2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Base

SUV · 138 hp · 20 mpg combined

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$17,549Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Santa Fe is right for you?

Three trims, $17,549 to $22,619. Tap one to open it.

$17,549This trimBase138 hp $20,099+$2,550GLS195 hp $22,619+$5,070LX195 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $2,550, from Base to GLS.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic.

138hp2.4L four-cylinder

147lb-ftTorque

20mpgCombined · 18 city · 25 highway

FWD5-speed manual / 4-speed shiftable automatic

5Seats

30.5 cu ftCargo volume

3,494–3,574 lbsCurb weight

4,590–4,870 lbsGVWR

1,200 lbsMax towing

1,016–1,376 lbsMax payload

Paint and trim.

2 interiors

Beige
Gray

6 factory paints

Black Obsidian
Sandstone
Nordic White
Artic Blue
Merlot
Pewter

Safety and recalls

4 recall campaigns on file.

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Overall—Not rated

Frontal—Not rated

Side—Not rated

Rollover3out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2003 Santa Fe.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.