# Hyundai Sonata SEL prices

> The median asking price of a Hyundai Sonata SEL is $20,664, across 4,704 for sale with a median model year of 2024. The 2025, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $21,478.

Trim page · 2018–2026 · data as of Nov 15, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/hyundai-sonata-sel)

- For sale: 4,704 cars, model years 2018–2026
- Median asking price: $20,664 (4,704 for sale, median model year 2024)
- Most are priced between $9,998 and $28,215, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2025, the model year with the most for sale: median $21,478 (2,067 for sale)
- Auction results on record: 0

## Price by model year

Asking prices of cars for sale now and sold prices over the last three years.

| Model year | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold | Middle 50% sold |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 2026 | 65 | $26,819 | 0 | — | — |
| 2025 | 2,067 | $21,478 | 0 | — | — |
| 2024 | 949 | $20,998 | 0 | — | — |
| 2023 | 638 | $20,487 | 0 | — | — |
| 2022 | 179 | $18,476 | 0 | — | — |
| 2021 | 211 | $16,540 | 0 | — | — |
| 2020 | 174 | $16,190 | 0 | — | — |
| 2019 | 164 | $12,728 | 0 | — | — |
| 2018 | 257 | $12,195 | 0 | — | — |

## Editions and packages

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [SEL Plus](https://ottoquest.com/variants/hyundai-sonata-sel-plus.md) | 2020–2023 | 540 | $19,188 |
| [SEL Sport](https://ottoquest.com/variants/hyundai-sonata-sel-sport.md) | 2026 | 313 | $26,770 |
| [SEL Convenience](https://ottoquest.com/variants/hyundai-sonata-sel-convenience.md) | 2025 | 84 | $26,190 |
| [SEL 2.5L](https://ottoquest.com/variants/hyundai-sonata-sel-2-5l.md) | 2020–2024 | 53 | $19,299 |
| [SEL Front-Wheel Drive](https://ottoquest.com/variants/hyundai-sonata-sel-front-wheel-drive.md) | 2025 | 8 | $24,223 |
| [SEL CALL 770-254-3800](https://ottoquest.com/variants/hyundai-sonata-sel-call-770-254-3800.md) | 2025 | 1 | $21,164 |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 100%
- Body: Sedan 100%
- Drive: FWD 94%, AWD 5%, RWD 1%

## Specs and fuel economy

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

NHTSA lists 42 safety recall campaigns for the Hyundai Sonata SEL. 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 SEL prices: common questions

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

The median asking price of a Hyundai Sonata SEL is $20,664, across 4,704 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $9,998 and $28,215, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2025, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $21,478.

### Which Hyundai Sonata SEL model year is the cheapest?

Among model years with at least 10 cars for sale, the 2018 Hyundai Sonata SEL asks the least: a median of $12,195 across 257 cars, with a typical 90,715 miles. The 2026 asks $26,819.

### Which Hyundai Sonata SEL model year has the most cars for sale?

The 2025: 2,067 of the 4,704 for sale, at a median asking price of $21,478.

## More

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