How much does the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe cost?

The 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe has a starting MSRP of $30,400, ranging up to $36,250 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes SE from $30,400; Limited from $34,500.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe?

The 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe achieves up to 21 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe have?

The 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe offers up to 80 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe tow?

The 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe safe?

The 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe come in?

The 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe is available in 2 trims (4 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe

2 trims · 4 configurations · SUV

Starting MSRP

$30,400 – $36,250

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on SE

Total price (SE MSRP)

$30,400

Typical monthly

$602/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-12). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe trims

SE FWD
MSRP
$30,400
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/25
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
252 lb-ft
Engine
3.3L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
80
Max towing
5,000 lbs
SE AWD
MSRP
$32,150
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/24
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
252 lb-ft
Engine
3.3L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
80
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Limited FWD
MSRP
$34,500
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/25
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
252 lb-ft
Engine
3.3L V6 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
80
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Limited AWD
MSRP
$36,250
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/24
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
252 lb-ft
Engine
3.3L V6 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
80
Max towing
5,000 lbs

Compare 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe trim specifications
Spec	SE FWD	SE AWD	Limited FWD	Limited AWD
MSRP	$30,400	$32,150	$34,500	$36,250
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	18/25	18/24	18/25	18/24
Horsepower	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp
Torque	252 lb-ft	252 lb-ft	252 lb-ft	252 lb-ft
Engine	3.3L V6 gas	3.3L V6 gas	3.3L V6 gas	3.3L V6 gas
Seating	7	7	6	6
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD	FWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	80	80	80	80
Max towing	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: SE FWDgas
SE AWDgas
Limited FWDgas
Limited AWDgas
Fuel type: SE FWDregular unleaded
SE AWDregular unleaded
Limited FWDregular unleaded
Limited AWDregular unleaded
Cylinders: SE FWDV6
SE AWDV6
Limited FWDV6
Limited AWDV6
Displacement: SE FWD3.3 L
SE AWD3.3 L
Limited FWD3.3 L
Limited AWD3.3 L
Horsepower: SE FWD290 hp
SE AWD290 hp
Limited FWD290 hp
Limited AWD290 hp
Torque: SE FWD252 lb-ft
SE AWD252 lb-ft
Limited FWD252 lb-ft
Limited AWD252 lb-ft
Transmission: SE FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
SE AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Limited FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Limited AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: SE FWDfront wheel drive
SE AWDall wheel drive
Limited FWDfront wheel drive
Limited AWDall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: SE FWDSUV
SE AWDSUV
Limited FWDSUV
Limited AWDSUV
Doors: SE FWD5
SE AWD5
Limited FWD5
Limited AWD5
Seating: SE FWD7
SE AWD7
Limited FWD6
Limited AWD6
Length: SE FWD193.1 in
SE AWD193.1 in
Limited FWD193.1 in
Limited AWD193.1 in
Width: SE FWD74.2 in
SE AWD74.2 in
Limited FWD74.2 in
Limited AWD74.2 in
Height: SE FWD66.9 in
SE AWD66.9 in
Limited FWD66.9 in
Limited AWD66.9 in
Wheelbase: SE FWD110.2 in
SE AWD110.2 in
Limited FWD110.2 in
Limited AWD110.2 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: SE FWD13.5 cu ft
SE AWD13.5 cu ft
Limited FWD13.5 cu ft
Limited AWD13.5 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: SE FWD80 cu ft
SE AWD80 cu ft
Limited FWD80 cu ft
Limited AWD80 cu ft
Max towing: SE FWD5,000 lbs
SE AWD5,000 lbs
Limited FWD5,000 lbs
Limited AWD5,000 lbs
Max payload: SE FWD1,579 lbs
SE AWD1,537 lbs
Limited FWD1,608 lbs
Limited AWD1,565 lbs
Curb weight: SE FWD3,933 lbs
SE AWD4,085 lbs
Limited FWD3,904 lbs
Limited AWD4,057 lbs
Fuel tank: SE FWD18.8 gal
SE AWD18.8 gal
Limited FWD18.8 gal
Limited AWD18.8 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: SE FWD21
SE AWD20
Limited FWD21
Limited AWD20
City MPG: SE FWD18
SE AWD18
Limited FWD18
Limited AWD18
Highway MPG: SE FWD25
SE AWD24
Limited FWD25
Limited AWD24

Full specifications by trim
Spec	SE FWD	SE AWD	Limited FWD	Limited AWD
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V6	V6	V6	V6
Displacement	3.3 L	3.3 L	3.3 L	3.3 L
Horsepower	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp
Torque	252 lb-ft	252 lb-ft	252 lb-ft	252 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5	5
Seating	7	7	6	6
Length	193.1 in	193.1 in	193.1 in	193.1 in
Width	74.2 in	74.2 in	74.2 in	74.2 in
Height	66.9 in	66.9 in	66.9 in	66.9 in
Wheelbase	110.2 in	110.2 in	110.2 in	110.2 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	13.5 cu ft	13.5 cu ft	13.5 cu ft	13.5 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	80 cu ft	80 cu ft	80 cu ft	80 cu ft
Max towing	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs
Max payload	1,579 lbs	1,537 lbs	1,608 lbs	1,565 lbs
Curb weight	3,933 lbs	4,085 lbs	3,904 lbs	4,057 lbs
Fuel tank	18.8 gal	18.8 gal	18.8 gal	18.8 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	21	20	21	20
City MPG	18	18	18	18
Highway MPG	25	24	25	24