2027 Hyundai Santa Fe Trims Compared: SE, SEL, XRT, Limited, Calligraphy and Hybrid
Published October 28, 2026 · Last updated October 28, 2026
The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe comes in five trims: SE, SEL, XRT, Limited and Calligraphy, from $35,300 to $49,650 with the 277-hp 2.5-liter turbo. The 231-hp Santa Fe Hybrid is offered on the SE, SEL, Limited and Calligraphy, from $36,650 to $50,750. The Limited is the best luxury buy, and the Calligraphy adds quilted Nappa leather, power second-row captain's chairs, a head-up display and Highway Driving Assist 2 for $3,000 more. Here is what every trim adds and which one fits drivers in Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island and across New York City.
Which Santa Fe Trim Should You Buy?
- Best value: SEL Hybrid ($38,940 FWD, $40,740 AWD). H-Tex seats, heated front seats, a power driver's seat and wireless charging, plus 35 to 36 mpg combined, for only $1,100 more than the gas SEL.
- Best for most families: Limited ($44,850 FWD, $46,650 AWD). Leather, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, Bose audio, Surround View, a dual-pane sunroof and a choice of six or seven seats at the same price.
- Best for towing and trails: XRT ($42,290, AWD only). 8.3 inches of ground clearance, all-terrain tires, a sunroof, navigation and a 4,500-pound tow rating, the highest in the lineup.
- Best for passengers: Calligraphy ($47,850 FWD, $49,650 AWD). Quilted Nappa leather, power-adjustable second-row captain's chairs, a head-up display and Highway Driving Assist 2.
Model year: This guide covers the 2027 Santa Fe, the model Plaza Hyundai has in stock now. It carries over the design introduced for 2024; for 2027 Hyundai dropped fingerprint recognition, Digital Key now starts at the XRT (Limited on the hybrid), and the price list no longer includes an SEL Convenience (2027 changes). IIHS named the 2026 Santa Fe a Top Safety Pick+, and IIHS says its crash-test ratings apply to 2025–2027 models built after November 2024. Prices are Hyundai MSRPs before the $1,650 destination charge. AWD adds $1,800 to any gas or hybrid trim. Browse every new Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid at Plaza Hyundai, or see the Santa Fe model page.
2027 Santa Fe Trim Levels and Prices
| Trim | Gas FWD / AWD | Hybrid FWD / AWD | Key additions |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE | $35,300 / $37,100 | $36,650 / $38,450 | 7 seats, stain-resistant cloth, 12.3-in touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, hands-free liftgate, 18-in alloys |
| SEL | $37,840 / $39,640 | $38,940 / $40,740 | H-Tex seats, heated front seats, power driver's seat, dual-zone climate, wireless charging, roof rails |
| XRT | — / $42,290 | — | 8.3-in ground clearance, all-terrain tires, sunroof, navigation, dual wireless charging, 115-volt outlet, Highway Driving Assist, 4,500-lb towing |
| Limited | $44,850 / $46,650 | $45,950 / $47,750 | Leather, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, Bose audio, Surround View, Blind-Spot View Monitor, Remote Smart Parking Assist, dual-pane sunroof, 6 or 7 seats, 20-in alloys |
| Calligraphy | $47,850 / $49,650 | $48,950 / $50,750 | Quilted Nappa leather, power 2nd-row captain's chairs (6 seats), head-up display, Highway Driving Assist 2, 21-in alloys (20-in on the hybrid) |
Every gas Santa Fe uses a 277-hp, 2.5-liter turbo four with an eight-speed automatic; EPA ratings are 24 mpg combined with FWD, 23 with AWD and 21 for the XRT. The hybrid makes 231 hp and is rated 36 mpg combined with FWD and 35 with AWD (fueleconomy.gov).
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SE vs SEL: What Does $2,540 Add?
The SEL ($37,840) is the trim most Santa Fe buyers should start with. Over the SE ($35,300) it adds H-Tex synthetic leather, heated front seats, a power driver's seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, a wireless phone charger and roof rails. The SE keeps cloth seats and manual front-seat adjustment, but it already has the 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a hands-free liftgate, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Following Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist and Safe Exit Assist.
SEL vs Limited: Is the $7,010 Jump Worth It?
The gap between the SEL and the Limited ($44,850) is the biggest in the lineup, and the Limited fills it. It adds leather seats, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, driver's seat memory, a power passenger seat, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 12-speaker Bose audio, Surround View and Blind-Spot View Monitor, Remote Smart Parking Assist, Highway Driving Assist, a dual-pane sunroof and 20-inch wheels. It is also the only trim that lets you choose second-row captain's chairs (six seats) or a bench (seven) at the same price.
Santa Fe Limited vs Calligraphy: Which Should You Buy?
Choose the Limited unless second-row comfort is a priority. The Calligraphy costs $3,000 more ($47,850 against $44,850 with FWD, and the same gap on the hybrid) and adds quilted Nappa leather, a microfiber headliner, power-adjustable and power-folding second-row captain's chairs, a head-up display, Highway Driving Assist 2 with lane-change assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (Calligraphy only for 2027) and 21-inch wheels on the gas model. It seats six only, so families who need seven seats should stay with the Limited bench.
Is the Calligraphy Hybrid different?
The Calligraphy Hybrid ($48,950 FWD, $50,750 AWD) has the same equipment but rides on 20-inch wheels instead of 21s, which is easier on New York potholes, and it is rated 35 to 36 mpg combined against 23 to 24 for the gas Calligraphy.
