2008 Hyundai Santa FE SE

VIN 5NMSH73E78H228591 GOOD DEAL · $1,022 below typical price Stafford, VA
Listed at
$3,972
typical market $4,994 · 25 comps

This 2008 Hyundai Santa FE SE is listed at $3,972 with 179,000 miles in Stafford, VA.

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Market price range

Based on 25 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 26, 2026
This vehicle · $3,972
Below market
$2,997
Typical price
$4,994
Above market
$8,979

This vehicle: $3,972 — $1,022 below the typical market price ($4,994)

Asking $3,972 · typical market price $4,994 · based on 25 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Price increased $899 (+29.3%) over 19 days.

Aug 2, 2026 · $3,073 Aug 21, 2026 · $3,972

Asking prices recorded across 9 listing dates for VIN 5NMSH73E78H228591, spanning 19 days.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Deal Hunter Autos Stafford, VA 22554 $3,972 179,000 mi 2026-08-21
DealHunter Autos Stafford, VA 22554 $5,770 179,000 mi 2026-08-20
DealHunter Autos LLC Stafford, VA 22554 $3,073 179,000 mi 2026-08-02

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Deal Hunter Autos Stafford, VA 22554 $4,871 179,000 mi 2026-08-15
DealHunter Autos Stafford, VA 22554 $4,871 179,000 mi 2026-08-11
DealHunter Autos LLC Stafford, VA 22554 $3,972 179,000 mi 2026-08-03

What would this 2008 Hyundai Santa FE SE cost per month?

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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$71
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $397 down
Amount financed
$3,575
Total interest
$685

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 5NMSH73E78H228591
Trim
SE
Engine
3.3L · V6
Horsepower
242
Drivetrain
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2008
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability
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Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
20
MPG
City
18
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
$2,330 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 20 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2008 Hyundai Santa FE likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $11,650
Insurance $5,015
Maintenance & repairs $6,300
Total, 5 years $22,965

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2008 Hyundai Santa FE has 6 recall campaigns as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.

Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-DR w/SAB

6 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • AIR BAGS
    Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2006, through July 7, 2008.
    NHTSA campaign 12V354000
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring,…
    NHTSA campaign 13V113000
  • AIR BAGS
    HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 26, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE…
    NHTSA campaign 11V472000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2008 Hyundai Santa FE from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2008 Hyundai Santa FE over the last 6 months — the market firmed $700 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
March 2026 $4,995
April 2026 $4,500
May 2026 $4,999
June 2026 $4,995
July 2026 $5,036
August 2026 $5,695

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car
Model Median price For sale nearby vs this car
2008 Hyundai Santa FE SE (this car) $3,972 25
2010 Jeep Wrangler $10,348 4 +$6,376
2006 Honda CR-V $6,995 3 +$3,023
2010 Ford Expedition $3,447 2 −$525
2010 Honda Pilot $5,697 2 +$1,725
2010 Lexus RX $7,704 2 +$3,732

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 2 · 2007–2012

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2012 129 $6,950 100% 131,074 mi
2011 122 $6,224 90% 137,931 mi
2010 87 $5,999 86% 130,725 mi
2009 84 $5,332 77% 147,653 mi
2008 79 $5,376 77% 148,696 mi
2007 83 $4,999 72% 137,423 mi

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