Hyundai Santa Fe vs Volkswagen Taos: lease comparison
Both are classified as a SUV, so they compete for the same shopper. Across the listings LeaseGuru tracks today, the Hyundai Santa Fe opens lower by $20 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 | Volkswagen Taos |
|---|---|---|
| Live listings | 14 | 12 |
| Lowest payment | $329/mo | $349/mo |
| Average payment | $423/mo | $383/mo |
| Most common term | 36 months | 36 months |
| Lowest drive-off | $0 | $0 |
| Body class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
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.
Volkswagen
- Who finances the lease
- VW Credit, Inc. / Audi Financial ServicesPublished jointly for Volkswagen, Audi; the wording above is Audi'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
Score722026 Hyundai Santa Fe SE
Monthly: $329/mo
Due at signing: $3,000
Term: 36 mo
Los Angeles
Score682026 Hyundai Santa Fe SE Hybrid
Monthly: $355/mo
Due at signing: $3,000
Term: 36 mo
Los Angeles
Score672026 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL
Monthly: $365/mo
Due at signing: $3,000
Term: 36 mo
Los Angeles
All Volkswagen Taos lease deals
2026 Volkswagen Taos S
Monthly: $349/mo
Due at signing: $0
National
Score492026 Volkswagen Taos S FWD
Monthly: $349/mo
Due at signing: $1,839
Term: 36 mo
National
Score472026 Volkswagen Taos S 4motion
Monthly: $359/mo
Due at signing: $1,849
Term: 36 mo
National
Santa Fe vs Taos, answered
- Is the Hyundai Santa Fe or the Volkswagen Taos cheaper to lease?
- Across live listings the Hyundai Santa Fe starts at $329 per month and the Volkswagen Taos at $349 — a gap of $20 per month, or about $720 over a 36-month term before drive-off.
- How many Hyundai Santa Fe and Volkswagen Taos lease offers are available?
- LeaseGuru is tracking 14 live Hyundai Santa Fe listings and 12 live Volkswagen Taos listings. Counts change as brokers refresh inventory, so treat any advertised payment as a starting point.
- Are the Santa Fe and Taos the same class of vehicle?
- Yes — both are classified as a SUV (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD), 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 Taos?
- The lowest published drive-off we see is $0 on the Hyundai Santa Fe and $0 on the Volkswagen Taos. 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.