Hyundai Santa Fe Beats the Competition
Same-Size SUV. Better Lease.
The 2026 Santa Fe Hybrid vs. the Competition.
We stacked the Santa Fe Hybrid up against its true midsize 3-row rivals — the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and Honda Passport — across price, features, efficiency, and value.
Well-qualified lessees · Edwards Hyundai
All figures are advertised manufacturer lease programs, June 2026, for well-qualified lessees. Effective monthly cost includes due-at-signing amortized over 36 months.
Hyundai
2026 Santa Fe Hybrid SE FWD
$379
/month
36 months · $3,999 due at signing · 10,000 mi/yr
Effective cost: ~$490/mo
✓ Hybrid · 37 city / 36 hwy MPG
Turbo hybrid · up to 7 seats · $38,000 MSRP
2026 Highlander Hybrid XLE AWD
$480
/month
36 months · ~$5,616 due at signing · 10,000 mi/yr
Effective cost: ~$636/mo
Hybrid · 35 combined MPG
NA hybrid · 8 seats standard · $47,365 MSRP
2026 Passport RTL AWD
✗ No Hybrid Available
$509
/month
36 months · ~$5,099 due at signing · 10,000 mi/yr
Effective cost: ~$651/mo
Gas only · ~19 city / ~25 hwy MPG
3.5L V6 · 2-row only · $46,200 MSRP
ⓘ Effective monthly cost calculated by dividing total due at signing by 36 and adding to the monthly payment — giving a true apples-to-apples comparison. Santa Fe SE shown is FWD; AWD model leases for $409/mo with same $3,999 due at signing. Highlander Hybrid figures sourced from Edmunds, June 2026. Honda Passport RTL figures sourced from Autoblog/CarsDirect, June 2026.
All three compete for the same family buyer. Here’s how they compare on what matters most.
| Feature | Hyundai2026 Santa Fe Hybrid | Toyota2026 Highlander Hybrid | Honda2026 Passport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lease & Pricing | |||
| Advertised Monthly Payment | $379/mo (SE FWD) | $480/mo (XLE AWD) | $509/mo (RTL AWD) |
| Due at Signing | $3,999 | ~$5,616 | ~$5,099 |
| Effective Monthly Cost | ~$490/mo | ~$636/mo | ~$651/mo |
| Starting MSRP | $38,000 | $47,365 | $46,200 |
| Powertrain & Efficiency | |||
| Hybrid Powertrain | ✓ Standard | ✓ Standard | ✗ Not available |
| Engine Type | 1.6L Turbo Hybrid | 2.5L NA Hybrid | 3.5L V6 Gas Only |
| System Horsepower | 231 hp | 243 hp | 285 hp |
| City / Hwy MPG | 37 / 36 MPG | 36 / 35 MPG | ~19 / ~25 MPG |
| Turbocharged Engine | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Size & Space | |||
| Class | Midsize SUV | Midsize SUV | Midsize SUV |
| Seating | Up to 7 | Up to 8 | Up to 8 |
| Third Row | ✓ Available | ✓ Standard | ✓ Standard |
| Max Towing | 2,000 lb (5,000 XRT) | 3,500 lb | 5,000 lb |
| Technology | |||
| Wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto | ✓ Standard | Wired only (base) | ✓ Standard |
| Dual Wireless Phone Chargers | ✓ Available | ✗ | ✗ |
| Semi-Autonomous Highway Assist | ✓ Available | Basic only | Basic only |
| Premium Audio | Bose® Available | JBL® Available | ✗ |
| Safety | |||
| Forward Collision Avoidance | ✓ Standard | ✓ Standard | ✓ Standard |
| Blind-Spot Warning | ✓ Standard | ✓ Available | ✓ Available |
| Rear Occupant Alert | ✓ Standard | ✗ | ✗ |
| Safe Exit Warning | ✓ Standard | ✗ | ✗ |
| Warranty | |||
| Basic Warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain Warranty | 10 yr / 100,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Hybrid Battery Warranty | 10 yr / 100,000 mi | 8 yr / 100,000 mi | N/A — no hybrid |
| Roadside Assistance | 5 yr / Unlimited | 2 yr / 25,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
America’s Best Warranty — Built Into Every Hyundai.
Hyundai backs the Santa Fe Hybrid with a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty — double what Toyota and Honda offer. Plus 5-year unlimited roadside assistance. No extra cost, no fine print.
Key advantages that separate the Santa Fe Hybrid from the Highlander Hybrid and Passport.
Ready to See It in Person?
The 2026 Santa Fe Hybrid is leasing for $379/month with $3,999 due at signing at Edwards Hyundai. Come see why it was named Best Hybrid of 2026 by The Drive.
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*$379/month lease offer for 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SE FWD through Hyundai Motor Finance for well-qualified lessees. $3,999 due at signing includes first month’s payment of $379 and $3,620 capitalized cost reduction. 36-month term, 10,000 miles/year; $0.20/mile over. AWD model leases for $409/mo with same $3,999 due at signing. 0% APR for 72 months available on select 2026 Santa Fe Hybrid models to well-qualified buyers through Hyundai Motor Finance; not combinable with lease offers. Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE AWD: ~$480/mo, ~$5,616 due at signing (Edmunds, June 2026). Honda Passport RTL AWD: ~$509/mo, ~$5,099 due at signing (Autoblog/CarsDirect, June 2026). Effective monthly costs calculated by amortizing due-at-signing over 36 months. Honda Passport offers no hybrid powertrain at any trim level as of June 2026. Passport is a 2-row midsize SUV; Santa Fe Hybrid offers an available 3rd row. Fuel economy figures are EPA estimates; actual results vary. Feature comparisons based on SE/XLE/RTL base trims; higher trims may vary. All prices exclude tax, title, license, and dealer fees. Offers valid through 7/6/2026. See Edwards Hyundai for complete details.