Hyundai Sonata trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 5, 2026

The 2026 Hyundai Sonata comes in three gas trims: SE ($27,300), SEL Sport ($29,000, or $30,500 with AWD) and the 290-hp N Line ($35,900). Hybrid Blue ($29,050), Hybrid SEL ($32,300) and Hybrid Limited ($38,100) complete the lineup. All prices exclude $1,245 freight.

Current Sonata trim levels: Eighth generation (2026 model year)

The 2026 Sonata uses a 191-hp 2.5L, a 290-hp 2.5L turbo in the N Line or a 192-hp hybrid. AWD is offered only on the SEL Sport. Prices come from Hyundai's Aug 7, 2025 sheet and exclude $1,245 freight. The 2026 sheet has no gas Limited trim.[1][2]

Hyundai Sonata Eighth 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	$27,300excl. $1,245 freight (2026 MY)	2.5L 4-cyl (191 hp, 181 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go Blind-Spot Collision Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with junction turning Cloth seats [1][2]
SEL Sport	$29,000excl. $1,245 freight (2026 MY); AWD $30,500	2.5L 4-cyl (191 hp, 181 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	18-inch alloy wheels Heated front seats; 8-way power driver's seat Dual automatic climate control and wireless charger Only Sonata offered with AWD [1]
N Line	$35,900excl. $1,245 freight (2026 MY)	2.5L turbo 4-cyl (290 hp, 311 lb-ft), 8-speed wet dual-clutch	N 19-inch wheels; quad exhaust outlets N sport front seats with microfiber inserts Panoramic sunroof 12.3-inch navigation and 12.3-inch cluster [1][2]
Hybrid Blue	$29,050excl. $1,245 freight (2026 MY)	2.0L 4-cyl hybrid (192 hp combined), 6-speed automatic	Hybrid powertrain with paddle shifters Dual automatic climate control Shift-by-wire gear selector [1][2]
Hybrid SEL	$32,300excl. $1,245 freight (2026 MY)	2.0L 4-cyl hybrid (192 hp combined), 6-speed automatic	Panoramic sunroof 17-inch alloy wheels Heated front seats; power driver's seat Wireless charger [1]
Hybrid Limited	$38,100excl. $1,245 freight (2026 MY)	2.0L 4-cyl hybrid (192 hp combined), 6-speed automatic	Leather seats; heated steering wheel Color head-up display Surround View Monitor and Remote Smart Parking Assist Driver's seat memory [1]

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

Previous Sonata trim levels: Seventh generation (2018 refresh)

The seventh-generation Sonata launched for 2015, when the SE started at $21,150 excluding $810 freight. Shown here is the refreshed 2018 lineup: 2.4L, 1.6L turbo Eco and 2.0L turbo engines, priced from $22,050 to $32,450 and excluding $885 freight.[3][4][5]

Hyundai Sonata Seventh generation (2018 refresh) trims in ladder order with 2018 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2018, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
SE	$22,050excl. $885 freight (2018 MY)	2.4L 4-cyl (185 hp, 178 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic	7-inch display audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross-traffic Alert 16-inch alloy wheels [3][4]
Eco	$22,650excl. $885 freight (2018 MY)	1.6L turbo 4-cyl (178 hp, 195 lb-ft), 7-speed dual-clutch	1.6L turbo four 7-speed EcoShift dual-clutch transmission Michelin tires [3][6]
SEL	$23,700excl. $885 freight (2018 MY)	2.4L 4-cyl (185 hp, 178 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic	17-inch alloy wheels Heated front seats; 10-way power driver's seat Proximity key; hands-free smart trunk Tech Package ($1,000) with automatic emergency braking [3][4]
Sport	$25,200excl. $885 freight (2018 MY)	2.4L 4-cyl (185 hp, 178 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic	Sunroof and paddle shifters Sport seats and D-cut steering wheel Sport grille, fascia and dual exhaust [3][4]
Limited	$27,400excl. $885 freight (2018 MY)	2.4L 4-cyl (185 hp, 178 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic	Top 2.4L trim Builds on SEL equipment 2.4L engine with 6-speed automatic [3][4]
Sport 2.0T	$27,600excl. $885 freight (2018 MY)	2.0L turbo 4-cyl (245 hp, 260 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	245-hp turbo four 8-speed automatic Sport styling [3][7]
Limited 2.0T	$32,450excl. $885 freight (2018 MY)	2.0L turbo 4-cyl (245 hp, 260 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	Top 2018 Sonata 245-hp turbo four 8-speed automatic [3][7]

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 Sonata trim?

The SEL Sport ($29,000 for 2026) adds 18-inch wheels, heated front seats, a power driver's seat and a wireless charger over the SE for $1,700. It's also the only gas Sonata offered with AWD.

Which Sonata trims have AWD?

Only the 2026 SEL Sport, which costs $30,500 with HTRAC AWD. Every other Sonata, including the N Line and the hybrids, is front-wheel drive.

What's the difference between the Sonata SEL Sport and N Line?

The N Line ($35,900) swaps the 191-hp 2.5L for a 290-hp 2.5L turbo with an 8-speed wet dual-clutch. It adds 19-inch wheels, N sport seats, a panoramic sunroof and quad exhaust outlets.

How much is the Sonata Hybrid?

The 2026 Sonata Hybrid runs from $29,050 (Blue) to $38,100 (Limited), excluding $1,245 freight. It makes 192 hp combined.

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 Sonata pricing sheet (effective Aug 7, 2025) — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/67978-26MYSonataPricing07Aug2025A.pdf)
2026 Hyundai Sonata specifications & features — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/68169-2026SonataSpecsFeatures20250722A.pdf)
2018 Hyundai Sonata price sheet (Jun 2017) — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/31004-2018MYSonataPriceSheet12Jun2017.pdf)
2018 Hyundai Sonata specifications — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/29483-SonataSpecifications2018.pdf)
2015 Hyundai Sonata price structure — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/23172-2015SONATAPRICESTRUCTURE.pdf)
2018 Hyundai Sonata Eco specifications — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/29496-SonataEcoSpecifications2018.pdf)
2018 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T specifications — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/29489-Sonata20TSpecifications2018.pdf)

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