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Used 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is a five-passenger midsize sedan that is available in three trim levels: Blue, SEL and Limited.

Blue
The base Sonata Hybrid is nicely equipped with features that include:

  • A 192-horsepower hybrid powertrain
  • Six-speed automatic transmission
  • 16-inch aluminum wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Hands-free trunklid
  • Cloth seats
  • Keyless ignition and entry
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • 8-inch touchscreen infotainment with satellite and HD radio
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Blue Link connected services
  • Six-speaker audio system

All 2021 Sonata Hybrids also come with:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Hyundai and the car in front)
  • Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle in its lane)
  • Rear-passenger reminder system
  • Drowsy driver monitor

SEL
The midlevel trim adds several desirable upgrades, such as:

  • 17-inch aluminum wheels
  • Hyundai digital key functionality (an app that lets you use your Android phone as a key)
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats and side mirrors
  • Wireless charging pad
  • 12-speaker Bose audio system

Limited
This top-of-the-line trim adds plenty of luxury, technology and safety features that include:

  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Roof-mounted solar panel
  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • Leather upholstery
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Head-up display
  • 12.3-inch digital instrumentation display
  • 10.25-inch touchscreen
  • Navigation system
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Sonata Hybrid and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Blind-Spot View Monitor (supplements blind-spot monitor with camera views of the blind spots on each side of the car
  • Highway Driving Assist (enhanced lane-keeping assist functionality)
  • Rear collision mitigation

Which Sonata Hybrid trim does Edmunds recommend?

Of the Sonata Hybrid’s three trim levels, we recommend the SEL. The base Blue trim saves you a couple thousand dollars and is more fuel-efficient, and the upscale Limited trim grants access to numerous exclusive features and technologies. Yet the Sonata Hybrid SEL is the sweet spot, delivering appearance, comfort and convenience upgrades at a reasonable price.

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Comparing average pricing near
Columbus, OH
Vehicle
Sonata Hybrid Blue
Sonata Hybrid SEL
Sonata Hybrid Limited
Vehicle
Blue
2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A
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Limited
2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A
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Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
192 hp @ 6,000 rpm
192 hp @ 6,000 rpm
192 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
Not available
Not available
Not available
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
205/65R16
215/55R17
215/55R17
Wheel size
16 X 6.5-in
17 X 7.0-in
17 X 7.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
50 / 54 / 52 MPG
45 / 51 / 47 MPG
45 / 51 / 47 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
660 / 713 miles
594 / 673 miles
594 / 673 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
36.1 ft.
36.1 ft.
36.1 ft.
Curb weight
3,325 lb.
3,404 lb.
3,505 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
73.2 in.
73.2 in.
73.2 in.
Height
56.9 in.
56.9 in.
56.9 in.
Length
192.9 in.
192.9 in.
192.9 in.
Wheelbase
111.8 in.
111.8 in.
111.8 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
16.0 cu. ft.
16.0 cu. ft.
16.0 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
Front Leg Room
46.1 in.
46.1 in.
46.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
Rear Head Room
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
Rear Leg Room
34.8 in.
34.8 in.
34.8 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
56.1 in.
56.1 in.
56.1 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$29,996
$32,345
$33,808
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.4
$0.43
$0.45
Depreciation
$9,049
$10,245
$11,241
Financing
$3,305
$3,497
$3,838
Taxes & Fees
$1,396
$1,467
$1,593
Fuel
$4,785
$5,300
$5,300
Insurance
$3,807
$3,754
$3,754
Maintenance
$5,705
$6,133
$6,133
Repairs
$1,949
$1,949
$1,949
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Dark Gray, cloth
Black, cloth
Dark Gray, cloth
Black, cloth
Black, leather
Dark Gray/Camel, leather
Dark Gray, leather
Exterior
Calypso Red
Portofino Gray
Hampton Gray
Hyper White
Oxford Blue
Shimmering Silver
Nocturne Black
Calypso Red
Portofino Gray
Hampton Gray
Hyper White
Oxford Blue
Shimmering Silver
Nocturne Black
Calypso Red
Portofino Gray
Hampton Gray
Hyper White
Oxford Blue
Shimmering Silver
Nocturne Black