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Used 2023 Hyundai Elantra Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2023 Hyundai Elantra is available in five main trim levels: SE, SEL, N Line, Limited and high-performance N. But there's also the Elantra Hybrid, which comes in Blue and Limited trims. Here's what you get on each:

SE
Starts things off with:

  • 147-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT)
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Height-adjustable driver's seat
  • Manually adjustable air conditioning
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity)
  • Dual USB ports
  • Four-speaker audio system

Standard safety equipment on all Elantras includes:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot collision-avoidance assist (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane is in your blind spot and may apply the brakes to avoid or minimize a collision)
  • Rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot while reversing and may apply the brakes to avoid or minimize a collision)
  • Lane keeping assistance (steers the Elantra back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
  • Safe exit warning (warns of an approaching vehicle before passengers exit the parked vehicle)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered)
  • Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)

SEL
Adds more convenience features, such as:

  • Keyless entry and push-button start
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Satellite radio
  • Six-speaker audio system

Options for the SEL include:

  • Convenience package
    • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Elantra and the car in front)
    • Enhanced forward collision mitigation system
    • 17-inch alloy wheels
    • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation
    • Heated front seats
    • Wireless smartphone charging pad
    • 10.25-inch fully digital gauge cluster

Limited
This top-of-the-line trim comes loaded with all the SEL's optional features plus:

  • Leather-trimmed seats
  • 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (non-wireless)
  • Enhanced voice recognition system
  • Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)

Elantra Hybrid Blue
The Blue trim gets similar standard equipment to the SEL, but it is not eligible for the Convenience and Premium packages. But it does have:

  • Hybrid powertrain with 1.6-liter engine and 139 hp
  • EPA-estimated 54 mpg combined
  • Six-speed automatic transmission
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated mirrors
  • LED taillights

Elantra Hybrid Limited
Combines the hybrid powertrain with the Limited's features. It also has:

  • 50 mpg combined
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Driver's seat and mirror memory settings

N Line
It's equipped similarly to the standard SEL but is sportier thanks to:

  • 201-hp turbocharged 1.6-liter engine
  • Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
  • 18-inch alloy wheels with available performance tires
  • Sport-tuned springs and shock absorbers and a more sophisticated rear suspension design for better handling
  • Special exterior styling details
  • Combination leather and cloth seats

Elantra N
Similarly equipped to the Limited but adds performance and distinctive styling with:

  • Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine good for 276 hp and 289 lb-ft of torque
  • Six-speed manual transmission or eight-speed dual-clutch automatic
  • 19-inch alloy wheels with high-performance summer tires
  • Bigger brakes
  • Variable sport exhaust
  • Electronically controlled limited-slip differential (helps maximize available traction during hard acceleration)
  • The more sophisticated rear suspension design from the N Line, plus adaptive dampers
  • Unique exterior fascia
  • Elantra N-specific steering wheel
  • Sport front seats with additional bolstering

Which Elantra trim does Edmunds recommend?

We think the SEL is the best pick for overall value. It's a solid step up from the standard SE trim and gives you the option to add some extra technology features if you so desire. The high fuel economy of the Elantra Blue hybrid makes it a compelling choice as well.

