Which 2022 Hyundai Elantra trim should you buy?
$20,200 to $33,650. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Hyundai's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: N Line FWD → Limited FWD, +$250 for 9 features made standard.
SEL $21,450
+$1,250 over the SE FWD.
Standard here, not on the SE FWD: 16 x 6.5J Alloy wheels, 205/55R16 tires, Blue Link® Connected Car Services, Driver side Auto Up, Dual Automatic Temperature Control, Gen 2.0 8-inch Display Audio system with 6 speakers, AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Hands-free Smart trunk release, Illuminated vanity mirrors and sliding sun visors, Proximity key entry with push button start
MPG comb 37 mpg → 35 mpg · Wheels 15 in → 16 in
Blue HEV $24,100
+$2,650 over the SEL FWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL FWD: 10.25-inch Navigation system with High Resolution Touchscreen, AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM Data Services, 6-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission, Alloy sport pedals, Bose premium audio w/ 8 speakers inc. center channel and subwoofer, Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Full LED rear taillights (turn signal and hazard bulb), Heated Front Seats, Heated Outside Mirror, Leather shift knob, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Multi-link independent rear suspension, Paddle shifters
HP 147 hp → 139 hp · Torque 132 lb-ft → 195 lb-ft · MPG comb 35 mpg → 54 mpg
N Line $25,700
+$4,250 over the SEL FWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL FWD: 1.6 Turbo GDI DOHC 16-valve CVVD Inline 4-cylinder, 201 HP / 195 lb.-ft. (N LINE), 10.25-inch Navigation system with High Resolution Touchscreen, AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM Data Services, 12-inch front brake rotors (+1-inch larger than 2.0L and HEV), 17 x 7.0J Alloy wheels, 18 x 7.5J Alloy wheels, 225/45R17 tires, 235/40R18 tires – (MT) Goodyear Eagle F1 summer tire / (DCT) Hankook Ventus S1 all-season, 60/40 Split Fold-down Rear Seatback with adjustable headrests (all) center armrest w/ cup holder, 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission w/ SHIFTRONIC®, Ambient LED interior lighting (adjustable-64 colors), Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror, Black headliner, Bose premium audio w/ 8 speakers inc. center channel and subwoofer, Chrome twin exhaust outlet (N LINE) and 34 more
HP 147 hp → 201 hp · Torque 132 lb-ft → 195 lb-ft · MPG comb 35 mpg → 31 mpg · Wheels 16 in → 18 in
Limited $25,950
+$250 over the N Line FWD.
Standard here, not on the N Line FWD: 16 x 6.5J Alloy wheels, 2.0L MPI Atkinson DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder, 147 HP / 132 lb.-ft. (SE/SEL/LIMITED), 205/55R16 tires, Gen 2.0 8-inch Display Audio system with 6 speakers, AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Grille – Chrome, Premium cloth seating surfaces, Projector headlights: Halogen lamps (Bi-function projection), Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT), Window Belt Moldings – Black
HP 201 hp → 147 hp · Torque 195 lb-ft → 132 lb-ft · MPG comb 31 mpg → 35 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 17 in
Limited HEV $28,600
+$4,500 over the Blue HEV FWD.
Standard here, not on the Blue HEV FWD: 1-piece bench folding rear seatback with fixed center headrest and outer headrests, 1.6L GDI Atkinson Cycle DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder, Total 139 HP / 195 lb.-ft. (Hybrid), Compact Spare Tire T125/80D15x4T, Dynamic Voice Recognition, Full TFT-LCD cluster (10.25-inch color TFT-LCD), Hybrid powertrain (1.6L GDI + electric motor, total 139 HP), Hyundai Digital Key (android OS only), Integrated Memory seating system (Driver) – LIMITED HEV, LED+Bulb rear taillights, Outside mirror turn signal indicator, Power driver's seat with lumbar support, Sunroof – power glass, tilt and slide, safety one-touch, Wireless Charging – Qi format
MPG comb 54 mpg → 50 mpg · Wheels 16 in → 17 in
Elantra N M/T $32,150
+$6,200 over the Limited FWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited FWD: 1-piece bench folding rear seatback with fixed center headrest and outer headrests, 14.2-inch front rotors and 12.4-inch rear rotors (front and rear ventilated), 19 x 8.0 Alloy wheels, 2.0L turbocharged direct injected Flat-Power 4-cylinder, 276 HP (286 w/ NGS) / 289 lb.-ft. (N), 245/35R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tire, 4.2-inch color (TFT-LCD) cluster, 6-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission, 6-speed manual transmission, 60/40 Split Fold-down Rear Seatback with adjustable headrests (all) center armrest w/ cup holder, Alloy sport pedals, Ambient LED interior lighting (adjustable-64 colors), Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror, Black headliner, Conventional (mechanical) Parking Brake and 31 more
HP 147 hp → 276 hp · Torque 132 lb-ft → 289 lb-ft · MPG comb 35 mpg → 25 mpg · Wheels 17 in → 19 in
Elantra N DCT $33,650
+$1,500 over the Elantra N M/T FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 25 mpg → 23 mpg
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
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Common questions about the 2022 Hyundai Elantra trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2022 Hyundai Elantra trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the N Line FWD to the Limited FWD: $250 more for 9 features the press kit lists as standard on the Limited FWD and not on the N Line FWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2022 Hyundai Elantra trims cost?
8 trims, from $20,200 for the SE FWD to $33,650 for the Elantra N DCT FWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.