How To Save On The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

Appealing to full size SUV buyers from Range Rover aficionados to Ford Explorer cross-shoppers is the new Hyundai Santa Fe 7 passenger SUV. Practical with three rows of seats, many would-be large SUV buyers will want to consider this 6 to 7 passenger vehicle. Built right here in Montgomery, Alabama, this Korean-American SUV shows just how far “chaebol” Hyundai Motor Group has come, the driving force behind the new Santa Fe. The Santa Fe thrashes assumptions about Korean cars, tossing the Hyundai Accent into the rightful dustbin of automotive history.

The base model SE trim is for the full-size SUV bargain hunter. An impressive 277 horsepower blown-4 is standard on the Santa Fe, and the base SE comes with 7 passenger seating and a 3rd row of seats. 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, and you can get H-tex faux-leather trimmed seats (instead of cloth SE seats), Hyundai Digital Key 2, and Wireless device charging. Optional all-wheel drive adds $1,800 to the price, and reveals that without it the Santa Fe is a front-driver.

More premium trim levels are where the Santa Fe will start to satiate the desires of premium SUV customers. The Limited Trim starts at $44,350 and the Calligraphy trim starts at $47,350 msrp. Limited 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 dual sunroof, remote start parking assist, while the Calligraphy adds 21 inch ally wheels, 2nd row captains chairs, and driver seat with relaxation function.

The Hybrid Santa Fe, which gets up to 36 MPG combined and has a combined 231 hp. All trims get a 1.5L turbo four cylinder hybrid engine, and are otherwise similar to regular Santa Fe packages in terms of options. Entry level SEL starts at $36,150, and there is no SE trim.

Another consideration for the Santa Fe is its good gas mileage, rated at 29 MPG highway for FWD. That’s a great number for a 7 passenger vehicle; 20-MPG Chevy Tahoe take note. 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 2025 Santa Fe has a host of attractive national deals with which to save as the model year wraps up. There are trim-dependent savings of $2,500-$3,500 on remaining 2025 inventory, with 2026’s already hitting lots — 2026 offers are relatively meager in comparison. Similar savings exist on trims of 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid. There is also a $500 military discount, and a $400 recent college graduate discount. Finance any trim for 0% APR for 48 months plus $750 off. Lastly, Santa Fe SE is leasing at $329/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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