2025 Hyundai Sonata trim levels explained
Base to top
$10,800
- 8 trims. $26,900 to $37,700.
- Base: SE FWD. Top: Hybrid Limited FWD.
All 8 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | $26,900 | $1,245 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 32 mpg | 5 |
| SEL FWD | $28,000 | $1,245 | 2.5L | 191 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 29 mpg | 5 |
| SEL AWD | $29,500 | $1,245 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| SEL Convience FWD | $31,050 | $1,245 | 2.5L | 191 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 29 mpg | 5 |
| SEL Convenience FWD | $31,050 | $1,245 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid SEL FWD | $31,250 | $1,245 | 2.0L 4cyl | 192 hp | FWD | 6-speed DCT | 47 mpg | 5 |
| N Line FWD | $35,500 | $1,245 | 2.5L 4cyl | 290 hp | FWD | 8-speed DCT | 27 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | $37,700 | $1,245 | 2.0L 4cyl | 192 hp | FWD | 6-speed DCT | 47 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
SE to SEL: +$1,100
SE FWD $26,900 to SEL FWD $28,000.
- MPG: 32 mpg to 29 mpg.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Power driver seat, Heated mirrors.
SEL to SEL Convience: +$3,050
SEL FWD $28,000 to SEL Convience FWD $31,050.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
SEL Convenience to N Line: +$4,450
SEL Convenience FWD $31,050 to N Line FWD $35,500.
- Power: 191 hp to 290 hp.
- MPG: 29 mpg to 27 mpg.
Adds as standard: Premium audio, Front and rear air conditioning, Dual-clutch automatic.
Hybrid trims
Hybrid SEL to Hybrid Limited: +$6,450
Hybrid SEL FWD $31,250 to Hybrid Limited FWD $37,700.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Power liftgate or trunk, Navigation, Premium audio, plus 4 more.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Hybrid Limited FWD, $37,700.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SEL FWD, $28,000.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Hybrid Limited FWD, $37,700.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Hybrid Limited FWD, $37,700.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: SE FWD, $26,900.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: SE FWD, $26,900.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Hybrid Limited FWD, $37,700.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: SEL Convenience FWD, $31,050.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: N Line FWD, $35,500.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: SEL Convenience FWD, $31,050.
- Not on any trim: a third row, remote start, heated rear seats.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | SE FWD | SEL | SEL Convenience FWD | N Line FWD | Hybrid SEL FWD | Hybrid Limited FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | N | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N | N | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | S | S | N | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | S | N | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | S | S | N | S |
No equipment data: SEL Convience FWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: SEL AWD, $29,500.
- Hybrid: Hybrid SEL FWD, $31,250.
- The most hp: N Line FWD, 290 hp, $35,500.
- The best mpg: Hybrid SEL FWD, 47 mpg, $31,250.
New for 2025
Compared with 2024. Trims matched by name.
- Added: SE FWD, SEL Convience FWD, SEL Convenience FWD.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 5 trims. Median change: +$500.
| Trim | 2024 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEL FWD | $27,500 | $28,000 | +$500 |
| SEL AWD | $29,000 | $29,500 | +$500 |
| Hybrid SEL FWD | $30,800 | $31,250 | +$450 |
| N Line FWD | $34,950 | $35,500 | +$550 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | $37,200 | $37,700 | +$500 |
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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