $37,582–$39,216 |
| Limited | $36,680 | $43,700 | $40,204–$41,952 |
| Calligraphy | $41,530 | $49,650 | $45,678–$47,664 |
- SE
- $29,871
- SEL
- $30,453
- XRT
- $34,527
- Limited
- $36,680
- Calligraphy
- $41,530
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe runs about $35,508 in MT to $38,557 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 | $2,552 | $110+ | $37,859 |
| TX | $2,200 | $332 | $37,729 |
| FL | $2,112 | $1,074+ | $38,383 |
| NY | $1,408 | $371 | $36,976 |
| PA | $2,112 | $587 | $37,896 |
| IL | $2,200 | $683 | $38,080 |
| OH | $2,024 | $444 | $37,665 |
| GA | $2,464 | $637 | $38,298 |
| NC | $1,056 | $793 | $37,046 |
| WA | $2,288 | $215+ | $37,700 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $35,722 |
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $35,197, within a typical market range of $28,222 to $38,995.
Is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $36,000, so a fair used price is roughly $803 below MSRP.
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 $35,508 in MT to $38,557 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 54 days of national market supply for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe.
How much can you negotiate on a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Negotiating leverage rates 36/100 (moderate). ~54 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 $33,120–$34,560 — its $36,000 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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