2023 Hyundai Sonata trim levels explained

All 8 trims

What changes at each step

Gas trims

1. SE to SEL: +$2,525

   SE FWD $25,450 to SEL FWD $27,975.

   • MPG: 32 mpg to 31 mpg.

   Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Navigation, Live traffic, Satellite radio, Smart key entry, Push-button start, plus 1 more.

2. SEL to SEL Plus: +$4,500

   SEL FWD $27,975 to SEL Plus FWD $32,475.

   • Engine: 2.5L 4cyl to 1.6L 4cyl.
   • Power: 191 hp to 180 hp.

   Adds as standard: Premium audio, Panoramic roof, Emergency and security services, Leather steering wheel, Front and rear air conditioning.

3. SEL Plus to N Line: +$2,350

   SEL Plus FWD $32,475 to N Line FWD $34,825.

   • Engine: 1.6L 4cyl to 2.5L 4cyl.
   • Power: 180 hp to 290 hp.
   • MPG: 31 mpg to 27 mpg.

   Adds as standard: Garage door opener, Rear spoiler, Dual-clutch automatic.

4. N Line to Limited: +$500

   N Line FWD $34,825 to Limited FWD $35,325.

   • Engine: 2.5L 4cyl to 1.6L 4cyl.
   • Power: 290 hp to 180 hp.
   • MPG: 27 mpg to 31 mpg.

   Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Front and rear parking sensors, Rear parking sensors, Power front seats, plus 1 more.

Hybrid trims

1. Hybrid Blue to Hybrid SEL: +$3,350

   Hybrid Blue FWD $28,450 to Hybrid SEL FWD $31,800.

   • MPG: 52 mpg to 47 mpg.

   Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Navigation, Premium audio, Live traffic, Power driver seat, Power front seats, plus 2 more.

2. Hybrid SEL to Hybrid Limited: +$4,800

   Hybrid SEL FWD $31,800 to Hybrid Limited FWD $36,600.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Panoramic roof, Front and rear parking sensors, Rear parking sensors, plus 2 more.

Which trim has each feature

• Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited FWD, $35,325.
• Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SEL FWD, $27,975.
• Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Limited FWD, $35,325.
• Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Limited FWD, $35,325.
• Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: SE FWD, $25,450.
• Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: SE FWD, $25,450.
• Cheapest trim with navigation: SEL FWD, $27,975.
• Cheapest trim with premium audio: Hybrid SEL FWD, $31,800.
• Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: SEL Plus FWD, $32,475. Optional from SEL FWD, $27,975.
• Not on any trim: a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, remote start, heated rear seats.

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Cheapest trim with

• Hybrid: Hybrid Blue FWD, $28,450.
• The most hp: N Line FWD, 290 hp, $34,825.
• The best mpg: Hybrid Blue FWD, 52 mpg, $28,450.

New for 2023

Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.

• Added: none.
• Dropped: N Line Night Edition FWD.
• Carried over with a price: 8 trims. Median change: +$1,088.

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