EXPERT REVIEW · SEDAN

2026 Hyundai Sonata review

Hyundai Sonata: a class leader on the details. Illustrative review

9.1/10 OffLot expert score

The 2026 Hyundai Sonata sits near the top of its class. Comfortable front seats on long trips; efficient in mixed driving. Road noise on coarse pavement and rear headroom is tight for tall passengers, so test the trim you'd actually buy. Starting around $29,000, it undercuts most direct rivals.

What's good

  • Comfortable front seats on long trips
  • Efficient in mixed driving
  • Standard driver-assist suite

What to check

  • Road noise on coarse pavement
  • Rear headroom is tight for tall passengers

Best for: Buyers who want low running costs without giving up comfort. Starting MSRP: $29,000.

Owner reviews · 4.3 of 5 from 3 owners

★★★★☆Omar J. · Phoenix, AZ · 28 months owned
Happy after a year

We cross-shopped three others and this won on fuel economy. road noise on the highway is the trade-off.

★★★★★Dwayne D. · Corpus Christi, TX · 17 months owned
Would buy again

The fuel economy is the standout. My only gripe is road noise on the highway, which I knew going in.

★★★★☆Terrence S. · Charlotte, NC · 13 months owned
Happy after a year

The fuel economy is the standout. My only gripe is road noise on the highway, which I knew going in.

Price trend · used Hyundai Sonata, 12 months

$18.0k$18.3k$18.6k$18.9k$19.2kNov 25Jan 26Mar 26May 26Jul 26Sep 26

Average used asking price in the OffLot demo index: $18,838 · -0.84% last 30 days · +2.89% year over year.

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