Which 2026 Hyundai Elantra trim should you buy?
$22,825 to $40,950. 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 Sport Premium FWD → HEV Blue FWD, +$375 for 18 features made standard.
Thinnest step: N Line FWD → N MT FWD, +$5,700 for no added standard equipment in the press kit — the difference is in the specs below.
SEL Sport $23,950
+$1,125 over the SE FWD.
Standard here, not on the SE FWD: 60/40 Split Fold-down Rear Seatback with adjustable headrests (all) center armrest w/ cup holder, Aluminum sport pedals, Driver side Auto Up, Dual Automatic Temperature Control, Electric Parking Brake, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian, Cyclist and Junction-Turning Detection (sensor fusion type), Full TFT-LCD cluster (10.25-inch color TFT-LCD), H-Tex™-wrapped steering wheel, Hand-free Smart trunk release, Heated Front Seats, Heated outside mirrors, Lip Rear Spoiler & Diffuser - Gloss Black, Proximity key entry with push button start, Rear cupholders - Rear center armrest and 5 more
Wheels 15 in → 17 in
SEL Sport Plus $24,450
+$500 over the SEL Sport FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
SEL Sport Premium $25,275
+$825 over the SEL Sport Plus FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
HEV Blue $25,650
+$375 over the SEL Sport Premium FWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL Sport Premium FWD: 10.25-inch Navigation system with High Resolution Touchscreen with rearview camera with Dynamic Guidance, AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM® Satellite Radio/ Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, 6-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission, Blue Link Connected Car Services, Bose premium audio w/ 8 speakers inc. center channel and subwoofer, Digital Key 2.0 Touch, Dual Power, One-Tone outside mirrors (Glossy Black), Dynamic Voice Recognition, Electronic Parking Brake (HEV SEL & Limited HEV), Full LED Rear Taillights (turn signal and hazard bulb), Interior-permanent magnet synchronous motor, Leather-trimmed + microsuede combination N light sport bucket seats (illuminated N logo) (Elantra N), Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Multi-link Independent rear suspension, Power driver's seat with lumbar support and 4 more
HP 147 hp → 139 hp · Torque 132 lb-ft → 195 lb-ft · Wheels 17 in → 16 in
HEV SEL Sport Plus $27,300
+$1,650 over the HEV Blue FWD.
Standard here, not on the HEV Blue FWD: 60/40 Split Fold-down Rear Seatback with adjustable headrests (all) center armrest w/ cup holder, Ambient LED interior lighting (adjustable-64 colors), Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror, Cup holders (Mounted rear of center console), Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA - camera only) w/ Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian, Cyclist and Junction-Turning Detection (sensor fusion type), Front Passenger Seatback Pocket, H-Tex™ (Leatherette) seating surfaces, Heated outside mirrors, Highway Drive Assist (HDA), LED + Bulb Rear Taillights, Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go (SCC & S&G), Window Belt Moldings - Chrome
Wheels 16 in → 17 in
Limited $27,375
+$2,100 over the SEL Sport Premium FWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL Sport Premium FWD: 10.25-inch Navigation system with High Resolution Touchscreen with rearview camera with Dynamic Guidance, AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM® Satellite Radio/ Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, Ambient LED interior lighting (adjustable-64 colors), Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror, Blue Link Connected Car Services, 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), Dynamic Voice Recognition, Front Passenger Seatback Pocket, Full LED Rear Taillights (turn signal and hazard bulb), H-Tex™ (Leatherette) seating surfaces, Highway Drive Assist (HDA), Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirrors with Seat Easy Access and 11 more
HEV SEL Sport $27,625
+$325 over the HEV SEL Sport Plus FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
N Line $29,600
+$2,225 over the Limited FWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited FWD: 1-piece bench folding rear seatback with fixed center headrest and outer headrests, 7-speed DCT (code D7UF1) Dry Double Plate with Diaphragm Spring, Aluminum sport pedals, Compact Spar Tire T125/80D15×4T, Door scuff - Step Plate (Metal), Dual Power, Two-Tone outside mirrors (Body color top + Black bottom), Full TFT-LCD cluster (10.25-inch color TFT-LCD), Grille - Glossy Black (N Line), H-Tex™-wrapped steering wheel, Leatherette + Cloth combination sport seats (N Line), Lip Rear Spoiler & Diffuser - Gloss Black, Lower bumper & Diffuser - Matte Black, Mechanical Cable Parking Brake, N Performance gauges (turbo psi, throttle %, brake psi %, power, oil temp, coolant temp, etc.) and 6 more
HP 147 hp → 201 hp · Torque 132 lb-ft → 195 lb-ft · Wheels 17 in → 18 in
HEV Limited $30,000
+$2,375 over the HEV SEL Sport FWD.
Standard here, not on the HEV SEL Sport FWD: Heated Front Seats, Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirrors with Seat Easy Access, Sunroof power glass – tilt and slide, safety one-touch
N MT $35,300
+$5,700 over the N Line FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
HP 201 hp → 276 hp · Torque 195 lb-ft → 289 lb-ft · Wheels 18 in → 19 in
N DCT $36,800
+$1,500 over the N MT FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
N TCR MT $39,450
+$2,650 over the N DCT FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
N TCR DCT $40,950
+$1,500 over the N TCR MT FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
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.
Compare two trims side by side → Back to the 2026 Hyundai Elantra
Common questions about the 2026 Hyundai Elantra trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Hyundai Elantra trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the SEL Sport Premium FWD to the HEV Blue FWD: $375 more for 18 features the press kit lists as standard on the HEV Blue FWD and not on the SEL Sport Premium FWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2026 Hyundai Elantra trims cost?
14 trims, from $22,825 for the SE FWD to $40,950 for the N TCR DCT FWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.