Resale value

Hyundai Santa Fe Resale Value & Depreciation

Compare 9 Hyundai Santa Fe model years using observed U.S. listing prices, original MSRP, average mileage and sample size. The numbers help establish a market range; the VIN explains why one car may deserve a discount.

Data updated June 2026

5-year retention
57.1%

42.9% estimated loss

Listings represented
540

Across qualified year samples

Newest-year median (2026)
$52,228

6,500 avg. miles

Market observed
June 2026

Asking-price snapshot

Same-horizon benchmark

How much value does a Hyundai Santa Fe keep?

57.1%estimated value retained after 5 years
42.9%estimated value lost over the same period
720listings in the fitted model benchmark

This fitted benchmark holds the time horizon constant, unlike averaging every model year together. It is a model-level estimate, not a guaranteed sale price.

Explore the full Hyundai Santa Fe depreciation analysis on CarResaleValue →

Year-by-year market

Hyundai Santa Fe asking price and depreciation by model year

YearMedian askOriginal MSRPDepreciationAvg. mileageListingsReliability
2026$52,228$47,6002.6%6,5006075/100
2025$35,790$39,77515.9%18,0336075/100
2024$32,448$43,35023.0%30,2646073/100
2023$24,990$34,15032.1%40,5166070/100
2022$24,998$31,15033.7%48,1066066/100
2021$19,004$28,80036.1%78,4646069/100
2020$19,990$29,72541.6%69,4406070/100
2019$18,590$27,60044.5%69,8866069/100
2018$13,069$32,60061.9%106,3686063/100

Asking prices are adjusted within the source methodology and may not equal final transaction prices. Near-new listings can include options, destination charges or dealer pricing above base MSRP.

Price the individual car

History can move a Hyundai Santa Fe far away from the model-year median

A clean title, documented maintenance, low mileage and desirable equipment can support a higher price. Accidents, title brands, odometer inconsistencies, rental use and unrepaired recalls should push the value lower. Compare vehicles within the same year and configuration, then use the VIN report to explain the difference.

Source trail

Where this Hyundai Santa Fe data comes from

VinExposed combines model-level research with the vehicle-specific history you get from a VIN. Reliability scores and complaint patterns come from Auto Reliability Index's Hyundai Santa Fe research, which analyzes NHTSA records and independent repair data. Observed asking-price and depreciation benchmarks come from CarResaleValue's Hyundai Santa Fe market analysis.

Recall counts describe a model year, not the repair status of one car. Confirm the exact VIN with the official NHTSA recall lookup and a vehicle-history report before buying.

Buyer questions

Hyundai Santa Fe research FAQ

How well does the Hyundai Santa Fe hold its value?

The model-level fitted benchmark estimates that the Hyundai Santa Fe retains 57.1% of its original value after 5 years, based on 720 observed listings.

What is a used Hyundai Santa Fe worth?

The model-year medians on this page describe observed U.S. asking prices, not an appraisal for one car. Mileage, trim, options, condition, title history, accident records, location and negotiation all change the actual value.

Does a salvage title affect Hyundai Santa Fe resale value?

Yes. Title brands and prior damage can materially reduce value and make financing or insurance harder. Check the VIN before comparing a listing with clean-title market medians.

Check the actual car

Model research narrows the list. The VIN confirms the car.

Check title brands, accidents, odometer history, auction records and recall status for the specific Hyundai Santa Fe you are considering.