2021 Hyundai Sonata trim levels explained

All 9 trims

What changes at each step

Gas trims

1. SE to SEL: +$1,850

   SE FWD $23,950 to SEL FWD $25,800.

   • 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.

2. SEL to SEL Plus: +$2,500

   SEL FWD $25,800 to SEL Plus FWD $28,300.

   • Engine: 2.5L 4cyl to 1.6L 4cyl.
   • Power: 191 hp to 180 hp.
   • MPG: 31 mpg to 30 mpg.

   Adds as standard: Garage door opener, Leather steering wheel, Front and rear air conditioning.

3. SEL Plus to N Line: +$5,000

   SEL Plus FWD $28,300 to N Line FWD $33,300.

   • Engine: 1.6L 4cyl to 2.5L 4cyl.
   • Power: 180 hp to 290 hp.
   • MPG: 30 mpg to 27 mpg.

   No equipment data.

4. N-Line to Limited: +$650

   N-Line FWD $33,300 to Limited FWD $33,950.

   • Engine: 2.5L 4cyl to 1.6L 4cyl.
   • Power: 290 hp to 180 hp.
   • MPG: 27 mpg to 30 mpg.

   Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Navigation, Premium audio, Front and rear parking sensors, plus 6 more.

Hybrid trims

1. 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, Front and rear air conditioning, plus 1 more.

2. 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 2 more.

Which trim has each feature

• Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited FWD, $33,950.
• Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SEL FWD, $25,800.
• Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Limited FWD, $33,950.
• Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Limited FWD, $33,950.
• Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: SEL FWD, $25,800.
• Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: SE FWD, $23,950.
• Cheapest trim with navigation: Limited FWD, $33,950. Optional from SEL Plus FWD, $28,300.
• Cheapest trim with premium audio: Hybrid SEL FWD, $29,900. Optional from SEL Plus FWD, $28,300.
• Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: N-Line FWD, $33,300. Optional from SEL FWD, $25,800.
• 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.

No equipment data: N Line FWD.

Cheapest trim with

• Hybrid: Hybrid Blue FWD, $27,750.
• The most hp: N Line FWD, 290 hp, $33,300.
• The best mpg: Hybrid Blue FWD, 52 mpg, $27,750.

New for 2021

Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.

• Added: N Line FWD, N-Line FWD.
• Dropped: none.
• Carried over with a price: 7 trims. Median change: +$100.

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