The Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz are the two smallest truck options for drivers today, but the former truly comes up big in areas where the Hyundai falls short. The Maverick is an excellent choice for drivers in Downers Grove and DuPage County thanks to its exceptional efficiency, impressive power and versatility, winning style, and family-friendly comfort. And when you consider its advantages against those of the Hyundai Santa Cruz, it’s clear why the 2024 Ford Maverick is more of a must-try.
Buying a new 2024 Ford Maverick is an investment that keeps paying dividends down the road. One way it offers better value than the Hyundai Santa Cruz is by helping you save more at the pump. The Maverick comes standard with a 2.0-liter EcoBoost® that’s plenty powerful at 250 horsepower yet still returns a solid 23 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.[1] That means you get more power than the Santa Cruz’s standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder and better fuel economy across the board.
And the 2024 Ford Maverick is the only truck between the two to offer a hybrid option. The new Maverick is available with a 2.5-liter hybrid engine that produces the same total horsepower as the Hyundai. But it absolutely blows the Santa Cruz out of the water with an EPA-estimated 42 mpg in the city, which is nearly double what the Hyundai truck delivers.
Why spend more money for less? The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz starts at just under $27,000 MSRP, which means the new Ford Maverick is around $3,000 cheaper at base. It also means you could upgrade to the Maverick XLT, which adds LED bed lighting, stylish 17-inch Carbonized Gray-painted wheels, and an upscale Navy Pier/Medium Slate interior and still pay less than the Santa Cruz SE.
Ford also lets you get more for your money if you want a higher-end option. The 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat comes in under $35,000 MSRP — and it’s even less if you opt for the hybrid. This puts it well below the Santa Cruz’s Night, XRT, and Limited trims, which go up to just over $41,000. You could upgrade a Maverick Lariat with the available Black Appearance and 4K Tow Packages and options like a power moonroof and tonneau cover and still pay less.
The 2024 Ford Maverick XLT and Lariat are available with a Tremor Off-Road Package that turns this compact truck into an off-roading giant. This option adds Advanced 4WD with a twin-clutch rear-drive unit that delivers better articulation and control both on-road and off-road. Front skid plates, an increased ride height, and all-terrain tires make the Maverick Tremor even more formidable, and Trail Control™ technology gives you greater confidence for tough situations.
Plus, the Tremor Off-Road Package adds unique aesthetic upgrades that help this already handsome truck stand out even more. Orange accents in the grille and fender vents, Black Chrome lighting elements, and a unique Avalanche Gray exterior color make this version of the Maverick hard to ignore. And it feels even more refined on the inside thanks to its Black Onyx seats with Tremor Orange stitching and accents.
Even if you haven’t considered a pickup truck for your next new vehicle, you owe it to yourself to check out the 2024 Ford Maverick at Packey Webb Ford in Downers Grove, Illinois. Not only is it a better choice than the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz in some pretty major ways, but it’s also one of the finest new vehicles to come along the last several years. With city-savvy size, family-friendly spaciousness, and functional features like a FLEXBED®, there’s a lot to love about this compact truck.
[1] EPA-estimated city/hwy mpg for the model indicated. See fueleconomy.gov for fuel economy of other engine/transmission combinations. Actual mileage will vary. On plug-in hybrid models and electric models, fuel economy is stated in MPGe. MPGe is the EPA equivalent measure of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric mode operation.
[2] Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (also referred to as “MSRP”, “Base MSRP”, “Base Price” or the “Starting At” price), excludes destination/delivery charge, taxes, title, license, and registration and/or electronic filing fees, dealer fees, and total of options. For authenticated AXZ Plan customers, the price displayed may represent Plan pricing. Not all AXZ Plan customers will qualify for the Plan pricing shown and not all offers or incentives are available to AXZ Plan customers.Â
