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Used 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid is a midsize family sedan offered in two trim levels: base and Limited. Under the hood is 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a 50-kilowatt (67-horsepower) electric motor. Total system output is 202 horsepower, delivered to the front wheels by way of a six-speed automatic transmission. It has an EPA-estimated EV range of 28 miles on a full charge.

Standard base model features include 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, heated mirrors, a hands-free trunklid, keyless ignition and entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, an eight-way power driver seat, a manual height-adjustable passenger seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a rearview camera, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic warning systems, Hyundai's Blue Link emergency communications, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone app integration, a 7-inch touchscreen and a seven-speaker sound system with satellite and HD radio, and two USB ports (one front, one charge-only in the rear).

If you are looking for more, though, step up to the Limited. You'll get adaptive LED headlights, rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, a power front passenger seat, a heated steering wheel, driver-seat memory functions, a wireless charging pad, an 8-inch touchscreen, a navigation system and an upgraded nine-speaker Infinity sound system. The Limited also comes with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, a drowsy driver warning system, and automatic high beams.

Which Sonata Plug-in Hybrid trim does Edmunds recommend?

The base Sonata Plug-in Hybrid comes with a generous number of standard features that will likely satisfy most shoppers. You get a lot of comfort and convenience items with the Limited trim, as well as more advanced safety features, but the $5,600 jump in price may be difficult to justify.

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Comparing average pricing near
Waco, TX
Vehicle
Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Base
Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Limited
Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Limited w/Blue Pearl Interior
Vehicle
Limited
2.0L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A
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Limited w/Blue Pearl Interior
2.0L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A
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Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
202 hp @ 6,000 rpm
202 hp @ 6,000 rpm
202 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
215/55R17
215/55R17
215/55R17
Wheel size
17 X 7.0-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 (Gas only)
37 / 42 / 39 MPG
37 / 42 / 39 MPG
37 / 42 / 39 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)
99 / 100 / 99 MPGe
99 / 100 / 99 MPGe
99 / 100 / 99 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
14.5 gal.
14.5 gal.
14.5 gal.
Gas Driving Range (city/hwy)
537 / 609 miles
537 / 609 miles
537 / 609 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
28 mi.
28 mi.
28 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
34
34
34
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
2.7 hr.
2.7 hr.
2.7 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
35.6 ft.
35.6 ft.
35.6 ft.
Curb weight
3,787 lb.
3,810 lb.
3,810 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
73.4 in.
73.4 in.
73.4 in.
Height
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
Length
191.1 in.
191.1 in.
191.1 in.
Wheelbase
110.4 in.
110.4 in.
110.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
9.9 cu. ft.
9.9 cu. ft.
9.9 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
Front Leg Room
45.5 in.
45.5 in.
45.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
Rear Head Room
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.6 in.
35.6 in.
35.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Gray, cloth
Gray, leather
Emerald Blue, leather
Exterior
Nocturne Black
Metropolis Gray
Hyper White
Skyline Blue
Nocturne Black
Metropolis Gray
Hyper White
Skyline Blue
Nocturne Black
Metropolis Gray
Hyper White
Skyline Blue