HYUNDAI SONATA
1990–2026 · 255 trims available
At a Glance
SONATA OVERVIEW
Year Range
1990–2026
Total Configurations
255
Best MyCar Score
77.5 / 100
Price Range (Used)
$14,999–$38,250
Trim Levels
2026 CONFIGURATIONS
Showing 2026 trims. Select a year above for full details.
Trim Guide
UNDERSTANDING SONATA TRIMS
Averaged across all model years. Sorted entry-level to premium by price.
| Trim | Body | Avg MPG | Avg HP | Avg MSRP | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | Sedan | 22 | 142 | $16,390 | 71 |
| GL | Sedan | 22 | 144 | $17,610 | 70 |
| V6 | Sedan | 19 | 151 | $17,649 | 71 |
| GL V6 | Sedan | 19 | 149 | $17,999 | 71 |
| GLS | Sedan | 23 | 164 | $18,799 | 70 |
| GLS Special Value | Sedan | 20 | 170 | $18,999 | 73 |
| LX | Sedan | 20 | 179 | $19,727 | 70 |
| GLS PZEV | Sedan | 27 | 183 | $20,606 | 70 |
| GLS V6 | Sedan | 20 | 200 | $21,488 | 70 |
| Base PZEV | Sedan | 29 | 185 | $21,600 | 72 |
| SE PZEV | Sedan | 28 | 178 | $21,790 | 70 |
| SE SULEV | Sedan | 29 | 185 | $22,050 | 73 |
| Eco | Sedan | 32 | 178 | $23,225 | 71 |
| Sport PZEV | Sedan | 29 | 185 | $23,325 | 69 |
| SE | Sedan | 28 | 204 | $23,370 | 71 |
| SE V6 | Sedan | 22 | 244 | $23,440 | 71 |
| SEL+ SULEV | Sedan | 28 | 185 | $23,700 | 72 |
| SEL+ | Sedan | 28 | 185 | $23,700 | 72 |
| SEL SULEV | Sedan | 28 | 185 | $23,700 | 72 |
| Sport | Sedan | 28 | 185 | $24,035 | 71 |
| Sport+ | Sedan | 28 | 185 | $24,800 | 72 |
| Limited V6 | Sedan | 22 | 244 | $25,757 | 70 |
| Limited PZEV | Sedan | 27 | 185 | $26,058 | 68 |
| SEL | Sedan | 30 | 190 | $26,836 | 74 |
| Limited SULEV | Sedan | 28 | 185 | $27,400 | 71 |
| Limited | Sedan | 27 | 211 | $27,425 | 68 |
| Sport 2.0T | Sedan | 26 | 245 | $27,971 | 69 |
| Blue Hybrid | Sedan | 51 | 192 | $29,200 | 78 |
| SEL Sport | Sedan | 28 | 191 | $29,900 | 73 |
| SEL Plus | Sedan | 31 | 180 | $30,400 | 72 |
| SEL Convenience | Sedan | 29 | 191 | $31,050 | 74 |
| SEL Hybrid | Sedan | 47 | 192 | $31,500 | 77 |
| Limited 2.0T+ | Sedan | 26 | 245 | $31,900 | 70 |
| Limited 2.0T | Sedan | 26 | 245 | $33,338 | 68 |
| N Line | Sedan | 27 | 290 | $34,693 | 73 |
| N Line Night Edition | Sedan | 27 | 290 | $34,750 | 71 |
| Limited Hybrid | Sedan | 47 | 192 | $37,717 | 75 |
| SE, Eco | Sedan | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Sport, Limited, SPort 2.0T, Limited 2.0T | Sedan | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| GL (Middle-Low) | Sedan | N/A | N/A | N/A | 73 |
| Hybrid/ Hybrid Limited | Sedan | N/A | N/A | N/A | 73 |
| Middle level | Sedan | N/A | N/A | N/A | 73 |
| GLS SE | Sedan | 18 | 142 | N/A | 70 |
Specs Summary
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A SONATA
| Spec | Entry Level | Top Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14,999 | $38,250 |
| MPG (combined) | 18 combined | 51 combined |
| Horsepower | 116 HP | 290 HP |
| Seating | 5 passengers | 5 passengers |
| Body Types | Sedan | Sedan |
Year-by-Year Analysis
BEST & WORST YEARS
Best Year
2025
Average MyCar Score: 74.9 · 0 avg recalls
Years to Watch
2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2007, 2006, 2003, 2002
Lower scores or higher recall counts. Research these years carefully before buying.
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