2025 Ford Maverick vs. 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
If you’re interested in upgrading to a Ford truck for sale near you, Mike Reichenbach in Florence, SC, has a wide selection of new Ford trucks for sale, including the compact Ford Maverick truck, a vehicle that brings convenience and versatility to every lifestyle.
Before committing to a particular pickup truck, though, you may want to explore a range of options and compare different brands and models to ensure you’re making the best choice for your lifestyle. We’re here to help with that! Below, we compare the 2025 Ford Maverick with the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz. We take a look at what these two vehicles have to offer and compare their performance, features, and pricing so you can make a more informed decision. Let’s see how the 2025 Ford Maverick for sale stands out at your local Ford dealer!
Engine Comparison: 2025 Ford Maverick Specs vs. 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Specs
When there’s work to be done, errands to run, and adventures to be had, you know you need a vehicle that can keep up. The 2025 Ford Maverick does just that, offering two punchy engine options: a 2.5-liter hybrid engine and a 2.0-liter EcoBoost® engine. The 2.5-liter hybrid engine, which comes standard on the XL, XLT, and Lariat trims, boasts 191 horsepower and 155 pound-feet of torque.
The 2.0-liter EcoBoost® I-4 engine, which comes standard on the Lobo and Tremor trims and is an available option for the rest of the trims, boasts even more horsepower and torque: 250 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque.
Even more impressive is the 2025 Ford Maverick’s MPG with the hybrid engine. With this engine, along with the Automatic Continuously Variable Transmission and FWD, you can expect to get an EPA-estimated 42 city/35 highway/38 combined MPG.1
For more confidence and capability, all-wheel drive is an available option for the XL and XLT and comes standard with the Lariat, while advanced four-wheel drive comes standard on the Lobo and Tremor. Towing capacity varies across the lineup, but when properly equipped, the Maverick offers a maximum available towing capacity of 4,000 pounds.
Now let’s look at the engine of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz for sale. Like the Ford Maverick, the Hyundai Santa Cruz offers two engine options: a 2.5-liter GDI-MPI 4-cylinder engine that produces 191 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque and a 2.5-liter turbocharged GDI-MPI 4-cylinder engine that produces 281 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. Maximum available towing capacity for the Santa Cruz, when the truck is properly equipped, is 5,000 pounds.
While the turbocharged engine of the Hyundai Santa Cruz offers more horsepower and torque than either of the Ford Maverick engines, there’s a key element missing: The Hyundai Santa Cruz does not offer a hybrid engine option. This means that the 2025 Ford Maverick hybrid for sale far surpasses the Hyundai Santa Cruz in terms of efficiency.
In fact, the Hyundai Santa Cruz’s turbocharged engine only manages an EPA-estimated 19/27/22 MPG2 (City/Highway/Combined) with the Limited trim and an EPA-estimated 18/26/21 MPG2 with the XRT trim. The SE, SEL, and SEL Activity trims aren’t much better, offering an EPA-estimated 21/29/24 MPG2 with AWD and 22/30/25 MPG2 with FWD.
2025 Ford Maverick Interior vs. 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Interior
You can count on the Ford Maverick to keep you and your passengers comfortable on every journey. You can get a heated steering wheel on all trim levels except the base. This cozy feature is available on the Maverick XLT and Lobo and comes standard on the Lariat and Tremor. While you can also get a heated steering wheel in the Hyundai Santa Cruz, it only comes in the top trim level.
Both the Maverick and Santa Cruz offer a standard six-way adjustable driver seat and an available eight-way power driver seat. In addition, the Ford Maverick comes with a standard full bench rear folding seatback with flip-up seat cushions, and the Hyundai Santa Cruz comes with standard rear 60/40 split tip-up lower seat cushions. Heated seats are also available in both trucks. Available ambient lighting adds a special touch, but while you can get this feature in more than one Maverick trim, you can only get it in the top trim level of the Santa Cruz.
2025 Ford Maverick Technology vs. 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Technology
Moving on to technology, both trucks offer an impressive array of features. No matter which one you choose, you can enjoy the convenience of standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ plus available wireless charging.
