2014 Hyundai SONATA vs. 2015 Hyundai SONATA
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2014 Hyundai SONATA and 2015 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 2014 Hyundai SONATA and the 2015 Hyundai SONATA.
In comparing the 2014 Hyundai SONATA's and the 2015 Hyundai SONATA's specifications and ratings, the 2014 Hyundai SONATA has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. The 2015 Hyundai SONATA has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. The 2014 Hyundai SONATA and 2015 Hyundai SONATA have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2014 Hyundai SONATA's and the 2015 Hyundai SONATA's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2014 Hyundai SONATA ranges from $5,994 to $15,103 while a used 2015 Hyundai SONATA is priced between $6,995 to $16,598.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2014 Hyundai SONATA and the 2015 Hyundai SONATA both lose 41.4 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai SONATA is 8.6 out of 10. Hyundai SONATA is ranked 6 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Hyundai SONATA is 7.9 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2014 Hyundai SONATA’s base engine makes 198 horsepower, and the 2015 Hyundai SONATA base engine makes 185 horsepower. The SONATA is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 648 miles. The SONATA is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 685 miles. This gives the 2015 Hyundai SONATA the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2014 Hyundai SONATA. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the 2014 Hyundai SONATA has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room and rear leg room. The 2015 Hyundai SONATA has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room and rear leg room.
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:
$21,450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$23,263
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$20,295 - $35,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$21,150
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$24,023
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$21,150 - $38,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$10,226
Price Range:
$5,994 - $15,103
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$11,122
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$8,608 - $13,988
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
237
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
112,058
# Good or Great Deals:
99
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,658
Price Range:
$6,995 - $16,598
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$12,581
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$10,828 - $16,005
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
622
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
104,313
# Good or Great Deals:
228
Hyundai SONATA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Hyundai SONATA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2014 Hyundai SONATA
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
1.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
0.1 - 3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
4.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Hyundai SONATA
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
1.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
0.3 - 4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
4.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
6.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.1 - 16.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
6.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.9 - 11.5
Hyundai SONATA Rankings
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13 out of / 13Hyundai SONATA Rankings
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13 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2014 Hyundai SONATA Trim Levels
GLS, Limited, Limited 2.0T, SE, SE 2.0T
2015 Hyundai SONATA Trim Levels
Eco, Limited, Limited 2.0T, SE, Sport, Sport 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 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):
0.061 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
185 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
178 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 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):
25 / 37 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
463 / 685 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
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
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
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
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
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
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
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:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
16.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
106.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3245 lbs
Width:
72.2 inches
Height:
58 inches
Length:
190 inches
Wheelbase:
110 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3466 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
191.1 inches
Wheelbase:
110.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 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
Phantom Black Metallic
Blue
Indigo Blue Pearl / Iridescent Silver Blue Pearl / Pacific Blue Pearl
Gold
Desert Bronze
Gray
Harbor Gray Metallic
Red
Venetian Red
Silver
Radiant Silver
White
Pearl White
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Phantom Black
Blue
Lakeside Blue / Nouveau Blue
Gold
Not available
Gray
Shale Gray Metallic
Red
Venetian Red
Silver
Symphony Silver
White
Quartz White Pearl
Brown
Dark Truffle
Interior Colors
Beige
Camel
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Gray
Gray
