# Hyundai Sonata Essential prices

> The median asking price of a Hyundai Sonata Essential is $11,995, across 23 for sale with a median model year of 2019.

Trim page · 2019 · data as of Nov 15, 2026 · [ottoquest.com/ca](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/hyundai-sonata-essential)

- For sale: 23 cars, model years 2019
- Median asking price: CA$11,995 (23 for sale, median model year 2019)
- Most are priced between CA$10,198 and CA$13,964, depending on model year and mileage

## Price by model year

Asking prices of cars for sale in Canada now.

| Model year | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold | Middle 50% sold |
| --- | ---: | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 2019 | 23 | CA$11,995 | 0 | — | — |

## Other Sonata trims

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| [Preferred-Trend](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/hyundai-sonata-preferred-trend.md) | 2024–2027 | 162 | CA$30,995 |
| [Sport](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/hyundai-sonata-sport.md) | 2010–2023 | 149 | CA$16,800 |
| [GL](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/hyundai-sonata-gl.md) | 2005–2018 | 143 | CA$7,995 |
| [GLS](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/hyundai-sonata-gls.md) | 2007–2018 | 125 | CA$7,495 |
| [Limited](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/hyundai-sonata-limited.md) | 2009–2021 | 101 | CA$8,000 |
| [Preferred](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/hyundai-sonata-preferred.md) | 2019–2025 | 85 | CA$18,590 |
| [N Line](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/hyundai-sonata-n-line.md) | 2021–2026 | 63 | CA$25,812 |
| [Ultimate](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/hyundai-sonata-ultimate.md) | 2015–2025 | 48 | CA$21,706 |
| [SE](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/hyundai-sonata-se.md) | 2013–2023 | 47 | CA$9,995 |
| [2.5L Preferred-Trend](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/hyundai-sonata-2-5l-preferred-trend.md) | 2024–2025 | 30 | CA$28,657 |
| [1.6T Sport](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/hyundai-sonata-1-6t-sport.md) | 2020–2023 | 27 | CA$19,990 |
| [Luxury](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/hyundai-sonata-luxury.md) | 2020–2022 | 20 | CA$21,749 |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 100%
- Body: Sedan 100%
- Drive: FWD 100%

## Specs and fuel economy

US EPA figures by model year.

| Model year | Combined MPG | EV range | Class |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| 2027 | 26–31 | — | Large Cars |
| 2026 | 27–32 | — | Large Cars |
| 2025 | 27–32 | — | Large Cars |
| 2024 | 27–29 | — | Large Cars |
| 2023 | 27–32 | — | Large Cars |
| 2022 | 27–32 | — | Large Cars |
| 2021 | 27–32 | — | Large Cars |
| 2020 | 31–32 | — | Large Cars |
| 2019 | 26–31 | — | Large Cars |
| 2018 | 26–31 | — | Large Cars |
| 2017 | 24–31 | — | Large Cars |
| 2016 | 24–31 | — | Large Cars |

## Safety recalls

In the US, NHTSA lists 42 safety recall campaigns for the Hyundai Sonata Essential. By model year: 2026 (1), 2024 (1), 2023 (2), 2022 (3), 2021 (4), 2020 (4), 2018 (1), 2017 (3), 2016 (6), 2015 (9), 2014 (7), 2013 (9), 2012 (8), 2011 (14), 2010 (2), 2009 (2), 2008 (2), 2007 (2), 2006 (2). A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## Hyundai Sonata Essential prices: common questions

### How much does a Hyundai Sonata Essential cost?

The median asking price of a Hyundai Sonata Essential is $11,995, across 23 cars for sale in Canada Most are priced between $10,198 and $13,964, depending on the model year and mileage.

## More

- Value a Hyundai Sonata Essential: https://ottoquest.com/ca/value?model=hyundai-sonata&variant=hyundai-sonata-essential
- Hyundai Sonata Essential for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/ca/listings?variant=hyundai-sonata-essential
- Check one car's price: https://ottoquest.com/ca/deal-check.md?vin=<VIN>&price=<price>&mileage=<miles> (markdown; the page is https://ottoquest.com/ca/deal-check)
- Value a car by model, trim, year and mileage: https://ottoquest.com/ca/value
- Free alerts for new listings and price drops: https://ottoquest.com/ca/deals

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