When it comes to initial costs, the 2025 Mazda CX-70 price starts at $40,445 MSRP. CX-70 Premium models jump to $45,900 MSRP. Turbo S models start at $52,450, and CX-70 PHEV models start at $54,400 with the top model coming in at $57,450 for the CX-70 PHEV Premium Plus.

The 2025 Santa Fe price starts at a much more affordable $34,200 MSRP. The Santa Hybrid is also initially less expensive than the CX-70 with a price starting at $37,700 MSRP.

The big price difference allows the Hyundai shopper to choose big savings or to enjoy a much higher trim level. Get pre-approved.  

Big Difference in Size and Seating

The Mazda CX-70, despite its size and higher starting price, only seats five. For a family with a few children, that may be fine, but if you ever need to handle carpooling, you’ll appreciate two extra seats in the Santa Fe.

When it comes to passenger volume, the Santa Fe can claim an extra 14 cubic feet. It has more second-row legroom and more overall cargo space than the Mazda CX-70 in Phoenix. So, even if you don’t need two extra seats, you’ll appreciate having the extra wiggle room throughout the cabin. 

Value Difference

What about value and quality? According to critics, the Santa Fe is one of the best equipped, most upscale looking rides in its class.

If anything, you will get more from Hyundai. For instance, the entry level models have acoustic side glass as well as acoustic windows. Combined with the vehicle’s excellent noise and vibration reduction techniques, this guarantees an above-average ride quality.

Sure the Mazda CX-70 is packed with today’s driver assistance tools, but the Hyundai has just as many if not more. For instance, Hyundai remains one of the few automakers that includes an avoidance assist with its rear cross traffic alert. It is one of the few to offer a remote parking assistant that allows you to step out of the vehicle during the process.

One reason people like the Santa Fe is how easy it is to use its infotainment system. SEL and higher trims have a 6-inch touchscreen just for the dual automatic HVAC system. The fully-equipped cockpit has a 12.3-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster.

JD Power ranked this system #1 in its US Multimedia Study. The Santa Fe Digital Key earned the JD Power Mass Market Infotainment and Connectivity Award. 

Parents will appreciate Hyundai’s exclusive rear seat quiet mode. This allows parents to hear their news and entertainment without disturbing sleeping children. For more information about standard features, check out this 2025 Santa Fe review.

Big Difference in Warranty Coverage

The 2025 Mazda CX-70 in Phoenix has the standard length of limited and powertrain warranties. When it comes to the Hyundai Santa Fe, it has the gold standard in warranties.

The limited warranty has an extra 2 years/14,000 mi and powertrains are covered an extra 5 years/40,000 mi. Motor Trend calls this coverage “the best feature you’ll never want to use”.  

Complimentary maintenance for the first 3 years/36,000 miles are covered for the Santa Fe. This is sure to keep costs down. 

Conclusion

If you are looking for the right midsize SUV -- one with premium atmosphere and top technologies -- the Santa Fe is a better deal than the 2025 Mazda CX-70 in Phoenix.

Come try it on for size at Earnhardt Hyundai in the San Tan Metroplex. Schedule a test drive.

Our San Tan dealership is part of Earnhardt Auto Centers, a locally owned and family-operated business. Our staff is dedicated to great customer service. Shoppers will appreciate competitive financing and No Bull prices.