Hyundai Santa Cruz Depreciation
Measured against live listings, a 4-year-old Hyundai Santa Cruz lists at $22,990 — 36.8% below the $36,403 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $25,066 (31.1% below new). Median odometer at that age: 53,563 miles.
By the CarWhere Research Team · Live US listing medians · Updated 2026-10-25
| Model year | Age | Median asking price | vs new today | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (new) | — | $36,403 | — | — | 3035 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $28,998 | −20.3% | 16,425 | 617 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | $26,943 | −26% | 27,621 | 887 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | $25,066 | −31.1% | 41,433 | 694 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | $22,990 | −36.8% | 53,563 | 701 |
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings (min 40 per point) vs the Hyundai Santa Cruz's median new price today. Live market data, not book-value estimates. Updated 2026-10-25.
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FAQ
How much does a Hyundai Santa Cruz depreciate?
Measured against live listings, a 4-year-old Hyundai Santa Cruz lists at $22,990 — 36.8% below the $36,403 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $25,066 (31.1% below new). Median odometer at that age: 53,563 miles. These are asking-price medians from live US dealer inventory (701 listings behind the 4-year figure), not book-value estimates.
What's the best age to buy a used Hyundai Santa Cruz?
The steepest part of this curve is year 1 → 2, where it sheds another 5.7 points. Buying just after a steep drop means the previous owner paid it; the Hyundai Santa Cruz's year-by-year table above shows exactly where the price settles.
Is a used Hyundai Santa Cruz a good deal versus new?
A 3-year-old Hyundai Santa Cruz saves about $11,337 versus new (31.1% below) with a median 41,433 miles on the clock. Whether that's the right trade depends on the model year — check the reliability record before the price.
Where does this data come from?
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings via licensed vehicle-data providers, aggregated per model year (minimum 40 listings per point) and compared with the Hyundai Santa Cruz's median new price today (3035 new listings). Refreshed 2026-10-25. Republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).