2026 Kia Sorento vs 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
Both are commonly cross-shopped against each other. Here’s how their real 5-year ownership costs actually compare, using real market pricing data rather than sticker price alone.
Pricing data refreshed monthly · last updated September 2026
2026 Kia Sorento
$39,6365-year total · $661/moPrice: $40,571 · 37 MPG
Depreciation: $19,426 · Fuel: $5,676
Insurance: $8,500 · Maintenance: $3,500
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
$47,0155-year total · $784/moPrice: $43,687 · 24 MPG
Depreciation: $23,544 · Fuel: $8,750
Insurance: $8,500 · Maintenance: $3,500
Most of the gap comes from depreciation ($4,118 higher for the Hyundai Santa Fe) and fuel/energy ($3,074 higher for the Hyundai Santa Fe).
After 5 years, the Kia Sorento keeps about 52% of its value and the Hyundai Santa Fe about 46%.
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