Santa Cruz starts $13,521 lower. Santa Cruz wins efficiency by 0.7 L/100 km. 4Runner gives you 1,790 L more cargo room. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
Each row is a feature. Tap to see the unlock detail.
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$41,999
Preferred AWD
$55,520
SR5
$46,666
3 tracked trims
$62,737
4 tracked trims
| Metric | Hyundai Santa Cruz | Toyota 4Runner | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $41,999 Preferred AWD | $55,520 SR5 | $13,521 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $46,666 3 tracked trims | $62,737 4 tracked trims | $16,071 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 10.4 L/100 km XRT | 11.1 L/100 km Limited 7 Passenger | 0.7 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 764 L Best published cargo figure | 2,554 L Best published cargo figure | 1,790 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | 2,268 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | 2,722 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | 454 kg more |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 1 feature Core coverage still thin | 1 feature TRD Sport at $60,322 | Only Toyota full |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 1 feature Core coverage still thin | 1 feature Limited 7 Passenger at $69,644 | Only Toyota full |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: IIHS n/a · NHTSA n/a and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Hyundai Santa Cruz, versus IIHS n/a · NHTSA n/a and 3 yr / 60,000 km for Toyota 4Runner.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
$47,499
XRT
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with stop-and-go capability
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Doesn’t reach it
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Doesn’t reach it
$55,520
SR5
Blind Spot Monitoring with RCTA
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Doesn’t reach it
$55,520
SR5
Lane Departure Alert (LDA)
Utility
Cargo, hatch, towing, and practical-use equipment that shifts how usable the vehicle feels.
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Doesn’t reach it
$55,520
SR5
Tow Package - Tow Hitch Receiver
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
$47,499
XRT
Wireless Charging Pad
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Doesn’t reach it
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
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Doesn’t reach it
$65,462
TRD Off Road Premium
Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Running Boards; Black Roof Rails; TRD Front Grille; Active Grille Shutters; Upgraded Underbody Protection (Engine, Fuel Tank & Transfer Case)
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
$47,499
XRT
Power Sunroof
$60,322
TRD Sport
Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Hood Scoop; Running Boards; Black Roof Rails; TRD Front Grille; Active Grille Shutters
$50,499
Ultimate AWD
Bose® AM/FM/HD Radio/MP3/XM premium audio system with 8 speakers
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Doesn’t reach it
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Hyundai Santa Cruz | Toyota 4Runner | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Adaptive cruise controlExpanded Only Santa Cruz reaches adaptive cruise control. | $47,499 XRT Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with stop-and-go capability | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Blind-spot supportExpanded Only 4Runner reaches blind-spot support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $55,520 SR5 Blind Spot Monitoring with RCTA | Right only |
Lane-keep supportExpanded Only 4Runner reaches lane-keep support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $55,520 SR5 Lane Departure Alert (LDA) | Right only |
Utility
Cargo, hatch, towing, and practical-use equipment that shifts how usable the vehicle feels.
| Equipment | Hyundai Santa Cruz | Toyota 4Runner | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Tow packageExpanded Only 4Runner reaches tow package. | — Doesn’t reach it | $55,520 SR5 Tow Package - Tow Hitch Receiver | Right only |
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
| Equipment | Hyundai Santa Cruz | Toyota 4Runner | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Wireless chargingExpanded Only Santa Cruz reaches wireless charging. | $47,499 XRT Wireless Charging Pad | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
| Equipment | Hyundai Santa Cruz | Toyota 4Runner | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Off-road hardwareExpanded Only 4Runner reaches off-road hardware. | — Doesn’t reach it | $65,462 TRD Off Road Premium Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Running Boards; Black Roof Rails; TRD Front Grille; Active Grille Shutters; Upgraded Underbody Protection (Engine, Fuel Tank & Transfer Case) | Right only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Hyundai Santa Cruz | Toyota 4Runner | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Santa Cruz unlocks it $12,823 sooner. | $47,499 XRT Power Sunroof | $60,322 TRD Sport Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Hood Scoop; Running Boards; Black Roof Rails; TRD Front Grille; Active Grille Shutters | Left sooner |
Premium audioExpanded Only Santa Cruz reaches premium audio. | $50,499 Ultimate AWD Bose® AM/FM/HD Radio/MP3/XM premium audio system with 8 speakers | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Reasons to pick Hyundai Santa Cruz
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
Preferred AWD
SR5
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa Cruz | Preferred AWD | $41,999 | 10.7 L/100 km | 1 |
| Toyota 4Runner | SR5 | $55,520 | 11.2 L/100 km | 1 |