2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Features Prices

The 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is a solid SUV choice sporting a well-designed interior, lots of safety features, excellent crash-test scores, competitive prices, optional third-row seating, and an outstanding warranty.

This midsize crossover SUV comes in three trim choices: GLS, SE and Limited.

Standard features on the already well-equipped GLS include full power accessories, cruise control, keyless entry, 16 inch alloy wheels, a six-speaker audio system with a CD/MP3 player, satellite radio, an auxiliary audio jack and a USB port.

Moving up to the SE model adds a larger V6 engine, automatic headlights, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a trip computer, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, a towing preparation package, and 18 inch alloy wheels.

The uplevel Santa Fe Limited adds a leather interior, sunroof, heated front seats, a power driver seat, dual-zone automatic climate control and an Infinity sound system with a 6-disc CD changer.

Some Limited model features are available as options on the GLS and SE trims. Other optional features include a third-row seat with auxiliary rear climate controls and Bluetooth. The optional navigation system and rear-seat entertainment system are only offered on the Santa Fe Limited.

Two different engines power the 2009 Santa Fe. The GLS is equipped with a 2.7 liter V6 that produces 185 horsepower and 183 pound-feet of torque. Both the SE and Limited models come with a 3.3 liter V6 engine that delivers 242 horsepower and 226 lb-ft of torque.

The standard transmission for the GLS is a five-speed manual, while a four-speed automatic is optional. SE and Limited Santa Fe models are equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission. Models featuring the larger V6 have been timed from 0 to 60 mph in 8.7 seconds.

(Update: Bad Economy Leads To Lower Hyundai Prices:

There's no doubt that the car industry is in an extremely challenging sales environment. On the plus side, however, is the fact that this presents a very good opportunity for consumers to do some very effective internet negotiating in terms of price.

For those interested, towards the bottom of this article is a link to information on the best bargaining technique for getting the lowest price on a new Hyundai Santa Fe.)

All Santa Fe models are available as either a front-wheel or all-wheel-drive vehicle. The AWD system is electronically controlled, automatically sending power to the wheels maintaining the best traction. At the driver's descretion, there's also an AWD lock that provides a fixed 50/50 front and rear wheel torque split for better performance in slippery or more demanding off-road conditions.

In addition, the Santa Fe can tow up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped.

The EPA gas mileage estimate for a 3.3 liter AWD model is 17 mpg city and 24 mpg on the highway. Gas mileage for the 2.7 liter Santa Fe is nearly identical at 17 mpg city and 23 highway for both the automatic and manual.

The long list of standard safety features for all 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe models includes antilock disc brakes, stability control, traction control, front-seat side airbags, full-length head curtain airbags and active front-seat head restraints.

In government crash testing, the Santa Fe received a perfect five stars for driver and passenger protection for both frontal and side impacts.

The Santa Fe has a 5-year/60,000 warranty. Roadside Assistance continues for five years with no mileage limitations. And there's also a 10-year/100,000 mile drivetrain warranty.

How To Buy A New Hyundai Santa Fe At The Best Price: Before listing MSRP and invoice prices for the 2009 Santa Fe here's a technique that buys one at the best possible price, especially given the current slow economic environment.

Price:

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe:

GLS FWD, manual: retail price: $21,695, invoice price: $20,861
GLS FWD, auto: retail price: $22,995, invoice price: $22,096
GLS AWD, auto: retail price: $24,695, invoice price: $23,771
SE FWD, auto: retail price: $24,895, invoice price: $23,652
SE AWD, auto: retail price: $26,595, invoice price: $25,250
Limited FWD, auto: retail price: $28,845, invoice price: $27,076
Limited AWD, auto: retail price: $30,545, invoice price: $28,657

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