You're right, the Santa Fe is definitely smaller than the Telluride, but they are both midsize three-row crossovers of a _similar_ size and _similar_ price range that many people will cross-shop. (Note the use of similar!) Arguably the most popular in the segment meets the newest in the segment? That's why we compare. We've got comparisons of the apples to apples Telluride/Palisade and the older Santa Fe/Sorento too, and once we can line up a Sorento vs Santa Fe, we'll surely produce that as well! Thanks for watching!
My wife is considering both of these vehicles and this comparison is excellent! And completely disagree with you that these two vehicles aren't meant for the same groups of people.. they're quite comparable, as you can see from the video.
Sante Fe is definitely better compared with Kia Sorento. But I can definitely see consumers comparing all of the three row SUVs (Palisade, Telluride , Sorento & Santa Fe). I enjoyed you pointing out many of the trim/ luxury features. Hyundai offers heated steering wheel on more trims than Kia. I also love the FREE 3 year scheduled service from Hyundai. Kia does offer more attractive & variety of interior colors. In my Midwest market , Hyundais are offered at or below MSRP vs. Kia at only Above MSRP. Thanks for a great video.
Just bought the exact same one. Got it for $40,900. Literally wouldnt change a thing and i havent seen another car with the same luxury and options for less than around 80k (except i would change the color i wish i got white because i like the contrast)
7:10 …”but the controls are manual”……he said that like it was a bad thing,...as he quickly moves the seat back and forth faster then any electric seat ever could.
I would say the Telluride first, but a buyer can compare more than two cars right? The Santa Fe, Sorento, Palisade, and Telluride are all going to be cross-shopped when they’re this similar is size and price.
My wife has wanted a Telluride. We gota 24 as a secondary vehicle. And so far, so good. The thing has more options than anything ive ever had. It was eye opening to realize a "budget" vehicle cost over 40k nowadays. 😂
This was a worthwhile comparison even though the direct Hyundai equivalent would be the Palisade. I do question the statement that the self-leveling suspension replaces the rear coils with air springs. I believe the coils remain, but are a softer spec because self-leveling shocks can assist under load.
Don't think its a great direct comparison other than showing a potential SF/Sorento buyer what a little more money could get you in regards to a Telly/Palisade. Don't think a Telly/Palisade potential buyer is looking backwards to a SF/Sorento less they decided they didn't need the space
Great review! I thought the Santa looked hideous It actually looks way better in this color and spec. I wonder if they will offer it with an X-Line package in the future?
Thanks for the tip, here you go: ua-cam.com/video/qoIc8NAdqPM/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared Believe it or not, customers sometimes look at more than two vehicles at a time. If you think a customer spending ~$50k on a Santa Fe isn't at least a bit curious what ~$55k would get them in a Telluride, then I have to disagree with you.
New Santa fe's uodates pack a lot of features to offer folks eyeing a telluride/palisade/highlander/pilot a legitimate cross-shopping option. They're within 6k of each other at these trim levels which isn't much
@@cargurus 100% agree, we did exactly that and went with the santa fe. If the slight extra size/hp on the telluride don't matter to you (like with us), you can easily go for the santa fe because of the interior and tech.
The back is absolutely horrendous in person, it looks unfinished. Otherwise it's lovely. It honestly didn't need the 3rd row, you lose that amazing under area trunk storage.
I actually appreciate this comparison. I like the Telluride and Santa Fe’s interiors better than the Palisade and Sorento. So I’m comparing for which I like better. $ in top models is nominal.
My wife and I compared these two cars. Size wise it doesn't matter too much, but the santa fe felt so much lighter on its feat. And the interior look and feel was miles ahead in the santa fe calligraphy. Black on black is the way to go.
I think our 2020. Santa Fe’ is Very Quiet and smooth riding. I also have a large Luxury Car. The Santa Fe is noticeably more quiet and better riding. Not by much but I can tell.
Wireless CarPlay isn’t necessarily better…and wasn’t said whether wired still works in Santa Fe. Also someone might be confused at dealer or on website when they see Palisade too lol.
I own the Flex and I'm considering the Santa Fe Calligriphy Hybrid because Ford doesn't make the Flex anymore. I would love to see Ford bring back the Flex back 😢
Why compare these two? They aren't even in the same class. The Kia Sorento is the comp for the SF. Further, you can't get the Telluride in a hybrid. On another note, Kia doesn't come close to the safety features and tech features offered at a lower price point than the Kia.
Because they’re similar in size and price? People can compare more than two cars at a time. You really don’t think a Telluride buyer is curious if they can be happy in a slightly smaller Santa Fe, or vice versa?
@elliothaney they aren't priced the same. The MSRP on SF starts at $33,950 and Telluride starts at $36,190. Highest trim level in SF, not including accessories, is $48,395, and that's for the hybrid. The Telluride's highest trim level is $53,385. Nevertheless, the Hyundai always comes up on top for value for the money because they offer lots more safety and technology features. It's more logical in my mind, at least to compare the same in class but that's just me.
its defs interesting one for sure. i was visiting my step mum in jersey 2 weeks ago & saw few them. the back end of the new santa fe is it's worst angle. luckily here in my country, we not getting either these big suvs lol.