Both trucks offer a large standard touchscreen, but the Ford Maverick wins with the largest touchscreen of the two at 13.2 inches. In comparison, the Hyundai Santa Cruz’s touchscreen is 12.3 inches. If you want to upgrade from the standard AM/FM stereo with six speakers in the Ford Maverick to the B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with HD Radio™ and eight speakers, including a subwoofer, you can when you choose select trim levels. The Hyundai Santa Cruz offers a Bose® Premium Audio System — but only in the top trim level.
Safety-wise, both models offer a variety of features to help keep you protected on the road. For the Ford Maverick, Co-Pilot360® Technology includes features like:
- Standard Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
- Available Lane-Keeping Aid
- Available Intersection Assist
- Available BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert
- Available Adaptive Cruise Control
- Available Evasive Steering Assist
- Available 360-Degree Camera
The Hyundai Santa Cruz offers features like:
- Standard Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Standard Lane Keeping Assist
- Standard Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection
- Standard Blind-Spot Collision Warning
- Available Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Available Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
- Available Surround View Monitor
2025 Ford Maverick Price vs. 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Price
Let’s take a look at pricing. Starting at $28,1453 with the base trim level, the 2025 Ford Maverick lineup offers the following MSRPs:
- 2025 Ford Maverick XL: $28,1453
- 2025 Ford Maverick XLT: $30,6453
- 2025 Ford Maverick Lobo: $35,9303
- 2025 Ford Maverick Lariat: $38,4403
- 2025 Ford Maverick Tremor: $40,9953
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz starts at $28,750,4 offering the following MSRPs:
- 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz SE: $28,7504
- 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL: $30,4504
- 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Activity: $33,4504
- 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT: $40,2504
- 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited: $42,7504
Budget-conscious drivers won’t miss the fact that choosing the 2025 Ford Maverick can mean saving several hundred dollars — and who wouldn’t want to save on a new vehicle? As you compare each trim level’s price, you’ll see that there’s nearly a $2,000 dollar difference between the Ford Maverick Lariat and the Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT as well as the Ford Maverick Tremor and the Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited.
But beyond pricing, there’s another area in which the Ford Maverick can save you money. As mentioned earlier, the Maverick’s hybrid engine (paired with the Automatic Continuously Variable Transmission and FWD), gives you an EPA-estimated 42 city/35 highway/38 combined MPG,1 which will help you save significantly on fuel. Unfortunately for the Hyundai Santa Cruz, it can’t quite say the same.
Test-Drive the 2025 Ford Maverick in Florence, SC, Today
Now that we’ve compared the Ford Maverick to a main competitor, you may have some additional questions. If so, feel free to contact a team member today! We’ll be happy to provide more details on 2025 Ford Maverick configurations, features, performance, and anything else you would like to know about this outstanding pickup truck.
Ready to get behind the wheel of a Ford Maverick at a Ford dealer near you? Whether you want a 2025 Ford Maverick hybrid or gas-powered truck, we’ve got brand-new models in stock now! Stop by Mike Reichenbach Ford in Florence, SC, for a test drive at your convenience! If you would rather place a custom order instead, we’ll be happy to help you get started on a 2025 Ford Maverick build and price. Soon you’ll be driving around the Pee Dee region enjoying your new ride!
1EPA-estimated rating of 42 city/35 hwy/38 combined mpg, 2.5L hybrid engine, Automatic Continuously Variable Transmission, and FWD. Actual mileage will vary.
2All figures are EPA estimates and for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle's condition.
3Current Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for base vehicle. Excludes destination/delivery fee plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. Optional equipment not included. Starting A/X/Z Plan price is for qualified, eligible customers and excludes document fee, destination/delivery charge, taxes, title and registration. Not all vehicles qualify for A/X/Z Plan.
4MSRP excludes freight charges, tax, title, and license fees. Freight charges and actual dealer prices may vary. Vehicles displayed may contain optional equipment at additional cost. Accessory items shown may vary according to model and illustration.