Used Hyundai Sonata Prices by Year
As of October 2026, a used Hyundai Sonata typically lists for $12,988 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $4,554 for a 2006 to $27,985 for a 2026 — every figure below is a national median of 11,113 live listings, not a book value, and the Sonata steps down a median 8.5% per model year of age.
Hyundai Sonata price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Avg mileage | EPA combined | NCAP | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $27,985 | $24,379 – $33,004 | 6,174 mi | 27–32 MPG | 5★ | 663 |
| 2025 | $22,669 | $20,004 – $26,995 | 36,209 mi | 27–32 MPG | 5★ | 2,080 |
| 2024 | $21,487 | $19,299 – $25,998 | 45,956 mi | 27–29 MPG | 5★ | 723 |
| 2023 | $21,700 | $18,080 – $25,950 | 42,009 mi | 27–32 MPG | 5★ | 703 |
| 2022 | $19,787 | $15,898 – $23,707 | 63,004 mi | 27–32 MPG | 5★ | 403 |
| 2021 | $16,995 | $12,383 – $20,885 | 76,875 mi | 27–32 MPG | 5★ | 449 |
| 2020 | $17,085 | $12,697 – $20,808 | 75,679 mi | 31–32 MPG | 5★ | 420 |
| 2019 | $12,988 | $8,990 – $17,220 | 86,358 mi | 26–39 MPG | 5★ | 671 |
| 2018 | $11,987 | $7,999 – $15,999 | 89,371 mi | 26–39 MPG | 5★ | 728 |
| 2017 | $9,838 | $6,851 – $14,491 | 105,719 mi | 24–39 MPG | 5★ | 632 |
| 2016 | $8,999 | $5,995 – $13,400 | 108,269 mi | 24–40 MPG | 5★ | 661 |
| 2015 | $8,850 | $5,900 – $12,990 | 113,106 mi | 24–31 MPG | 5★ | 970 |
| 2014 | $7,495 | $4,972 – $10,775 | 120,524 mi | 24–27 MPG | 5★ | 385 |
| 2013 | $6,995 | $4,500 – $9,981 | 122,310 mi | 26–27 MPG | 5★ | 674 |
| 2012 | $6,900 | $4,258 – $9,636 | 123,364 mi | 26–27 MPG | 5★ | 277 |
| 2011 | $5,995 | $3,900 – $8,790 | 134,404 mi | 26–27 MPG | 5★ | 342 |
| 2010 | $5,690 | $3,499 – $8,172 | 125,791 mi | 22–25 MPG | — | 65 |
| 2009 | $5,049 | $2,999 – $7,995 | 136,985 mi | 22–25 MPG | — | 124 |
| 2008 | $4,995 | $3,295 – $7,995 | 148,017 mi | 22–25 MPG | — | 41 |
| 2007 | $4,886 | $2,788 – $7,809 | 129,625 mi | 21–25 MPG | — | 50 |
| 2006 | $4,554 | $2,815 – $7,273 | 126,265 mi | 21–25 MPG | — | 52 |
“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 Sonata
The cheapest quotable model year is the 2006, typically listing for $4,554 (most between $2,815 and $7,273) with an average odometer of 126,265 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the SEL at a typical $21,990. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 8.5%, and the per-year table above shows where the price-per-mile balance is best. See the cheapest Hyundai Sonata listings for sale →
Most expensive Hyundai Sonata
The priciest used model year is the 2026 at a typical $27,985 (most between $24,379 and $33,004). The most expensive common trim is the N LINE, typically $29,492 — a $7,502 spread over the base SEL within the same nameplate.
Hyundai Sonata 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 $21,990; the priciest, the N LINE, for $29,492. The SEL is what the used market mostly stocks — 68.7% of trim-labeled listings.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELMost popularCheapest | $21,990 | $19,500 – $25,116 | 68.7% | 41,176 mi |
| SEL SPORT | $28,561 | $25,410 – $31,572 | 8.2% | 5,516 mi |
| SE | $24,410 | $18,998 – $28,888 | 7.2% | 16,392 mi |
| LIMITED | $27,339 | $22,639 – $36,137 | 6.2% | 29,740 mi |
| N LINEPriciest | $29,492 | $24,702 – $35,635 | 3.4% | 23,444 mi |
| BLUE | $25,085 | $21,898 – $29,226 | 3.2% | 15,450 mi |
| SEL PLUS | $22,309 | $18,796 – $25,915 | 1.9% | 47,711 mi |
| SEL CONVENIENCE | $26,598 | $24,178 – $29,021 | 1.2% | 13,734 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 Sonata cost?
As of October 2026, a used Hyundai Sonata typically lists for $12,988 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $4,554 (2006) to $27,985 (2026), based on 11,113 live listings.
How much is a 2026 Hyundai Sonata?
A used 2026 Hyundai Sonata typically lists for $27,985, with most asking prices between $24,379 and $33,004. Average odometer reading is 6,174 miles.
What's the cheapest year of the Hyundai Sonata worth looking at?
The 2006 model year is the least expensive quotable year at a typical $4,554 — but compare its mileage (126,265 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 Sonata depreciate?
Across adjacent model years currently on the market, the Sonata steps down a median 8.5% 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 Sonata's price?
A lot: over the last 4 model years, the cheapest common trim (SEL) typically lists for $21,990 while the priciest (N LINE) runs $29,492 — a $7,502 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the SEL (68.7% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $21,990.
How much is a used 2025 Hyundai Sonata?
A used 2025 Hyundai Sonata typically lists for $22,669, with most asking prices between $20,004 and $26,995; average odometer is 36,209 miles (2,080 for sale).
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