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Hyundai SONATA N Line vs. Kia K5 GT

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai SONATA N Line and Kia K5 GT 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 Hyundai SONATA N Line and the Kia K5 GT.

When comparing the Hyundai SONATA N Line's and the Kia K5 GT's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SONATA N Line has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. The Kia K5 GT has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and interior volume. The Hyundai SONATA N Line and Kia K5 GT have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai SONATA N Line's and the Kia K5 GT's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2024 Hyundai SONATA N Line ranges from $30,456 to $37,522 while a used 2024 Kia K5 GT is priced between $30,600 to $37,666. For a new model, the Hyundai SONATA N Line's price is between $35,016 and $37,583, with the Kia K5 GT priced between $33,235 and $39,917.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai SONATA N Line loses 41.4 percent of its value and the Kia K5 GT loses 42.2 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai SONATA N Line retains 0.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia K5 GT.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Hyundai SONATA N Line and the Kia K5 GT makes 290 horsepower. Both the N Line and the GT are rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 509 and 506 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the Kia K5 GT has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room and rear leg room. The Hyundai SONATA N Line and Kia K5 GT are comparable in regards to front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Hyundai SONATA N Line and the Kia K5 GT have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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Hyundai SONATA N Line
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2024 Hyundai SONATA N Line
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$35,016 - $37,583

Starting MSRP:

$34,950

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

$26,143

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$24,700 - $27,895

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$33,235 - $39,917

Starting MSRP:

$31,990

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

$26,143

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$24,700 - $27,895

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$35,457

Price Range:

$30,456 - $37,522

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

$29,305

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$25,951 - $31,688

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

802

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

157

# Good or Great Deals:

0

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$34,330

Price Range:

$30,600 - $37,666

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

$29,305

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$25,951 - $31,688

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

41

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

14,032

# Good or Great Deals:

18

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$14,767

Depreciation %:

42.3%

Resale Value $:

$20,183

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Cars)

37.2%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Cars)

32.1% - 45.7%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

Depreciation %:

Resale Value $:

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Cars)

37.2%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Cars)

32.1% - 45.7%

Hyundai SONATA Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

7.9 / 10

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Kia K5 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SONATA N Line

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

9.6

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

10.1

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

9.5 - 13

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

4.5%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia K5 GT

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

10.1

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

9.5 - 13

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.4

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

3.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.7 - 15.5

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

3.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.7 - 15.5

Hyundai SONATA Rankings

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

2 / 13

Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

2 / 13

Best Family Midsize Cars

3 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

4 / 13

Best Midsize Cars Under $30k

4 / 6

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 13

Safest Midsize Cars

5 / 13

Best Midsize Cars for the Money

5 / 6

Best Midsize Cars

6 / 13

Most Affordable Midsize Cars

6 / 9

Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars

7 / 13

Most Reliable Midsize Cars

8 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

13 / 13

Kia K5 Rankings

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

1 / 13

Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

1 / 13

Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars

4 / 13

Most Affordable Midsize Cars

4 / 9

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

5 / 13

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

6 / 13

Safest Midsize Cars

8 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

12 / 13

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Other Hyundai SONATA Trim Levels

SEL

Other Kia K5 Trim Levels

EX, GT-Line, LXS

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 / 60000 miles

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:

Not yet available

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:

4 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:

290 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque:

311 foot-lbs @ 1650 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.082 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

290 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque:

311 foot-lbs @ 1650 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.082 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


23 / 32 / 27

Range (city/hwy):

366 / 509 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


24 / 32 / 27

Range (city/hwy):

379 / 506 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Air Suspension:

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

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

46.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.1 inches

Cargo Space:

16 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

104.4 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

46.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.1 inches

Cargo Space:

16 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

121.3 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3534 lbs

Width:

73.2 inches

Height:

56.9 inches

Length:

192.9 inches

Wheelbase:

111.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3534 lbs

Width:

73.2 inches

Height:

56.9 inches

Length:

193.1 inches

Wheelbase:

112.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P245/40R19

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P245/40R19

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