Hyundai SONATA Hybrid SEL vs. Limited
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid SEL and Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Limited 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 SEL and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Limited.
In comparing the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid SEL's and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Limited's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid SEL has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. The Hyundai SONATA Hybrid SEL and Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Limited have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid SEL's and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Limited's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid SEL is a better car than the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Limited.
Pricing: For a new model, the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid SEL's price is between $31,384 and $33,002, with the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Limited priced between $37,754 and $39,400.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid SEL and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Limited 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 SEL and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Limited makes 192 horsepower. Both the SEL and the Limited are rated to deliver an average of 47 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 673 miles. 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:
$31,384 - $33,002
Starting MSRP:
$30,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$31,381
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$28,855 - $32,975
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$37,754 - $39,400
Starting MSRP:
$37,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$31,381
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$28,855 - $32,975
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$36,613
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$34,247 - $40,386
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,402
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
62
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$36,613
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$34,247 - $40,386
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,861
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
76
# Good or Great Deals:
0
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$14,187
Depreciation %:
46.1%
Resale Value $:
$16,613
Residual Value %:
53.9%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
37%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
32.1% - 46.1%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$17,135
Depreciation %:
46.1%
Resale Value $:
$20,065
Residual Value %:
53.9%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
37%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
32.1% - 46.1%
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 SEL
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
12.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
10.2 - 12.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Limited
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
12.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
10.2 - 12.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
4.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.5 - 8.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
4.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.5 - 8.3
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
Other Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Trim Levels
SEL
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:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 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):
0.055 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):
44 / 51 / 47
Range (city/hwy):
581 / 673 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):
44 / 51 / 47
Range (city/hwy):
581 / 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
Heated Seats
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
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
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
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
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
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:
N/A
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:
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:
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
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:
3505 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:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Pearl
Blue
Carbon Blue Pearl / Transmission Blue Pearl
Gray
Nocturne Gray / Portofino Gray Metallic
Red
Ultimate Red Pearl
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
