Hyundai Elantra trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 5, 2026

The 2026 Hyundai Elantra comes in four gas trims, from the SE at $22,625 to the Limited at $27,175, plus the 201-hp N Line at $29,400, all excluding $1,245 freight. The Elantra Hybrid runs $25,450–$29,800, and the 276-hp Elantra N costs $35,100 with a manual or $36,600 with a DCT.

Current Elantra trim levels: Seventh generation (2026 model year)

The 2026 Elantra is a front-wheel-drive compact sedan. It uses a 147-hp 2.0L with an IVT, a 139-hp hybrid, the 201-hp N Line turbo or the 276-hp Elantra N. Prices come from Hyundai's Oct 9, 2025 series sheet and exclude $1,245 freight.[1][2]

Hyundai Elantra Seventh generation (2026 model year) trims in ladder order with 2026 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2026, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
SE	$22,625excl. $1,245 freight (2026 MY)	2.0L 4-cyl (147 hp, 132 lb-ft), IVT	LED projector headlights Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with pedestrian detection Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist Cloth seats [1][2]
SEL Sport	$23,750excl. $1,245 freight (2026 MY)	2.0L 4-cyl (147 hp, 132 lb-ft), IVT	17-inch gloss-black alloy wheels Proximity key with push-button start Dual automatic climate control Wireless charging pad [1]
SEL Sport Premium	$25,075excl. $1,245 freight (2026 MY)	2.0L 4-cyl (147 hp, 132 lb-ft), IVT	Power sunroof Heated front seats Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go Electronic parking brake [1]
Limited	$27,175excl. $1,245 freight (2026 MY)	2.0L 4-cyl (147 hp, 132 lb-ft), IVT	H-Tex synthetic-leather seats; power driver's seat 8-speaker Bose audio 10.25-inch screen and 10.25-inch digital cluster Highway Driving Assist [1]
N Line	$29,400excl. $1,245 freight (2026 MY)	1.6L turbo 4-cyl (201 hp, 195 lb-ft), 7-speed dual-clutch	18-inch wheels; larger front brakes Multi-link rear suspension Leather/cloth sport seats Sunroof and twin exhaust [1][2]
Hybrid Blue	$25,450excl. $1,245 freight (2026 MY)	1.6L 4-cyl hybrid (139 hp, 195 lb-ft total), 6-speed dual-clutch	16-inch wheels Dual automatic climate control Remote engine start Proximity key with push-button start [1][2]
Hybrid SEL Sport	$27,425excl. $1,245 freight (2026 MY)	1.6L 4-cyl hybrid (139 hp, 195 lb-ft total), 6-speed dual-clutch	17-inch gloss-black wheels 10.25-inch navigation and 10.25-inch digital cluster Wireless charging pad [1]
Hybrid Limited	$29,800excl. $1,245 freight (2026 MY)	1.6L 4-cyl hybrid (139 hp, 195 lb-ft total), 6-speed dual-clutch	Sunroof; ventilated front seats Driver's seat memory 8-speaker Bose audio; Highway Driving Assist [1]
N (manual)	$35,100excl. $1,245 freight (2026 MY)	2.0L turbo 4-cyl (276 hp, 289 lb-ft), 6-speed manual	N Corner Carving Differential (e-LSD) Electronically controlled suspension N Light sport bucket seats Variable exhaust valve system [1][2]
N (DCT)	$36,600excl. $1,245 freight (2026 MY)	2.0L turbo 4-cyl (276 hp, 289 lb-ft), 8-speed wet dual-clutch	8-speed wet DCT with paddle shifters N Grin Shift and N Power Shift Power sunroof (DCT only) [1]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Hyundai pricing source.

Previous Elantra trim levels: Sixth generation (2017 launch)

The sixth-generation Elantra launched for 2017 at $17,150, with a 147-hp 2.0L Atkinson-cycle four in SE and Limited trims, excluding $835 freight. Hyundai said an Eco turbo model and a Sport model would follow later, priced separately.[3]

Hyundai Elantra Sixth generation (2017 launch) trims in ladder order with 2017 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2017, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
SE (manual)	$17,150excl. $835 freight (2017 MY)	2.0L 4-cyl (147 hp, 132 lb-ft), 6-speed manual	Lowest-priced 2017 Elantra Popular Equipment and Tech packages offered on SE Seven airbags standard [3]
SE (automatic)	$18,150excl. $835 freight (2017 MY)	2.0L 4-cyl (147 hp, 132 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic	6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC $1,000 over the manual SE Popular Equipment package available [3]
Limited	$22,350excl. $835 freight (2017 MY)	2.0L 4-cyl (147 hp, 132 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic	Leather seating standard Tech Package available Top trim at launch [3]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Hyundai pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best Elantra trim?

The SEL Sport Premium ($25,075 for 2026) adds a sunroof, heated front seats and Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go to the SEL Sport, for $2,100 less than the Limited.

Does the Elantra come with AWD?

No. Every 2026 Elantra trim, including the Hybrid and the Elantra N, is front-wheel drive.

What's the difference between the Elantra N Line and Elantra N?

The N Line ($29,400) uses a 201-hp 1.6L turbo and a 7-speed DCT. The Elantra N ($35,100 manual, $36,600 DCT) has a 276-hp 2.0L turbo, an electronic limited-slip differential and adaptive suspension.

How much is the Elantra Hybrid?

The 2026 Elantra Hybrid comes in Blue ($25,450), SEL Sport ($27,425) and Limited ($29,800) trims, excluding $1,245 freight. It makes 139 hp combined.

What's the difference between the Elantra SEL Sport and Limited?

The 2026 Limited ($27,175) adds H-Tex seats, a power driver's seat, Bose audio, Highway Driving Assist and 10.25-inch screens over the SEL Sport ($23,750).

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Hyundai for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

2026 Hyundai Elantra series pricing sheet (effective Oct 9, 2025) — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/68430-26MYElantraSeriesPricing09Oct2025.pdf)
2026 Hyundai Elantra specifications & features — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/67686-2026ElantraSpecsFeatures20250702.pdf)
All-new 2017 Hyundai Elantra pricing release (Jan 15, 2016) — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/24570-ALL-NEW2017HYUNDAIELANTRAPRICEDAT%24100LESSTHANTHEAWARD-WINNINGMODELITREPLACES-STARTSAT%2417%2C150.pdf)

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