Them and Toyota making 2 of everything like how many 3 row and 2 row suvs it's over kill and that santa fe looks like a ford flex and the rear is the worst
Why compare. They aren’t meant for the same groups of people. One is TECHNICALLY smaller than the other. And sits below in the hierarchy.
You're right, the Santa Fe is definitely smaller than the Telluride, but they are both midsize three-row crossovers of a _similar_ size and _similar_ price range that many people will cross-shop. (Note the use of similar!) Arguably the most popular in the segment meets the newest in the segment? That's why we compare.
We've got comparisons of the apples to apples Telluride/Palisade and the older Santa Fe/Sorento too, and once we can line up a Sorento vs Santa Fe, we'll surely produce that as well! Thanks for watching!
@@cargurus understandable.
My wife is considering both of these vehicles and this comparison is excellent! And completely disagree with you that these two vehicles aren't meant for the same groups of people.. they're quite comparable, as you can see from the video.
Sante Fe is definitely better compared with Kia Sorento. But I can definitely see consumers comparing all of the three row SUVs (Palisade, Telluride , Sorento & Santa Fe).
I enjoyed you pointing out many of the trim/ luxury features. Hyundai offers heated steering wheel on more trims than Kia. I also love the FREE 3 year scheduled service from Hyundai.
Kia does offer more attractive & variety of interior colors.
In my Midwest market , Hyundais are offered at or below MSRP vs. Kia at only Above MSRP.
Thanks for a great video.
I just bought a Santa Fe Hybrid Calligraphy black on black and I couldn’t be happier with it
Awesome Choice! Love mine
Me too 😊
Awesome choice!! Congrats
Just bought the exact same one. Got it for $40,900. Literally wouldnt change a thing and i havent seen another car with the same luxury and options for less than around 80k (except i would change the color i wish i got white because i like the contrast)
@@RoninFinancialGroup How much was the sticker price of the one you got. Its goes up to 50k price right. How did you get big discount?
I love everything about the Santa Fe. Except the rear end. Every other side of the car is great.
I thought the same thing until I saw it in person.
I LIKE IT, IT IS SO DIFFERENT WITH THE WRAP AROUND TAILIGHTS, VERY COOL!
7:10 …”but the controls are manual”……he said that like it was a bad thing,...as he quickly moves the seat back and forth faster then any electric seat ever could.
What does the Palisade compete with then?
I would say the Telluride first, but a buyer can compare more than two cars right? The Santa Fe, Sorento, Palisade, and Telluride are all going to be cross-shopped when they’re this similar is size and price.
Highlander, pilot, pathfinder ascent, Acadia, etc.
a dump truck
OUR 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID HAD THE DUAL PANE FRONT WINDSHIELD
TO QUIET THE SOUND, IT WORKED GREAT, THAT WAS 16 YEARS AGO.
You didn't show the remote parking on the Santa fe. 😢. Its the coolest feature
My wife has wanted a Telluride. We gota 24 as a secondary vehicle. And so far, so good. The thing has more options than anything ive ever had. It was eye opening to realize a "budget" vehicle cost over 40k nowadays. 😂
This was a worthwhile comparison even though the direct Hyundai equivalent would be the Palisade. I do question the statement that the self-leveling suspension replaces the rear coils with air springs. I believe the coils remain, but are a softer spec because self-leveling shocks can assist under load.
Great review and comparison.
Hyundai Kia are the new Toyota Honda. Hyundai Kia EVs are light years ahead of BMW BENZ and AUDI
Don't think its a great direct comparison other than showing a potential SF/Sorento buyer what a little more money could get you in regards to a Telly/Palisade. Don't think a Telly/Palisade potential buyer is looking backwards to a SF/Sorento less they decided they didn't need the space
That was a missed opportunity for the Santa fe, they should have done cooled seats in the back
Great reviews. 👍
Great review! I thought the Santa looked hideous It actually looks way better in this color and spec. I wonder if they will offer it with an X-Line package in the future?
Which one better?
Good review
I would pay additional $$$ for just a little more power in the engine on the Santa Fe
Why are you comparing apples to oranges?It's not an equal comparison, the Palisade is what you should compare to the Telluride
Thanks for the tip, here you go: ua-cam.com/video/qoIc8NAdqPM/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
Believe it or not, customers sometimes look at more than two vehicles at a time. If you think a customer spending ~$50k on a Santa Fe isn't at least a bit curious what ~$55k would get them in a Telluride, then I have to disagree with you.
New Santa fe's uodates pack a lot of features to offer folks eyeing a telluride/palisade/highlander/pilot a legitimate cross-shopping option. They're within 6k of each other at these trim levels which isn't much
@@cargurus 100% agree, we did exactly that and went with the santa fe. If the slight extra size/hp on the telluride don't matter to you (like with us), you can easily go for the santa fe because of the interior and tech.
I agree, the original design with buttons was miles better!!!!
The back is absolutely horrendous in person, it looks unfinished. Otherwise it's lovely. It honestly didn't need the 3rd row, you lose that amazing under area trunk storage.
