2013 Hyundai SONATA vs. 2014 Hyundai SONATA
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2013 Hyundai SONATA and 2014 Hyundai SONATA contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2013 Hyundai SONATA and the 2014 Hyundai SONATA.
In comparing the 2013 Hyundai SONATA's and the 2014 Hyundai SONATA's specifications and ratings, the 2013 Hyundai SONATA has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2013 Hyundai SONATA and 2014 Hyundai SONATA have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2013 Hyundai SONATA's and the 2014 Hyundai SONATA's specifications and ratings, the 2013 Hyundai SONATA is a better car than the 2014 Hyundai SONATA.
Pricing: A used 2013 Hyundai SONATA ranges from $4,491 to $12,999 while a used 2014 Hyundai SONATA is priced between $4,995 to $14,011.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2013 Hyundai SONATA and the 2014 Hyundai SONATA both lose 46.2 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai SONATA is 8.1 out of 10. Hyundai SONATA is ranked 2 out of 11 Best Midsize Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Hyundai SONATA is 7.1 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2013 Hyundai SONATA and the 2014 Hyundai SONATA makes 198 horsepower. Both the SONATA and the SONATA are rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 648 miles. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The Hyundai SONATA has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
21195
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
22782
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
19695 - 34200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
21450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
23263
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
20295 - 35200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
8213
Price Range:
4491 - 12999
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
8942
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
7057 - 12087
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
394
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
130037
# Good or Great Deals:
135
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
9061
Price Range:
4995 - 14011
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
9814
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
7366 - 12940
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
204
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
124068
# Good or Great Deals:
79
Hyundai SONATA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Hyundai SONATA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2013 Hyundai SONATA
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2014 Hyundai SONATA
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.932159827014769
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
7.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.1 - 16.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.186015788403622
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
6.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.1 - 16.2
Hyundai SONATA Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
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4 out of / 11Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 11Hyundai SONATA Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
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2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
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3 out of / 6Ranking
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4 out of / 11Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 11Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2013 Hyundai SONATA Trim Levels
GLS, Limited, Limited 2.0T, SE, SE 2.0T
2014 Hyundai SONATA Trim Levels
GLS, Limited, Limited 2.0T, SE, SE 2.0T
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
198 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
198 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 35 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
444 / 648 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 35 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
444 / 648 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Cargo Space:
16.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Cargo Space:
16.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3199 lbs
Width:
72.2 inches
Height:
58 inches
Length:
190 inches
Wheelbase:
110 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3245 lbs
Width:
72.2 inches
Height:
58 inches
Length:
190 inches
Wheelbase:
110 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/65R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/65R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black / Phantom Black Metallic
Blue
Indigo Blue Pearl / Indigo Night / Iridescent Silver Blue Pearl / Pacific Blue Pearl
Gray
Harbor Gray Metallic
Red
Sparkling Ruby
Silver
Radiant Silver
White
Shimmering White
Gold
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Phantom Black Metallic
Blue
Indigo Blue Pearl / Iridescent Silver Blue Pearl / Pacific Blue Pearl
Gray
Harbor Gray Metallic
Red
Venetian Red
Silver
Radiant Silver
White
Pearl White
Gold
Desert Bronze
Interior Colors
Beige
Camel
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Camel
Gray
Gray
