Which Palisade should I buy this weekend… Need advice

Seeking Help
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My wife and I are heading to the dealership this weekend to buy a Palisade, but we can’t decide between these options. Her trade-in is about $3k upside down, so I’m keeping that in mind too. We’re a family of six—me, my wife, and our kids (9, 5, 3, and 2 years old). Is the XRT really better than the SEL? How’s the fuel economy on these? Any advice would help… planning to buy on Saturday.

This one is a new 2025 SEL… $40k after $4700 off MSRP since it was a loaner. It has about 700 miles.

https://www.vandergriffhyundai.com/wholesale-new/Hyundai/2025-Hyundai-Palisade-e5c12257ac1846038fd2a7820e011c9e.htm

Used 2024 SEL… $32.8k with 13k miles.

https://www.centralautohausdallas.com/vehicle-details/2024-hyundai-palisade-sel-suv-5a7d023101f84a14b443c220446ebc89

Used 2024 XRT… $36.5k with 20k miles.

https://www.huffineschevyplano.com/used/Hyundai/2024-Hyundai-Palisade-d163d453ac181b91072054cb2132ca2f.htm?utm_source=cars.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cars.com_deeplink

Used 2023 Limited… $32k with 31k miles.

Used 2023 XRT… $34.5k with 20k miles.

Used 2024 XRT… $39k with 14k miles. Love the black-on-black look, but it feels overpriced.

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Go for a used one and stop getting into negative equity with cars.

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I’d pick the Limited because I like the extra features. If you don’t care for those, the new SEL might be better with lower interest rates. Also, check if it still includes the 3-year/36,000-mile maintenance. If MPG is a big deal, you might want to wait for the 2026 model… there are rumors of a hybrid coming.

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@ElantraLOVEr3
Yep, Limited is solid. I found a 2024 demo model with super low miles and wanted the full Hyundai new owner warranty—longer coverage, free scheduled maintenance, and lifetime Blue Link (didn’t want to pay for it yearly).

Wait, I just checked… the Limited you linked has structural damage. That’s probably why it’s so cheap. I’d pass on it.

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@HyundaiWhiz
Where do you see the damage? Just looked at the photos and didn’t notice anything.

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Amanda said:
@HyundaiWhiz
Where do you see the damage? Just looked at the photos and didn’t notice anything.

Check the Carfax history. That’s why it’s priced so low.

I’d go with the new one for $40k.

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@HyundaiWhiz
Got it! Appreciate it, man.

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Amanda said:
@HyundaiWhiz
Got it! Appreciate it, man.

No problem. First thing I check on every car that looks like too good of a deal. :grin:

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Try getting a certified pre-owned Calligraphy… anything under 20k miles is basically new to me haha (I’m a mechanic).

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Lausanne said:
Try getting a certified pre-owned Calligraphy… anything under 20k miles is basically new to me haha (I’m a mechanic).

Good to know, thanks .

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I went with the XRT purely for the look. Didn’t need the extra features from the Limited, and the SEL was only $2k cheaper.

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Rowen said:
I went with the XRT purely for the look. Didn’t need the extra features from the Limited, and the SEL was only $2k cheaper.

Same here .

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Personal preference, but I’m glad we got the 2024 Calligraphy with the silver front grille. The black plastic grille looks worse the more I see it in person.

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That '23 Limited seems like the best deal for what you’re getting :man_shrugging:.

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DanBurn said:
That '23 Limited seems like the best deal for what you’re getting :man_shrugging:.

Appreciate the input.

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If you’re planning to keep the car long-term, go for the new SEL. Otherwise, the best deal seems to be the ‘23 Limited if you’re okay with higher mileage.

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BlueCarEnthusiast said:
If you’re planning to keep the car long-term, go for the new SEL. Otherwise, the best deal seems to be the ‘23 Limited if you’re okay with higher mileage.

Yeah, that’s what I’m debating. Thanks for your thoughts .