Hyundai Santa Fe differential price snapshot
- Low
- $250
- Average
- $575
- High
- $900
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Hyundai Santa Fe differential?
Asking prices from 2 salvage yards in 2 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Hyundai Santa Fe differential
What the differential does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used differential price guide →
Also known asDiffRear DiffRear DifferentialFront DifferentialRear End
Price summary
A used Hyundai Santa Fe differential costs $250 to $900, with a median asking price of $900. Based on 4 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2024 (4 model years), updated Sep 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade B (good)$900
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade BStandard used$900–$9002 listings
Grade XUngraded$250–$2502 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade BStandard used | $900–$900 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $250–$250 | 2 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade B$900
Ungraded$250
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $250–$900 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Hyundai Santa Fe differential replacement cost?
- Used part
- $900
- Hyundai Santa Fe median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,090–$1,650
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for differential replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include gear oil and replacement seals. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Non-Interchange search using Hyundai Santa Fe and similar models
1 listings$250$250 – $250Non-Interchange search using only Hyundai Santa Fe
1 listings$250$250 – $250Model-year comparison
What does a Hyundai Santa Fe differential cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Hyundai Santa Fe differential cost?
Asking prices for a used Hyundai Santa Fe differential are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 4 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2024 units carry the lowest median at $250, while 2021 tops the table at $900. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Hyundai Santa Fe sits 66% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,639), 217% above the Jeep Grand Cherokee ($284), and 200% above the Audi Q7 ($300) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used differential: what to check
- Check gear ratio and ring backlash: Rotate the input flange to count ring-and-pinion ratios and check for excessive rotational play or binding between teeth.
- Inspect drain plug for metal debris: Pull the magnetic drain plug to look for heavy steel filings or gear teeth chips that indicate bearing or tooth failure.
- Confirm limited-slip versus open carrier type: Verify whether the unit houses standard open gears, a factory limited-slip clutch pack, or an electronic locker.
- Check input yoke and axle seal surfaces: Inspect seal contact areas for deep grooves, rust scaling, or oil leakage that will require new shaft seals.
- Refill with fresh specified gear lubricant: Install new axle seals and fill with fresh gear oil—adding friction modifier if equipped with limited-slip—before driving.
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01wide ±188%
Axle Shaft
$137median
$30$544
02wide ±203%
Tail Light
$170median
$29$720
03wide ±240%
Side Mirror
$254median
$45$1,265
04wide ±199%
Wheels
$191median
$40$800
05wide ±270%
Transmission
$898median
$150$5,000
06wide ±242%
Headlight Assembly
$560median
$95$2,800
07wide ±180%
Strut
$162median
$35$617
08wide ±213%
Grille
$400median
$71$1,779
09wide ±127%
Fender
$268median
$68$750
10wide ±116%
Engine
$2,872median
$932$7,573
11wide ±202%
Radiator
$175median
$44$750
12wide ±154%
AC Compressor
$163median
$35$536
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Auditight ±13%
Audi A4
$200median
$200$250
Audiwide ±66%
Audi Q3
$500median
$140$800
Audiwide ±92%
Audi Q7
$300median
$250$800
BMWtight ±17%
BMW M3
$895median
$595$900
Chevytight ±6%
Chevy Cruze
$250median
$250$280
Dodgetight ±15%
Dodge Durango
$169median
$149$199
Fordtight ±6%
Ford Escape
$400median
$380$430
Hyundaitight ±11%
Hyundai Elantra
$2,639median
$2,230$2,802
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Common questions
Hyundai Santa Fe differential FAQ
How much is a used differential for a Hyundai Santa Fe?
The median asking price is $900 across 4 priced listings from 2 yards. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $250.
How much does it cost to replace a Hyundai Santa Fe differential?
Using a used part, a Hyundai Santa Fe differential replacement typically runs $1,090–$1,650 all-in: the median used differential for this model lists at $900, and independent-shop labor for differential replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include gear oil and replacement seals. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Hyundai Santa Fe model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2021, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Hyundai Santa Fe differential years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Hyundai Santa Fe differential fitments across 2015, 2016, 2021, 2024. Searching all 4 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.