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Used 2021 Hyundai Palisade SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Hyundai Palisade is a three-row midsize SUV sold in four trims: SE, SEL, Limited and Calligraphy. All models are powered by a 3.8-liter V6 (291 horsepower, 262 lb-ft of torque) that is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is an option on all trims.

A second-row bench seat with seating for eight is standard on the SE and optional for the SEL. The SEL, Limited and Calligraphy come with second-row captain's chairs that reduce capacity to seven.

SE
The base SE model starts you off with:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height-adjustable driver's seat
  • Power-folding second-row seats
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Five USB ports (three up front and two in the second row)
  • Rear Seat Quiet Mode (silences the speakers in the second and third rows)

The Palisade is also equipped with a healthy list of driving aids, including:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane keeping assist (steers the Palisade back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Rear parking sensors (alerts you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Hyundai and the car in front)

SEL
Stepping up to the SEL adds:

  • Sunroof
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat with two-way lumbar
  • Heated front seats
  • Second-row captain's chairs
  • Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
  • Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while in reverse)

A second-row bench seat in lieu of captain's chairs is a no-cost option. Also available are two features packages that bridge the gap between the SEL and the Limited.

  • Convenience package
    • 20-inch wheels
    • Self-leveling rear suspension
    • Sound-reducing front side glass
    • Hands-free liftgate
    • Rear sunshades
    • Wireless charging pad
    • Two USB ports in the third row
    • 115-volt household-style outlet
    • Front parking sensors
  • Premium package
    • Convenience package
    • Heated steering wheel
    • Driver-seat memory settings
    • Power-adjustable passenger seat
    • Heated second-row seats
    • Power-folding third-row seats
    • Leather upholstery
    • 10.25-inch touchscreen
    • Navigation system
    • Cabin intercom system

Limited
The Limited comes with all of the above features, plus:

  • Dual-pane sunroof
  • Automatic wipers
  • Digital instrument panel
  • Configurable ambient lighting
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
  • Thigh extension and four-way lumbar adjustment for driver's seat
  • Ventilated front and rear seats
  • Upgraded leather upholstery
  • 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
  • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Palisade and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Blind-spot camera (displays an image of the vehicle's blind spot in the instrument panel when the turn signal is activated

Calligraphy
The new Calligraphy trim further adds:

  • Unique grille, wheel designs, and front and rear fascias
  • Faux suede headliner
  • Quilted-leather door inserts

Which Palisade trim does Edmunds recommend?

The SEL is undoubtedly the sweet spot in the Palisade lineup. It doesn't cost much more than the SE and comes with a dizzying number of quality-of-life upgrades. There are also a pair of option packages that allow you to get a few more goodies without jumping all the way to the Limited.

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Eugene, OR
Vehicle
Palisade SE
Palisade SEL
Palisade Limited
Palisade Calligraphy
Vehicle
SE
3.8L 6cyl 8A
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Limited
3.8L 6cyl 8A
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Calligraphy
3.8L 6cyl 8A
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3 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
premium leather
premium leather
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
262 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm
262 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm
262 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm
262 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm
Engine displacement
3.8 l
3.8 l
3.8 l
3.8 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
245/60R18
245/60R18
245/50R20
245/50R20
Wheel size
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
20 X 7.5-in
20 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
19 / 26 / 22 MPG
19 / 26 / 22 MPG
19 / 26 / 22 MPG
19 / 26 / 22 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
18.8 gal.
18.8 gal.
18.8 gal.
18.8 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
357 / 489 miles
357 / 489 miles
357 / 489 miles
357 / 489 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
Curb weight
4,127 lb.
4,231 lb.
4,231 lb.
4,231 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.9 in.
7.9 in.
7.9 in.
7.9 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
77.8 in.
77.8 in.
77.8 in.
77.8 in.
Height
68.9 in.
68.9 in.
68.9 in.
68.9 in.
Length
196.1 in.
196.1 in.
196.1 in.
196.1 in.
Wheelbase
114.2 in.
114.2 in.
114.2 in.
114.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
18.0 cu. ft.
18.0 cu. ft.
18.0 cu. ft.
18.0 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.7 in.
40.7 in.
39.3 in.
39.3 in.
Front Leg Room
44.1 in.
44.1 in.
44.1 in.
44.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room
61.2 in.
61.2 in.
61.2 in.
61.2 in.
Rear Head Room
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
38.8 in.
38.8 in.
Rear Leg Room
42.4 in.
42.4 in.
42.4 in.
42.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$44,628
$45,336
$49,010
$49,252
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.6
$0.6
$0.65
$0.66
Depreciation
$11,817
$12,261
$15,006
$15,052
Financing
$4,441
$4,585
$5,362
$5,542
Taxes & Fees
$359
$359
$359
$359
Fuel
$13,831
$13,831
$13,831
$13,831
Insurance
$5,139
$5,139
$5,203
$5,203
Maintenance
$6,950
$7,070
$7,158
$7,174
Repairs
$2,091
$2,091
$2,091
$2,091
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, cloth
Gray, cloth
Gray, leather
Black, cloth
Black, leather
Light Beige, leather
Gray, cloth
Beige, premium leather
Black, premium leather
Dark Brown, premium leather
Black, premium leather
Beige, premium leather
Exterior
Steel Graphite
Lagoon Silver
Becketts Black
Rainforest
Typhoon Silver
Hyper White
Moonlight Cloud
Sierra Burgundy
Steel Graphite
Lagoon Silver
Becketts Black
Rainforest
Typhoon Silver
Hyper White
Moonlight Cloud
Sierra Burgundy
Steel Graphite
Lagoon Silver
Becketts Black
Rainforest
Typhoon Silver
Hyper White
Moonlight Cloud
Sierra Burgundy
Steel Graphite
Becketts Black
Rainforest
Typhoon Silver
Hyper White
Moonlight Cloud
Sierra Burgundy