2019 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2019 Jeep Cherokee

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

#3 in Crossover SUVs

2019 Jeep Cherokee

#20 in Crossover SUVs

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2.4L Automatic FWD SE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2.4L Automatic FWD SE	22	29	$24,749	$25,750
2.4L Automatic AWD SE	21	27	$26,355	$27,450
2.4L Automatic FWD SEL	22	29	$26,358	$27,600
2.4L Automatic AWD SEL	21	27	$27,956	$29,300
2.4L Automatic FWD SEL Plus	22	29	$28,426	$29,800
2.4L Automatic AWD SEL Plus	21	27	$30,024	$31,500
2.4L Automatic FWD Limited	22	29	$31,058	$32,600
2.0T Automatic FWD Limited	20	25	$32,562	$34,200
2.4L Automatic AWD Limited	21	27	$32,656	$34,300
2.4L Automatic FWD Ultimate	22	29	$33,737	$35,450
2.0T Automatic AWD Limited	19	24	$34,160	$35,900
2.0T Automatic FWD Ultimate	20	25	$35,288	$37,100
2.4L Automatic AWD Ultimate	21	27	$35,335	$37,150
2.0T Automatic AWD Ultimate	19	24	$36,886	$38,800

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FWD Latitude

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FWD Latitude	22	31	$24,692	$24,795
4x4 Latitude	21	29	$26,187	$26,295
4x4 Upland	19	27	$26,187	$26,295
FWD Altitude	22	31	$26,653	$27,145
FWD Latitude Plus	22	31	$26,653	$27,145
4x4 Altitude	21	29	$28,133	$28,645
4x4 Latitude Plus	21	29	$28,133	$28,645
FWD High Altitude	23	31	$30,465	$31,200
FWD Limited	22	31	$30,465	$31,200
4x4 Trailhawk	18	24	$33,115	$33,945
4x4 Trailhawk Elite	18	24	$33,115	$33,945
4x4 High Altitude	19	27	$33,585	$34,445
4x4 Limited	19	27	$33,585	$34,445
FWD Overland	20	29	$35,677	$36,745
4x4 Overland	19	27	$37,157	$38,245

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,749

$24,692

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,750

$24,795

Monthly Payment Estimate

$429 / month

$413 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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5.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is a convincing crossover SUV with room for families and cargo.

The 2019 Jeep Cherokee appeals for its adventurous side, but it isn’t as roomy as rivals.

TCC Likes

Smooth ride
Compelling value trims with plenty of features
Standard active safety features

Lovely cabin trim
Very good front seats
Trailhawk off-road skills

TCC Dislikes

No available options from the factory
8-speed automatic could use a finishing touch
Average fuel economy

Some styling is derivative
Fuel economy is just okay
9-speed’s occasional hiccups

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

55.1

Front Leg Room (in)

44.1

41.1

Front Hip Room (in)

57.5

53.8

Second Leg Room (in)

40.9

40.3

Front Head Room (in)

41.2

39.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

110.7

128

Second Hip Room (in)

56.3

49.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

57.6

Second Head Room (in)

39.2

38.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.3

62.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.3

Wheelbase (in)

108.9

106.5

Height, Overall (in)

66.1

65.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.7

63.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.4

73.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

35.9

25.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

35.9

25.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

71.3

54.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

36.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

41.4

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

30.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.8

15.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.5

37.6

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/65TR17

P225/60TR17

Rear Tire Order Code

TRA

Front Tire Size

P235/65TR17

P225/60TR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TRA

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3591

3590

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

160

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

700

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

185 @ 6000

180 @ 6400

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

178 @ 4000

171 @ 4600

Engine Order Code

EDE

Displacement

2.4 L/144

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.08

3.81

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.76

2.84

Trans Order Code

DFH

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.58

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

1.38

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.81

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.49

4.71

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

0.70

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.80

3.73

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.77

1.91

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Santa Fe

Jeep Cherokee

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.1

7.0

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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2019 Cherokee selection still healthy
Factory rebate up to $2,750 + $1,000 finance bonus
Up to $4,250 in lease bonus cash
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