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2021 Hyundai Sonata SEL, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2021 Hyundai Sonata SEL

Sedan · 191–192 hp · 31–47 mpg combined

Sticker from
$25,800Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

16 factory options, from $20 to $2,200.

Convenience Package$2,200
Winter Weather Package$330
ECM w/HomeLink and Blue Link$295
All-Season Fitted Liners$215
Cargo Package$200
Carpeted Floor Mats$169
Preferred Accessory Package$130
Mud Guards$115
Reversible Cargo Tray$115
Cargo Side Bins$80
Rear Bumper Applique$75
Wheel Locks$65
Cargo Net$55
First Aid Kit$30
Cargo Hook$30
Cargo Block$20

Which Sonata is right for you?

Six trims, $23,950 to $33,950. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic.

191–192hp2.5L four-cylinder / 2.0L four-cylinder hybrid
181lb-ftTorque
31–47mpgCombined · 27–45 city · 37–51 highway
FWD8-speed shiftable automatic / 6-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
16 cu ftCargo volume
3,192–3,404 lbsCurb weight
4,354–4,519 lbsGVWR
1,115–1,162 lbsMax payload

116 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

5 interiors

  • Dark Gray
  • Dark Gray/Camel
  • Black
  • Dark Gray
  • Black

Leather or cloth.

11 factory paints

  • Nocturne Black
  • Shimmering Silver Pearl
  • Stormy Sea
  • Hampton Gray
  • Portofino Gray
  • Shimmering Silver
  • Hyper White
  • Oxford Blue
  • Calypso Red
  • Phantom Black
  • Quartz White

8 of the 11 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

4 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall5out of 5 stars
Frontal4out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover5out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2021 Sonata.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100,000 mi
Rust
7 yr
Roadside
5 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr8 yr10 yr
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