Trim Report

Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus2018

Includes:SONATA|SEL Plus
$9,000
Starting From
299
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 299 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $9,000
Max $28,293
From $9,000
Fresh

SEL Plus Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$2,975
$3K–$100K
393 listings83,651 avg miles
Blue
From$11,897
1,083 listings|$12K–$38K
ECO
From$1,600
57 listings|$2K–$20K
GLS
From$950
421 listings|$950–$13K
LX
From$1,690
3 listings|$2K–$5K
Limited
From$708
1,989 listings|$708–$45K
Limited 2.0T
From$5,998
22 listings|$6K–$16K
N Line
From$14,998
730 listings|$15K–$40K
SE
From$1,100
2,202 listings|$1K–$100K
SEL
From$5,496
7,085 listings|$5K–$40K
SEL Plus
From$9,000
299 listings|$9K–$28K
SEL Sport
From$27,953
5 listings|$28K–$31K
Sport
From$1,150
359 listings|$1K–$22K
Sport 2.0T
From$7,176
25 listings|$7K–$15K

2018 Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus Pricing

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Where to Find Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus

Location data for all 2018 Hyundai Sonata trims combined

35States

Florida has the most inventory at 10%, with options spread across 35 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

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 364 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

1
Recalls
364
Complaints
18
Crashes
13
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 364 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine115
02Unknown Or Other33
03Electrical System,engine15
04Exterior Lighting15
05Structure11
364 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
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32-46hwy
·
$1,600-$2,600/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~$1,600/yr9/10 Clean
Sonata Hybrid - Automatic (AM6)
41mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
39 city44 hwy~$1,650/yr9/10 Clean
Sonata Plug-in Hybrid - Automatic (AM6)
39mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
37 city42 hwy~$1,750/yr10/10 Clean
Sonata - Automatic (AM7)
31mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
28 city37 hwy~$2,200/yr7/10 Clean
Sonata SE - Automatic (S6)
29mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city36 hwy~$2,350/yr6/10 Average
Sonata - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city35 hwy~$2,400/yr6/10 Average
Sonata - Automatic (S8)
26mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city32 hwy~$2,600/yr5/10 Average

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

Is the SEL Plus Worth It?

Common questions about the 2018 Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus

How does the SEL Plus 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 Plus?

The SEL Plus 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 Plus?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus 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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