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2024 Hyundai Sonata Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2024 Sonata is a midsize sedan available in four trims: SEL, N Line, SEL Hybrid and Limited Hybrid. It's important to know the difference between them since there are three available powertrains. The SEL is the mainstream Sonata. It comes with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder (191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque), an eight-speed automatic transmission, and either front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive. Then there's the N Line. It's the sporty Sonata and it has a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder (290 horsepower, 311 lb-ft of torque). You can't get all-wheel drive with the N Line, however.

The SEL Hybrid and Limited Hybrid trims use a 2.0-liter four cylinder engine coupled to a six-speed automatic and a hybrid system to produce a total of 190 horsepower. These hybrids are also front-wheel-drive only but get the best fuel economy of the lineup. Keep reading for more information about the hybrid and the Sonata's standard and optional features.

SEL
Comes respectably equipped with:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors
  • Remote keyless entry and push-button start
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Digital instrument panel
  • 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (both with wireless connectivity)
  • Six-speaker sound system

Standard driver assist equipment on all Sonatas includes:

  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Sonata and the car in front)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
  • Rear cross-traffic warning (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your path while you're in reverse)
  • Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)

N Line
The performance version of the Sonata, the N Line is equipped much like the SEL. It also has:

  • Turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (290 hp, 311 lb-ft)
  • Eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with paddle shifters
  • 19-inch wheels
  • Sport-tuned steering and suspension
  • Sunroof
  • Front seats with additional bolstering and synthetic suede inserts
  • N Line-specific styling details
  • Navigation system
  • 12-speaker premium Bose sound system
  • Voice recognition system
  • Bluelink connected services
  • Wireless device charging
  • N Line specific leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Highway Driving Assist (works with other systems to maintain following distance, lane centering and speed-limit adherence)
  • Hyundai Digital Key (lets you use your smartphone instead of a physical key to lock, unlock and start the vehicle)

SEL Hybrid
The SEL Hybrid largely follows the standard SELs features with the addition of the following:

  • Wireless device charging
  • Power-adjustable passenger seat
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Hyundai Digital Key (lets you use your smartphone instead of a physical key to lock, unlock and start the vehicle)

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

  • Navigation system
  • 12-speaker premium Bose sound system
  • Bluelink connected services
  • Voice recognition system
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Leather seating surfaces
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Head-up display
  • Sunroof
  • Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Remote Smart Parking Assist (lets the driver use a smartphone app to remotely guide the vehicle into a parking spot)
  • Highway Driving Assist (works with other systems to maintain following distance, lane centering and speed-limit adherence)

Which Sonata trim does Edmunds recommend?

Get the Sonata SEL for the best blend of equipment and value. It's available with the base engine or a hybrid powertrain. The SEL Hybrid costs a little more but you should be able to recoup your costs after just a few years of ownership thanks to its superior fuel economy.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Bozeman, MT
Vehicle
Sonata SEL
Sonata SEL Hybrid
Sonata N Line
Sonata Limited Hybrid
Vehicle
SEL Hybrid
2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A
Starting MSRP
$30,800
Avg Price Paid
$28,762
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N Line
2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
Starting MSRP
$34,950
Avg Price Paid
$32,924
See all Sonata N Line for sale
Limited Hybrid
2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A
Starting MSRP
$37,200
Avg Price Paid
$34,786
See all Sonata Limited Hybrid for sale
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Features

Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

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

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
25 / 36 / 29 MPG
44 / 51 / 47 MPG
23 / 32 / 27 MPG
44 / 51 / 47 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
15.9 gal.
13.2 gal.
15.9 gal.
13.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
398 / 572 miles
581 / 673 miles
366 / 509 miles
581 / 673 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
35.9 ft.
35.9 ft.
35.9 ft.
35.9 ft.
Curb weight
3,305 lb.
3,439 lb.
3,534 lb.
3,687 lb.
Ground Clearance
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.
Height
56.9 in.
56.9 in.
56.9 in.
56.9 in.
Length
193.3 in.
193.3 in.
193.3 in.
193.3 in.
Wheelbase
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.
Front Head Room
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
Front Leg Room
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.
Rear Head Room
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
37.4 in.
37.4 in.
Rear Leg Room
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.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$38,788
$39,162
$45,960
$44,230
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.52
$0.52
$0.61
$0.59
Depreciation
$14,594
$17,585
$18,534
$21,251
Financing
$5,553
$6,040
$6,865
$7,224
Taxes & Fees
$1,972
$2,062
$2,213
$2,280
Fuel
$8,866
$5,470
$9,534
$5,470
Insurance
$3,947
$4,226
$3,765
$4,226
Maintenance
$3,322
$3,245
$4,416
$3,245
Repairs
$534
$534
$633
$534
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, cloth
Dark Gray, cloth
Black, cloth
Dark Gray, cloth
Black, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Black, leather
Dark Gray, leather
Dark Gray/Camel, leather
Exterior
Aero Silver
Transmission Blue
Ultimate Red
Portofino Gray
Onyx Black
Serenity White
Carbon Blue
Aero Silver
Transmission Blue
Ultimate Red
Portofino Gray
Onyx Black
Serenity White
Carbon Blue
Aero Silver
Aero Silver Matte
Transmission Blue
Ultimate Red
Portofino Gray
Onyx Black
Serenity White
Carbon Blue
Aero Silver
Transmission Blue
Ultimate Red
Portofino Gray
Onyx Black
Serenity White
Carbon Blue