Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue vs. SEL

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid SEL both lose 48.7 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid is 7.7 out of 10. Hyundai SONATA Hybrid is ranked 4 out of 5 Best Hybrid Midsize Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 22 Best Hybrid Cars, the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid is ranked 11 and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid is ranked 11 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid is 7.2 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.

Safety Ratings: The Hyundai SONATA Hybrid has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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Asking Price:

30275 - 31350

Starting MSRP:

29050

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

29025

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

29000 - 29050

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Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

32300

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

29025

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

29000 - 29050

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Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.7 / 10

Reliability:

7.2 / 10

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.7 / 10

Reliability:

7.2 / 10

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

8.8

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

11.6

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

8.8 - 14.3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.037

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SONATA Hybrid SEL

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

8.8

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

11.6

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

8.8 - 14.3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.037



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Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Rankings

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

1 / 22

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars for Tall People

1 / 5

Most Comfortable Hybrid Midsize Cars

1 / 5

Most Affordable Hybrid Midsize Cars

1 / 3

Best Family Hybrid Midsize Cars

3 / 5

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars Under $30k

3 / 3

Most Reliable Hybrid Midsize Cars Under $30k

3 / 3

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

4 / 14

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars

4 / 5

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

4 / 5

Hybrid Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 5

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

5 / 5

Best Family Hybrid Cars

6 / 22

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

6 / 22

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

6 / 22

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

6 / 14

Best Hybrid Cars Under $30k

6 / 9

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $30k

6 / 9

Best Hybrid Cars

11 / 22

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

11 / 22

Safest Hybrid Cars

12 / 22

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

17 / 22

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

18 / 22

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

19 / 22

Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Rankings

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

1 / 22

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars for Tall People

1 / 5

Most Comfortable Hybrid Midsize Cars

1 / 5

Most Affordable Hybrid Midsize Cars

1 / 3

Best Family Hybrid Midsize Cars

3 / 5

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars Under $30k

3 / 3

Most Reliable Hybrid Midsize Cars Under $30k

3 / 3

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

4 / 14

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars

4 / 5

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

4 / 5

Hybrid Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 5

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

5 / 5

Best Family Hybrid Cars

6 / 22

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

6 / 22

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

6 / 22

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

6 / 14

Best Hybrid Cars Under $30k

6 / 9

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $30k

6 / 9

Best Hybrid Cars

11 / 22

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

11 / 22

Safest Hybrid Cars

12 / 22

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

17 / 22

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

18 / 22

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

19 / 22

Available 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

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

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):

0.056 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):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

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):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Alloy wheels:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Bench Seats:

N/A

Bluetooth:

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

Keyless Entry:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Power outlet:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

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

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

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:

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

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40 inches

Front Leg Room:

46.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.4 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:

38.4 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:

3439 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:

3439 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:

Not yet available

Wheel Type:

Not yet available

Tire Size:

Not yet available

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P215/55R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Abyss Black Pearl

Blue

Carbon Blue Pearl / Transmission Blue Pearl

Gray

Portofino Gray Metallic

Red

Ultimate Red Metallic

Silver

Aero Silver Metallic

White

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

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