Used Hyundai Sonata Prices by Year
As of August 2026, a used Hyundai Sonata typically lists for $13,689 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $4,685 for a 2006 to $28,030 for a 2026 — every figure below is a national median of 10,216 live listings, not a book value, and the Sonata steps down a median 7.0% 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 | $28,030 | $24,695 – $32,954 | 5,320 mi | 27–32 MPG | 5★ | 537 |
| 2025 | $23,329 | $20,722 – $27,955 | 33,792 mi | 27–32 MPG | 5★ | 1,611 |
| 2024 | $21,998 | $19,773 – $25,999 | 46,169 mi | 27–29 MPG | 5★ | 795 |
| 2023 | $21,990 | $18,374 – $26,203 | 41,768 mi | 27–32 MPG | 5★ | 739 |
| 2022 | $19,995 | $16,202 – $23,996 | 61,517 mi | 27–32 MPG | 5★ | 387 |
| 2021 | $17,508 | $12,905 – $21,491 | 75,639 mi | 27–32 MPG | 5★ | 472 |
| 2020 | $17,285 | $12,840 – $20,999 | 76,624 mi | 31–32 MPG | 5★ | 427 |
| 2019 | $13,689 | $9,212 – $17,696 | 84,384 mi | 26–39 MPG | 5★ | 664 |
| 2018 | $12,320 | $8,495 – $16,497 | 90,886 mi | 26–39 MPG | 5★ | 736 |
| 2017 | $10,000 | $6,990 – $14,986 | 105,276 mi | 24–39 MPG | 5★ | 580 |
| 2016 | $9,495 | $6,500 – $13,995 | 108,376 mi | 24–40 MPG | 5★ | 657 |
| 2015 | $8,995 | $5,999 – $12,998 | 112,644 mi | 24–31 MPG | 5★ | 740 |
| 2014 | $7,999 | $5,033 – $11,000 | 114,902 mi | 24–27 MPG | 5★ | 281 |
| 2013 | $6,999 | $4,900 – $9,999 | 123,059 mi | 26–27 MPG | 5★ | 643 |
| 2012 | $6,990 | $4,400 – $9,884 | 125,775 mi | 26–27 MPG | 5★ | 270 |
| 2011 | $5,999 | $3,995 – $8,808 | 133,511 mi | 26–27 MPG | 5★ | 328 |
| 2010 | $5,579 | $3,500 – $8,330 | 134,551 mi | 22–25 MPG | — | 77 |
| 2009 | $5,257 | $3,000 – $8,293 | 137,235 mi | 22–25 MPG | — | 130 |
| 2008 | $4,995 | $3,164 – $7,229 | 138,255 mi | 22–25 MPG | — | 43 |
| 2007 | $4,995 | $3,000 – $9,368 | 125,971 mi | 21–25 MPG | — | 47 |
| 2006 | $4,685 | $3,041 – $6,964 | 129,732 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 $4,685 (most between $3,041 and $6,964) with an average odometer of 129,732 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the SEL at a typical $22,587. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 7.0%, 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 $28,030 (most between $24,695 and $32,954). The most expensive common trim is the N LINE, typically $29,586 — a $6,999 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 $22,587; the priciest, the N LINE, for $29,586. The SEL is what the used market mostly stocks — 69.1% of trim-labeled listings.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELMost popularCheapest | $22,587 | $19,989 – $25,882 | 69.1% | 40,049 mi |
| SE | $24,348 | $18,693 – $28,204 | 7.8% | 17,889 mi |
| SEL SPORT | $28,485 | $26,184 – $31,492 | 6.8% | 5,018 mi |
| LIMITED | $27,516 | $22,989 – $37,402 | 6.5% | 26,476 mi |
| BLUE | $25,001 | $21,999 – $29,985 | 3.2% | 13,800 mi |
| N LINEPriciest | $29,586 | $25,435 – $37,507 | 3.1% | 25,763 mi |
| SEL PLUS | $22,668 | $19,125 – $25,636 | 2.1% | 47,096 mi |
| SEL CONVENIENCE | $27,108 | $25,307 – $29,536 | 1.3% | 15,555 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 August 2026, a used Hyundai Sonata typically lists for $13,689 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $4,685 (2006) to $28,030 (2026), based on 10,216 live listings.
How much is a 2026 Hyundai Sonata?
A used 2026 Hyundai Sonata typically lists for $28,030, with most asking prices between $24,695 and $32,954. Average odometer reading is 5,320 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 $4,685 — but compare its mileage (129,732 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 7.0% 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 $22,587 while the priciest (N LINE) runs $29,586 — a $6,999 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the SEL (69.1% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $22,587.
How much is a used 2025 Hyundai Sonata?
A used 2025 Hyundai Sonata typically lists for $23,329, with most asking prices between $20,722 and $27,955; average odometer is 33,792 miles (1,611 for sale).
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