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2016 Hyundai Santa Fe

2 trims · 4 configurations · SUV

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$20,999

3 for sale · Starting MSRP $30,400 – $36,250

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Key specifications

NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 3 recalls on record

Hyundai Santa Fe for sale

3 live listings from $20,999 · median $23,995

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Hyundai Santa Fe? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

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 2026-10-11). 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

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

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2016 Hyundai Santa Fe FAQ

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. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $20,999.
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. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
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.