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2025 Hyundai Palisade SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2025 Hyundai Palisade is a three-row midsize SUV available in seven trims: SE, SEL, XRT, SEL Premium, Limited, Calligraphy and Calligraphy Night. All are powered by a 3.8-liter V6 (291 horsepower, 262 lb-ft of torque) paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive optional for all trims except for the Calligraphy Night — it has standard AWD. A second-row bench seat that provides seating for eight is standard on the SE and optional for the SEL Premium. The SEL, XRT, Limited and both Calligraphy trims come with second-row captain's chairs that reduce seating to seven. Keep reading for our breakdown of the Palisade's notable standard features.

SE
Starts off with:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Keyless entry and push-button start
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Second-row bench seats with power seatback folding (eight-passenger capacity)
  • 12.3-inch center touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Integrated navigation system
  • Front and second-row USB ports
  • Bluelink+ connected services (emergency notifications, voice assistant, remote start and climate control preconditioning, among others)

The Palisade is also equipped with several advanced driving aids, including:

  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane keeping assistance (steers the Palisade back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Palisade and the car in front)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

SEL
Adds more desirable features, such as:

  • Roof rails
  • Digital key system (allows you to use your smartphone as the vehicle's key)
  • Hands-free liftgate
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable front seats
  • Heated front seats
  • Wireless smartphone charging pad
  • Second-row captain's chairs (seven-passenger capacity)

XRT
The XRT boasts a darker and slightly more rugged design. Upgrades include:

  • Unique 20-inch black wheels
  • Sunroof
  • Black front and rear skid plates
  • Self-leveling rear suspension
  • XRT-specific dark exterior trim
  • Auto-dimming side mirrors
  • Black synthetic leather upholstery
  • Rear sunshades
  • Front parking sensors
  • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Palisade and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

SEL Premium
The SEL Premium doesn't include the XRT's dark wheels and exterior trim but adds:

  • 20-inch wheels
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Driver's seat memory settings
  • Ventilated front and second-row seats
  • Heated second-row seats
  • Fully digital instrument panel display
  • Two third-row USB ports
  • 115-volt household-style outlet

The SEL Premium also adds these advanced driving aids:

  • Upgraded forward collision mitigation system
  • Upgraded Highway Driving Assist system
  • Blind-spot camera (displays an image of the vehicle's blind spot in the instrument panel when the turn signal is activated)

A second-row bench seat for eight-passenger seating is a no-cost option on the SEL Premium.

Limited
Comes with all of the above features, plus:

  • Dual-pane sunroof
  • Automatic wipers
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
  • Customizable interior ambient lighting
  • Heated, power-folding third-row seats
  • Leather upholstery
  • Cabin intercom system
  • 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system

Calligraphy
Comes with the Limited's features, plus:

  • Unique grille, wheel design, and front and rear fascias
  • Synthetic suede headliner
  • Premium leather upholstery
  • Massage function for driver's seat
  • Quilted-leather door inserts
  • Second-row wing-out headrests
  • Digital rearview mirror (allows you to see out of the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)
  • Touchscreen interface for climate controls
  • Remote Smart Parking Assist (lets the driver use a smartphone app to remotely guide the vehicle into a parking spot)
  • Rear automatic braking (applies the brakes automatically to avoid an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)

Calligraphy Night
The Calligraphy Night adds all-wheel drive and a darker theme with:

  • 20-inch black wheels
  • Dark chrome grille
  • Dark exterior trim and badging
  • Black premium leather upholstery
  • Dark aluminum center console

Which Palisade trim does Edmunds recommend?

