Head-to-head
2026 Hyundai Sonata vs 2026 Lucid Air
The Hyundai Sonata edges it, 77.9 to 74.6, on price, safety, tech & comfort. The Lucid Air is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4 and it flips.
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2026 Hyundai Sonata
The 2026 Hyundai Sonata is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large sedan with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sonata Hybrid Blue,…
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The 2026 Lucid Air is sold in the U.S. as an electric large sedan with 8 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Air G Touring XR AWD with19 in…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Hyundai Sonata
Slight edgeThe Hyundai Sonata edges it, 77.9 to 74.6, on price, safety, tech & comfort. The Lucid Air is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4 and it flips.
Price 2026 Hyundai Sonata leads by 61.3
Fuel & range 2026 Lucid Air leads by 62.7
Safety 2026 Hyundai Sonata leads by 38.6
| Category · weight | 2026 Lucid Airoverall 74.6 | 2026 Hyundai Sonataoverall 77.9 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 38.7 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 37.3 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 59.2 | 97.8 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 49.4 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 50.5 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 83.8 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 74.6 | 77.9 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Lucid Air: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Lucid Air: base trim Air Pure RWD · Hyundai Sonata: base trim SE FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4 and the answer flips.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Hyundai Sonata wins
- It starts $43,450 lower ($27,450 against $70,900 base MSRP).
- It lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 17.
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 71).
Where the 2026 Lucid Air answers
- It is rated 146 combined against 51 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($500 against $1,300).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- 6 owner complaints.
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
52 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $70,900 | $27,450 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Single Permanent-Magnet Electric Motor RWD | Smartstream 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 430 hp | 191 hp |
| Torque | — | 181 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 28 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 32 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 38 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.195 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in |
| Overall height | 55.4 in | 56.9 in |
| Overall length | 196 in | 193 in |
| Overall width | 76.2 in | 73.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 117 in | 112 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 74.8 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 64.8 cu-ft | 15.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 120 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | 40 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 37.8 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 45.4 in | 46.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 34.8 in |
| Third-row legroom | 37.6 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,564 lbs | 3,232 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,564 lbs | 3,232 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 4,453 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | — | Multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electronic Power Steering | Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 39.4 ft | 18 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 305 mm |
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electronic (Button) |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 285 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | — | alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 205/65 R16 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 15.9 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Blue Link |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58.3 in | 57.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 56.1 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 54.5 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
218 features · differences first, then sharedSafety35 differ · 40 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control w/ Start/Stop | — | std |
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BSW) with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Junction Turning | — | std |
| Lane Follow Assist (LFA) | — | std |
| Advanced Airbags - Driver (1) and Front Passenger (1) | — | std |
| Driver and Front Passenger Side-impact (4) | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | — | std |
