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Cadillac XT4 vs Hyundai Santa Fe

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2025 Cadillac XT4

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2027 Hyundai Santa Fe

Overview

SpecCadillac XT4Premium LuxuryHyundai Santa FeSE
Selected trimPremium LuxurySE
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)regular unleaded
Transmission9-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20252027

Pricing & market

SpecCadillac XT4Premium LuxuryHyundai Santa FeSE
MSRP$40,795$35,300 (best)
Lowest listing price$17,779$14,955 (best)
Median listing price$27,647 (best)$39,649
Highest listing price$35,500 (best)$53,143
For sale now20389 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecCadillac XT4Premium LuxuryHyundai Santa FeSE
Combined MPG26 MPG (best)24 MPG
City MPG24 MPG (best)20 MPG
Highway MPG29 MPG29 MPG
Fuel tank15.9 gal17.7 gal (best)

Performance

SpecCadillac XT4Premium LuxuryHyundai Santa FeSE
Horsepower235 hp277 hp (best)
Torque258 lb-ft311 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2 L2.5 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecCadillac XT4Premium LuxuryHyundai Santa FeSE
Seating5 seats7 seats (best)
Doors44
Cargo volume48.9 cu ft79.6 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity2,750 lbs3,500 lbs (best)
Payload1,479 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,702 lbs (best)4,343 lbs
Ground clearance6.8 in7 in (best)
Wheelbase109 in110.8 in (best)
Length180.1 in190.2 in (best)
Width76.7 in (best)74.8 in
Height64.1 in67.7 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecCadillac XT4Premium LuxuryHyundai Santa FeSE
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)1None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimCadillac XT4Hyundai Santa Fe
1

Premium Luxury

$40,795 MSRP(Currently comparing)

SE

$35,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Premium Luxury

$43,295 MSRP

SE

$37,100 MSRP

3

Sport

$41,595 MSRP

SE Hybrid

$36,650 MSRP

4

Sport

$44,095 MSRP

SE Hybrid

$38,450 MSRP

5

SEL

$37,840 MSRP

6

SEL

$39,640 MSRP

7

SEL Hybrid

$38,940 MSRP

8

SEL Hybrid

$40,740 MSRP

9

XRT

$42,290 MSRP

10

Limited

$44,850 MSRP

11

Limited

$44,850 MSRP

12

Limited

$46,650 MSRP

13

Limited

$46,650 MSRP

14

Limited Hybrid

$45,950 MSRP

15

Limited Hybrid

$45,950 MSRP

16

Limited Hybrid

$47,750 MSRP

17

Limited Hybrid

$47,750 MSRP

18

Calligraphy

$47,850 MSRP

19

Calligraphy

$49,650 MSRP

20

Calligraphy Hybrid

$48,950 MSRP

21

Calligraphy Hybrid

$50,750 MSRP

Live inventory

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Cadillac XT4 vs Hyundai Santa Fe FAQ

Which is better: 2025 Cadillac XT4 or 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2025 Cadillac XT4 vs 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2025 Cadillac XT4 or 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe starts lower at $35,300. Live Cadillac XT4 listings start at $17,779. Live Hyundai Santa Fe listings start at $14,955.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2025 Cadillac XT4 or 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (35,300).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2025 Cadillac XT4 or 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (36).
Which has better horsepower: 2025 Cadillac XT4 or 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe leads on horsepower in this comparison (277).
Which has better seats: 2025 Cadillac XT4 or 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe leads on seats in this comparison (7).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2025 Cadillac XT4 or 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (4,500).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2025 Cadillac XT4 vs 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Cadillac XT4 (5/5 NHTSA overall).