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Hyundai Santa Cruz — Competitive Compare

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Where it stands against its rivals

The Santa Cruz spans 8 grades: its entry price of $29,750 is the highest of the 2 models compared (the Maverick starts at $27,145), and its top grade at $43,700 is the most expensive in the group. The 2 models compared here range from $27,145 to $43,700; Maverick are the closest rivals by segment and price.

Written from the price, specification and equipment data on this page.

Hyundai Santa Cruz
Hyundai
Santa Cruz
2026 model-year price
Ford Maverick
Ford
Maverick
2026 model-year price
Trims shown in the price spectrum
Powertrain
Price (USD)
Hyundai Santa Cruz
Hyundai
Santa Cruz
Ford Maverick
Ford
Maverick
$24k
$26k
$28k
$30k
$32k
$34k
$36k
$38k
$40k
$42k
$44k
$46k
Option prices haven't been collected for this comparison yet.
ICE
HV
Specifications
Hyundai
Santa Cruz
Ford
Maverick
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length (mm)
4971–4976
5075–5103
Overall Width (mm)
1905
1844
Overall Height (mm)
1694
1720–1763
Wheelbase (mm)
3005
3076
↓Min. Turning Radius (m)
—
—
↓Curb Weight (kg)
1714–1901
1666–1692
↓Gross Weight (kg)
—
—
Cargo Volume (L)
—
943
Performance & Efficiency
Fuel Economy (EPA combined)
20–25 mpg (8.5–10.6 km/L)
23–38 mpg (9.8–16.2 km/L)
Range (EPA)
—
—
↓0–100 km/h (s)
—
—
Top Speed (km/h)
—
—
Powertrain
Displacement (cc)
2500
2000–2500
Max Power (kW)
142–210
142–177
Max Torque (N·m)
245–422
210–373
Front Motor (kW)
—
—
Rear Motor (kW)
—
—
Battery (kWh)
—
—
Fuel Tank (L)
67
52–62
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Drivetrain & Suspension
Drive System
FWD / AWD
FWD / AWD
Transmission
8AT
8AT / CVT / 7DCT
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut/lower arm
MacPherson strut/lower arm
Rear Suspension
Multilink
Multilink / Twist-beam axle
Front Brake
Vented Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Tire Size
245/60R18 / 245/50R20
225/65R17 / 225/55R19
Wheel Size
18" Alloy / 20" Alloy
17" Steel / 17" Alloy / 19" Alloy
Seating (seats)
—
5
Ground Clearance (mm)
218
188–231
● Best value per row (numeric only) | ↓ Lower is better | Underlined = varies by grade (shown as min–max or all values)
EPA ratings are U.S. EPA combined fuel economy (mpg) and range (miles); km/L and km in parentheses are unit conversions, not WLTC values.
Equipment
Hyundai
Santa Cruz
Ford
Maverick
Exterior
LED Headlights
● STD
● STD
LED Fog Lights
—
—
Interior
Panoramic / Sunroof
● STD
○ MOP
Head-Up Display
—
—
Digital Rearview Mirror
—
—
Ambient Lighting
—
—
Seating
Leather Seats
● STD
—
Power Driver Seat
● STD
—
Heated Front Seats
● STD
—
Ventilated Front Seats
—
—
Memory Seat
—
—
Safety
Adaptive Cruise Control
—
—
Lane Keeping Assist
—
—
Blind Spot Monitoring
—
—
Surround-View Camera
—
—
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
—
—
Traffic Sign Recognition
—
—
Comfort
Electronic Parking Brake
—
—
Auto Brake Hold
—
—
Wireless Charging
—
—
Heated Steering Wheel
—
—
Rear A/C Vents
—
—
Audio / Nav / Connectivity
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
● STD
● STD
8"+ Display
—
—
Connected Services
—
—
Premium Audio (Bose/Harman)
—
—
Storage & Utility
USB-C Charging
—
—
Tires & Wheels
Alloy Wheels
● STD
● STD
18"+ Wheels
● STD
—
● STDStandard
○ MOPFactory Option (MOP)
▲ DOPDealer Option (DOP)
◆ PKGPackage Option
—Not Available
*Estimate (not stated by the manufacturer)
★★★Function Level (ADAS: ★=Basic ★★=Mid ★★★=Advanced)
Equipment-Adjusted Price
⚠ Equipment data is estimated from official manufacturer publications. Functional levels may differ between brands even for identically-named features.
Hyundai
Santa Cruz
Ford
Maverick
Base Price
$34,450
$30,645
Standard Equipment Value
—
—
Adjusted Price
$34,450
$30,645
Effective Price Difference
* Equipment market value is estimated from the median MOP/DOP option prices across compared models.
Santa Cruz
Benchmark (0%)
Maverick
−11.0% better value
Segment-Exclusive Features
SeatingLeather SeatsSanta Cruz onlySTD
SeatingPower Driver SeatSanta Cruz onlySTD
SeatingHeated Front SeatsSanta Cruz onlySTD
Tires & Wheels18"+ WheelsSanta Cruz onlySTD

* Data aggregated from official manufacturer publications. Equipment market prices are estimated from the median of published MOP/DOP option prices. Verify with official manufacturer sources.

Data Sources
ModelPrice SourceSpec SourceEquipment SourceNotesRetrieved
Hyundai Santa Cruz
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Ford Maverick
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11

Data is mainly from manufacturers' US websites and press releases; some values come from press reports or comparison sites, or are estimates, as labeled above. Prices are MSRP excluding destination charges.