Hyundai Santa Fe Depreciation
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Hyundai Santa Fe lists at $19,817 — 55.4% below the $44,436 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $24,510 (44.8% below new). Median odometer at that age: 71,151 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) | — | $44,436 | — | — | 13479 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $32,433 | −27% | 21,712 | 2017 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | $30,943 | −30.4% | 30,737 | 1550 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | $24,510 | −44.8% | 37,821 | 4382 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | $21,784 | −51% | 61,978 | 1402 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | $19,817 | −55.4% | 71,151 | 690 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | $16,775 | −62.2% | 89,866 | 1261 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | $15,390 | −65.4% | 97,095 | 1086 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | $12,900 | −71% | 102,303 | 944 |
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings (min 40 per point) vs the Hyundai Santa Fe's median new price today. Live market data, not book-value estimates. Updated 2026-10-25.
Buying a used Hyundai Santa Fe? Two checks before the price.
See which Hyundai Santa Fe years to avoid (federal complaint and recall records by model year), then benchmark the asking price against what buyers actually paid. Cross-shopping? Compare curves in the 182-model depreciation study.
FAQ
How much does a Hyundai Santa Fe depreciate?
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Hyundai Santa Fe lists at $19,817 — 55.4% below the $44,436 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $24,510 (44.8% below new). Median odometer at that age: 71,151 miles. These are asking-price medians from live US dealer inventory (690 listings behind the 5-year figure), not book-value estimates.
What's the best age to buy a used Hyundai Santa Fe?
The steepest part of this curve is year 2 → 3, where it sheds another 14.4 points. Buying just after a steep drop means the previous owner paid it; the Hyundai Santa Fe's year-by-year table above shows exactly where the price settles.
Is a used Hyundai Santa Fe a good deal versus new?
A 3-year-old Hyundai Santa Fe saves about $19,926 versus new (44.8% below) with a median 37,821 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 Fe's median new price today (13479 new listings). Refreshed 2026-10-25. Republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).