Which 2025 Hyundai Sonata trim should you buy?
$26,900 to $37,700. 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: HEV SEL FWD → HEV Limited FWD, +$6,450 for 130 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: SEL AWD AWD at $29,500.
SEL $28,000
+$1,100 over the SE FWD.
Standard here, not on the SE FWD: 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 and 4 more
MPG comb 32 mpg → 29 mpg · Wheels 16 in → 17 in
SEL AWD $29,500
+$1,500 over the SEL FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 29 mpg → 28 mpg
SEL Convenience $31,050
+$3,050 over the SEL FWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL FWD: 12.3-inch HD touch screen Navigation System with Bose® premium audio / Navigation System with 6 Speakers, HD Radio Technology, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, Blue Link, smartphone integration, rear view camera and Dynamic Voice Recognition - Includes Wi-fi hotspot, 12.3-inch HD touchscreen Navigation System with 6 Speakers, HD Radio Technology, Sirius XM, Blue Link, smartphone integration, rear view camera and Dynamic Voice Recognition - Includes Wi-fi hotspot, 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster, 6-way adjustable front Passenger's Seat, Central Dome Light (door activated option), Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT), Door Handles - Body Color/Satin Chrome (Hyundai Digital Key 2.0 Premium), Electrochromic Auto-dimming Rearview Mirror, Front Map Lights - LED, HERE HD Traffic, Motor-Driven Power Steering - Rack-mounted, Natural Language Voice Recognition, Tire Mobility Kit (TMK), Wi-Fi Hotspot
Wheels 17 in → 18 in
HEV SEL $31,250
+$200 over the SEL Convenience FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
HP 191 hp → 192 hp · Torque 181 lb-ft → 139 lb-ft · MPG comb 29 mpg → 47 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 17 in
N Line $35,500
+$4,450 over the SEL Convenience FWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL Convenience FWD: 4-way Power Passenger Seat, Aluminum Gas & Brake Pedals, Ambient lighting, Bose premium audio w/ 12 speakers, Compact Temporary Use T125/80D16, Fender Mounted LED Turn Signal Indicators, Floor console-mounted rear seat vents (2nd row), Highway Driving Assist, Hyundai Pay (In-Car Payment), Manual Day/Night Rearview Mirror, Motor-Driven Power Steering - Column-mounted, N unique sport seats with microfiber inserts, Premium Cloth Seating Surfaces
HP 191 hp → 290 hp · Torque 181 lb-ft → 311 lb-ft · MPG comb 29 mpg → 27 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 19 in
HEV Limited $37,700
+$6,450 over the HEV SEL FWD.
Standard here, not on the HEV SEL FWD: 12-volt Outlet - Front Console (1), 12.3-inch HD touch screen Navigation System with Bose® premium audio / Navigation System with 6 Speakers, HD Radio Technology, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, Blue Link, smartphone integration, rear view camera and Dynamic Voice Recognition - Includes Wi-fi hotspot, 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster, 4-way Power Passenger Seat, 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seats, 8-way Power Driver's Seat w/ Power Lumbar, Acoustic film front door glass, Acoustic film windshield, Advanced Airbags - Driver (1) and Front Passenger (1), Ambient lighting, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) w/ Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Anti-theft System integrated with Remote Keyless Entry System and Panic, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto capability (Wired and Wireless), Audio Controls (Volume up/down, Mode, Seek) and 116 more
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 Sonata trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2025 Hyundai Sonata trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the HEV SEL FWD to the HEV Limited FWD: $6,450 more for 130 features the press kit lists as standard on the HEV Limited FWD and not on the HEV SEL 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 Sonata trims cost?
7 trims, from $26,900 for the SE FWD to $37,700 for the HEV Limited FWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2025 Hyundai Sonata with all-wheel drive?
The SEL AWD AWD, at $29,500 MSRP.