Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue vs. SEL
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue and Hyundai SONATA Hybrid SEL 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 Hybrid Blue and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid SEL.
When comparing the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue's and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid SEL's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue and Hyundai SONATA Hybrid SEL have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue's and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid SEL's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue is a better car than the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid SEL.
Pricing: A used 2023 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue ranges from $23,403 to $30,418 while a used 2023 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid SEL is priced between $23,872 to $32,609. For a new model, the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue's price is between $26,499 and $30,559, with the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid SEL priced between $29,219 and $33,837.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid SEL both lose 45.1 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid is 8.5 out of 10. Hyundai SONATA Hybrid is ranked 3 out of 11 Best Hybrid Midsize Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 25 Best Hybrid Cars, the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid is ranked 4 and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid is ranked 4 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid is 7.9 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid SEL makes 192 horsepower. The Blue is rated to deliver an average of 52 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 713 miles. The SEL is rated to deliver an average of 47 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 673 miles. This gives the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid SEL. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Hyundai SONATA Hybrid has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$26,499 - $30,559
Starting MSRP:
$28,450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$30,200
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$28,450 - $32,350
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$29,219 - $33,837
Starting MSRP:
$31,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$30,200
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$28,450 - $32,350
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,457
Price Range:
$23,403 - $30,418
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$32,816
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$28,922 - $39,025
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
65
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
10,098
# Good or Great Deals:
10
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$27,067
Price Range:
$23,872 - $32,609
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$32,816
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$28,922 - $39,025
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
252
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
5,546
# Good or Great Deals:
37
Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
11.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
9.2 - 11.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SONATA Hybrid SEL
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
11.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
9.2 - 11.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.8 - 10.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.8 - 10.6
Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Rankings
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18 out of / 25Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Other Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Trim Levels
Limited, SEL
Other Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Trim Levels
Blue, Limited
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:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
192 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
192 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
50 / 54 / 52
Range (city/hwy):
660 / 713 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
45 / 51 / 47
Range (city/hwy):
594 / 673 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
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
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 Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
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 Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
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:
40 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:
40 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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3325 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:
3404 lbs
Width:
73.2 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
192.9 inches
Wheelbase:
111.8 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:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Nocturne Black / Onyx Black Pearl
Blue
Carbon Blue Pearl
Gray
Hampton Gray Metallic / Portofino Gray Metallic
Red
Ultimate Red Pearl
Silver
Curated Silver Metallic
White
Hyper White Pearl / Serenity White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Dark Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
