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Hyundai Santa Cruz

281 hp turbocharged inline-4. Compare true ownership costs across 50 countries — purchase price, import duties, insurance, fuel, and annual running costs.

2024

Base Price

$35K

USD MSRP

Cheapest Country

🇻🇪 Venezuela

$7K/yr

Most Expensive

🇸🇬 Singapore

$26K/yr

5-Year TCO (US)

$103K

Total cost of ownership

Countries Tracked

Full cost breakdown

Years Available

Model years tracked

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Fuel Efficiency

~11L / 100km

At 15,000 km/yr, approx. 1650 litres annually

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3-Year Depreciation

38% loss

Loses ~$13,300 from $35,000 base in 3 years

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Annual Maintenance

$1,800

Typical for SUV segment in developed markets

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Segment

SUV

Competes in the SUV segment globally

About This Model

SUV Segment: Practicality Premium and Fuel Cost Reality

SUV models command a 15–25% purchase price premium over equivalent passenger cars but deliver greater practicality, higher seating positions, and — in the case of AWD variants — improved all-weather capability. Fuel costs are typically 15–25% higher than comparable passenger cars due to increased kerb weight and aerodynamic drag. In markets where SUVs are subject to higher registration fees or road taxes based on CO₂ emissions — the UK, France, and Germany — the annual tax burden can add $500–1,500 USD to running costs versus a comparable saloon.

The Hyundai Santa Cruz is a SUV-segment vehicle with a base price of $35,000 USD. 281 hp turbocharged inline-4. Across 50 countries, annual ownership costs range from $7K in Venezuela to $26K in Singapore — a 255% difference driven by import duties, fuel prices, insurance markets, and local taxation.

Annual Cost Snapshot (US)

Depreciation

$7,000

Insurance

$1,900

Fuel

$1,568

Maintenance

$2,443

Registration

$450

Total Annual$13,360

Full US Breakdown

Interactive Chart

Hyundai Santa Cruz — Annual Cost by Country

Includes insurance, fuel (15,000 km/yr), maintenance, depreciation, and taxes.

Depreciation Curve

How Fast Does the Santa Cruz Lose Value?

Starting at $35,000, the Hyundai Santa Cruz retains 51% of its value after 5 years — losing $17,150 in total.

Year 1

$28,000 (80%)

Year 2

$24,500 (70%)

Year 3

$21,700 (62%)

Year 4

$19,600 (56%)

Year 5

$17,850 (51%)

Market Value Over 5 Years

Cost Composition

What Makes Up the Annual Cost?

Annual ownership cost in the United States: $13,360. Depreciation is the largest single cost at 52% of total annual spend.

Depreciation

$7,00052%

Insurance

$1,90014%

Fuel

$1,56812%

Maintenance

$2,44318%

Registration

$4503%

Country Rankings

Where Is the Santa Cruz Cheapest & Most Expensive?

🏆5 Cheapest Countries to Own

#1🇻🇪

Venezuela

Purchase: $49K

$7K/yr

#2🇮🇷

Iran

Purchase: $72K

$8K/yr

#3🇧🇩

Bangladesh

Purchase: $101K

$9K/yr

#4🇪🇬

Egypt

Purchase: $56K

$9K/yr

#5🇳🇬

Nigeria

Purchase: $51K

$9K/yr

💸5 Most Expensive Countries to Own

#1🇸🇬

Singapore

Purchase: $54K

$26K/yr

#2🇭🇰

Hong Kong

Purchase: $75K

$22K/yr

#3🇬🇧

United Kingdom

Purchase: $45K

$17K/yr

#4🇩🇰

Denmark

Purchase: $109K

$17K/yr

#5🇮🇹

Italy

Purchase: $47K

$17K/yr

50 Countries

Hyundai Santa Cruz — Annual Cost by Country

Based on 2024 model. Includes insurance, fuel (15,000 km/yr), maintenance, depreciation, and taxes.