What Is the Santa Fe XRT?
The XRT ($42,290) is the outdoors Santa Fe, sold only with the gas engine and HTRAC AWD. It rides 8.3 inches off the ground against 7.0 for other trims, wears black 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires and adds a sunroof, navigation, dual wireless charging pads, a 115-volt outlet, Highway Driving Assist and Digital Key 2. It tows 4,500 pounds, 1,000 more than other gas trims. It costs $2,650 more than an SEL AWD but skips the Limited's leather, ventilated seats and Bose audio, and its 21 mpg combined is the lowest in the lineup.
Santa Fe Hybrid Trims: Is the Hybrid Worth $1,100 More?
For most New York drivers, yes. The SEL, Limited and Calligraphy hybrids cost $1,100 more than the matching gas trim, and the SE Hybrid $1,350 more, which also buys dual-zone climate control. The trade-offs are 46 fewer horsepower (231 against 277) and a 2,000-pound tow rating against 3,500, and there is no hybrid XRT.
| Version | Gallons a year | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|
| Gas FWD (24 mpg) | 500 | $2,200 |
| Gas AWD (23 mpg) | 522 | $2,296 |
| XRT (21 mpg) | 571 | $2,514 |
| Hybrid FWD (36 mpg) | 333 | $1,467 |
| Hybrid AWD (35 mpg) | 343 | $1,509 |
With AWD, the hybrid saves about $787 a year, so it pays back its $1,100 premium in under a year and a half.
Santa Fe vs Santa Fe Sport: What's the Difference?
The Santa Fe Sport was the two-row, five-seat version of the Santa Fe sold from the 2013 to 2018 model years, with a 2.4-liter four or a 2.0-liter turbo; the larger three-row model was called the Santa Fe and, for 2019, the Santa Fe XL. In 2019 the two-row SUV took over the Santa Fe name and the Sport badge was retired. Today's Santa Fe, redesigned for 2024, is a boxier three-row SUV with seven seats as standard, so if you are cross-shopping a used Santa Fe Sport, the new model is a size class up.
Still deciding? If you want a smaller, cheaper two-row SUV, read Hyundai Tucson vs Santa Fe. If you need more third-row room, see Santa Fe vs Palisade: Which Hyundai 3-Row SUV Should You Buy?
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Hyundai Santa Fe Trims: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Santa Fe SE and SEL?
The 2027 Santa Fe SEL adds H-Tex synthetic leather seats, heated front seats, a power driver's seat, dual-zone climate control, wireless charging and roof rails to the SE, for $2,540 more ($37,840 against $35,300 with FWD). Both seat seven and come as a gas model or a hybrid.
Which Santa Fe trim is the best value?
The SEL Hybrid, at $38,940 with FWD or $40,740 with AWD. It has the SEL's comfort features and is rated 35 to 36 mpg combined, and it costs only $1,100 more than the gas SEL, an amount it saves in fuel in about a year and a half. For luxury features, the Limited is the better value than the Calligraphy.
Is the top Santa Fe trim worth it?
The Calligraphy is worth it if second-row passengers come first: for $3,000 over the Limited it adds quilted Nappa leather, power second-row captain's chairs, a head-up display and Highway Driving Assist 2. It seats only six, so if you need seven seats the Limited with the bench is the better choice.
How much can the Hyundai Santa Fe tow?
The 2027 Santa Fe XRT tows up to 4,500 pounds, other gas trims 3,500 pounds and the Santa Fe Hybrid 2,000 pounds, all with trailer brakes. Without trailer brakes, every version is rated for 1,650 pounds.
What is the difference between the Santa Fe and the Santa Fe Sport?
The Santa Fe Sport was the two-row, five-seat Santa Fe sold from the 2013 to 2018 model years, with a 2.4-liter four or a 2.0-liter turbo, while the larger three-row model was called the Santa Fe (Santa Fe XL for 2019). In 2019 the two-row SUV took the Santa Fe name and the Sport badge ended. The current Santa Fe, redesigned for 2024, is a three-row SUV with seven seats as standard.
Is there a 2027 Santa Fe SEL Convenience?
No. Hyundai's 2027 Santa Fe price list has no SEL Convenience; the lineup is SE, SEL, XRT, Limited and Calligraphy. The closest step up from the SEL is the XRT ($42,290, AWD), which adds a sunroof, navigation, dual wireless charging, Highway Driving Assist and Digital Key 2, or the Limited ($44,850) for leather, ventilated front seats and Bose audio.
Is the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe safe?
IIHS named the 2026 Santa Fe a Top Safety Pick+, and IIHS says its crash-test ratings apply to 2025 to 2027 models built after November 2024. Every 2027 Santa Fe has Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with junction-turning detection, Lane Following Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist and Safe Exit Assist.
How many seats does the Santa Fe have, and how big is the third row?
The SE, SEL and XRT seat seven, the Limited seats six or seven and the Calligraphy seats six. Third-row legroom is 30.0 inches, best for children or short trips, and cargo space is 14.6 cubic feet behind the third row, 40.5 behind the second and 79.6 with both rows folded.
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*MSRP excludes the $1,650 destination charge, taxes, title and registration fees. Pricing and specifications are based on Hyundai Motor America information available as of October 28, 2026; fuel economy from EPA estimates at fueleconomy.gov, and actual mileage will vary. Fuel-cost estimates assume 12,000 miles a year at $4.40 a gallon. See dealer for details.
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