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2013 7 Passenger Hyundai Santa Fe Overview

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

 

The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is definitely a name everyone has heard when the conversation focuses on “love-at-first-sight,” luxurious SUV” and “smooth, responsive rides.” Not only is the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe the best looking lady on the block, but it delivers a better driving experience for everyone who climbs behind the wheel!  Our 2013 comes in two models - the smaller five-passenger crossover, and the XL.  The XL has increased the overall length by 215 mm and wheelbase by 100 mm. That adjustment creates enough room for a third-row seating position.  This attractively designed chariot has room for six or seven passengers, and the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is actually 145 kg. lighter than its predecessor, the Veracruz.  In addition, the XL has virtually the same interior as its smaller twin - the five-passenger Santa Fe.   

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe XL            

Specifications:

 

Base Price

$29,999

 

Drivetrain

6-speed,  FWD, AWD

 

Engine

3.3 L, V-6

 

Fuel Economy AWD                            

18/24/20 MPG  city/hwy/combined

Fuel Economy FWD

18/25/21 MPG city/hwy/combined

Horsepower

290@6400

Torque (lb.–ft.)

252@5200

 

2013 HYundai Santa Fe

The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe comes in four models.  The base model has front-wheel drive and features heated seats, heated power mirrors, windshield wiper deicer, cruise control and Bluetooth. The premium model has all-wheel-drive and a heated steering wheel, rear parking assist, heated rear seats and 115-volt power outlet.  The luxury model has a panoramic sunroof, and the Limited model has navigation, an upgraded instrument panel with TFT information screen, 550-watt Infinity sound system, keyless entry and start.  With all these new bells and whistles, the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe has clearly taken a giant step forward. 

Locating the car of your dreams that gives you the elegant sophistication you are seeking at a price you can afford, begins with a trip to the Gregory Hyundai dealership in Highland Park, Illinois.  It is time to check over our extraordinary line-up of 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles.  You will impressed with what you see – our new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe didn’t just meet the standard for SUVs this time; it set the standard!

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2013 Toyota Highlander

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2013 Santa Fe 2013 Highlander

For an impressive SUV, customers like the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe because it requires fewer stops at the gas station than the 2013 Toyota Highlander, making it much more convenient to drive. Besides being a very stylish family-friendly vehicle, there are a number of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. The main consideration is MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price). The Toyota Highlander is clearly the pricier vehicle compared to the Hyundai Santa Fe. And, in this current economy, most buyers like that they get a lot for less! Besides cost, another determining factor in leaning toward the Hyundai Santa Fe over the Toyota Highlander is the fact that the Hyundai Santa Fe is a little narrower than the Toyota Highlander. That translates into making the Santa Fe easier to exit and enter in a crowded parking lot at the play-offs, the mall on Black Friday, or at a rock concert. Not only that, but squeezing into a snug parking space is just that much easier in the Hyundai Santa Fe.

 

2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

PRICING SUMMARY

 

 

MSRP

$24,450

$28,870

 

MECHANICAL FEATURES

 

 

Base Engine

2.4  L

2.7 L

Cylinders

4 cyl

4 cyl

Drive Type

FWD

FWD

Fuel Capacity

17.4 gal.

14.8

Fuel Economy City/Hwy

21/29 mpg

20/25 mpg

Fuel Type

Regular Unleaded

Regular Unleaded

Horsepower

190 hp @ 6300 rpm

187 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque

181 ft-lbs. @ 4250 rpm

186 ft-lbs. @ 4100 rpm

Transmission

6-speed automatic

6-speed automatic

Basic Warranty

5 years/60,000 miles

3 years/36,000 miles

Furthermore, because the Toyota Highlander has a greater turning radius than the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, it is more difficult to maneuver and navigate in and out of tight spots. Best yet, the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe has received several impressive awards which include the “2012 Total Cost of Ownership Award” from Kelley Blue Book, the “2013 ALG’s Highest Residual Value Award” and the 2012 IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) Top Safety Pick Honors for its highest safety ratings. In the event you are searching for an impressive crossover for a fair price, you are going to want to check out the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe!

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2013 Mazda Cx-5

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2013 Santa Fe 2013 CX-5

With its attractive new styling, good fuel economy and easy-to-use infotainment system, the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe isn’t hard to fall in love with! As a third-generation of the crossover, the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is all geared up and ready to attract a new age-bracket of car-buying families. When measured against the Santa Fe, the 2013 Mazda CX-5 just doesn’t stack up quite as well. For example, there is a noticeable shortcoming in that the Mazda’s engine lacks power when you most need it. This is tied to the fact that the CX-5’s fuel economy comes at the expense of power. Consequently, there’s just not enough get-up-and-go with the 2013 Mazda to be truly competitive with the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. Although there aren’t a lot of options available in the Hyundai Santa Fe, that’s because the Santa Fe already comes well-equipped with plenty of standard features right out of the gate! It has the cargo space you need in a crossover, in addition to the giddy-up you want on the highway. In contrast, the Mazda CX-5 is noisy when you accelerate hard; the rear quarter vision is minimal and, by today’s standards, six airbags just doesn’t cut it these days.

 

2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

2013 MAZDA CX-5

PRICING SUMMARY

 

 

MSRP

$24,450

$20,995

 

MECHANICAL FEATURES

 

 

Base Engine

2.4  L

2.0 L

Cylinders

4 cyl

4 cyl

Drive Type

FWD

FWD

Fuel Capacity

17.4 gal.

