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Used Cars for Sale Insights

What's the price of a used Hyundai Sonata sedan by year?

Average price by year
Average mileage by year
Year Price Mileage
2026 $27,810 to $28,917 1,000 to 6,766 miles
2025 $21,201 to $23,586 7,445 to 37,696 miles
2024 $20,074 to $24,935 5,959 to 58,864 miles
2023 $19,450 to $23,251 7,375 to 62,753 miles
2022 $17,987 to $22,966 13,446 to 82,812 miles

How to save money when buying a used Hyundai Sonata?

Drive Type An all-wheel drive (AWD) Hyundai Sonata can be priced $1,605 less than a front-wheel drive (FWD)
Certified Choosing non-CPO vs Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) can save you $211 on a Hyundai Sonata
Drive Type A front-wheel drive (FWD) Hyundai Sonata can be priced $52 less than a 4WD

What colors are the best deals for a Hyundai Sonata?

Least Expensive Color

Red

$161

Average Savings

Most Expensive Color

Gold

$1,174

Average Premium

Average car color pricing for a used Hyundai Sonata?

Rank Color Compared to Avg. Price
Red $161 Savings
Silver $138 Savings
White $112 Savings
Gray $75 Savings
Black $148 Higher
Yellow $613 Higher
Blue $838 Higher
Gold $1,174 Higher

What Hyundai Sonata color has the best resale value?

Price differences by car color compared to the average price of a used Hyundai Sonata

What is the best time to buy a used Hyundai Sonata?

Good times to buy

$237 Average Savings

January, August, September, October, November, December are good times to buy to find the best prices.

Good times to sell

$241 Average Premium

February, March, April, May, June, July are good times to sell to get the best prices.

Average Price of Hyundai Sonata Trims

Trim Average Price Listings Specs

Hyundai Sonata SEL (2018-2020)

$20,642 3,390 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Hyundai Sonata SE (2007-2020)

$13,039 2,506 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Hyundai Sonata Limited (2007-2020)

$15,195 1,392 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Hyundai Sonata GLS (1989-2014)

$6,576 1,019 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Hyundai Sonata Sport (2015-2019)

$10,978 760 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus (2020)

$19,772 514 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Hyundai Sonata N Line (2021)

$25,907 400 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas

Hyundai Sonata SEL Sport (2026)

$28,464 286 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train AWD, FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Hyundai Sonata Eco (2015-2019)

$12,450 96 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Hyundai Sonata Base (1989-2004, 2016-2017)

$8,001 78 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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How much is a Hyundai Sonata?

Hyundai Sonata
  • A new Hyundai Sonata's average price is $29,844 and the price range is $24,099 to $35,843
  • A 3-year-old used Hyundai Sonata's average price is $27,375 with a price range of $21,998 to $33,166

See below for the average Hyundai Sonata price across model years.

Hyundai Sonata 2017-2022 $22,227
Hyundai Sonata 2012-2017 $14,499
Hyundai Sonata 2007-2012 $8,948

The average price for a 3-year-old used midsize car is $21,020, with the Hyundai Sonata's price typically $6,355 above average for this vehicle type.

Is the Hyundai Sonata a good car?

Hyundai Sonata
  • The Hyundai Sonata earns an ISC quality score of 8.7 based on its reliability, value retention and safety ratings.
  • The Hyundai Sonata is ranked 4th in quality in the midsize car category, with the Toyota Camry ranked just above it and the Subaru Legacy ranked just below it
  • The best-ranked midsize car for quality is the Honda Accord Coupe
See our full list of the Best Midsize Cars

How long do Hyundai Sonatas last?

Hyundai Sonata
  • The Hyundai Sonata is the 8th most reliable vehicle in the midsize car category, with a reliability score of 8.1.
  • Approximately 0.5% of all Hyundai Sonatas on the road have reached 200,000 miles or more, which compares to an average of 0.8% for the midsize car category
  • The best-ranked midsize car for reliability is the Toyota Camry sedan
See below for the reliability scores of various cars in the midsize car category:
Toyota Camry sedan 7.6
Honda Accord sedan 7.5
Subaru Legacy sedan 7.3
Mazda Mazda6 sedan 7.3
Nissan Altima sedan 7.3
Volkswagen Passat sedan 7.1
Chevrolet Malibu sedan 6.9
Hyundai SONATA sedan 6.5
Kia K5 sedan
Kia Stinger sedan
Volkswagen Arteon sedan

Is the Hyundai Sonata safe?

Hyundai Sonata
  • The latest Hyundai Sonata's 5-star NHTSA-based safety rating ranks it 11th for safety in the midsize car category
  • The Hyundai Sonata's rating has averaged 5.0 stars over the past 10 years
  • The Hyundai Sonata's individual crash test scores for 2021 are listed below:
    • Frontal Crash: 4
    • Side Crash: 5
    • Rollover: 5

These scores are based on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash tests.