The SEL offers excellent value because it comes well equipped with some appealing features but is still relatively affordable. However, if you want a second-row bench seat for eight-passenger seating, you can downgrade to the more affordable base SE trim or upgrade to the loaded SEL Premium for a reasonable upcharge.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Yukon, OK
Vehicle
Palisade SE
Palisade SEL
Palisade XRT
Palisade SEL Premium
Palisade Limited
Palisade Calligraphy
Palisade Calligraphy Night Edition
Vehicle
SE
3.8L 6cyl 8A
Starting MSRP
$37,200
Avg Price Paid
$35,618
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XRT
3.8L 6cyl 8A
Starting MSRP
$43,050
Avg Price Paid
$41,506
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7 for sale near you
SEL Premium
3.8L 6cyl 8A
Starting MSRP
$44,550
Avg Price Paid
$42,658
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8 for sale near you
Limited
3.8L 6cyl 8A
Starting MSRP
$48,600
Avg Price Paid
$46,496
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1 for sale near you
Calligraphy
3.8L 6cyl 8A
Starting MSRP
$51,000
Avg Price Paid
$49,025
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4 for sale near you
Calligraphy Night Edition
3.8L 6cyl 8A
Starting MSRP
$54,500
Avg Price Paid
$52,211
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12 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm
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
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
3.8 l
3.8 l
3.8 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
v6
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
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
245/50R20
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
20 X 7.5-in
20 X 7.5-in
20 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

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
19 / 26 / 22 MPG
19 / 26 / 22 MPG
19 / 24 / 21 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
18.8 gal.
18.8 gal.
18.8 gal.
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
357 / 489 miles
357 / 489 miles
357 / 451 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
Curb weight
4,226 lb.
4,376 lb.
4,376 lb.
4,376 lb.
4,376 lb.
4,376 lb.
4,506 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.9 in.
7.9 in.
7.9 in.
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.
77.8 in.
77.8 in.
77.8 in.
Height
68.9 in.
68.9 in.
68.9 in.
68.9 in.
68.9 in.
68.9 in.
68.9 in.
Length
196.7 in.
196.7 in.
196.7 in.
196.7 in.
196.7 in.
196.7 in.
196.7 in.
Wheelbase
114.2 in.
114.2 in.
114.2 in.
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.
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.
39.3 in.
39.3 in.
39.3 in.
Front Leg Room
44.1 in.
44.1 in.
44.1 in.
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.
61.2 in.
61.2 in.
61.2 in.
Rear Head Room
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
38.8 in.
38.8 in.
38.8 in.
38.8 in.
Rear Leg Room
42.4 in.
42.4 in.
42.4 in.
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.
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

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$47,929
$49,369
$50,486
$53,444
$57,106
$58,650
$60,986
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.64
$0.66
$0.67
$0.71
$0.76
$0.78
$0.81
Depreciation
$17,811
$18,601
$18,853
$21,543
$24,254
$25,192
$26,086
Financing
$7,593
$8,152
$8,783
$9,014
$9,772
$10,294
$10,965
Taxes & Fees
$1,705
$1,796
$1,898
$1,935
$2,058
$2,142
$2,251
Fuel
$10,211
$10,211
$10,211
$10,211
$10,211
$10,211
$10,689
Insurance
$5,973
$5,973
$5,990
$5,990
$6,060
$6,060
$6,129
Maintenance
$4,068
$4,068
$4,183
$4,183
$4,183
$4,183
$4,213
Repairs
$568
$568
$568
$568
$568
$568
$653
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Gray/Black, cloth
Black, cloth
Black, leatherette
Gray/Black, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Gray/Black, leatherette
Navy/Beige, leather
Black, leather
Black, premium leather
Navy/Beige, premium leather
Black, sueded microfiber
Exterior
Hyper White
Typhoon Silver
Steel Graphite
Abyss Black Pearl
Moonlight Cloud
Sierra Burgundy
Hyper White
Typhoon Silver
Steel Graphite
Abyss Black Pearl
Moonlight Cloud
Sierra Burgundy
Hyper White
Steel Graphite
Abyss Black Pearl
Hyper White
Typhoon Silver
Steel Graphite
Abyss Black Pearl
Moonlight Cloud
Sierra Burgundy
Hyper White
Typhoon Silver
Steel Graphite
Abyss Black Pearl
Moonlight Cloud
Sierra Burgundy
Hyper White
Typhoon Silver
Robust Emerald
Steel Graphite
Abyss Black Pearl
Moonlight Cloud
Sierra Burgundy
Hyper White
Abyss Black Pearl