| Rearview Monitor | — | std |
| Side Air Curtains (front & rear passengers) (2) | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | — | std |
| Safe Exit Warning | — | std |
| Advanced Airbag - Occupant Classification System (OCS) | — | std |
| ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM: DreamDrive® Premium | std | — |
| Anti-theft System integrated with Remote Keyless Entry System and Panic | — | std |
| Automatic High Beam Assist | — | std |
| BRAKING: Automatic Brake Hold and Hill Hold | std | — |
| BRAKING: Integrated Electronic Parking Brake | std | — |
| Driver's Knee airbag (1) | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | — | std |
| Energy-absorbing Steering Column | — | std |
| FEATURES: 3-Point Seat Belt for All Seating Positions with Retractor Pretensioners for Front & Outboard Rear | std | — |
| FEATURES: Advanced Airbag Deployment System with 8 Airbags | std | — |
| FEATURES: Child Safety Rear Door Locks | std | — |
| FEATURES: Exterior Acoustic Pedestrian Warning System | std | — |
| FEATURES: Frunk & Trunk Emergency Release | std | — |
| FEATURES: Rear Outboard Seat ISOFIX & Top Tether System | std | — |
| FEATURES: Seat Belt Warning System for All Seating Positions | std | — |
| FEATURES: Shock & Tilt Alert System | std | — |
| Front and Rear Seatbelt Pretensioners and Force Limiters | — | std |
| Height Adjustable Front-seat Shoulder Belt Anchors | — | std |
| LATCH Lower Anchors (2 rear) and Upper Tether (3 rear) Anchors | — | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert (Door logic Type) | — | std |
| SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS): 5 Years / 60,000 miles (whichever comes first) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | — | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) w/ Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | std | std |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) w/ Traction Control System (TCS) | std | std |
| Immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) w/ individual tire indicator | std | std |
Infotainment27 differ · 28 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Phone Controls | — | std |
| 12.3-inch HD touchscreen AM/FM/MP3 Audio System 6 Speakers, HD Radio, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Blue Link, smartphone integration and rearview camera | — | std |
| Antenna - Shark fin design with SiriusXM reception | — | std |
| Apple CarPlay & Android Auto capability (Wired and Wireless) | — | std |
| Audio Controls (Volume up/down, Mode, Seek) | — | std |
| AUDIO: Surreal Sound™ Pro Audio with Dolby Atmos Technology & 21 Speakers | opt | — |
| AUDIO: Surreal Sound™ with 9 speakers | std | — |
| Auxiliary MP3 input / USB/iPod jacks - Front center stack bin (1) | — | std |
| Blue Link Gen 2 | — | std |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Rear Center Console Display Screen | opt | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: USB-A (1) for Front Seats; USB-C (1) for Front Seats; USB-C (2) for Rear Seats | std | — |
| HD Radio Technology with multicasting | — | std |
| LUCID UX: 12.5" Portrait Orientation Center Touchscreen Display | std | — |
| LUCID UX: 34" Glass Cockpit Display | std | — |
| LUCID UX: AM/FM HD Radio | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Digital Key | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Lucid Mobile Owner App w/ Remote Services | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Lucid Virtual Assistant | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Native Support for Streaming Apps - Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, & Tidal | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Smartphone Wireless Charging | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Turn-By-Turn Online Navigation included for 7 years | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Wireless Android Auto™ with Google Assistant | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Wireless Apple CarPlay® integrated with Siri | std | — |
| Rear USB charge port (X2) | — | std |
| SiriusXM Sat Radio | — | std |
| Starting price (USD) | std | — |
| Over-The-Air Updates | std | std |
Convenience15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Proximity Key Entry w/ Push Button Start | — | std |
| 12-volt Outlet - Front Console (1) | — | std |
| BASIC VEHICLE: 4 Years / 50,000 miles (whichever comes first) | std | — |
| BODY AND PAINT: 4 Years / Unlimited miles | std | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: 12V Accessory Power Outlet in Cargo Area | std | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Power Trunk Open/Close | std | — |
| CORROSION PERFORATION: 10 Years / Unlimited miles | std | — |
| Hands-free Smart Trunk | — | std |
| HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY: 8 Years / 100,000 miles (whichever comes first, to 70% capacity) | std | — |
| Power Door Locks (auto-lock function can be enabled by user) | — | std |
| Power Windows - Driver Auto Up/Down | — | std |
| POWERTRAIN: 8 Years / 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) | std | — |