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Vehicle
Elantra SE
Elantra SEL
Elantra Blue
Elantra Limited
Elantra N Line
Elantra N
Vehicle
SE
2.0L 4cyl CVT
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Blue
1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM
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Limited
2.0L 4cyl CVT
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N Line
1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM
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N
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
optional
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
optional
Not Available
standard
Not Available
Not Available
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
cloth
leather
leather/cloth
leather/sueded microfiber
Heated seats
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Not Available
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
139 hp
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
201 hp @ 6,000 rpm
276 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
195 lb-ft
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
195 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
289 lb-ft @ 2,100 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
1.6 l
2.0 l
1.6 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
6-speed automated manual
continuously variable-speed automatic
7-speed automated manual
6-speed manual
Tire size
195/65R15
205/55R16
205/55R16
225/45R17
235/40R18
245/35R19
Wheel size
15 X 6.0-in
16 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
17 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.5-in
19 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted/polished alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
33 / 42 / 37 MPG
30 / 40 / 34 MPG
53 / 56 / 54 MPG
30 / 40 / 34 MPG
28 / 36 / 31 MPG
22 / 31 / 25 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
12.4 gal.
12.4 gal.
11.0 gal.
12.4 gal.
12.4 gal.
12.4 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
409 / 521 miles
372 / 496 miles
583 / 616 miles
372 / 496 miles
347 / 446 miles
273 / 384 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
35.4 ft.
35.4 ft.
35.4 ft.
35.4 ft.
N/A
38.4 ft.
Curb weight
2,725 lb.
2,725 lb.
2,965 lb.
2,725 lb.
3,020 lb.
3,186 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
5.5 in.
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
5.5 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
Height
55.7 in.
55.7 in.
55.7 in.
55.7 in.
55.9 in.
55.7 in.
Length
184.1 in.
184.1 in.
184.1 in.
184.1 in.
184.1 in.
184.1 in.
Wheelbase
107.1 in.
107.1 in.
107.1 in.
107.1 in.
107.1 in.
107.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
14.2 cu. ft.
14.2 cu. ft.
14.2 cu. ft.
14.2 cu. ft.
14.2 cu. ft.
14.2 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
40.6 in.
40.6 in.
40.6 in.
38.7 in.
38.7 in.
40.6 in.
Front Leg Room
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
Rear Head Room
37.3 in.
37.3 in.
37.3 in.
37.3 in.
37.3 in.
37.3 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.6 in.
55.6 in.
55.6 in.
55.6 in.
55.6 in.
55.6 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$26,795
$27,845
$27,757
$29,755
$31,789
$41,061
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.36
$0.37
$0.37
$0.4
$0.42
$0.55
Depreciation
$7,744
$7,800
$8,160
$8,757
$8,169
$9,923
Financing
$3,302
$3,389
$3,916
$3,948
$4,142
$5,285
Taxes & Fees
$2,302
$2,359
$2,699
$2,719
$2,845
$3,582
Fuel
$6,794
$7,398
$4,664
$7,398
$8,119
$13,188
Insurance
$2,473
$2,542
$2,473
$2,501
$2,473
$2,473
Maintenance
$3,143
$3,320
$4,808
$3,395
$4,812
$5,381
Repairs
$1,037
$1,037
$1,037
$1,037
$1,229
$1,229
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, cloth
Medium Gray, cloth
Black, cloth
Medium Gray, cloth
Black, cloth
Medium Gray, cloth
Black, leather
Melange/Light Gray, leather
Black w/Red Stitch, leather/cloth
Black w/Blue Stitch, leather/sueded microfiber
Exterior
Quartz White
Phantom Black
Ceramic White
Serenity White
Scarlet Red Pearl
Calypso Red
Intense Blue
Electric Shadow
Shimmering Silver Pearl
Ultimate Red
Onyx Black
Portofino Gray
Fluid Metal
Quartz White
Phantom Black
Ceramic White
Serenity White
Scarlet Red Pearl
Calypso Red
Intense Blue
Electric Shadow
Shimmering Silver Pearl
Ultimate Red
Onyx Black
Portofino Gray
Fluid Metal
Phantom Black
Ceramic White
Scarlet Red Pearl
Intense Blue
Electric Shadow
Ultimate Red
Onyx Black
Fluid Metal
Ecotronic Gray
Lunar White
Quartz White
Phantom Black
Ceramic White
Serenity White
Scarlet Red Pearl
Calypso Red
Intense Blue
Electric Shadow
Shimmering Silver Pearl
Ultimate Red
Onyx Black
Portofino Gray
Fluid Metal
Phantom Black
Ceramic White
Scarlet Red Pearl
Intense Blue
Electric Shadow
Ultimate Red
Onyx Black
Fluid Metal
Lunar White
Performance Blue
Cyber Silver
Phantom Black
Ceramic White
Intense Blue
Ultimate Red
Onyx Black
Lunar White