Hyundai Santa Fe trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 5, 2026

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe offers five gas trims, from the SE at $34,800 to the Calligraphy at $47,350 with FWD, excluding $1,600 freight. AWD adds $1,800, and the XRT ($41,790) comes only with AWD. The Santa Fe Hybrid has four trims priced from $36,150 to $50,250.

Current Santa Fe trim levels: Fifth generation (2026 model year)

The 2026 Santa Fe has three rows of seats standard. It uses either a 277-hp 2.5L turbo with an 8-speed automatic or a 231-hp 1.6L turbo hybrid. Prices come from Hyundai's Sep 4, 2025 sheet and exclude $1,600 freight. The XRT is the only AWD-only trim.[1][2]

Hyundai Santa Fe Fifth generation (2026 model year) trims in ladder order with 2026 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2026, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
SE	$34,800excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY); AWD +$1,800	2.5L turbo 4-cyl (277 hp, 311 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	Third-row seating standard Stain-resistant cloth seats 3,500-lb towing capacity Shift-by-wire with Drive Mode Select [1][2]
SEL	$37,340excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY); AWD +$1,800	2.5L turbo 4-cyl (277 hp, 311 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	H-Tex synthetic-leather seats; heated front seats 8-way power driver's seat Digital Key 2 and wireless charging Rear air conditioning with third-row vents [1]
XRT	$41,790excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY); AWD only	2.5L turbo 4-cyl (277 hp, 311 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	HTRAC AWD and Terrain Mode All-terrain tires on 18-inch dark wheels; +1.3 in ground clearance 4,500-lb towing capacity Sunroof, 12.3-inch navigation and Highway Driving Assist [1]
Limited	$44,350excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY); AWD +$1,800	2.5L turbo 4-cyl (277 hp, 311 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	Leather seats; second-row captain's chairs (7-seat bench at no cost) 20-inch wheels and dual-pane sunroof 12-speaker Bose audio Surround View and Blind-Spot View Monitors [1]
Calligraphy	$47,350excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY); AWD +$1,800	2.5L turbo 4-cyl (277 hp, 311 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	Quilted Nappa leather 21-inch dark-finish wheels 12-inch head-up display Highway Driving Assist 2; camera-based rearview mirror [1]
SE Hybrid	$36,150excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY); AWD +$1,800	1.6L turbo 4-cyl hybrid (231 hp, 271 lb-ft system), 6-speed automatic	Third-row seating standard 2,000-lb towing capacity Tire mobility kit in place of a spare [1][2]
SEL Hybrid	$38,440excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY); AWD +$1,800	1.6L turbo 4-cyl hybrid (231 hp, 271 lb-ft system), 6-speed automatic	H-Tex seats; heated front seats 8-way power driver's seat Digital Key 2.0 and wireless charging [1]
Limited Hybrid	$45,450excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY); AWD +$1,800	1.6L turbo 4-cyl hybrid (231 hp, 271 lb-ft system), 6-speed automatic	Leather; second-row captain's chairs 20-inch wheels and dual-pane sunroof Bose audio; Highway Driving Assist 1.5 [1]
Calligraphy Hybrid	$48,450excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY); AWD +$1,800	1.6L turbo 4-cyl hybrid (231 hp, 271 lb-ft system), 6-speed automatic	Quilted Nappa leather; driver's relaxation seat 20-inch dark-finish wheels 12-inch head-up display; Highway Driving Assist 2 [1]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Hyundai pricing source.

Previous Santa Fe trim levels: Fourth generation (2019 launch)

The fourth-generation Santa Fe launched for 2019 as a two-row SUV, replacing the Santa Fe Sport, with 2.4L and 2.0L turbo engines and an 8-speed automatic. Prices ran from $25,500 to $38,800, excluding $980 freight. The long-wheelbase three-row model became the Santa Fe XL.[3][4]

Hyundai Santa Fe Fourth generation (2019 launch) trims in ladder order with 2019 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2019, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
SE 2.4	$25,500excl. $980 freight (2019 MY); AWD +$1,700	2.4L 4-cyl (185 hp, 178 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	Forward Collision-Avoidance, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist standard Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go Apple CarPlay and Android Auto [3][4]
SEL 2.4	$27,600excl. $980 freight (2019 MY); AWD +$1,700	2.4L 4-cyl (185 hp, 178 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	Step up from the SE FWD or AWD 2.4L engine [3][4]
SEL Plus 2.4	$29,800excl. $980 freight (2019 MY); AWD +$1,700	2.4L 4-cyl (185 hp, 178 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	Step up from the SEL FWD or AWD 2.4L engine [3][4]
Limited 2.4	$32,600excl. $980 freight (2019 MY); AWD +$1,700	2.4L 4-cyl (185 hp, 178 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	Limited equipment with the 2.4L FWD or AWD $1,600 less than the Limited 2.0T [3][4]
Ultimate 2.4	$35,450excl. $980 freight (2019 MY); AWD +$1,700	2.4L 4-cyl (185 hp, 178 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	Top equipment level with the 2.4L FWD or AWD $1,650 less than the Ultimate 2.0T [3][4]
Limited 2.0T	$34,200excl. $980 freight (2019 MY); AWD +$1,700	2.0L turbo 4-cyl (235 hp, 260 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	235-hp turbo engine FWD or AWD Limited equipment [3][4]
Ultimate 2.0T	$37,100excl. $980 freight (2019 MY); AWD +$1,700	2.0L turbo 4-cyl (235 hp, 260 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	235-hp turbo engine Top Santa Fe at $38,800 with AWD Ultimate equipment [3][4]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Hyundai pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best Santa Fe trim?

For many buyers the SEL ($37,340 FWD for 2026) hits the value point, with H-Tex seats, heated front seats, a power driver's seat and Digital Key. The Limited ($44,350) adds leather, captain's chairs, a dual-pane sunroof and Bose audio.

Which Santa Fe trims have AWD?

Every 2026 Santa Fe trim, gas or hybrid, offers HTRAC AWD for $1,800 more. The XRT ($41,790) comes only with AWD.

Does every Santa Fe have a third row?

Yes. For 2026 a third row is standard on every Santa Fe trim, including the hybrids.

What's the difference between the Santa Fe SEL and Limited?

The 2026 Limited ($44,350) adds leather, second-row captain's chairs, 20-inch wheels, a dual-pane sunroof, 12-speaker Bose audio and surround-view cameras over the SEL ($37,340).

How much is the Santa Fe Hybrid?

The 2026 Santa Fe Hybrid runs from $36,150 (SE FWD) to $50,250 (Calligraphy AWD), excluding $1,600 freight. Its 1.6L turbo hybrid makes 231 hp combined.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Hyundai for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe pricing sheet (effective Sep 4, 2025) — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/68230-26MYSantaFePricingSheet4Sep2025.pdf)
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe specifications & features — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/67180-2026SantaFeSpecsFeatures20260706.pdf)
Hyundai announces pricing for all-new 2019 Santa Fe (Jun 27, 2018) — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/33154-2019SantaFePricingPressRelease.pdf)
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe specifications — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/32210-2019SantaFeSpecifications.pdf)

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