How Get A Deal On The 2025 Hyundai Palisade
The Hyundai Palisade took the U.S. by storm with its 2019 debut, shattering assumptions about Hyundai's ability to produce beautiful and capable midsize SUVs. Right now Hyundai has a number of great incentives on the 2025 Palisade in its final year, with the new 2026 bodystyle already hitting lots. With optional Nappa leather and stunning styling, here's how to score a deal.
Appealing to full size SUV buyers from Range Rover aficionados to Ford Expedition cross-shoppers is the Palisade is a full size upscale SUV without the price tag. Practical with three rows of seats, many would-be large SUV buyers will want to consider this 7 to 8 passenger vehicle. Built in South Korea, this Asian-import shows just how far “chaebol” Hyundai Motor Group has come, the driving force behind both the Palisade and its platform-mate the Kia Telluride (which is not made in Telluride, Colroado). These two vehicles have been a smash hit, each selling like hotcakes since their debut, moving north of 80,000 units a year. The Palisade thrashes stereotypes about Korean cars, tossing the Hyundai Accent and the Kia Sephia into the rightful dustbin of automotive history. The new 2026 Palisade just dropped; the last hurrah for the current 2025 Palisade bodystyle is here
The base model SE trim is for the full-size SUV bargain hunter. An impressive 291 horsepower V6 engine is standard on the Palisade, and the base SE comes with 8 passenger seating and a 2nd row bench seat. A standard 12.3 inch touchscreen display with navigation and proximity key with push button start are among impressive features you won’t have to pay extra for.
Bump things up to the SEL, you can get 7-passenger seating due to second row captain’s chairs, H-tex faux-leather trimmed seats (instead of cloth SE seats), hands-free liftgate, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and LED tailights. Optional all-wheel drive adds $2,000 to the price, and reveals that without it the Palisade is a front-driver.
More premium trim levels are where the Palisade will start to satiate the desires of premium SUV customers. Limited trim seats are leather-trimmed, while cross-shoppers from Mercedes will be interested in Calligraphy-trim Nappa leather seats, a sure rarity at the ~$50k price point. The list of options becomes hard to list, but the Limited adds heated second and third row seats, 10-inch heads up display, ventilated front seats, rear window sunshades, memory electric seats, power thigh support and 4-way lumbar in the front seats, a host of collision-avoidance systems, heated steering wheel, 20 inch wheels, rear dual sunroof, door sill plates, ambient lighting, and Harman Kardon premium audio.
The Calligraphy steps up further with a premium exclusive grill, premium side door garnish, exclusive wheels, exclusive bumper, puddle lamps, quilted door panels, microfiber headliner, and a two-tone leather steering wheel. If you can think of an option that a luxury vehicle should have, there is a good chance the Palisade Calligraphy has it.
Another consideration for the Palisade is its relatively good gas mileage, rated at 26 MPG highway for FWD and 24 MPG highway for AWD. While this may not sound mind-blowing, it is nonetheless a good number for 7 to 8 passenger vehicles, especially considering showings like 20 MPG from the Chevy Tahoe. It also has a 5 star crash test rating from the NHTSA and Hyundai’s signature 10-year, 100,000 mile powertrain warranty.
Right now the outgoing 2025 Palisade has a host of attractive national deals with which to save as the model year comes to an end. There are trim-dependent savings of $2,250-$3,750 on remaining 2025 inventory, with 2026’s already hitting lots — 2026 offers are relatively meager in comparison. There is also a $500 military discount, and a $400 recent college graduate discount. Finance any trim for 1.99% APR for 48 months, plus $1,000-1,500 savings on select trims. Lastly, Palisade SE is leasing at $369/mo with $3,999 down for 36 months. Be sure to check local dealers for the best deals as incentives may vary by region. Cast a wide net using the dealer inventory tool and compare multiple stores within a reasonable driving radius; despite national promotions, not all dealers price the same, and some will be more aggressive on in-stock colors or option packages. Ask every store for an out-the-door price that includes taxes and fees, and be selective about add-ons like paint protection, VIN etching, maintenance packages, and extra alarm systems—polite declines on extras can save hundreds or even thousands.
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