From the first price tag to the last day of the Hyundai 10-year/100,000-mile warranty, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe is really putting the 2025 Mazda CX-70 in an inferior position.

If you are shopping for a midsize SUV -- or just checking out the latest marketplace news -- this comparison is for you.

SUV Prices and Ownership Costs

The CX-70 price starts about $5,500 more than the Santa Fe. Furthermore, the Santa Fe Hybrid price is about $2,000 less than the entry level Mazda CX-70 in Avondale.

Saving money from the start is always nice. Even nicer, your budget may allow you to get a higher trim level of the Santa Fe.

If you view a new vehicle as an automotive investment, you’ll appreciate the longer warranties and complimentary maintenance that comes with the Santa Fe. In comparison, the coverage on the Mazda CX-70 in Phoenix doesn’t encourage long term ownership. 

Maintaining a clean cabin is easier for the Santa Fe with YES Essentials fabric. This upholstery is very easy to clean, making it a favorite of busy parents. Plus that stain resistance also helps it resist odors. 

Value for the Money

You may assume that the Mazda CX-70’s premium cabin is something the Santa Fe can’t match. However, the Hyundai is known for its high quality atmosphere, right down to the acoustic front windows and acoustic windshield.

You may think that the entry level Santa Fe doesn’t match the CX-70’s technologies. However, both have a 12.3-inch touchscreen and a remarkable suite of today’s must-have driver assistance. Both offer a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display. The Santa Fe was recognized for its system when it achieved the top scores in the US Multimedia Display and Customer Satisfaction Studies by JD Power.  

Entry level Santa Fes have some items not found on the entry level Mazda. This includes parenting tools such as the exclusive Hyundai rear seat quiet mode and stain-resistant, odor-resistant upholstery. The Hyundai’s power liftgate is hands-free, another parental favorite.  

Since Hyundai shoppers save money from the beginning -- compared to the Mazda CX-70, they can use that savings to choose the SEL with its exclusive HVAC touchscreen. A UV-light sanitizer is in the glove compartment. Santa Fe Limited trims add exclusive fingerprint recognition technology as well as H signature interior lighting.  

Calligraphy models add an exclusive driver relaxation seat, a dual wireless charger, a camera-based rearview mirror function, and a remarkable 12-inch widescreen head-up display. For more details about technology and features, check out this 2025 Santa Fe Review.

Midsize SUV Seating and Legroom

You might look at the CX-70 in Avondale AZ and assume it is just as big as the Santa Fe. However, the cabin is smaller in this Mazda midsize SUV.

For your tall teens or adult guests, there’s more second row legroom for the Hyundai passenger than you’ll find in the Mazda. Plus some Santa Fe models offer exclusive power-recline, power-tilt captain’s chairs.

Furthermore, only the Santa Fe has a third row. This gives families room to spread out. The 2025 Mazda CX-70 in Avondale doesn’t have extra seats. So don’t expect it to help out with grandparenting duties or carpooling.  

Last but not least, the Mazda CX-70 doesn’t have as much overall cargo space as the Santa Fe. An extra five cubic feet can come in handy when bringing home a crib for a new baby, moving your kid into a college dorm, and many other times in between.  

The Best Premium SUV for the Money

The Hyundai Santa Fe pulls ahead in this 2025 Mazda CX-70 comparison in so many ways. You don’t have to spend more for a CX-70 to get tons of technology tools and a beautiful, well-equipped cabin. A better size, lower price point, better ownership costs, more seats, and exclusive features sweeten the deal for this premium SUV.

Check out your choices at your Earnhardt Hyundai dealer in Avondale. Schedule a test drive and enjoy some hands-on research.