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Hyundai Santa Fe Depreciation Calculator

Calculate the Hyundai Santa Fe depreciation rate by year, mileage, and country — with accident-history adjustments and a year-by-year depreciation chart.

The Hyundai Santa Fe is a two-row (now three-row for 2024+) midsize SUV that competes with the Honda Passport and Toyota Highlander. Depreciation is middle-of-the-pack for the segment — stronger than older Santa Fes thanks to the bold 2024 redesign and available hybrid, but resale still trails Toyota rivals by a few points at the 5-year mark.

1-year depreciation
18%
5-year retention
53%
MSRP
$34,300–$48k
Avg mi / year
13,800

Depreciation inputs

Depreciation during your 5-year ownership
$19,258
-47%
Value at purchase
$40,975
Brand new
Value when you sell
$21,717
5y / 60,000 mi
Depreciation / year
$3,852
Depreciation / mi
$0.32
MX5
5th generation · started 2024

Current generation — no successor has launched yet.

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Year-by-year depreciation

Depreciation rate per year, based on an MSRP of $40,975

Age Value % Retained Annual depreciation
New $40,975 100%
Year 1 $33,600 82% -$7,375 (18%)
Year 2 $29,912 73% -$3,688 (11%)
Year 3 $27,044 66% -$2,868 (9.6%)
Year 4 $24,175 59% -$2,869 (10.6%)
Year 5 $21,717 53% -$2,458 (10.2%)
Year 6 $19,668 48% -$2,049 (9.4%)
Year 7 $17,619 43% -$2,049 (10.4%)
Year 8 $15,980 39% -$1,639 (9.3%)
Year 9 $14,341 35% -$1,639 (10.3%)
Year 10 $12,702 31% -$1,639 (11.4%)

Hyundai Santa Fe depreciation by country

The same car depreciates at different rates in different markets. Here's how the Hyundai Santa Fe depreciation rate changes across the seven major markets we track.

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United States
Baseline

Baseline market. The boxy 2024+ redesign revitalized demand, and hybrid trims now lead resale in the lineup. Calligraphy loaded trims depreciate slightly faster than mid-level SEL.

Currency: USD Unit: mi
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Canada
-2% retention

AWD is standard-demand in Canada and keeps Santa Fe retention slightly firmer than in the US, particularly in Quebec and the Prairies. Hybrid availability is more constrained, boosting used prices.

Currency: CAD Unit: km
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United Kingdom
-10% retention

Sold primarily as a 7-seat hybrid/PHEV. Depreciation is steeper due to competition from the Kia Sorento and Land Rover Discovery Sport, though the PHEV qualifies for company-car tax benefits that firm residuals.

Currency: GBP Unit: mi
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Europe
-12% retention

Positioned as a premium family SUV, mostly PHEV in most markets. Depreciation runs faster than compact rivals, but low-emission-zone compatibility helps PHEV trims hold value better in urban areas.

Currency: EUR Unit: km
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Saudi Arabia
+6% retention

Santa Fe is a popular family SUV in Saudi Arabia thanks to strong Hyundai dealer support and AC reliability in extreme heat. V6 and top trims retain value particularly well in the used market.

Currency: SAR Unit: km
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India
-15% retention

Not officially sold in India in recent generations; older imports exist but parts and service scarcity drive steeper depreciation. Buyers typically migrate to the Tucson or Kia Sorento equivalents.

Currency: INR Unit: km
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Australia
-4% retention

Santa Fe is a mainstream family SUV choice in Australia, with diesel and hybrid variants both available. Resale is solid thanks to Hyundai's 5-year warranty and strong dealer network.

Currency: AUD Unit: km

Hyundai Santa Fe depreciation after an accident

An accident on a vehicle's history permanently increases its depreciation rate, even after perfect repairs. Here's how much extra depreciation each severity level adds to a Hyundai Santa Fe.

Minor accident
+8% depreciation

Paintwork, bumper scuffs, non-structural repairs. Disclosed on history reports but limited resale impact.

Moderate accident
+18% depreciation

Panel replacement, airbag deployment, meaningful CARFAX entry. Significantly accelerates depreciation.

Major accident
+33% depreciation

Frame damage, flood, salvage title. Permanent depreciation hit even after full restoration.

This "diminished value" is the extra depreciation a car carries after an accident. Insurance rarely reimburses it — our calculator bakes it into every depreciation estimate.

Hyundai Santa Fe FAQ

How much does a Hyundai Santa Fe depreciate in the first year?
A new Hyundai Santa Fe typically depreciates about 18% in its first year of ownership, slightly more than Toyota Highlander (~14%) but in line with the midsize SUV segment average. A $40,000 Santa Fe will usually be worth around $32,800 after 12 months.
What is a 5-year-old Hyundai Santa Fe worth?
After 5 years and roughly 69,000 miles, a Hyundai Santa Fe retains about 53% of its original MSRP. A Santa Fe Limited that stickered at $42,000 new would be worth approximately $22,300 in average condition, with hybrid variants fetching 3–5% more.
Does the Santa Fe Hybrid depreciate slower than the gas model?
Yes — the Santa Fe Hybrid depreciates roughly 3–5% slower than equivalent gas trims over a 5-year window. Rising fuel prices and limited hybrid inventory on the used market keep demand strong, and the ~$1,800 hybrid premium is typically recovered by year 3.
How does an accident affect Hyundai Santa Fe depreciation?
A minor accident with clean repairs reduces resale value by around 8%, a moderate accident by about 18%, and a major accident with structural damage by 33% or more. Carfax-reported incidents create permanent diminished value even after perfect bodywork.
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe a good SUV for resale value?
The Santa Fe offers decent but not class-leading resale. It retains about 53% of value after 5 years versus 58–62% for Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot, but Hyundai's 10-year powertrain warranty and the bold 2024 redesign have narrowed that gap significantly for newer model years.

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