Used Hyundai Sonata for Sale near South Dakota

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 $17,417 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $17,325 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 roomy, well-equipped midsize sedan with broad appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.55/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its smooth ride, spacious cabin, and strong value for money. Stylish design and fuel economy also come up often in reviews, along with a generally comfortable, easy-to-live-with character.

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

The main trade-offs across recent expert-tested years centre on polarising styling, fuel economy in the sportier versions, and limited all-wheel drive availability.

31.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Hyundai Sonata models reliable?

Owners and expert reviewers consistently point to comfort, value, and a smooth driving experience as core Sonata strengths. Across the model years in the data, you also see repeated praise for spacious interiors, strong fuel economy, and a well-equipped feel.

• Owners rate the Hyundai Sonata between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk depends heavily on model year and condition, so a careful history check and pre-purchase inspection matter.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: 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: a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, voice recognition, and the ability to connect two smartphones to Bluetooth simultaneously.
• Fuel efficiency: the Sonata N Line should burn 8.8 L/100 km in combined driving, but we observed a fuel efficiency of 12.6 L/100 km on our 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 black leather, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and standard advanced safety systems. It suits you if you want the most accessible way into the updated Sonata.
• N Line: This is the performance-oriented trim, adding a 290 hp turbocharged 2.5-litre engine, a dual-clutch automatic transmission, 19-inch wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, rack-mounted steering, a quad-outlet exhaust, navigation, wireless charging, digital key technology, and an 8-speaker Bose audio system. It is the best fit if you want the most engaging Sonata and are willing to pay more for it.

What Hyundai Sonata do most buyers choose?

The Hyundai Sonata years with the most listings are 2022, 2024, and 2018.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they combine broad availability with strong value, giving you more choice across prices and trims. They also often sit in the sweet spot where equipment, comfort, and market pricing line up well for used shoppers.

What is the Hyundai Sonata's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the Sonata lineup, which can work in your favour if you are shopping used. Most model years are posting double-digit declines, so buyers are seeing meaningful price relief rather than small adjustments. The smallest changes are still negative, which means values continue to soften across the board.

The 2017, 2022, and 2016 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).

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 −13.36% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −14.79%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 31.3% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,243 CAD. The Hyundai Sonata offers a roomy cabin and trunk, which makes it easy to live with as a family sedan.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Sonata’s base 191-horsepower, 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine is unremarkable, while the turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder in the N Line produces 290 hp and 311 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: All models have a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and the N Line also has a 12.3-inch digital instrumentation panel.
• Safety: 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.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $36,019 for the Preferred-Trend and $42,619 for the N Line trim.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.