2020 Hyundai Sonata trim levels explained
Base to top
$11,700
- 7 trims. $23,600 to $35,300.
- Base: SE FWD. Top: Hybrid Limited FWD.
All 7 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | $23,600 | $995 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 32 mpg | 5 |
| SEL FWD | $25,700 | $995 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 31 mpg | 5 |
| SEL Plus FWD | $27,650 | $995 | 1.6L 4cyl | 180 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 31 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid Blue FWD | $27,750 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 192 hp | FWD | 6-speed DCT | 52 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid SEL FWD | $29,900 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 192 hp | FWD | 6-speed DCT | 47 mpg | 5 |
| Limited FWD | $33,500 | $995 | 1.6L 4cyl | 180 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 31 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | $35,300 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 192 hp | FWD | 6-speed DCT | 47 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
SE to SEL: +$2,100
SE FWD $23,600 to SEL FWD $25,700.
- MPG: 32 mpg to 31 mpg.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Blind spot warning, Emergency and security services, Satellite radio, Smart key entry, Push-button start, plus 2 more.
SEL to SEL Plus: +$1,950
SEL FWD $25,700 to SEL Plus FWD $27,650.
- Engine: 2.5L 4cyl to 1.6L 4cyl.
- Power: 191 hp to 180 hp.
Adds as standard: Garage door opener, Leather steering wheel, Front and rear air conditioning.
SEL Plus to Limited: +$5,850
SEL Plus FWD $27,650 to Limited FWD $33,500.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Navigation, Premium audio, Panoramic roof, plus 5 more.
Hybrid trims
Hybrid Blue to Hybrid SEL: +$2,150
Hybrid Blue FWD $27,750 to Hybrid SEL FWD $29,900.
- MPG: 52 mpg to 47 mpg.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Premium audio, Power driver seat, Power front seats, Leather steering wheel, Heated mirrors.
Hybrid SEL to Hybrid Limited: +$5,400
Hybrid SEL FWD $29,900 to Hybrid Limited FWD $35,300.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Navigation, Front and rear parking sensors, Rear parking sensors, plus 3 more.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited FWD, $33,500. Optional from SEL FWD, $25,700.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SEL FWD, $25,700.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Limited FWD, $33,500. Optional from SEL FWD, $25,700.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Limited FWD, $33,500.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: SEL FWD, $25,700.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: SE FWD, $23,600.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Limited FWD, $33,500. Optional from SEL FWD, $25,700.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Hybrid SEL FWD, $29,900. Optional from SEL FWD, $25,700.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Limited FWD, $33,500. Optional from SEL FWD, $25,700.
- Not on any trim: a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, remote start, heated rear seats.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | SE FWD | SEL FWD | SEL Plus FWD | Limited FWD | Hybrid Blue FWD | Hybrid SEL FWD | Hybrid Limited FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | O | N | S | N | N | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S | N | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | O | N | S | N | N | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | S | N | N | S |
| Blind spot warning | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | O | O | S | N | N | S |
| Premium audio | N | O | O | S | N | S | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | O | O | S | N | N | N |
Cheapest trim with
- Hybrid: Hybrid Blue FWD, $27,750.
- The most hp: Hybrid Blue FWD, 192 hp, $27,750.
- The best mpg: Hybrid Blue FWD, 52 mpg, $27,750.
New for 2020
Compared with 2019. Trims matched by name.
- Added: SEL Plus FWD, Hybrid Blue FWD, Hybrid SEL FWD.
- Dropped: SE 2.4L FWD, Eco FWD, Eco 1.6T FWD, SEL 2.4L FWD, Sport FWD, Sport 2.4L FWD, Hybrid SE FWD, Limited 2.4L FWD, Limited 2.0T FWD, Plug-in Hybrid FWD, Plug-in Hybrid Limited FWD.
- Carried over with a price: 4 trims. Median change: +$2,700.
| Trim | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | $22,650 | $23,600 | +$950 |
| SEL FWD | $24,300 | $25,700 | +$1,400 |
| Limited FWD | $27,850 | $33,500 | +$5,650 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | $31,300 | $35,300 | +$4,000 |
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What this cannot tell you
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