Hyundai bought back my 2024 with 9400miles with many transmission problems..
Hybrid?
This is not a proper comparison. Should be the Telluride vs Palisade or Sorento vs Santa Fe.
I actually appreciate this comparison. I like the Telluride and Santa Fe’s interiors better than the Palisade and Sorento. So I’m comparing for which I like better. $ in top models is nominal.
My wife and I compared these two cars. Size wise it doesn't matter too much, but the santa fe felt so much lighter on its feat. And the interior look and feel was miles ahead in the santa fe calligraphy. Black on black is the way to go.
It’s perfect for me. These are the two cars I’m looking at. 😂
I have a 21 Telluride SX Prestige, but really like the look of the new Santa Fe. Seriously considering a trade…
did the same, you won't regret it
I think our 2020. Santa Fe’ is Very Quiet and smooth riding. I also have a large Luxury Car. The Santa Fe is noticeably more quiet and better riding. Not by much but I can tell.
Which one is better mechanically, that is, which one gives the least problems? 😂
Wireless CarPlay isn’t necessarily better…and wasn’t said whether wired still works in Santa Fe. Also someone might be confused at dealer or on website when they see Palisade too lol.
wired still works
i will take the santa fe
Wait why didn’t you cover the Hybrid Santa Fe wtf
I think the telluride is a bit better because the santa fe look a bit weird (No offense).
The loud engine noise would make it a No for me for the Santa Fe
These two are not comparable. Telluride compares with the palisade
Kia is more luxurious and worth the price
I hope ford brings back the Flex.
I own the Flex and I'm considering the Santa Fe Calligriphy Hybrid because Ford doesn't make the Flex anymore. I would love to see Ford bring back the Flex back 😢
@@happytravler1 same
hyndai santa fe compete with honda passport kia sorento jeep grand chrokee nissan murano
I dunno, that Santa Fe looks kinda ugly. I saw one today from the back and initially thought it was one of those small cargo vans.
Why compare these two? They aren't even in the same class. The Kia Sorento is the comp for the SF.
Further, you can't get the Telluride in a hybrid.
On another note, Kia doesn't come close to the safety features and tech features offered at a lower price point than the Kia.
They are both 3rd row
Because they’re similar in size and price? People can compare more than two cars at a time. You really don’t think a Telluride buyer is curious if they can be happy in a slightly smaller Santa Fe, or vice versa?
@ioflottv so are some VW Tiguans but, once again, different class.
@elliothaney they aren't priced the same. The MSRP on SF starts at $33,950 and Telluride starts at $36,190. Highest trim level in SF, not including accessories, is $48,395, and that's for the hybrid. The Telluride's highest trim level is $53,385. Nevertheless, the Hyundai always comes up on top for value for the money because they offer lots more safety and technology features. It's more logical in my mind, at least to compare the same in class but that's just me.
Alot of things I love about Korea, cars anit one of em tho.
both will fall apart in 5 years
Says u
@@Capsensor says the 10 year old
Don't ask 10 year olds for car recommendations
They're not competitors bozo... they are options from the SAME company...
FYI, his name is Clifford, Bozo is over on another channel.
Buy a Toyota for quality and reliability.
Santa Fe is a joke in every regard. Looks and engine and transmission. Get a Telluride, not even close.
santa fes interior blows telluride out of the water. telluride looks like every other suv on the road.
Telluride isn't "classic", it's boring and generic and looks just like the other suvs. Santa Fe will not be old in five years.
Hyundai and Kia, where broke people go to keep making bad financial decisions. Engine is 🔥 in the santa fe. Literally
Best vehicles I ever bought by far!!!
Nah, not the hybrid 6 speed, it doesn’t have the shitty DCT.
@@SuperFitness12 that isn't saying much when all you buy is junk
@@بوبميلر Most likely the real meaning of Junk is what your driving!!
@@SuperFitness12 No, I'm driving by you as you are stranded on the highway doing your jumping jacks and what not. Lipstick on a trashcan
Hey Clifford, Happy Pride Month 🏳️🌈
The Santa Fe looks horrible in person.
its defs interesting one for sure. i was visiting my step mum in jersey 2 weeks ago & saw few them. the back end of the new santa fe is it's worst angle. luckily here in my country, we not getting either these big suvs lol.
Better check your eyes bro!…its your opinion!…keep that for yourself!…
@@romeolopez757 you sound dumb, go cut some grass, Lopez.
car looks better in person
CX70 or 90 and nothing else matters
Would not buy either one…save a little more and buy a Honda or Toyota SUV
H and T transmissions suck
No way!!
The Highlander and Passport (the class competitors for the Santa Fe) both cost more lol
both cars cost more and offer less. dinosaurs
@@joker1087 Now you know that's a lie lol
Them and Toyota making 2 of everything like how many 3 row and 2 row suvs it's over kill and that santa fe looks like a ford flex and the rear is the worst
Santa fe looks like a land rover and range rover ,coolest looking SUV out there ,Telluride isn't as nice looking,santa fe all the way