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The Sonata ranges from $27,450 (SE) to $38,250 (Limited) across 7 trims.
The Sonata ranges from $27,450 (SE) to $38,250 (Limited) across 7 trims. Prices are starting MSRP and exclude taxes and fees.
The Sonata comes in 7 trims: SE, SEL Sport FWD, Blue, SEL Sport AWD, SEL, N Line, Limited.
The Sonata is offered in 7 trims (SE, SEL Sport FWD, Blue, SEL Sport AWD, SEL, N Line, Limited). Higher trims layer on equipment and features; see the trim comparison for exactly what each one adds.
The SEL Sport FWD at $29,150 adds content over the base SE for only $1,700 more, making it a strong everyday pick — but if fuel costs matter, the Blue hybrid at $29,200 delivers 51 combined MPG for nearly the same money, which pays back the small premium quickly at the pump.
AWD is available on exactly one trim: the SEL Sport AWD at $30,650, which uses the same 191-hp 2.
AWD is available on exactly one trim: the SEL Sport AWD at $30,650, which uses the same 191-hp 2.5L four-cylinder as the front-drive SEL Sport FWD but trades a few MPG for the added traction — 27 combined vs. 29 combined.
The N Line is the only Sonata with a turbocharged 2.
The N Line is the only Sonata with a turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder producing 290 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque, paired to an 8-speed N Wet Dual-Clutch transmission — a fundamentally different driving experience than any other trim. The trade-off is 27 combined MPG and a $36,050 starting price.
16-inch wheels are available on the SE, Blue.
The diameter of the wheels fitted to the car. Larger wheels change the stance; smaller wheels tend to ride more comfortably. 16-inch wheels are available on the SE, Blue.
17-inch wheels are available on the SEL, Limited.
The diameter of the wheels fitted to the car. Larger wheels change the stance; smaller wheels tend to ride more comfortably. 17-inch wheels are available on the SEL, Limited.
18-inch wheels are available on the SEL Sport FWD, SEL Sport AWD.
The diameter of the wheels fitted to the car. Larger wheels change the stance; smaller wheels tend to ride more comfortably. 18-inch wheels are available on the SEL Sport FWD, SEL Sport AWD.
191 horsepower is available on the SE, SEL Sport FWD, SEL Sport AWD.
Peak power the engine — or, on a hybrid, the combined system — can produce. More horsepower generally means easier merging, passing, and confident acceleration. 191 horsepower is available on the SE, SEL Sport FWD, SEL Sport AWD.
192 horsepower is available on the Blue, SEL, Limited.
Peak power the engine — or, on a hybrid, the combined system — can produce. More horsepower generally means easier merging, passing, and confident acceleration. 192 horsepower is available on the Blue, SEL, Limited.
290 horsepower is available on the N Line.
Peak power the engine — or, on a hybrid, the combined system — can produce. More horsepower generally means easier merging, passing, and confident acceleration. 290 horsepower is available on the N Line.
Yes — a hybrid-electric powertrain is available on the Blue, SEL, Limited.
Pairs a gasoline engine with electric motors and a battery that recharges as you drive — no plugging in. Hybrids typically use noticeably less fuel than a comparable gas-only engine, especially in city driving.
Three trims run a 2.
Three trims run a 2.0L gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain: the Blue ($29,200), SEL ($32,450), and Limited ($38,250) — all front-wheel drive with a 6-speed automatic. The SE, SEL Sport FWD, SEL Sport AWD, and N Line are gasoline-only.
Hybrid-Electric Powertrain is available on the Blue, SEL, Limited.
Pairs a gasoline engine with electric motors and a battery that recharges as you drive — no plugging in. Hybrids typically use noticeably less fuel than a comparable gas-only engine, especially in city driving. Hybrid-Electric Powertrain is available on the Blue, SEL, Limited.
The Blue hybrid leads the lineup at 47 city / 56 highway / 51 combined MPG — noticeably better than the SEL and Limited hybrids, which rate 44/51/47.
The Blue hybrid leads the lineup at 47 city / 56 highway / 51 combined MPG — noticeably better than the SEL and Limited hybrids, which rate 44/51/47. The Blue's efficiency edge comes with a smaller 13.2-gallon tank, so range per fill is similar to the other hybrids.
Yes — 104.4 cu-ft passenger volume is standard on every Sonata trim.
The total interior space measured for passengers. More passenger volume means more room to stretch out, front and back. Yes — 104.4 cu-ft passenger volume is standard on every Sonata trim.
Yes — Seating for 5 is standard on every Sonata trim.
How many occupants the cabin is designed to seat. It determines whether the whole family or carpool rides comfortably. Yes — Seating for 5 is standard on every Sonata trim.
Every Sonata trim carries 15.
Every Sonata trim carries 15.6 cubic feet of trunk space — a competitive figure for the midsize sedan class and consistent across both gasoline and hybrid configurations.
Yes — 15.6 cu-ft of cargo space is standard on every Sonata trim.
How much the trunk holds with the rear seats up. It sets how much luggage, gear, or groceries you can carry. Yes — 15.6 cu-ft of cargo space is standard on every Sonata trim.
There is 1 recall campaign on record for the Sonata.
There is 1 recall campaign on record for the Sonata. Recall data comes from NHTSA; check the recall center for the latest campaigns and remedies.
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The Sonata's hybrid trims compete directly with the Accord Hybrid and Camry Hybrid on efficiency, while the N Line's 290-hp turbo targets performance-oriented shoppers who might also consider the K5 GT-Line.
The Sonata's hybrid trims compete directly with the Accord Hybrid and Camry Hybrid on efficiency, while the N Line's 290-hp turbo targets performance-oriented shoppers who might also consider the K5 GT-Line. AWD availability on the SEL Sport AWD is a differentiator against rivals that don't offer it in the midsize sedan segment.
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