HyundaiSanta Fe
$9,740–$12,540modeled annual range
Open full profile →Hyundai Santa Fe or Subaru Outback?
Two useful vehicles, one household decision. Here is how their daily fit and modeled annual cost separate.
Hyundai
SubaruOutback
$9,564–$12,364modeled annual range
Open full profile →VSLower modeled midpointSubaru OutbackCost alone does not decide fit.
Decision lineSanta FeOutback
Energy / year$1,800$1,600
Maintenance reserve$1,440$1,464
City fit7/107/10
Rural fit8/109/10
Family fit10/109/10
Weather fit8/1010/10
Parts accessGoodGood
Repair signalModerateModerate
CRASHWORTHINESS · RECALLS · STRUCTURE
Safety should be compared by exact year and trim.
NHTSA stars below are loaded from the official 5-Star Safety Ratings API. Ranges mean tested drivetrains or body variants differ. IIHS uses a separate crashworthiness and crash-avoidance test program.
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Star ratings apply only to the shown model year and tested variant. They cannot be transferred automatically to another year, trim, body style or build date. Recall count is model-level; use the VIN lookup to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
THE SHORT ANSWER
Choose Santa Fe if…
Family cargo and occasional third-row use. This representative U.S.-market model gives Hyundai shoppers a practical starting point for comparing space, daily use and household operating cost.
Watch: Powertrain choice, dealer quote, insurance and long-trip fuel.THE OTHER CASE
Choose Outback if…
Cold-climate families and bulky gear. Long cargo space and all-weather confidence work for home projects and distance driving.
Watch: Tires, windshield technology and city parking length.