| Remote Releases - Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Remote Releases - Hood | — | std |
| Remote Releases - Trunk | — | std |
Climate4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Three-Zone Automatic Climate Control | std | — |
| Cabin Air Filter | — | std |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Four-Zone Automatic Climate Control | opt | — |
| Manual Air Conditioning / Heating | — | std |
Seating11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seats | — | std |
| Heated Front Seats (3 levels) | std | — |
| Ventilated Front Seats (3 levels) | opt | — |
| Heated Rear Seats | opt | — |
| 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat | — | std |
| 6-way manual adjustable front passenger seat | — | std |
| Premium Cloth seating surfaces | — | std |
| Rear Seat Fixed headrests | — | std |
| SEATING CONFIGURATION: 5-Passenger Seating | std | — |
| SEATING: 12-Way Power Heated Front Seats with Memory | std | — |
| SEATING: 20-way Power Heated and Ventilated Front Seats with Memory and Massage | opt | — |
Interior37 differ · 37 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | opt | — |
| 4.2-inch LCD instrument cluster display | — | std |
| Electrochromic Auto-dimming rearview mirror | std | — |
| Assist Grips (4) | — | std |
| Central Dome Light (door activated option) | — | std |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Ambient Lighting | std | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Multi-Function Steering Wheel | std | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Power Rear & Rear Side Window Sunshades | opt | — |
| Cupholders - 2 Front + 2 Rear (center armrest) | — | std |
| Door Armrest - Integrated | — | std |
| Door panel bottle holders (4) | — | std |
| Door Pockets - Small map w/ bottle holders | — | std |
| Floor Mats - Carpeted or All-weather (PIO) | — | opt |
| Front Center Console - Fixed Armrest Storage Box | — | std |
| Front Map Lights - Regular | — | std |
| Glove Compartment | — | std |
| Glove Compartment Light, Cargo Area Light | — | std |
| HEADROOM FRONT SEATS (METAL ROOF): 39.6 inches | std | — |
| HEADROOM REAR (METAL ROOF): 37.8 inches | std | — |
| Interior Door Handles - Body Color | — | std |
| LEGROOM REAR (LONG RANGE BATTERY): 37.6 inches | std | — |
| Liquid Chrome Interior Accents | — | std |
| MAXIMUM LEG ROOM FRONT: 45.4 inches | std | — |
| Rear sunshades; Manual | opt | — |
| Rubber Covered Gas & Brake Pedals | — | std |
| Seatback Pockets (passenger side) | — | std |
| SHOULDER ROOM FRONT: 58.3 inches | std | — |
| SHOULDER ROOM REAR: 54.5 inches | std | — |
| Steering Wheel - Cruise Controls | — | std |
| Steering Wheel - Tilt & Telescopic | — | std |
| Steering Wheel - Urethane | — | std |
| THEME: Mojave PurLuxe Leather Alternative | std | — |
| Trunk Lid Liner | — | std |
| Rearview Mirror Manual Day/Night | — | std |
| Sunvisors w/ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors & extensions | — | std |
| Door Sill Scuff Plates - Plastic | — | std |
| Full Cut-pile Carpeting | — | std |
Exterior45 differ · 45 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlights (Projector-Type) | — | std |
| Power-Folding & Heated Exterior Mirrors | std | — |
| 16 x 6.5J Aluminum Alloy wheels w/ 205/65 R16 tires | — | std |
| Acoustic film windshield | — | std |
| AERODYNAMICS: 0.197 cd | std | — |
| APPEARANCE: Platinum | std | — |
| APPEARANCE: Stealth | opt | — |
| BRAKING: Anodized Brake Calipers | std | — |
| COLOR: Cosmos Silver Metallic | opt | — |
| COLOR: Fathom Blue Metallic | opt | — |
| COLOR: Infinite Black Metallic | std | — |
| COLOR: Quantum Grey Metallic | opt | — |
| COLOR: Stellar White Metallic | std | — |
| COLOR: Zenith Red Metallic | opt | — |
| CURB Weight | std | — |
| Door Handles - Bodycolor/Chrome | — | std |
| FEATURES: Power Charge Port Door | std | — |
| FEATURES: Soft-Close Doors | opt | — |
| Front Windshield wiper - variable intermittent, speed sensitive | — | std |
| Gloss Black Side Rocker Panels | — | std |
| HEIGHT: 55.4 inches | std | — |
| LED Rear Combi (Taillight LED Only) | — | std |
| Length | std | — |
| LIGHTING: Adaptive Front Lighting System | std | — |
| LIGHTING: Daytime LED Signature Lighting | std | — |
| LIGHTING: Micro Lens Array LED Headlights | std | — |
| LIGHTING: Powered Illuminated Door Handles | std | — |
| Rear Exhaust - Hidden | — | std |
| ROOF: Metal Roof | std | — |
| Solar Control Glass | — | std |
| Sport Front Bumper Fascia | — | std |
| Sport Rear Diffuser | — | std |
| Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | — | std |
| WHEELBASE: 116.5 inches | std | — |
| WHEELS: 19" Aero Range | std | — |
| WHEELS: 19" Aero Range Stealth | opt | — |
| WHEELS: 19" Aeronaut | opt | — |
| WHEELS: 19" Aeronaut Stealth | opt | — |
| WHEELS: 20" Aero Lite | opt | — |
| WHEELS: 20" Aero Lite Stealth | opt | — |
| Width WITH Mirrors Folded | std | — |
| WIDTH WITH MIRRORS OPEN: 86.4 inches | std | — |
| Window Surround / DLO Molding - Chrome | — | std |
| Automatic Light Control | — | std |
