Used Hyundai Sonata for Sale near Iona Station, ON

How much does the Hyundai Sonata cost in today's market?

Used Hyundai Sonata prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Hyundai Sonata's current nationwide average price is $16,861 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $16,861 CAD. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Hyundai Sonata a good car?

Yes — the Hyundai Sonata is a strong used-car pick if you want a comfortable, well-equipped midsize sedan with broad appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Sonata for its comfort, spacious cabin, smooth driving experience, and strong value for money. Style and fuel economy also come up often as recurring positives, along with the generous technology and safety equipment found in many model years.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2021 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs centre on polarising design, fuel economy in some versions, and limited all-wheel drive availability.

27.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Hyundai Sonata models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Sonata as comfortable, practical, and good value, with smooth driving manners and strong fuel economy showing up often in reviews. Expert commentary across the model years also points to a roomy cabin, generous equipment, and a well-rounded character that makes the car easy to live with.

• Owners rate the Hyundai Sonata between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk depends heavily on the specific year and powertrain, so careful shopping and a thorough inspection matter.

What should I look for when buying a used Hyundai Sonata?

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Every 2025 Sonata has standard advanced driving assistance systems, including forward collision warning with intersection assist, pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, automatic high-beam headlights, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.
• Infotainment: All 2025 Sonata models have a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and the N Line also has a 12.3-inch digital instrumentation panel.
• Fuel efficiency: The Sonata N Line should burn 8.8 L/100 km in combined driving, and Hyundai observed 12.6 L/100 km on its testing loop.

Which Hyundai Sonata trim should I buy?

The 2025 Hyundai Sonata offers these trims:

• Preferred-Trend: This is the value-focused choice, with the 191-horsepower 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, available AWD, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Bluelink connected services. It suits you if you want the core Sonata experience with strong everyday equipment.
• N Line: This is the performance-oriented trim, with a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, 290 hp, 311 pound-feet of torque, a dual-clutch automatic transmission, 19-inch wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, rack-mounted electric steering, a quad-outlet exhaust system, navigation, wireless smartphone charging, digital key technology, and an 8-speaker Bose premium sound system. It is the best-value pick if you want the most engaging Sonata.

What Hyundai Sonata do most buyers choose?

The Hyundai Sonata years with the most listings are 2024, 2022, and 2016.

Higher-listing years tend to be the easiest to shop because you get more choice in trims, colours, and equipment. They also often attract more competitive pricing, which can help you find a better deal.

What is the Hyundai Sonata's resale value?

Most Sonata model years are down by double digits year over year, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. The steepest drops are concentrated in several newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older years have moved down more slowly. Overall, the table points to a market where used shoppers can find meaningful value across a wide spread of model years.

The 2015, 2017, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Hyundai Sonata safe?

• 2025: 10/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 9/10

Every 2025 Sonata has standard advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS), including forward collision warning with intersection assist, pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, automatic high-beam headlights, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.

For the safest used buy, the 2025 model posts the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Hyundai Sonata now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −12.29% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −14.12%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 29.3% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $28,481 CAD. The Hyundai Sonata offers a roomy cabin, strong value, and a well-equipped feel that make it easy to live with.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Sonata’s base 191-horsepower, 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine is unremarkable, although it does offer AWD as an option for Preferred-Trend models, while the N Line’s turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder produces 290 hp and 311 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: All models have a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, the N Line also has a 12.3-inch digital instrumentation panel, and standard features include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: Every 2025 Sonata has standard advanced driving assistance systems, and Highway Driving Assist is standard on the Sonata N Line.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $36,019 CAD for the Preferred-Trend and $42,619 CAD for the N Line trim.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2016 Hyundai Sonata compare to the 2016 Toyota Camry?

The 2016 Sonata gives you a lower used price and more listings, which can make shopping easier and more affordable. The Camry carries a higher average used price, but it also shows a stronger share of good and great deals in this comparison.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.