Which 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 trim should you buy?
$58,955 to $76,490. 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: Calligraphy AWD → Calligraphy Design AWD, +$1,500 for 6 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: SE AWD at $62,765.
SE $62,765
+$3,810 over the S RWD.
Standard here, not on the S RWD: 8-way power passenger seat, 8-way power passenger seat with Power 2-Way Lumbar, HTRAC AWD Dual Electric Motors, Terrain Mode Select (Snow, Sand, Mud)
HP 215 hp → 303 hp · Torque 258 lb-ft → 446 lb-ft · MPG comb 92 MPGe → 88 MPGe · Wheels 19 in → 20 in
SEL $66,320
+$3,555 over the SE AWD.
Standard here, not on the SE AWD: Ambient Interior Lighting, Auto-Dimming EC mirror with HomeLink®, Blind-Spot View Monitor, H-Tex™ Trimmed Seating surfaces, Heated (steering wheel), Heated 2nd Row Outboard Seats, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist – Reverse, Parking Distance Warning – Side, Power-folding (outside mirrors), Premium Door Sill Plates, Steering Wheel LED Lights, Surround View Monitor, Ventilated front seats
Limited $71,250
+$4,930 over the SEL AWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL AWD: 1st Row Relaxation Seats, 2nd Row Power Captain's Chairs (4-Way Power) with 1-Touch Walk-in, Wing-Type Headrest, Leg Rest, 2nd Row Power Captain's Chairs with Leg Rest (Relaxation), Active Noise Control – Road (ANC-R), Bose® Premium Audio System (14 Speakers), Fingerprint Scanner, Front center console – Sliding, Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium, Integrated Memory System (IMS) – Driver, Panoramic Sunroof, Power Folding (3rd Row), Power Folding 3rd Row Seats, Power Tilt & Telescoping Steering Wheel, Power lumbar support – Driver 4-Way and 4 more
HP 303 hp → 422 hp · Torque 446 lb-ft → 516 lb-ft · MPG comb 88 MPGe → 85 MPGe · Seats 7 → 6 · Wheels 20 in → 21 in
Calligraphy $74,990
+$3,740 over the Limited AWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited AWD: Calligraphy-Exclusive Front & Rear Fascia / Premium Side Door Garnish / Body Color Wheel Arches, Calligraphy-Exclusive Interior Trim (Soft-Touch C/Pad, Real Aluminum C/Pad Trim, Two-Tone Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, Perforated Design Door Trim), Dynamic Welcome Light, Ergo Motion Driver's Seat, Full Display Mirror FDM with HomeLink®, Head-Up Display (10"), Microfiber Suede Headliner & Pillars, Premium Cargo Sill Plate | Metal Pedals
Calligraphy Design $76,490
+$1,500 over the Calligraphy AWD.
Standard here, not on the Calligraphy AWD: 21-inch Turbine Design Wheels, Head-Up Display (10"), Matte Paint (Gravity Gold Matte / Sage Silver Matte), Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist – Forward / Side, Power windows – 2nd Row auto-down/up, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2
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 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Calligraphy AWD to the Calligraphy Design AWD: $1,500 more for 6 features the press kit lists as standard on the Calligraphy Design AWD and not on the Calligraphy AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 trims cost?
6 trims, from $58,955 for the S RWD to $76,490 for the Calligraphy Design AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 with all-wheel drive?
The SE AWD, at $62,765 MSRP.