| Rear Window Defroster, electronic w/ timer | — | std |
Powertrain24 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 MPH | std | — |
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: Mobile connector with 20 foot cable | std | — |
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: NEMA 14-50 adapter for 240V outlet | std | — |
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: NEMA 5-15 adapter for standard household outlets | std | — |
| BATTERY: 16 Module Battery Capacity | std | — |
| BATTERY: AC Charging up to 19.2 kW | std | — |
| BATTERY: DC Fast Charging up to 250kW | std | — |
| BATTERY: Long Range Battery | std | — |
| BRAKING: Driver-Adjustable Regenerative Braking | std | — |
| Charge TO 200 MI | std | — |
| COMBINED DIRECT CO2 EMISSIONS: 0 g per mile | std | — |
| COMPATIBILITY: Combined Charging System (CCS) | std | — |
| COMPATIBILITY: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 systems | std | — |
| Drive Type: RWD | std | — |
| Estimated Range | std | — |
| FEATURES: Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) Capability | std | — |
| FEATURES: Wunderbox™ Onboard Boost Charger | std | — |
| Idle Stop & Go (ISG) | — | std |
| MAX Power | std | — |
| POWERTRAIN: Single Permanent-Magnet Electric Motors | std | — |
| Shift-By-Cable (Console Mounted) | — | std |
| Smartstream 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder (2,497 cc) - 191 hp @ 6100 rpm / 181 lb. ft. @4000 | — | std |
| Smartstream 8-speed electronic automatic w/OD lock-up torque converter | — | std |
| TORQUE VECTORING: Standard | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select | std | std |
Chassis8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Ventilated disc brakes 12.0" (SE/SEL Sport / Hybrid) / 13.6" (N Line) | — | std |
| MacPherson Strut front suspension w/ Stabilizer Bar and Gas Shock Absorber | — | std |
| Motor-Driven Power Steering - Column-mounted | — | std |
| Multi-link rear suspension w/ Stabilizer Bar and Gas Shock Absorber | — | std |
| Rear Solid disc brakes 11.2" (SE/SEL Sport / Hybrid) / 12.8" (N Line) | — | std |
| STEERING: Electronic Power Steering | std | — |
| SUSPENSION: Adaptive Damping Suspension | std | — |
| Turning Diameter | std | — |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: Storage bag that fits perfectly in the trunk wheel well | std | — |
| FRUNK: 10.0 cubic feet | std | — |
| TOTAL CARGO SPACE: 74.8 cubic feet | std | — |
| TRUNK WITH ALL REAR SEATS DOWN: 64.8 cubic feet | std | — |
| TRUNK: 22.1 cubic feet | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPLucid Air
Safety Signal 71 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 4 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 6 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (5), Structure (2), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1)
Park-outside advisory — open NHTSA recall with a consumer advisory.
Top recalls
- critical Electrical System 26V540000 · 27,185 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V193000 · 3,627 vehicles
- high Power Train 25V669000 · 225 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V017000 · 10,816 vehicles
Hyundai Sonata
Safety Signal 94 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 6 · 2 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (3), Forward Collision Avoidance (2), Tires (1)
Top recalls
- moderate Electrical System 26V047000 · 41,651 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Hyundai SonataSE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70,900 (base trim) | $27,450 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $70,900 – $114,900 4 trims | $27,450 – $38,250 7 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Air Pure RWD with 19 inch wheels | Sonata Hybrid Blue |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 146 | 51 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $500 | $1,300 |
| EV range | 420 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Lucid Air or the 2026 Hyundai Sonata?
The Hyundai Sonata edges it, 77.9 to 74.6, on price, safety, tech & comfort. The Lucid Air is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Hyundai Sonata scores 77.9 and the 2026 Lucid Air 74.6. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Lucid Air or the 2026 Hyundai Sonata?
The 2026 Hyundai Sonata starts lower — $27,450 against $70,900, a gap of $43,450 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Lucid Air or the 2026 Hyundai Sonata?
2026 Lucid Air: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 4 recalls. 2026 Hyundai Sonata: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2026 Lucid Air and the 2026 Hyundai Sonata?
Where the 2026 Hyundai Sonata wins: it starts $43,450 lower ($27,450 against $70,900 base MSRP), lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 17, and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 71). Where the 2026 Lucid Air answers: it is rated 146 combined against 51 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($500 against $1,300). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars, 6 owner complaints, and 5 seats.