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Used 2023 Hyundai Palisade SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2023 Hyundai Palisade is a three-row midsize SUV sold in five trims: SE, SEL, XRT, Limited and Calligraphy. All are powered by a 3.8-liter V6 (291 horsepower, 262 lb-ft of torque) that is paired to 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, XRT, Limited and Calligraphy come with second-row captain's chairs that reduce capacity to seven.

SE
Starts you off with:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Proximity entry and push-button start
  • Digital key system (allows you to use your smartphone as the vehicle's key)
  • Auto-dimming side mirrors
  • Height-adjustable driver's seat
  • Second-row bench seats with power seatback folding (eight-passenger capacity)
  • 12.3-inch touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Integrated navigation system
  • Front and second-row USB ports

The Palisade is also equipped with many 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 (alert 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)
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

SEL
Adds more desirable features, such as:

  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • Roof rails
  • Proximity keyless entry and push-button ignition
  • Hands-free liftgate
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Power-adjustable front seats
  • Heated front seats
  • Wireless smartphone charging pad
  • Second-row captain's chairs (seven-passenger capacity; the bench seat is a no-cost option)

One big feature package is available for the SEL:

Premium package

  • Sunroof
  • 20-inch wheels
  • Self-leveling rear suspension
  • Heated steering wheel
  • 12-speaker premium audio system
  • Driver's seat memory settings
  • Ventilated front and second-row seats
  • Heated second-row seats
  • Cabin intercom system
  • Upgraded driver information display
  • Rear sunshades
  • Two USB ports in the third row
  • 115-volt household-style outlet
  • Front parking sensors
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Upgraded forward collision mitigation 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)

XRT
The XRT slots in just above the SEL, but it's worth noting this model isn't available with the Premium package. Upgrades include:

  • Special 20-inch alloy wheels
  • Front and rear skid plates
  • XRT-specific dark exterior trim
  • Black roof rails
  • Sunroof

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)
  • Power-folding, heated third-row seats
  • Leather upholstery

Calligraphy
Comes with the SEL's features and the Premium package, plus:

  • Unique grille, wheel designs, and front and rear fascias
  • Faux suede headliner
  • Premium leather upholstery
  • Massage function for driver's seat
  • Quilted-leather door inserts
  • Customizable interior ambient lighting
  • Second-row wing-out headrests
  • Digital display rearview mirror (allows you to see out the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)
  • Touchscreen interface for climate controls
  • Smart Parking Assist (lets the driver use a smartphone app to remotely guide the vehicle into a parking spot)
  • Rear parking collision avoidance

Which Palisade trim does Edmunds recommend?

The SEL is the sweet spot in the Palisade lineup. It doesn't cost much more than the SE and comes with an impressive number of quality-of-life upgrades such as heated front seats and keyless entry with push-button start. If you want to splurge a little, opt for the Premium package. It adds on a few more driver assist features, including a 360-degree view camera system to make tight maneuvers more manageable.

Compare trims side-by-side

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Garland, TX
Vehicle
Palisade SE
Palisade SEL
Palisade XRT
Palisade Limited
Palisade Calligraphy
Vehicle
SE
3.8L 6cyl 8A
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XRT
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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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
South Korea
South Korea
South Korea
South Korea
South Korea
Drivetrain
front wheel drive
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
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
Engine displacement
3.8 l
3.8 l
3.8 l
3.8 l
3.8 l
Engine configuration
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
Tire size
245/60R18
245/60R18
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
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
19 / 27 / 22 MPG
19 / 27 / 22 MPG
19 / 27 / 22 MPG
19 / 27 / 22 MPG
19 / 27 / 22 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
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.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
357 / 508 miles
357 / 508 miles
357 / 508 miles
357 / 508 miles
357 / 508 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
Curb weight
4,171 lb.
4,259 lb.
4,259 lb.
4,259 lb.
4,259 lb.
Ground Clearance
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.
Height
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.
Wheelbase
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.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
45.8 cu. ft.
45.8 cu. ft.
45.8 cu. ft.
45.8 cu. ft.
45.8 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.7 in.
40.7 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.
Front Shoulder Room
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.
Rear Leg Room
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.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$45,427
$46,826
$49,173
$52,341
$53,355
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.61
$0.62
$0.66
$0.7
$0.71
Depreciation
$14,505
$15,310
$16,483
$19,144
$19,772
Financing
$5,381
$5,765
$6,480
$6,888
$7,177
Taxes & Fees
$2,137
$2,266
$2,506
$2,643
$2,740
Fuel
$10,103
$10,103
$10,103
$10,103
$10,103
Insurance
$6,716
$6,716
$6,791
$6,838
$6,838
Maintenance
$5,386
$5,467
$5,611
$5,526
$5,526
Repairs
$1,199
$1,199
$1,199
$1,199
$1,199
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

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