Trim Report

Hyundai Sonata SEL2018

Includes:SONATA|SEL
$4,900
Starting From
8,481
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 8,481 active dealer listings as of

Min $4,900
Max $39,740
From $4,900
Fresh

SEL Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$4,790
$5K–$24K
424 listings84,434 avg miles
Blue
From$9,249
819 listings|$9K–$36K
ECO
From$2,300
78 listings|$2K–$21K
GL
From$2,500
4 listings|$3K–$7K
GLS
From$750
465 listings|$750–$13K
LX
From$1,690
5 listings|$2K–$4K
Limited
From$800
1,844 listings|$800–$41K
Limited 2.0T
From$2,999
36 listings|$3K–$15K
N Line
From$10,500
1,235 listings|$11K–$42K
SE
From$850
2,824 listings|$850–$34K
SEL
From$4,900
8,481 listings|$5K–$40K
SEL Plus
From$9,999
358 listings|$10K–$27K
SEL Sport
From$11,582
18 listings|$12K–$32K
Sport
From$1,998
369 listings|$2K–$21K
Sport 2.0T
From$4,950
33 listings|$5K–$17K

2018 Hyundai Sonata SEL Pricing

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Where to Find Hyundai Sonata SEL

Location data for all 2018 Hyundai Sonata trims combined

37States

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Hyundai Sonata Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2018 Hyundai Sonata trims

High Concern

The 2018 Hyundai Sonata's high safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 350 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

1
Recalls
350
Complaints
18
Crashes
12
Fires
Recall Findings
21V6190002021-06-08
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 Hyundai Sonata has accumulated 350 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine112
02Unknown Or Other32
03Electrical System,engine15
04Exterior Lighting15
05Engine And Engine Cooling11
350 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Hyundai Sonata Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2018 Hyundai Sonata trims

26–42mpg combined
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23-40city
·
32-46hwy
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$1,050-$1,700/yr

With 7 configurations tested, the 2018 Hyundai Sonata ranges from 26 to 42 MPG combined. That's a 16 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Sonata Hybrid SE - Automatic (AM6)
42mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
40 city46 hwy~$1,050/yr9/10 Clean
Sonata Hybrid - Automatic (AM6)
41mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
39 city44 hwy~$1,050/yr9/10 Clean
Sonata Plug-in Hybrid - Automatic (AM6)
39mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
37 city42 hwy~$1,100/yr10/10 Clean
Sonata - Automatic (AM7)
31mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
28 city37 hwy~$1,400/yr7/10 Clean
Sonata SE - Automatic (S6)
29mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city36 hwy~$1,500/yr6/10 Average
Sonata - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city35 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average
Sonata - Automatic (S8)
26mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city32 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2018 Hyundai Sonata SEL FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the SEL compare to other Hyundai Sonata trims?

Every Hyundai Sonata trim targets a different buyer. The 2018 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2018 Hyundai Sonata SEL?

The SEL shares its core mechanicals with other Hyundai Sonata trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for engine issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. The 2018 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Hyundai Sonata SEL?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Hyundai Sonata SEL year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Hyundai Sonata overview compares all years side by side.

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