2027 Hyundai Palisade: real cost in California
See the Palisade on Hyundai's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, SE · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$39,735the advertised price
Drive away$45,198with fees and tax
Loan payment$685/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,386/moeverything, after resale
$45,198 to drive away + $70,900 to run it for 6 years − $16,286 back at resale = $99,812, or $1,386 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$45,198
Running it, 6 yrs+$70,900
Back at resale−$16,286
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$39,735Feesfreight $1,650 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,735Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$3,728Fuel13,500 mi a year at 22 MPG
+$21,153Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$18,743Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$9,566Maintenanceestimate
+$9,289Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$9,146Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,002Resale after 6 years41% of MSRP, you get this back
−$16,286True cost $99,812 ÷ 72 months$1,386 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV199.2–200.4 in long
Seats7, 8
Cargo46.3 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance7.4–8.4 in
Engine and fuel
Engine287 hp gas, FWD, AWD
0–60 mph6.7–7.2 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy19–22 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 5,000 lb
Tires18", 20" or 21"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty5 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years41% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 287 hp.| SE FWD | $39,735 | $45,198 | $99,812 | ✓ $1,386/mo | 8 | 22 MPG | — No | — No |
| SE AWD | $41,735 | $47,378 | $104,818 | $1,456/mo | 8 | 20 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SEL FWD | $42,240 | $47,928 | $103,290 | $1,435/mo | 7 | 22 MPG | — No | — No |
| SEL AWD | $44,240 | $50,108 | $107,890 | $1,498/mo | 7 | 20 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SEL Premium FWD | $45,600 | $51,590 | $107,361 | $1,491/mo | 7 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No |
| SEL Premium AWD | $47,600 | $53,770 | $111,961 | $1,555/mo | 7 | 20 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Limited FWD | $50,070 | $56,462 | $112,802 | $1,567/mo | 7 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No |
| XRT PRO | $50,170 | $56,571 | $116,042 | $1,612/mo | 7 | 19 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Limited AWD | $52,070 | $58,642 | $117,255 | $1,629/mo | 7 | 20 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Calligraphy FWD | $54,860 | $61,683 | $118,395 | $1,644/mo | 7 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Calligraphy AWD | $56,860 | $63,863 | $122,848 | $1,706/mo | 7 | 20 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
SEFWD
✓ $1,386/mo
True cost
SEAWD
$1,456/mo
True cost
SELFWD
$1,435/mo
True cost
SELAWD
$1,498/mo
True cost
SEL PremiumFWD
$1,491/mo
True cost
SEL PremiumAWD
$1,555/mo
True cost
LimitedFWD
$1,567/mo
True cost
XRT PRO
$1,612/mo
True cost
LimitedAWD
$1,629/mo
True cost
CalligraphyFWD
$1,644/mo
True cost
CalligraphyAWD
$1,706/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
SE FWD$39,735
SE AWD$41,735
SEL FWD$42,240
SEL AWD$44,240
SEL Premium FWD$45,600
SEL Premium AWD$47,600
Limited FWD$50,070
XRT PRO$50,170
Limited AWD$52,070
Calligraphy FWD$54,860
Calligraphy AWD$56,860
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 SEL Premium FWD
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ from SEL Premium FWD
Heated steering wheel
✓ SE FWD to SE AWD
✓ from SEL Premium FWD
Heated rear seats
✓ SE FWD to SE AWD
✓ SEL Premium FWD to Limited FWD
✓ from Limited AWD
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ SE FWD to SE AWD
Power liftgate
✓ from SEL FWD
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ from SEL FWD
Memory seat
✓ SEL Premium FWD to Limited FWD
✓ from Limited AWD
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
✓ from Limited FWD
Head-up display
✓ from Calligraphy FWD
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓
✓
✓
✓ XRT PRO to Limited AWD
✓ from Calligraphy AWD
Tow hitch included
+ $765
✓ from Limited FWD
Sunroof
✓ from SEL Premium FWD
Panoramic roof
✓
✓ from Limited AWD
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingMassaging seats
Full standard equipment on the SE SE FWD (25 items)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning
- Forward Attention Warning
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Front, Front Center, Front & 2nd Row Side, Side-Curtain & Driver's Knee Airbags
- Immobilizer
- Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist
- Parking Distance Warning-Forward & Reverse
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Rearview Camera
- 12.3" Navigation System w/ AM/FM/HD Radio(TM)
- 2nd Row 60/40 Split Bench Seating
- 3-Zone Automatic Temperature Control
- Bluelink+ All-Inclusive Connected Services (enrollment required)
- Front & Rear USB Ports
- Highway Driving Assist
- Proximity Key w/ Push Button Start
- SiriusXM Radio w/ 90-Day trial subscription; not available in AK & HI
- Smart Cruise Control
- Wi-Fi Hotspot (trial w/ Bluelink)
- Wireless Android Auto(TM) & Apple CarPlay
- 18" Alloy Wheels
- LED Headlights, Tail Lights & Daytime Running Lights
- Temporary Spare Tire
- 3.5L V6 Engine
- 8-Speed Automatic Transmission w/ Paddle Shifters
Recalls
6 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Palisade models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Seat belts2026 · 46,787 vehicles
The internal wiring within the third-row driver-side seat belt buckle may become damaged and result in a permanent display of a belted third-row driver-side seat on the instrument panel.Recall 26V169000 at NHTSA ↗Seats2026 · 61,307 vehicles
The second and third row power seats may fail to detect a person. The seat may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat functions, such as one-touch tilt-and-slide or automatic power fold-and-stow.Recall 26V160000 at NHTSA ↗Electrical system2026 · 41,651 vehicles
Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."Recall 26V047000 at NHTSA ↗Air bags2025 · 568,576 vehicles
The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash.Recall 26V034000 at NHTSA ↗Seat belts2025 · 568,580 vehicles
The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch.Recall 25V607000 at NHTSA ↗Power train2025 · 620 vehicles
An insufficient seal on the controller for the electric oil pump may allow moisture to accumulate in the printed circuit board, which can cause an electrical short and result in a fire.Recall 25V291000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Palisade in California?
- $45,198 to drive away for the SE, from a $39,735 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $685 loan payment, about $1,410 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,386 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 5,000 lb for every trim.
Colors
Pacific SapphireTitan GreenAbyss BlackShimmering SilverEarthy Brass Matte+$1,000Robust Emerald+$500Galaxy MaroonEcotronic GrayCreamy White+$500
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US prices in US dollars from Hyundai's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.