Hyundai Santa Fe vs Kia Niro: lease comparison
Both are classified as a SUV, so they compete for the same shopper. Across the listings LeaseGuru tracks today, the Kia Niro opens lower by $1 per month. Payment is only part of it: compare drive-off, term, and each lender's fees below before deciding.
Side by side, from live listings
| Measure | Hyundai Santa Fe | Kia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| Live listings | 36 | 10 |
| Lowest payment | $319/mo | $318/mo |
| Average payment | $418/mo | $381/mo |
| Most common term | 36 months | 36 months |
| Lowest drive-off | $1,759 | $1,759 |
| Body class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle | Small Sport Utility Vehicle |
Lender terms behind each lease
Two similar payments can hide very different costs. These are the published terms from each brand's captive lender.
Hyundai
- Who finances the lease
- Hyundai Capital AmericaPublished jointly for Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, not for this brand alone.
- Excess mileage
- $0.20/mi over your mileage allowancePrepaid miles cost $0.15/mi if you buy them at signing.
Kia
- Who finances the lease
- Hyundai Capital AmericaPublished jointly for Hyundai, Kia, Genesis; the wording above is Hyundai's.
- Excess mileage
- $0.20/mi over your mileage allowancePrepaid miles cost $0.15/mi if you buy them at signing.
Current offers on both
All Hyundai Santa Fe lease deals
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe SE FWD
- Monthly:
- $319/mo
- Due at signing:
- $1,759
- Term:
- 24 mo
National
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid AWD
- Monthly:
- $339/mo
- Due at signing:
- $3,000
- Term:
- 36 mo
Los Angeles
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL FWD
- Monthly:
- $349/mo
- Due at signing:
- $1,789
- Term:
- 24 mo
National
All Kia Niro lease deals
New
2027 Kia Niro Hybrid S
- Monthly:
- $318/mo
- Due at signing:
- $3,000
- Term:
- 36 mo
California
2026 Kia Niro LX FWD
- Monthly:
- $319/mo
- Due at signing:
- $1,759
- Term:
- 24 mo
National
2026 Kia Niro EX
- Monthly:
- $319/mo
National
Santa Fe vs Niro, answered
- Is the Hyundai Santa Fe or the Kia Niro cheaper to lease?
- Across live listings the Kia Niro starts at $318 per month and the Hyundai Santa Fe at $319 — a gap of $1 per month, or about $36 over a 36-month term before drive-off.
- How many Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Niro lease offers are available?
- LeaseGuru is tracking 36 live Hyundai Santa Fe listings and 10 live Kia Niro listings. Counts change as brokers refresh inventory, so treat any advertised payment as a starting point.
- Are the Santa Fe and Niro the same class of vehicle?
- Yes — both are classified as a SUV (Small Sport Utility Vehicle), which is why they are compared here. Cargo room, seating, and drivetrain still differ by trim, so confirm the specific configuration behind any advertised payment.
- Which has the lower due at signing, the Santa Fe or the Niro?
- The lowest published drive-off we see is $1,759 on the Hyundai Santa Fe and $1,759 on the Kia Niro. A lower monthly payment paired with a higher drive-off is often the more expensive lease overall, so compare effective monthly cost rather than the payment alone.
Payments come from third-party listings and change without notice. Before you decide, read what a lease really costs or browse every lease comparison.