Trim Report

Hyundai Sonata SEL2026

Includes:SONATA|SEL
$5,496
Starting From
7,085
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 7,085 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $5,496
Max $39,598
From $5,496
Fresh

SEL Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$20,220
$20K–$45K
7,731 listings25,000 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

2026 Hyundai Sonata SEL Pricing

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Where to Find Hyundai Sonata SEL

Location data for all 2026 Hyundai Sonata trims combined

35States

10% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 35 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Hyundai Sonata Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2026 Hyundai Sonata trims

Low Concern

Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 1 complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Sonata, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

0
Recalls
1
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 1 issues reported over 1 model years, unknown or other problems are the most common for the 2026 Hyundai Sonata. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Unknown Or Other1
1 total across 1 model years (2026–2026)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Hyundai Sonata Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2026 Hyundai Sonata trims

27–51mpg combined
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23-47city
·
32-56hwy
·
$1,300-$2,500/yr

The 2026 Hyundai Sonata delivers 27 to 51 MPG combined across 6 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Sonata Hybrid Blue - Automatic (AM-S6)
51mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
47 city56 hwy~$1,300/yr8/10 Clean
Sonata Hybrid - Automatic (AM-S6)
47mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
44 city51 hwy~$1,450/yr8/10 Clean
Sonata FWD w/Stop-Start - Automatic (S8)
32mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
28 city38 hwy~$2,100/yr6/10 Average
Sonata FWD - Automatic (S8)
29mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city36 hwy~$2,350/yr6/10 Average
Sonata AWD - Automatic (S8)
27mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
24 city33 hwy~$2,500/yr5/10 Average
Sonata FWD - Automatic (AM-S8)
27mpg
2.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city32 hwy~$2,500/yr5/10 Average

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

2026 Hyundai Sonata SEL FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the SEL compare to other Hyundai Sonata trims?

with 7,085 listings tracked, the SEL sits in a specific spot in the 2026 Hyundai Sonata lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2026 Hyundai Sonata page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2026 Hyundai Sonata SEL?

The SEL shares its core mechanicals with other Hyundai Sonata trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for unknown or other issues, the most commonly reported problem area. The 2026 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Hyundai Sonata SEL?

The best model year for the Hyundai Sonata SEL comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Hyundai Sonata overview.

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