Hyundai SONATA vs. Toyota Avalon

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai SONATA and Toyota Avalon 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 and the Toyota Avalon.

In comparing the Hyundai SONATA's and the Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SONATA has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. The Toyota Avalon has the advantage in the areas of reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai SONATA's and the Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SONATA is a better car than the Toyota Avalon.

Pricing: A used 2022 Hyundai SONATA ranges from $18,787 to $28,994 while a used 2022 Toyota Avalon is priced between $24,634 to $39,000.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai SONATA loses 41.4 percent of its value and the Toyota Avalon loses 42.4 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai SONATA retains 1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Avalon.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai SONATA is 8.6 out of 10 while the Toyota Avalon's quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai SONATA being ranked 6 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Toyota Avalon being ranked 1 out of 8 Best Large Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai SONATA is 7.9 out of 10. For the Toyota Avalon the reliability rating is 9.8 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Avalon an advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai SONATA.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai SONATA’s base engine makes 191 horsepower, and the Toyota Avalon base engine makes 301 horsepower. The SONATA is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 548 miles. The Avalon is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles. This gives the Hyundai SONATA the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Avalon. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai SONATA, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room and rear head room. The Toyota Avalon, a large car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Hyundai SONATA and the Toyota Avalon have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.