Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs Nissan Xterra
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2015 Nissan Xterra
Overview
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | X |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2018 | 2015 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $24,950 | $23,660 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $9,234 | $8,199 (best) |
| Median listing price | $10,608 | $10,369 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $17,411 | $11,500 (best) |
| For sale now | 4 (best) | 3 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| City MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 22 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 17.4 gal | 21.1 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 185 hp | 261 hp (best) |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 281 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.4 L | 4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 71.5 cu ft (best) | 65.7 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.2 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 185 in (best) | 178.7 in |
| Width | 74 in (best) | 72.8 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 74.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 4 | None 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.
| Trim | Hyundai Santa Fe Sport | Nissan Xterra |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $24,950 MSRP(Currently comparing) | X $23,660 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $26,500 MSRP | X $25,710 MSRP |
| 3 | 2.0T $31,350 MSRP | S $25,670 MSRP |
| 4 | 2.0T $32,900 MSRP | S $26,670 MSRP |
| 5 | 2.0T Ultimate $35,650 MSRP | S $27,720 MSRP |
| 6 | 2.0T Ultimate $37,200 MSRP | PRO-4X $30,590 MSRP |
| 7 | — | PRO-4X $31,640 MSRP |
Live inventory
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport4 for sale
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Used2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Base
Bronze•Beige141,561 mi$9,699McCarthy Hyundai of Topeka
Topeka, KS
Used2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
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Mineral Gray•gray115,571 mi$9,234Paramount Kia of Hickory
Hickory, NC
Used2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
2.0T Ultimate Auto
Mineral Gray•BLACK66,778 mi$17,411Hyundai of Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel, FL
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2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
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Sparkling Silver•Gray111,845 mi$11,517Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
Santa Margarita, CA
Nissan Xterra3 for sale
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Used2006 Nissan Xterra
Off-Road
Granite Clearcoat•Charcoal152,371 mi$8,199McCarthy Hyundai of Topeka
Topeka, KS
Used2006 Nissan Xterra
SE
Silver Lightning Clearcoat•Graphite129,381 mi$10,369Findlay Toyota Prescott
Prescott, AZ
Used2015 Nissan Xterra
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Cayenne Red•Gray126,110 mi$11,500Subaru of North Tampa
Tampa, FL
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs Nissan Xterra FAQ
- Which is better: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs 2015 Nissan Xterra on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2015 Nissan Xterra starts lower at $23,660. Live Hyundai Santa Fe Sport listings start at $9,234. Live Nissan Xterra listings start at $8,199.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
- The 2015 Nissan Xterra leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (23,660).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
- The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
- Which has better horsepower: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
- The 2015 Nissan Xterra leads on horsepower in this comparison (261).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
- The 2015 Nissan Xterra leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs 2015 Nissan Xterra?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (5/5 NHTSA overall); Nissan Xterra (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).