For the same model year, dealers ask 13 points more than private sellers; a salvage title knocks off about 12%; MO is the cheapest state at -17% and NC the priciest at +12%; a four-wheel drive Tucson asks +6% against the median of its model year.
Hyundai Tucson price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 8 | |
| 2025 | — | 18 | |
| 2024 | — | 23 | |
| 2023 | — | 20 | |
| 2022 | — | 14 | |
| 2021 | — | 18 | |
| 2020 | — | 29 | |
| 2019 | — | 25 | |
| 2018 | 2.2× | 43 | |
| 2017 | 1.9× | 59 | |
| 2016 | 2.4× | 54 | |
| 2015 | — | 15 | |
| 2014 | — | 26 | |
| 2013 | — | 27 | |
| 2012 | — | 23 | |
| 2011 | — | 9 | |
| 2010 | — | 6 | |
| 2009 | — | 6 | |
| 2008 | — | 7 | |
| 2007 | — | 13 | |
| 2006 | — | 19 | |
| 2005 | — | 8 |
For the 2023 model year, the Hyundai Tucson has a median asking price of $21,900; the Toyota RAV4 asks $30,110, the Jeep Wrangler $28,240 and the Honda CR-V $29,348. It is the cheapest of the four, 27% below the priciest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Hyundai Tucson the dealer markup works out at 12% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 786 | +3.7% | $12,461 |
| Private seller | 417 | -8.8% | $8,903 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 1,087 | -0.3% | $11,174 |
| Rebuilt | 43 | -6.3% | $12,863 |
| Salvage | 25 | -11.5% | $7,726 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2016 Tucson, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 50–75k and 150–175k bands the asking price falls 51%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 50–75k miles | 15 | |
| 75–100k miles | 52 | |
| 100–125k miles | 55 | |
| 125–150k miles | 28 | |
| 150–175k miles | 13 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Hyundai Tucson is drivetrain: 4WD asks +6% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 438 | +6.0% |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | 407 | -2.4% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Hyundai Tucson asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is NC at +12%, cheapest MO at -17% — 29 points apart, which on a $9,800 car is roughly $2,803.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| MO | 40 | |
| FL | 131 | |
| OH | 35 | |
| GA | 31 | |
| HI | 49 | |
| WA | 97 | |
| MA | 38 | |
| NE | 30 | |
| MN | 67 | |
| NC | 33 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Hyundai Tucson cost?
The median asking price is $9,800 across 1,383 live listings. A 2005 asks about $2,650 and a 2026 about $24,950. The most listed year is 2017, at $10,990.
Is a used Tucson cheaper than a Toyota RAV4?
Yes. For the 2023 model year the Tucson has a median asking price of $21,900 and the Toyota RAV4 $30,110, so the Tucson asks 27% less.
Is it cheaper to buy a Tucson from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 3.7% above and private sellers 8.8% below, a gap of about $2,738 on a 2023 at $21,900.
How much value does a Tucson lose per 25,000 miles?
About 16% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2016 Tucson, measured from the 50–75k band to the 150–175k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Hyundai Tucson valuation tool.
How much less is a salvage-title Tucson worth?
A salvage-title Tucson asks 12% less than the median for its model year (25 listings): about $2,519 off a 2023 at $21,900.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Tucson?
Of the states with enough listings, MO asks least at -16.6% against the national median, and NC most at +12.0%. On the typical $9,800 Tucson that spread is about $2,803.
Why do Tucson prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 54 listings of the 2016 Tucson, the priciest tenth asks 2.4× what the cheapest tenth does: $13,220 against $5,500.
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