#	Country	Purchase Price	Import Duty	Insurance/yr	Fuel/yr	Annual Total	Details
1	🇻🇪Venezuela	$49K	20%	$100	$17	$7K	View
2	🇮🇷Iran	$72K	90%	$150	$83	$8K	View
3	🇧🇩Bangladesh	$101K	150%	$200	$1K	$9K	View
4	🇪🇬Egypt	$56K	40%	$450	$627	$9K	View
5	🇳🇬Nigeria	$51K	35%	$550	$908	$9K	View
6	🇷🇺Russia	$48K	15%	$700	$1K	$10K	View
7	🇶🇦Qatar	$37K	5%	$1K	$314	$10K	View
8	🇺🇦Ukraine	$46K	10%	$500	$2K	$10K	View
9	🇵🇪Peru	$45K	9%	$600	$2K	$10K	View
10	🇮🇳India	$90K	100%	$350	$2K	$10K	View
11	🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	$42K	5%	$1K	$396	$10K	View
12	🇮🇩Indonesia	$54K	40%	$650	$1K	$11K	View
13	🇵🇰Pakistan	$61K	50%	$450	$2K	$11K	View
14	🇲🇾Malaysia	$48K	30%	$950	$858	$11K	View
15	🇬🇭Ghana	$48K	20%	$650	$2K	$11K	View
16	🇻🇳Vietnam	$65K	70%	$450	$1K	$11K	View
17	🇦🇪UAE	$39K	5%	$1K	$693	$11K	View
18	🇵🇭Philippines	$51K	30%	$750	$2K	$11K	View
19	🇹🇭Thailand	$67K	80%	$850	$2K	$11K	View
20	🇦🇷Argentina	$57K	35%	$1K	$1K	$11K	View
21	🇲🇽Mexico	$49K	20%	$1K	$1K	$11K	View
22	🇨🇴Colombia	$56K	35%	$1K	$1K	$11K	View
23	🇰🇪Kenya	$51K	25%	$750	$2K	$11K	View
24	🇷🇴Romania	$46K	10%	$950	$2K	$12K	View
25	🇨🇱Chile	$44K	6%	$1K	$2K	$12K	View
26	🇭🇺Hungary	$49K	10%	$1K	$2K	$12K	View
27	🇨🇳China	$45K	15%	$1K	$2K	$12K	View
28	🇨🇿Czech Republic	$47K	10%	$1K	$2K	$12K	View
29	🇵🇱Poland	$47K	10%	$1K	$2K	$13K	View
30	🇿🇦South Africa	$50K	25%	$2K	$2K	$13K	View
31	🇺🇸United States	$36K	2.5%	$2K	$2K	$13K	View
32	🇰🇷South Korea	$42K	8%	$1K	$3K	$13K	View
33	🇵🇹Portugal	$47K	10%	$1K	$3K	$14K	View
34	🇬🇷Greece	$48K	10%	$1K	$3K	$14K	View
35	🇪🇸Spain	$47K	10%	$2K	$3K	$14K	View
36	🇳🇿New Zealand	$42K	5%	$2K	$2K	$14K	View
37	🇯🇵Japan	$39K	0%	$1K	$2K	$14K	View
38	🇫🇮Finland	$48K	10%	$2K	$3K	$14K	View
39	🇹🇷Turkey	$76K	80%	$950	$4K	$15K	View
40	🇫🇷France	$46K	10%	$2K	$3K	$15K	View
41	🇸🇪Sweden	$48K	10%	$2K	$3K	$15K	View
42	🇨🇦Canada	$39K	6.1%	$2K	$2K	$15K	View
43	🇦🇹Austria	$46K	10%	$2K	$3K	$15K	View
44	🇦🇺Australia	$40K	5%	$2K	$2K	$15K	View
45	🇩🇪Germany	$46K	10%	$2K	$3K	$15K	View
46	🇨🇭Switzerland	$40K	6.5%	$2K	$3K	$15K	View
47	🇧🇪Belgium	$47K	10%	$2K	$3K	$15K	View
48	🇳🇱Netherlands	$47K	10%	$2K	$3K	$16K	View
49	🇧🇷Brazil	$53K	35%	$3K	$2K	$16K	View
50	🇳🇴Norway	$55K	25%	$2K	$3K	$16K	View
51	🇮🇱Israel	$75K	83%	$2K	$3K	$17K	View
52	🇮🇹Italy	$47K	10%	$2K	$3K	$17K	View
53	🇩🇰Denmark	$109K	150%	$2K	$3K	$17K	View
54	🇬🇧United Kingdom	$45K	6.5%	$3K	$3K	$17K	View
55	🇭🇰Hong Kong	$75K	115%	$2K	$4K	$22K	View
56	🇸🇬Singapore	$54K	41%	$3K	$3K	$26K	View