2026 Hyundai Santa Fe: real cost in Ontario
See the Santa Fe on Hyundai's site ↗Prices read 2026-11-05
Cheapest trim, Preferred Hybrid AWD · Toronto · age 35–59 · 6 years · 18,000 km a yearChange
Sticker$43,799the advertised price
Drive away$53,161with fees and HST
Loan payment$810/mo72-month loan at 6.5%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,252/moeverything, after resale
$53,161 to drive away + $57,355 to run it for 6 years − $20,360 back at resale = $90,156, or $1,252 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$53,161
Running it, 6 yrs+$57,355
Back at resale−$20,360
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$43,799Feesfreight $2,300 · dealer $799 · levies $147
+$3,246HST, 13%Ontario
+$6,116Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, Toronto
+$15,837Fuel18,000 km a year at 6.9 L/100 km
+$11,551Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$10,992Loan interest6.5% over 72 months
+$10,129Maintenanceestimate
+$8,756Registration and plates6 years in Ontario
+$91Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$20,360True cost $90,156 ÷ 72 months$1,252 a month
The car
Size and space
Seats6, 7
Cargo1,148 Lbehind row 2
Ground clearance18 cm
Engine and fuel
Engine231 hp hybrid, AWD
0–100 km/h8.2 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel use6.9 L/100 kmNatural Resources Canada
TowingUp to 2,000 lb
Tires18" or 20"by trim
Safety and cover
US crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
European crash test4 of 5 stars ↗Euro NCAP 2024, European version; 5 stars with its safety pack
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Insurance claimsAbove averagecollision 170 · theft 155 · injury 114 (100 = avg)
Warranty5 yrs / 100,000 kmpowertrain 5 yrs / 100,000 km · battery 8 yrs / 160,000 km
Brand offersFinance from 4.99% for 84 mo · lease from 6.99% for 60 moHyundai's advertised rates, read 2026-11-05; they change monthly
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 231 hp, 6.9 L/100 km.| Preferred Hybrid AWD | $43,799 | $53,161 | $90,156 | ✓ $1,252/mo | 7 |
| Preferred Hybrid AWD | $45,599 | $55,195 | $92,448 | $1,284/mo | 7 |
| Preferred Hybrid AWD with Trend Package Trend Package | $47,799 | $57,681 | $96,538 | $1,341/mo | 7 |
| Preferred Hybrid AWD with Trend Package Trend Package | $49,599 | $59,715 | $97,696 | $1,357/mo | 7 |
| Luxury Hybrid AWD | $53,549 | $64,178 | $102,522 | $1,424/mo | 7 |
| Luxury Hybrid AWD | $54,249 | $64,969 | $103,443 | $1,437/mo | 7 |
| Ultimate Calligraphy Hybrid AWD | $56,899 | $67,964 | $103,709 | $1,440/mo | 6 |
| Ultimate Calligraphy Hybrid AWD | $57,349 | $68,472 | $104,258 | $1,448/mo | 6 |
Preferred Hybrid AWD
✓ $1,252/mo
True cost
Preferred Hybrid AWD
$1,284/mo
True cost
Preferred Hybrid AWD with Trend PackageTrend Package
$1,341/mo
True cost
Preferred Hybrid AWD with Trend PackageTrend Package
$1,357/mo
True cost
Luxury Hybrid AWD
$1,424/mo
True cost
Luxury Hybrid AWD
$1,437/mo
True cost
Ultimate Calligraphy Hybrid AWD
$1,440/mo
True cost
Ultimate Calligraphy Hybrid AWD
$1,448/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
Preferred Hybrid AWD$43,799
Preferred Hybrid AWD with Trend Package$47,799
Luxury Hybrid AWD$53,549
Ultimate Calligraphy Hybrid AWD$56,899
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ from Luxury Hybrid AWD
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ from Luxury Hybrid AWD
Heated steering wheel
✓ Every trim
Heated rear seats
✓ from Luxury Hybrid AWD
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
+ $4,000
✓ from Preferred Hybrid AWD with Trend Package
Power driver's seat
+ $4,000
✓ from Preferred Hybrid AWD with Trend Package
Memory seat
✓ from Luxury Hybrid AWD
Tech and audio
Built-in navigation
✓ from Luxury Hybrid AWD
Premium sound system
✓ from Ultimate Calligraphy Hybrid AWD
Head-up display
✓ from Ultimate Calligraphy Hybrid AWD
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
+ $4,000
✓ from Preferred Hybrid AWD with Trend Package
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingMassaging seatsApple CarPlay and Android AutoWireless CarPlayTow hitch includedPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the Preferred Hybrid AWD (57 items)
