Which 2025 Hyundai Elantra trim should you buy?
$22,125 to $35,850. 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: SEL Convenience FWD → Limited FWD, +$950 for 19 features made standard.
SEL Sport $23,250
+$1,125 over the SE FWD.
Standard here, not on the SE FWD: 17 x 7.0J Alloy wheels, 2 Rear USB-C charge ports, Driver side Auto Up window, Dual Automatic Temperature Control, Illuminated vanity mirrors and sliding sun visors, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Proximity key entry with push button start, Proximity key entry with push button start and hands-free smart trunk release, Shift Knob: Leather, Shift Knob: Urethane, Wireless Charging – Qi format
MPG comb 36 mpg → 34 mpg · Wheels 15 in → 17 in
HEV Blue $25,450
+$2,200 over the SEL Sport FWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL Sport FWD: 1.6L GDI Atkinson Cycle DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder Hybrid (Total Output: 139 HP), 10.25-inch Navigation system with High Resolution Touchscreen, AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM Data Services (3-Month trial), 6-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission, 60/40 Split Fold-down Rear Seatback with adjustable headrests (all) center armrest w/ cup holder, Bose premium audio w/ 8 speakers inc. center channel and subwoofer, Digital Key 2.0 Touch, Drive Mode Select: Normal / Sport / Smart (HEV), Dual Power, One-Tone outside mirrors (Glossy Black), Full LED Rear Taillights (turn signal and hazard bulb), Full TFT-LCD cluster (10.25-inch color TFT-LCD), Heated Front Seats, Heated outside mirrors, Highway Drive Assist (HDA), Interior-permanent magnet synchronous motor (HEV) and 6 more
HP 147 hp → 104 hp · Torque 132 lb-ft → 109 lb-ft · MPG comb 34 mpg → 54 mpg · Wheels 17 in → 16 in
SEL Convenience $25,825
+$2,575 over the SEL Sport FWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL Sport FWD: 10.25-inch Navigation system with High Resolution Touchscreen, AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM Data Services (3-Month trial), 60/40 Split Fold-down Rear Seatback with adjustable headrests (all) center armrest w/ cup holder, Blue Link Connected Car Services, Electric Parking Brake, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian, Cyclist and Junction-Turning Detection (sensor fusion type), Heated Front Seats, Heated outside mirrors, LED+Bulb Rear Taillights, Roof-mounted XM® antenna, Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go (SCC & S&G), Steering wheel: Urethane, Sun visors w/ illumination & extension, Tire Mobility Kit (TMK), Wi-fi Hotspot (tied to Navigation) and 1 more
Limited $26,775
+$950 over the SEL Convenience FWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL Convenience FWD: 8-inch Display Audio system with 6 speakers, High Resolution Touchscreen, AM/FM/HD, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Ambient LED interior lighting (adjustable – 64 colors), Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror, Bose premium audio w/ 8 speakers inc. center channel and subwoofer, Cup holders (Mounted rear of center console), Digital Key 2.0 Touch, Dual Power, One-Tone outside mirrors (Glossy Black), Dual Power, Two-Tone outside mirrors (Body color top + Black bottom), Dynamic Voice Recognition, Full TFT-LCD cluster (10.25-inch color TFT-LCD), Highway Drive Assist (HDA), Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirrors with Seat Easy Access, Leatherette (H-Tex) seating surfaces, Lip Rear Spoiler & Diffuser – Gloss Black and 5 more
HEV SEL Sport $27,425
+$1,975 over the HEV Blue FWD.
