2026 Hyundai Elantra trim levels explained
Base to top
$7,175
- 13 trims. $22,825 to $30,000.
- Base: SE FWD. Top: Hybrid Limited HEV FWD.
All 13 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | $22,825 | $1,045 to $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 5 |
| SEL Sport FWD | $23,950 | $1,045 to $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 34 mpg | 5 |
| SEL Sport Plus FWD | $24,450 | $1,045 to $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 34 mpg | 5 |
| SEL Sport Premium FWD | $25,275 | $1,045 to $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 34 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid Blue FWD | $25,650 | $1,045 to $1,295 | 1.6L 4cyl | 139 hp | FWD | 6-speed manual | 54 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid Blue HEV FWD | $25,650 | $1,045 | 1.6L 4cyl | 139 hp | FWD | 6-speed DCT | 54 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid SEL Sport Plus FWD | $27,300 | $1,045 to $1,295 | 1.6L 4cyl | 139 hp | FWD | 6-speed manual | 50 mpg | 5 |
| Limited FWD | $27,375 | $1,045 to $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 34 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid SEL Sport FWD | $27,625 | $1,045 to $1,295 | 1.6L 4cyl | 139 hp | FWD | 6-speed manual | 50 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid SEL Sport HEV FWD | $27,625 | $1,045 | 1.6L 4cyl | 139 hp | FWD | 6-speed DCT | 50 mpg | 5 |
| N Line FWD | $29,600 | $1,045 to $1,295 | 1.6L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | 7-speed DCT | 31 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | $30,000 | $1,045 to $1,295 | 1.6L 4cyl | 139 hp | FWD | 6-speed manual | 50 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid Limited HEV FWD | $30,000 | $1,045 | 1.6L 4cyl | 139 hp | FWD | 6-speed DCT | 50 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
SE to SEL Sport: +$1,125
SE FWD $22,825 to SEL Sport FWD $23,950.
- MPG: 35 mpg to 34 mpg.
Adds as standard: Smart key entry, Push-button start, Rear spoiler.
SEL Sport to SEL Sport Plus: +$500
SEL Sport FWD $23,950 to SEL Sport Plus FWD $24,450.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
SEL Sport Plus to SEL Sport Premium: +$825
SEL Sport Plus FWD $24,450 to SEL Sport Premium FWD $25,275.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
SEL Sport Premium to Limited: +$2,100
SEL Sport Premium FWD $25,275 to Limited FWD $27,375.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Navigation, Premium audio, Touch screen, Wi-Fi hotspot, Live traffic, Satellite radio, plus 1 more.
Limited to N Line: +$2,225
Limited FWD $27,375 to N Line FWD $29,600.
- Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 1.6L 4cyl.
- Power: 147 hp to 201 hp.
- MPG: 34 mpg to 31 mpg.
Adds as standard: Pedestrian detection, Leather steering wheel, Rear spoiler, Dual-clutch automatic.
Hybrid trims
Hybrid Blue HEV to Hybrid SEL Sport Plus: +$1,650
Hybrid Blue HEV FWD $25,650 to Hybrid SEL Sport Plus FWD $27,300.
- MPG: 54 mpg to 50 mpg.
No equipment data.
Hybrid SEL Sport Plus to Hybrid SEL Sport: +$325
Hybrid SEL Sport Plus FWD $27,300 to Hybrid SEL Sport FWD $27,625.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Hybrid SEL Sport HEV to Hybrid Limited: +$2,375
Hybrid SEL Sport HEV FWD $27,625 to Hybrid Limited FWD $30,000.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SEL Sport Premium FWD, $25,275.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Hybrid Blue HEV FWD, $25,650.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: SE FWD, $22,825.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Limited FWD, $27,375.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Limited FWD, $27,375.
- Not on any trim: leather seats, a heated steering wheel, a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, remote start, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | SE FWD | SEL Sport FWD | SEL Sport Premium FWD | Limited FWD | N Line FWD | Hybrid Blue HEV FWD | Hybrid SEL Sport HEV FWD | Hybrid Limited HEV FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated front seats | N | N | S | S | S | N | N | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | N | N | N | N | N | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | S | S | N | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | S | S | N | N | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data: SEL Sport Plus FWD, Hybrid Blue FWD, Hybrid SEL Sport Plus FWD, Hybrid SEL Sport FWD, Hybrid Limited FWD.
Cheapest trim with
- Hybrid: Hybrid Blue FWD, $25,650.
- The most hp: N Line FWD, 201 hp, $29,600.
- The best mpg: Hybrid Blue FWD, 54 mpg, $25,650.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: SEL Sport Plus FWD, SEL Sport Premium FWD, Hybrid SEL Sport Plus FWD.
- Dropped: SE IVT FWD, SEL Sport IVT FWD, Hybrid Blue DCT FWD, SEL Convenience FWD, SEL Convenience IVT FWD, Limited IVT FWD, Hybrid SEL Sport DCT FWD, N Line DCT FWD, Hybrid Limited DCT FWD.
- Carried over with a price: 10 trims. Median change: +$300.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | $22,025 | $22,825 | +$800 |
| SEL Sport FWD | $23,150 | $23,950 | +$800 |
| Hybrid Blue FWD | $25,530 | $25,650 | +$120 |
| Hybrid Blue HEV FWD | $25,350 | $25,650 | +$300 |
| Limited FWD | $26,675 | $27,375 | +$700 |
| Hybrid SEL Sport FWD | $27,325 | $27,625 | +$300 |
| Hybrid SEL Sport HEV FWD | $27,325 | $27,625 | +$300 |
| N Line FWD | $28,875 | $29,600 | +$725 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | $29,700 | $30,000 | +$300 |
| Hybrid Limited HEV FWD | $29,700 | $30,000 | +$300 |
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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