- Smartstream 1.6L Turbo GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cyl (1,598 cc); Hybrid
- 6-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC manual mode
- 4-wheel disc brakes
- Electric Parking Brake with Vehicle AutoHold
- HTRAC All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
- Multi-terrain Control Modes
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Airbags (9) - Advanced front (2), Driver and front passenger side-impact (thorax) (2), side air curtains (front and rear) with rollover sensors (2); 2nd row side airbag (2); driver's knee airbag (1); Occupant classification system (OCS) seat weight sensor and seat track sensor
- Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
- Vehicle stability management (VSM)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)
- Downhill Brake Control and Hill-start Assist Control
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist and Junction-Turning Detection
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with stop-and-go capability
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning
- Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA 2)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
- Parking Distance Warning - Forward / Reverse (PDW-F/R)
- 7 passenger capacity
- 3rd row fold-flat seats
- 60/40 split fold-flat rear seats with adjustable head restraint
- 2-way power driver's lumbar support
- Heated front seats
- 4.2" Colour TFT cluster display
- 12.3" touchscreen display audio
- Bluetooth hands-free phone system
- Dual front/rear 2.1-amp USB outlets (1x Power/Data & 3x Power)
- BlueLink telematics
- Steering wheel-mounted audio, cruise and phone controls
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Heated steering wheel
- Dual zone auto temp control w/ CleanAir Ionizer, Predictive Logic & auto window defog system
- 2nd row pillar-mounted & 3rd row panel-mounted A/C vents
- Central dome lights and cargo light
- Under tray storage
- Hands-free “Smart Trunk” with automatic opening
- Proximity key entry with push button start
- Power windows, Driver's auto-up with pinch protection
- 18” alloy wheels
- LED daytime running lights
- Automatic headlights
- LED Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
- LED taillights
- LED headlights (bi-function)
- Power adjustable side mirrors
- Exterior mirrors with turn signal indicators
- Roof rack side rails
- Solar glass (windshield, front)
- Rear window privacy glass
- Acoustically-laminated windshield
- Rear windshield wiper
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for 2025 to 2027 Santa Fe models. Most are fixed free by a dealer; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Seats and restraints2025, 2026 · 30,489 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the lower anchor for the front seat belt(s) may have been damaged during service.Recall 2026170 at Transport Canada ↗Visual system2026 · 8,879 vehicles
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument panel cluster to reboot while driving.Recall 2026033 at Transport Canada ↗Visual system2025 · 9,054 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the rearview camera may not have been manufactured properly.Recall 2025648 at Transport Canada ↗Electrical2025 · 13,153 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the starter motor's terminal cover may not have been installed properly.Recall 2025529 at Transport Canada ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 Santa Fe in Ontario?
- $53,161 to drive away for the Preferred Hybrid AWD, from a $43,799 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $810 loan payment, about $1,313 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,252 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 2,000 lb for every trim.
Colours
Ocado Green+$350Creamy WhitePebble Blue+$350Ecotronic Grey+$350Abyss Black+$350Earthy Brass (Matte)+$1,600
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Prices from Hyundai's Ontario build-and-price page, read 2026-11-05. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.