Standard here, not on the HEV Blue FWD: 16 x 6.5J Alloy wheels, 4.2-inch color (TFT-LCD), 8-inch Display Audio system with 6 speakers, High Resolution Touchscreen, AM/FM/HD, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Blue Link Connected Car Services, Bulb Rear Tail Lights, Dynamic Voice Recognition, Electric Parking Brake, Illuminated vanity mirrors and sliding sun visors, Lip Rear Spoiler & Diffuser – Gloss Black, Roof-mounted XM® antenna, Tire Mobility Kit (TMK), Wireless Charging – Qi format
MPG comb 54 mpg → 50 mpg · Wheels 16 in → 17 in
N Line $28,975
+$2,200 over the Limited FWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited FWD: 1-piece bench folding rear seatback with fixed center headrest and outer headrests, 1.6 Turbo GDI DOHC 16-valve CVVD Inline 4-cylinder (201 HP @ 6000, 195 lb-ft @ 1500~4500), 17 x 7.0J Alloy wheels, 18 x 7.5J Alloy wheels, 7-speed DCT (code D7UF1) Dry Double Plate with Diaphragm Spring, Compact Spar Tire T125/80D15×4T, Drive Mode Select: Normal / Sport / Smart (N Line), Front brakes: Ventilated Disc Type 12.0" (N Line), Full LED Rear Taillights (turn signal and hazard bulb), Grille: Glossy Black (N Line), Leatherette + Cloth combination sport seats (N Line), Limited Slip Differential w/ electronic control (N Corner Carving Differential), Parking Brake Type: Hand lever / Mechanical Cable, Rack-mounted motor driven power steering (R-MDPS) and 2 more
HP 147 hp → 201 hp · Torque 132 lb-ft → 195 lb-ft · MPG comb 34 mpg → 31 mpg · Wheels 17 in → 18 in
HEV Limited $29,800
+$2,375 over the HEV SEL Sport FWD.
Standard here, not on the HEV SEL Sport FWD: Bose premium audio w/ 8 speakers inc. center channel and subwoofer, Heated Front Seats, Power driver's seat with lumbar support, Shift Knob: Leather, Sunroof power glass – tilt and slide, safety one-touch, Turn signal indicator (outside mirrors)
Elantra N MT $34,350
+$5,375 over the N Line FWD.
Standard here, not on the N Line FWD: 2.0L turbocharged direct injected "Flat Power" 4-cylinder (276 HP @ 5500~6000, 289 lb-ft @ 2100~4700), 6-speed manual transmission, Dual Power, One-Tone outside mirrors (Glossy Black), ECS (Electronic Controlled Suspension), Front brakes: Ventilated 14.2" x 1.2" (N), Full TFT-LCD cluster (10.25-inch color TFT-LCD), Leather-trimmed + microsuede combination N light sport bucket seats (illuminated N logo), Lip Rear Spoiler & Diffuser – Gloss Black, Power driver's seat with lumbar support, Rear Chassis Brace, Rear suspension: Multi-link Independent, Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go (SCC & S&G)
HP 201 hp → 276 hp · Torque 195 lb-ft → 289 lb-ft · MPG comb 31 mpg → 24 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 19 in
Elantra N DCT $35,850
+$1,500 over the Elantra N MT FWD.
Standard here, not on the Elantra N MT FWD: 10.25-inch Navigation system with High Resolution Touchscreen, AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM Data Services (3-Month trial), 19 x 8.0 Alloy wheels, 60/40 Split Fold-down Rear Seatback with adjustable headrests (all) center armrest w/ cup holder, 8-inch Display Audio system with 6 speakers, High Resolution Touchscreen, AM/FM/HD, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS), Door scuff: Step Plate (Metal), Door scuff: Step Plate (plastic), Drive Mode Select: Eco / Normal / Sport / N Custom (1 & 2), Electric Parking Brake, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA - camera only) w/ Pedestrian Detection, Front brakes: Ventilated Disc 11.0", Grille: Black, Grille: Matte Black (N), Heated Front Seats and 12 more
MPG comb 24 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 2025 Hyundai Elantra trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2025 Hyundai Elantra trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the SEL Convenience FWD to the Limited FWD: $950 more for 19 features the press kit lists as standard on the Limited FWD and not on the SEL Convenience FWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2025 Hyundai Elantra trims cost?
10 trims, from $22,125 for the SE FWD to $35,850 for the Elantra N DCT FWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.