New Hyundai Sonata for Sale nearNorth Vancouver, BC

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 $17,160 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $17,160 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 choice if you want a comfortable, 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 the Sonata for its comfort, spacious cabin, smooth driving experience, and strong fuel economy. Styling and technology also come up often as positives, especially for shoppers who want a sedan that feels modern and easy to live with.

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

The main trade-offs centre on design that may not suit every buyer, fuel economy that varies by powertrain, and all-wheel drive availability that is limited on some versions.

27.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Hyundai Sonata models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Sonata’s comfort, value, and well-rounded character as major strengths. Across the model years in the data, drivers also praise its smooth ride, roomy interior, and strong fuel economy.

• 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 inspection and service-history review matter most.

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 (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.
• 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, 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 Hybrid sedan set to arrive in 2026 offers a similarly adequate 192-hp drivetrain, which benefits from immediate electric motor torque when accelerating from a standstill and can return fuel economy as low as an estimated 5.0 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving.

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, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluelink connected services, and the full standard ADAS suite. It suits you if you want the broadest mix of comfort, tech, and everyday usability.
• N Line: This is the performance-oriented trim, adding the turbocharged 2.5-litre engine with 290 hp and 311 pound-feet of torque, a dual-clutch automatic transmission, 19-inch wheels, sport-tuned suspension, rack-mounted steering, quad-outlet exhaust, navigation, wireless charging, digital key technology, and an 8-speaker Bose sound system. It is the pick if you want the most engaging Sonata and the strongest feature set.

What Hyundai Sonata do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more choice, more price spread, and a better chance of finding the right trim and condition. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and lower used-car pricing.

What is the Hyundai Sonata's resale value?

Most Sonata model years in the table are down year over year, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. The largest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while the oldest examples show smaller changes. That pattern suggests you can often find stronger value in the used market without giving up much equipment or comfort.

The 2015, 2017, 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 −13.84% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −14.8%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 33.6% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2016 model has the most listings at a current average price of $11,016 CAD. The Hyundai Sonata offers roomy seating, a useful trunk, and a comfortable, easygoing character that suits daily driving well.

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 Sonata N Line uses a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine that 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, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, voice recognition, and the ability to connect two smartphones to Bluetooth simultaneously.
• 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 seen on our tester, including the $1,975 destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2016 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 October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.