How much does the 2026 Hyundai Palisade cost?

The 2026 Hyundai Palisade starts at $39,200 for the base trim and tops out at $53,450 for the loaded trim. Most dealers will negotiate $500–$2,500 off MSRP depending on inventory and the trim.

What should I cross-shop the 2026 Hyundai Palisade against?

The strongest direct cross-shops in 2026 are: Kia Telluride, Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Honda Pilot. We'd test-drive at least two of these before deciding.

Midsize three-row SUV

2026 Hyundai Palisade: buying summary

Q: What's the best 2026 Hyundai Palisade trim?

SEL Premium AWD. SEL Premium AWD is the sweet spot at around $48K. You get heated and ventilated second-row seats, 12.3-inch infotainment with navigation, Bose audio, a panoramic sunroof, and the full Highway Driving Assist II suite. Calligraphy adds quilted Nappa leather for $5K more — worth it only if the interior premium justifies the cost over a well-optioned Telluride SX. SEL is the starting point for the captain's-chair layout and second-row heat.

The Telluride's twin at a lower price, with seats for eight

MSRP range: $39,200–$53,450
Combined MPG: 22
Body style: Midsize three-row SUV
Powertrain: Gasoline

Pros

Interior quality on SEL and above matches the Kia Telluride — the best Korean-brand three-row cabins available at this price
5,000 lb standard tow rating across all AWD trims, no separate tow package required
Configures for 7 (captain's chairs) or 8 (bench second row) passengers — more seating flexibility than Highlander or Explorer
Highway Driving Assist II on SEL Premium and above: one of the best lane-centering systems outside luxury brands

Cons

Ongoing 2026 rear suspension recall — verify current production status with the dealer before ordering or taking delivery
No hybrid powertrain; the Highlander Hybrid beats it by 14 mpg combined on the daily commute
3.8L V6 returns 21–22 mpg combined AWD — the segment's worst fuel economy alongside the Kia Telluride
Third-row ingress is tighter than the Honda Pilot's walk-in second row or the Highlander's sliding second-row seat

Best trim: SEL Premium AWD

SEL Premium AWD is the sweet spot at around $48K. You get heated and ventilated second-row seats, 12.3-inch infotainment with navigation, Bose audio, a panoramic sunroof, and the full Highway Driving Assist II suite. Calligraphy adds quilted Nappa leather for $5K more — worth it only if the interior premium justifies the cost over a well-optioned Telluride SX. SEL is the starting point for the captain's-chair layout and second-row heat.

What to cross-shop

Kia Telluride
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Honda Pilot

Verdict

The Palisade is the buy if you want the Telluride's interior and 5,000-lb towing at a lower sticker. Telluride has a slight edge in interior polish and the dual-screen UI; Highlander Hybrid wins on fuel economy by 14 mpg. Palisade wins on configurability (7 or 8 seats) and value at mid trims.

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