The usual asking price for a used Hyundai Santa Fe in NZ is $19,984 to $43,105. The typical one is $27,423 with about 121,000 km.
Prices from 80 dealer listings · 6 October 2026
- Typical price
- $27,423
- Dearer than 51% of the SUVs we track
- Usual price range
- $20k–$43k
- Typical kilometres
- 121,000
- Years for sale
- 2008–25
What it costs
By model year
| Year | Usual range from | Typical price | Usual range to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $24,924 | $24,949 | $26,980 |
| 2022 | $33,136 | $39,990 | $40,990 |
| 2025 | $54,990 | $59,490 | $63,240 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Under 50,000 km | $59,490 |
| 50,000–100,000 km | $39,990 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | $24,949 |
| Over 150,000 km | $14,985 |
By region
| Region | Typical price | Typical year |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | $31,923 | 2023 |
| Auckland | $33,398 | 2021 |
| Waikato | $48,990 | 2022 |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Typical price | Typical year |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | $24,493 | 2018 |
| Petrol | $30,997 | 2021 |
Check a Santa Fe's asking price
Compared with dealer asking prices. Condition and history move a fair price too.
For sale now
80 listed by NZ dealers now, from $6,850.
See all 80 for saleWhat it costs to run
2024–26 · Petrol hybrid
- Running cost a year
- $2,980
- Cheaper to run than 81% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 6.2 L/100km
2018–24 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $5,000
- 80% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 10.4 L/100km
2012–20 · Diesel
- Running cost a year
- $4,930
- 78% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 8.7 L/100km
2006–13 · Diesel
- Running cost a year
- $4,790
- 74% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 8.4 L/100km
Against an electric car
The 2019 Nissan Leaf costs $3,350 a year less to run, and puts out 3.2 tonnes less CO₂e
| A year | 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2019 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Uses | 10.4 L/100 km | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel or power | $5,000 | $580 |
| Road user charges | $0 | $1,060 |
| Total | $5,000 | $1,650 |
| CO₂e | 3,440 kg | 220 kg |
Power at 21.1c/kWh: 50% of New Zealand's 42.1c, as retailers' overnight EV plans charge (an assumption). Rightcar's energy use plus 10% for charging losses; 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE, week to 2 October 2026). Servicing, tyres and insurance aren't included.
How safe it is
2018–24 · Petrol
- Safety rating (estimated)
- Safer than 56% of the used cars we track
2012–20 · Diesel
- Safety rating
- Safer than 56% of the used cars we track
2006–13 · Diesel
- Safety rating
- 66% of the used cars we track rate safer
| Model years and fuel | Safety stars | Fuel use | Running cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–26 · Petrol hybrid | 6.2 L/100km | $2,980 | |
| 2018–24 · Petrol | 5 out of 5 | 10.4 L/100km | $5,000 |
| 2012–20 · Diesel | 5 out of 5 | 8.7 L/100km | $4,930 |
| 2006–13 · Diesel | 3 out of 5 | 8.4 L/100km | $4,790 |
What goes wrong
- Failed their first test
- 19%
- Against the average car its age
- 6% fewer fails
By year first registered
| Year first registered | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 42% | 42% | 565 |
| 2010 | 48% | 40% | 2797 |
| 2012 | 47% | 36% | 2833 |
| 2013 | 39% | 34% | 1323 |
| 2014 | 34% | 31% | 2459 |
| 2015 | 24% | 28% | 2924 |
| 2016 | 22% | 25% | 4260 |
| 2017 | 20% | 22% | 2606 |
| 2018 | 18% | 19% | 1920 |
| 2019 | 17% | 16% | 1091 |
| 2020 | 16% | 14% | 519 |
| 2021 | 11% | 13% | 929 |
| 2022 | 10% | 11% | 1953 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 100,000 km | 14% | 17% | 9693 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | 29% | 31% | 9565 |
| 150,000–200,000 km | 40% | 38% | 7988 |
| 200,000 km or more | 48% | 40% | 6160 |
From 26,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Hyundai Santa Fe, 2025.
Least wear and tear under $30,000On NZ roads
- Registered
- 24,550
- More common than 53% of the models we track
- Imported used
- 2%
- Typical year
- 2016
Rivals
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Questions
How much should I pay for a used Hyundai Santa Fe?
Half of the used Santa Fes listed by NZ dealers on 6 October 2026 are priced between $19,984 and $43,105, and the typical one is $27,423 with about 121,000 km.
How much is a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Half of the used 2022 Santa Fes listed by NZ dealers are priced between $33,136 and $40,990, and the typical one is $39,990 with about 100,000 km.
How much cheaper is an older Santa Fe?
Each model year older is typically about $8,150 cheaper, across the 2021–2025 Santa Fes listed.
How much do kilometres change the price of a used Santa Fe?
The typical Santa Fe listed with more than 100,000 km is priced about $30,000 below the typical one with fewer.
How much is a diesel Santa Fe compared with a petrol one?
The typical diesel Santa Fe is $24,493 and is usually a 2018. The typical petrol one is $30,997 and is usually a 2021, so part of the difference is age.
Where are used Santa Fes for sale in NZ?
Dealers in Canterbury, Auckland and Waikato list them, among other regions. The typical one in Canterbury is $31,923.
How safe is a used Hyundai Santa Fe?
The 2018–24 petrol model rates an estimated 5 stars out of 5, the 2012–20 diesel model rates 5 stars out of 5 and the 2006–13 diesel model rates 3 stars out of 5, in the Vehicle Safety Risk Rating 2025 and Used Car Safety Ratings 2025, shown on Rightcar by NZTA. An estimated rating is Rightcar's for models with too little crash data yet.
How much does a used Hyundai Santa Fe cost to run?
At 14,000 km a year, about $2,980 a year for the 2024–26 petrol hybrid model, $5,000 a year for the 2018–24 petrol model, $4,930 a year for the 2012–20 diesel model and $4,790 a year for the 2006–13 diesel model. That's Rightcar's real-world fuel use, with fuel at MBIE's national average for the week to 2 October 2026 (91 petrol at $3.43/L and diesel at $3.17/L), plus road user charges. Servicing, insurance and repairs are extra.
How many Santa Fes are in NZ?
24,550 were registered in NZ in the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register for March 2026. 2% of them came into the country used, and the typical one is a 2016.
How often does a used Santa Fe fail its MOT in the UK?
19% of UK Santa Fes of the years for sale here failed their first MOT in 2025, against 20% for the average UK car of the same years. From 26,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Hyundai Santa Fe, 2025.
Are these the prices cars actually sell for?
No, they are dealer asking prices. Dealers usually ask more than private sellers, because they sell under the Consumer Guarantees Act and price in reconditioning and a margin. A car's condition and history move its fair price too.
Sources
Prices: used cars listed by NZ dealers, read 6 October 2026.
Safety: Used Car Safety Ratings 2025 (Monash University); Vehicle Safety Risk Rating 2025, an estimate for models with too little crash data, via Rightcar (NZTA). Fuel and energy use: Rightcar.
Running cost at 14,000 km a year: 91 petrol at $3.43/L and diesel at $3.17/L (MBIE national average, week to 2 October 2026). Road user charges at NZTA rates.
On NZ roads: NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, March 2026.
Wear and tear: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Other photo credits