Hyundai Santa Cruz vs Toyota Tundra S
Side-by-side score breakdown across reliability, safety, value, performance, and technology.
What the Numbers Mean for You
- Up-front cost: the Hyundai Santa Cruz starts about $21,593 lower ($25,744 vs $47,337).
- Fuel: at 15,000 miles/year, the Hyundai Santa Cruz saves roughly $217/year ($2,283 vs $2,500) — about $1,085 over five years.
- Biggest gap — value: the Hyundai Santa Cruz leads by 1.5 points (8.4 vs 6.9). In practice that means more car for each dollar at this price point.
Quick verdict: the Toyota Tundra S leads on both long-haul dependability and the driving experience — the main reason to pick the Santa Cruz instead is price or personal preference on styling and brand.
Fuel estimates assume 15,000 miles/year at $3.50/gal. Recall counts from NHTSA at page build time. Scores are Carivo's editorial assessment informed by NHTSA, EPA, and manufacturer data — how we score →
