Used Hyundai Elantra Prices by Year
As of October 2026, a used Hyundai Elantra typically lists for $17,510 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $3,997 for a 2005 to $23,031 for a 2026 — every figure below is a national median of 14,382 live listings, not a book value, and the Elantra steps down a median 7.9% per model year of age.
Hyundai Elantra price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Avg mileage | EPA combined | NCAP | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $23,031 | $19,487 – $26,783 | 5,913 mi | 31–35 MPG | 5★ | 1,679 |
| 2025 | $21,352 | $18,912 – $24,998 | 27,448 mi | 31–36 MPG | 5★ | 2,788 |
| 2024 | $19,667 | $17,373 – $22,509 | 44,041 mi | 31–36 MPG | 5★ | 1,309 |
| 2023 | $19,360 | $15,813 – $22,390 | 46,886 mi | 31–37 MPG | 5★ | 1,158 |
| 2022 | $17,510 | $14,078 – $20,559 | 59,809 mi | 28–37 MPG | 5★ | 445 |
| 2021 | $15,662 | $11,927 – $19,343 | 69,953 mi | 28–37 MPG | 5★ | 394 |
| 2020 | $13,883 | $9,177 – $17,998 | 68,429 mi | 29–36 MPG | 4★ | 1,269 |
| 2019 | $11,599 | $7,994 – $15,885 | 86,634 mi | 25–35 MPG | 4★ | 773 |
| 2018 | $10,694 | $7,000 – $14,999 | 94,434 mi | 25–35 MPG | 4★ | 690 |
| 2017 | $9,485 | $6,500 – $12,998 | 102,536 mi | 25–35 MPG | 4★ | 1,063 |
| 2016 | $8,171 | $5,499 – $11,998 | 106,136 mi | 28–31 MPG | 5★ | 616 |
| 2015 | $7,547 | $5,369 – $10,995 | 114,471 mi | 28–31 MPG | 5★ | 358 |
| 2014 | $7,490 | $4,995 – $11,058 | 115,041 mi | 27–31 MPG | 5★ | 375 |
| 2013 | $6,995 | $4,530 – $9,799 | 118,460 mi | 32 MPG | 5★ | 835 |
| 2012 | $5,999 | $3,995 – $9,302 | 121,140 mi | 32 MPG | 5★ | 199 |
| 2011 | $5,995 | $3,962 – $8,488 | 124,795 mi | 32 MPG | — | 115 |
| 2010 | $5,875 | $3,265 – $8,220 | 118,885 mi | 29 MPG | — | 142 |
| 2009 | $4,999 | $2,995 – $8,700 | 124,920 mi | 27–28 MPG | — | 61 |
| 2008 | $4,995 | $3,497 – $6,998 | 123,795 mi | 27–28 MPG | — | 44 |
| 2007 | $4,200 | $2,912 – $6,500 | 150,818 mi | 27–28 MPG | — | 43 |
| 2005 | $3,997 | $2,697 – $6,202 | 131,485 mi | 24–26 MPG | — | 26 |
“Typical price” is the national median asking price; the range covers the middle 80% of listings (10th–90th percentile), so it excludes teaser and outlier prices on both ends.
Cheapest Hyundai Elantra
The cheapest quotable model year is the 2005, typically listing for $3,997 (most between $2,697 and $6,202) with an average odometer of 131,485 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the SEL at a typical $18,995. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 7.9%, and the per-year table above shows where the price-per-mile balance is best. See the cheapest Hyundai Elantra listings for sale →
Most expensive Hyundai Elantra
The priciest used model year is the 2026 at a typical $23,031 (most between $19,487 and $26,783). The most expensive common trim is the SEL SPORT, typically $21,738 — a $2,743 spread over the base SEL within the same nameplate.
Hyundai Elantra price by trim (last 4 model years)
The trim changes the price more than a model year does: the cheapest common trim, the SEL, typically lists for $18,995; the priciest, the SEL SPORT, for $21,738. The SEL is what the used market mostly stocks — 24.5% of trim-labeled listings.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELMost popularCheapest | $18,995 | $16,495 – $21,710 | 24.5% | 44,531 mi |
| LIMITED | $21,488 | $18,824 – $26,757 | 22.7% | 38,402 mi |
| SEL CONVENIENCE | $20,229 | $18,678 – $23,147 | 18.4% | 38,288 mi |
| SE | $20,370 | $17,284 – $23,998 | 15.7% | 17,584 mi |
| SEL SPORTPriciest | $21,738 | $19,395 – $23,998 | 11.1% | 14,383 mi |
| N LINE | $22,506 | $19,118 – $27,039 | 2.9% | 30,846 mi |
| SEL SPORT PREMIUM | $24,483 | $21,970 – $26,985 | 2.5% | 5,627 mi |
| BLUE | $19,977 | $16,207 – $23,691 | 1.3% | 49,327 mi |
Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings from the last 4 model years — a supply-side popularity signal. Trims with fewer than 25 live cars are not quoted.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Hyundai Elantra cost?
As of October 2026, a used Hyundai Elantra typically lists for $17,510 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $3,997 (2005) to $23,031 (2026), based on 14,382 live listings.
How much is a 2026 Hyundai Elantra?
A used 2026 Hyundai Elantra typically lists for $23,031, with most asking prices between $19,487 and $26,783. Average odometer reading is 5,913 miles.
What's the cheapest year of the Hyundai Elantra worth looking at?
The 2005 model year is the least expensive quotable year at a typical $3,997 — but compare its mileage (131,485 miles on average) and per-year table above before deciding; a newer year at a small premium often carries far fewer miles.
How fast does the Hyundai Elantra depreciate?
Across adjacent model years currently on the market, the Elantra steps down a median 7.9% per model year of age — e.g. moving one year older typically saves about that share of the price.
How much does the trim change a used Elantra's price?
A lot: over the last 4 model years, the cheapest common trim (SEL) typically lists for $18,995 while the priciest (SEL SPORT) runs $21,738 — a $2,743 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the SEL (24.5% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $18,995.
How much is a used 2025 Hyundai Elantra?
A used 2025 Hyundai Elantra typically lists for $21,352, with most asking prices between $18,912 and $24,998; average odometer is 27,448 miles (2,788 for sale).
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