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Used 2022 Hyundai Sonata Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2022 Sonata is available in five trims: SE, SEL, SEL Plus, Limited and N Line. Hyundai also offers the Sonata Hybrid variant, which is reviewed separately. Feature highlights for the Sonata include:

SE
Comes respectably well equipped with:

  • 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (191 horsepower, 181 lb-ft of torque)
  • Eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive
  • LED headlights
  • 16-inch alloy wheels
  • 8-inch central touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Six-speaker sound system

Standard safety equipment on all Sonatas includes:

  • Forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Lane keeping assist (steers the Sonata back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)

SEL
A nicer Sonata thanks to:

  • 17-inch wheels
  • Proximity keyless entry and push-button start
  • Blue Link connectivity and remote services
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Hands-free trunk opener
  • Safety exit warning (can prevent a rear passenger from opening a door into traffic approaching from behind)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)

Convenience package
An optional package for the SEL that adds:

  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Digital instrument display
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Rear climate vents
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Wireless smartphone charging pad
  • Hyundai Digital Key (allows you to operate the vehicle while carrying your Android smartphone instead of the physical key)

SEL Plus
Has a more powerful engine plus:

  • Turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine (180 hp, 195 lb-ft)
  • Convenience package from the SEL
  • 19-inch wheels
  • Simulated leather seating with microfiber inserts
  • Navigation system
  • 12-speaker premium Bose sound system
  • Enhanced adaptive cruise and lane keeping systems

Limited
Carries over features from the SEL Plus and also comes with:

  • Upgraded LED headlights
  • 18-inch wheels
  • Head-up display
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Leather seating surfaces
  • Power-adjustable passenger seat
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)
  • Blind-spot view monitor (uses cameras to project a moving rearward image onto a digital display)
  • Surround-view monitor (gives you a top-down view of the Sonata and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Hyundai's Smart Parking Assist (allows the driver to exit the vehicle and remotely guide it into a parking spot using a smartphone app)

N Line
The performance version of the Sonata, the N Line is equipped similarly to the SEL Plus with the Tech package. It also has:

  • Turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (290 hp, 311 lb-ft)
  • Eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
  • Unique 19-inch wheels (with available summer tires)
  • Sport-tuned steering and suspension
  • Front seats with additional bolstering
  • N Line-specific styling details

Which Sonata trim does Edmunds recommend?

Consider the SEL trim to get the best value for your money. On top of what you get from the base SE, the SEL adds desirable features such as heated seats, keyless ignition and blind-spot warning. You can also get it with the optional Convenience package to get a few more extras (leather upholstery, for instance) without having to pay for the SEL or Limited. Of course, if performance is a priority, the N Line is the one to get.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Augusta, GA
Vehicle
Sonata SE
Sonata SEL
Sonata SEL Plus
Sonata N Line
Sonata Limited
Sonata N Line Night Edition
Vehicle
SE
2.5L 4cyl 8A
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2 for sale near you
SEL Plus
1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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4 for sale near you
N Line
2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
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1 for sale near you
Limited
1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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3 for sale near you
N Line Night Edition
2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Not Available
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
leatherette/sueded microfiber
premium leather/sueded microfiber
leather
premium leather/sueded microfiber
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Not Available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm
180 hp @ 5,500 rpm
290 hp @ 5,800 rpm
180 hp @ 5,500 rpm
290 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Engine torque
181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
195 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
311 lb-ft @ 1,650 rpm
195 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
311 lb-ft @ 1,650 rpm
Engine displacement
2.5 l
2.5 l
1.6 l
2.5 l
1.6 l
2.5 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed automated manual
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed automated manual
Tire size
205/65R16
215/55R17
245/40R19
245/40R19
235/45R18
245/40R19
Wheel size
16 X 6.5-in
17 X 7.0-in
19 X 8.0-in
19 X 8.0-in
18 X 7.5-in
19 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
28 / 38 / 32 MPG
27 / 37 / 31 MPG
27 / 37 / 31 MPG
23 / 33 / 27 MPG
27 / 37 / 31 MPG
23 / 33 / 27 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.8 gal.
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
414 / 562 miles
429 / 588 miles
429 / 588 miles
366 / 525 miles
429 / 588 miles
366 / 525 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
35.9 ft.
35.9 ft.
35.9 ft.
35.9 ft.
35.9 ft.
35.9 ft.
Curb weight
3,120 lb.
3,192 lb.
3,230 lb.
3,552 lb.
3,336 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
73.2 in.
73.2 in.
73.2 in.
73.2 in.
73.2 in.
73.2 in.
Height
56.9 in.
56.9 in.
56.9 in.
56.9 in.
56.9 in.
56.9 in.
Length
192.9 in.
192.9 in.
192.9 in.
192.9 in.
192.9 in.
192.9 in.
Wheelbase
111.8 in.
111.8 in.
111.8 in.
111.8 in.
111.8 in.
111.8 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
16.0 cu. ft.
16.0 cu. ft.
16.0 cu. ft.
16.0 cu. ft.
16.0 cu. ft.
16.0 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
Front Leg Room
46.1 in.
46.1 in.
46.1 in.
46.1 in.
46.1 in.
46.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
Rear Head Room
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
Rear Leg Room
34.8 in.
34.8 in.
34.8 in.
34.8 in.
34.8 in.
34.8 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
56.1 in.
56.1 in.
56.1 in.
56.1 in.
56.1 in.
56.1 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$33,574
$35,944
$39,296
$41,488
$38,803
$43,428
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.45
$0.48
$0.52
$0.55
$0.52
$0.58
Depreciation
$8,393
$8,903
$10,349
$11,056
$10,704
$12,735
Financing
$3,937
$4,236
$4,701
$5,005
$5,009
$5,167
Taxes & Fees
$2,535
$2,718
$3,005
$3,192
$3,194
$3,291
Fuel
$7,669
$7,915
$7,915
$9,091
$7,915
$9,091
Insurance
$4,629
$5,548
$5,548
$4,667
$4,667
$4,667
Maintenance
$4,908
$5,121
$5,997
$6,696
$5,533
$6,696
Repairs
$1,503
$1,503
$1,781
$1,781
$1,781
$1,781
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, cloth
Dark Gray, cloth
Black, cloth
Dark Gray, cloth
Black, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Black, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Dark Gray, leather
Dark Gray/Camel, leather
Black, leather
Black, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Exterior
Portofino Gray
Calypso Red
Stormy Sea
Quartz White
Shimmering Silver Pearl
Hampton Gray
Phantom Black
Portofino Gray
Calypso Red
Hyper White
Stormy Sea
Quartz White
Shimmering Silver Pearl
Hampton Gray
Phantom Black
Portofino Gray
Calypso Red
Hyper White
Stormy Sea
Quartz White
Shimmering Silver Pearl
Hampton Gray
Phantom Black
Portofino Gray
Calypso Red
Hyper White
Stormy Sea
Quartz White
Shimmering Silver Pearl
Hampton Gray
Phantom Black
Portofino Gray
Calypso Red
Hyper White
Stormy Sea
Quartz White
Shimmering Silver Pearl
Hampton Gray
Phantom Black
Quartz White
Phantom Black