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2025 Hyundai Sonata

SEL AWD AWD

Gas AWD MSRP $29,500Compare this trim against anything →

What the SEL AWD adds over the SE (+$2,600)

Spec	SE	SEL AWD
MPG (city)	28 mpg	25 mpg
MPG (combined)	32 mpg	28 mpg
MPG (highway)	38 mpg	34 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$26,900	$29,500
Tire size	205/65R16	215/55R17
Final drive ratio	3.2	TBD
Wheel diameter	16 in	17 in
Wheel width	6.5 in	7 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 4-way Power Passenger Seat, 8-way Power Driver's Seat w/ Power Lumbar, Acoustic film front door glass, Auto up/down front windows, Diversity Antenna (navigation + premium audio, if equipped), Dual Automatic Climate Control, Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (DCVVT), Floor console-mounted rear seat vents (2nd row), Heated Front Seats (adjustable), Heated Outside Mirrors, Hyundai Digital Key 2.0 Premium, IMS: Driver's seat & side mirrors, Leather Seating Surfaces, Leather wrapped Steering Wheel, Shift-By-Wire (Column Mounted), Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, Sunroof (Glass) Panoramic, Wireless Device Charging

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter	304.8 mm
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Rear brake diameter	284.5 mm
Rear brake type	solid disc
Parking brake type	Electronic (Button)

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 2nd row	15.6 cu-ft
Total interior volume	120 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brand

Blue Link

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance	5.3 in
Overall height	56.9 in
Overall length	193.3 in
Overall width	73.2 in
Wheelbase	111.8 in

Engine Basics

Aspiration	naturally aspirated
Cylinder count	4
Engine displacement	2497 cc
Fuel injection system	gdi mpi
Engine type (full description)	Smartstream 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder
Valve configuration	DOHC 16-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower	191 hp
Torque	181 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)	25 mpg
MPG (combined)	28 mpg
MPG (highway)	34 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane	87
Fuel tank capacity	15.9 gal

Headroom

Front headroom	40 in
Second-row headroom	37.8 in

Legroom

Front legroom	46.1 in
Second-row legroom	34.8 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)

$29,500

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room	57.9 in
Second-row shoulder room	56.1 in

Steering

Steering type	Rack-and-Pinion
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)	35.9 ft

Suspension

Front suspension type	MacPherson Strut
Rear suspension type	Multi-link

Tires

Tire size

215/55R17

Transmission

Final drive ratio	TBD
Transmission speeds	8
Transmission type	automatic

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	3466 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3466 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating	4619 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	17 in
Wheel material	alloy
Wheel width	7 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety32 std · 0 opt

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection
Smart Cruise Control w/ Start/Stop
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BSW) with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Junction Turning
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection & Junction Turning
Advanced Airbags - Driver (1) and Front Passenger (1)
Driver and Front Passenger Side-impact (4)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Lane Follow Assist (LFA)
Rearview Monitor
Side Air Curtains (front & rear passengers) (2)
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
Safe Exit Warning
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) w/ Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Anti-theft System integrated with Remote Keyless Entry System and Panic
Automatic High Beam Assist
Blind Spot Collision Warning (BSW) - Outside Mirror Indicator
Brake Assist (ESC-equipped models)
Driver's Knee (1)
Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold
Emergency Internal Trunk Release (Bright Yellow)
Energy-absorbing Steering Column
Front and Rear Seatbelt Pretensioners and Force Limiters
Height Adjustable Front-seat Shoulder Belt Anchors
LATCH Lower Anchors (2 rear) and Upper Tether (3 rear) Anchors
Parking Brake - Electronic (Button)
Power Window Lock-out Button
Rear Occupant Alert (Door logic Type)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) w/ Traction Control System (TCS)
Immobilizer
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Infotainment14 std · 0 opt

Bluetooth Phone Controls
12.3-inch HD touchscreen AM/FM/MP3 Audio System 6 Speakers, HD Radio, smartphone integration, and rearview camera
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto capability (Wired and Wireless)
Audio Controls (Volume up/down, Mode, Seek)
Auxiliary MP3 input/USB/iPod jacks - Front center stack bin (1)
Blue Link Gen 2
Diversity Antenna (navigation + premium audio, if equipped)
HD Radio Technology with multicasting
Over-The-Air Updates
Rear USB charge port (X2)
Shark fin antenna with SiriusXM reception
Sirius XM
Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters
Wireless Device Charging

Convenience10 std · 0 opt

Hyundai Digital Key 2.0 Premium
Proximity Key Entry w/ Push Button Start
12-volt Outlet - Front Console (1)
Auto up/down front windows
Cruise Controls (steering wheel-mounted)
Hands-free Smart Trunk
Power Door Locks (auto-lock function can be enabled by user)
Power Windows - Driver Auto Up/Down
Remote Keyless Entry System with Alarm/Panic
Remote Releases - Hood, Trunk, Fuel Filler Door

Climate4 std · 0 opt

Automatic Defogger
Cabin Air Filter
Dual Automatic Climate Control
Floor console-mounted rear seat vents (2nd row)

Seating6 std · 0 opt

8-way Power Driver's Seat w/ Power Lumbar
Heated Front Seats (adjustable)
IMS: Driver's seat & side mirrors
4-way Power Passenger Seat
60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seats
Leather Seating Surfaces

Interior18 std · 0 opt

Center Armrest with Dual Cup Holders (rear)
Cloth Roof Trim
Door Armrest - Integrated
Door Pockets - Small map w/ bottle holders
Door Sill Scuff Plates - Plastic
Floor Mats - Carpeted or All-weather (PIO)
Front Center Console Fixed Armrest Storage Box
Front Map Lights - Regular
Glove Compartment Light, Cargo Area Light
Leather wrapped Steering Wheel
Liquid Chrome Interior Accents
Rubber Covered Gas & Brake Pedals
Seatback Pockets (passenger side)
Sunvisors w/ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors & extensions
Trunk Lid Liner
Tilt & Telescopic
Trip Odometer
Full Cut-pile Carpeting

Exterior18 std · 0 opt

Sunroof (Glass) Panoramic
LED Headlights (Projector-Type)
Acoustic film front door glass
Acoustic film windshield
Folding Mirrors - Dual Power
Front Windshield, variable intermittent, speed sensitive wipers
Gloss Black Side Rocker Panels
Heated Outside Mirrors
LED DRL
LED Rear Combi (Taillight LED Only)
Rear Exhaust Chrome-tipped Twin Tip Single / Twin Tip Dual
Solar Control Glass
Sport Front Bumper Fascia
Sport Rear Diffuser
Automatic Light Control
Rear Window Defroster, electronic w/ timer
Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
Rear Spoiler

Powertrain3 std · 0 opt

Drive Mode Select
Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (DCVVT)
Shift-By-Wire (Column Mounted)

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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 Sonata. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the SEL AWD

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2025 Hyundai Sonata SEL AWD?

The manufacturer lists $29,500 for the 2025 Hyundai Sonata SEL AWD. That is $2,600 above the SE, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2025 Hyundai Sonata SEL AWD add over the SE?

Against the SE, 18 features become standard that the SE does not and 8 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.