14.8

Fuel Economy City/Hwy

21/29 mpg

26/35 mpg

Fuel Type

Regular Unleaded

Regular Unleaded

Horsepower

190 hp @ 6300 rpm

155 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

181 ft-lbs. @ 4250 rpm

150 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm

Transmission

6-speed automatic

6-speed automatic

Basic Warranty

5 years/60,000 miles

3 years/36,000 miles

And, as if this all weren’t enough, the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe was awarded several impressive awards recently. Included, is Kelley Blue Book’s “2012 Total Cost of Ownership Award.” According to Juan Flores, Kelley Blue Book director of vehicle valuation, “… the Santa Fe edged out competition in nearly every ‘Total Cost of Ownership’ factor.” In addition, the Hyundai Santa Fe received the “2013 ALG’s Highest Residual Value Award” and determined that the Santa Fe is projected to retain more of its original value than any of its competitors in its class. Finally, the Hyundai Santa Fe was also one of six Hyundais awarded the 2012 IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) Top Safety Pick Honors for highest safety ratings. Clearly, the choice is easy. If you are looking for the best buy in crossovers, look no further than the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe!

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2013 Kia Sorento

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2013 Santa Fe 2013 Sorento

There are many factors to consider when you are trying to determine which vehicle is the best buy. Comparing the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe to the 2013 KIA Sorento, one of the main considerations is the MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price). The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is slightly less expensive than the KIA Sorento. Besides that, the Destination Charge, which is the standard charge for transporting the car from where it was built to the dealership where it will be sold, is just about the same for the Hyundai Santa Fe as it is for the Sorento. In fact, the rear seats provide passengers with about the same room in which to stretch out in the Sorento as in the Hyundai Santa Fe. However, there is greater front headroom and legroom in the Hyundai Santa Fe than there is in the Sorento. Consequently, tall drivers will really appreciate the roominess in the Hyundai Santa Fe. With regard to trips to the pump, drivers who own the Hyundai Santa Fe will be making about the same stops as those who drive the KIA Sorento.

 

2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

2013 KIA SORENTO

PRICING SUMMARY

 

 

MSRP

$24,450-$29,450

                  $23,150-$33,400

 

MECHANICAL FEATURES

 

 

Base Engine

2.4  L

2.4 L

Cylinders

4 cyl

4 cyl

Drive Type

FWD & AWD

FWD & AWD

Fuel Capacity

17.4 gal.

18.0

Fuel Economy City/Hwy

21/29 mpg

21/29 mpg

Fuel Type

Regular Unleaded

Regular Unleaded

Horsepower

190 hp @ 6300 rpm

175 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

181 ft-lbs. @ 4250 rpm

169 ft-lbs. @ 3750 rpm

Transmission

6-speed automatic

6-speed automatic

Basic Warranty

5 years/60,000 miles

5 years/60,000 miles

Although the two vehicles have about the same oomph in the horsepower and torque department, the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe surpasses the KIA Sorento in cargo space. Clearly, if you are going on a trip and don’t want to leave any of those important things behind, the Hyundai Santa Fe is the direction you want to go! There definitely is a sleek, modern and contemporary impression in the Hyundai Santa Fe than there is with other competitive SUVs. The Hyundai Santa Fe is known for delivering a solid performance and the engine is recognized as rivaling other SUVs in terms of power and fuel economy. What is more is that the Hyundai Santa Fe’s cabin is particularly family-friendly with its quality of materials, careful placement of controls and general enough roominess. Frankly, the Santa Fe's cockpit could easily serve as a standard for sophisticated simplicity. The seats are both supportive and comfortable for hours on end, with plenty of adjustments to oblige drivers and passengers of all sizes. Not surprising, customers prefer the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe to the competitors!

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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2013 Santa Fe 2013 Grand Cherokee

As with many Hyundais, the 2013 Santa Fe brings so much more to the table than the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. When compared to the Grand Cherokee, the 2013 Santa Fe racks up significant points in the “comfort” department. The 2013 Santa Fe has both the rear headroom and legroom so that passengers can stretch out more than in the Grand Cherokee. Even though the Grand Cherokee has a somewhat larger gas tank, the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe actually gets better gas mileage in the city to the Grand Cherokee’s and better highway gas miles, too. Furthermore, there are many things that help determine the cost of a vehicle. Buyers take more into consideration than just the MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price).

With regard to size, the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe has a much roomier cargo area for holding your carry-ons, sports equipment or luggage that you might have. However, on the occasion you are heading on a trip and don’t want to leave anything important behind, the Hyundai Santa Fe is the choice you want take go!

 

2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

2013 GRAND CHEROKEE

PRICING SUMMARY

 

 

MSRP

$24,450

                  $29,695

 

MECHANICAL FEATURES

 

 

Base Engine

2.4  L

3.6 L

Cylinders

4 cyl

V6

Drive Type

FWD

RWD

Fuel Capacity

17.4 gal.

24.6

Fuel Economy City/Hwy

21/29 mpg

12/18 mpg

Fuel Type

Regular Unleaded

Regular Unleaded

Horsepower

190 hp @ 6300 rpm

290 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque

181 ft-lbs. @ 4250 rpm

260 ft-lbs. @ 4800 rpm

Transmission

6-speed automatic

5-speed automatic

Basic Warranty

5 years/60,000 miles

6 years/36,000 miles

There is more oomph in the horsepower and torque department with the Jeep Grand Cherokee, but the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe won’t disappoint you. Customers appreciate the solid performance of the Hyundai Santa Fe and its fuel economy. The cabin interior of the Hyundai Santa Fe is especially family-friendly with its durable materials, sensible placement of controls and roominess. Passengers enjoy the supportive and comfortable seats that adjust to both their height and size. Finally, another good reason to select the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is because it is much more affordable than the Jeep Grand Cherokee and it offers a much better basic warranty to purchasers at 5 years/60,000 miles than the Grand Cherokee does at 6 years/36,000 miles.