For the same model year, dealers ask 26 points more than private sellers; GA is the cheapest state at -32% and WI the priciest at +18%; a manual Accent asks -9% against the median of its model year.
Hyundai Accent price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | 9 | |
| 2017 | — | 27 | |
| 2016 | — | 23 | |
| 2015 | — | 23 | |
| 2014 | — | 20 | |
| 2013 | — | 19 | |
| 2012 | — | 20 | |
| 2011 | — | 7 | |
| 2010 | — | 8 | |
| 2009 | — | 14 | |
| 2008 | — | 13 | |
| 2007 | — | 6 | |
| 2006 | — | 7 | |
| 2005 | — | 6 |
For the 2017 model year, the Hyundai Accent has a median asking price of $5,500; the Ford Focus asks $7,500, the Chevrolet Sonic $5,990 and the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 $4,999. Only the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 asks less.
Dealer or private seller
On the Hyundai Accent the dealer markup works out at 26% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 387 | -12.1% | $4,064 |
| Dealer | 261 | +13.6% | $6,079 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 573 | -0.6% | $4,856 |
| Rebuilt | 34 | -2.6% | $5,683 |
| Salvage | 17 | -31.0% | $3,818 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2016 Accent, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 75–100k and 150–175k bands the asking price falls 31%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 75–100k miles | 23 | |
| 100–125k miles | 22 | |
| 125–150k miles | 15 | |
| 150–175k miles | 15 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Hyundai Accent is transmission: MANUAL asks -9% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic | 575 | -1.0% |
| Transmission | Manual | 52 | -8.6% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Hyundai Accent asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is WI at +18%, cheapest GA at -32% — 51 points apart, which on a $4,495 car is roughly $2,274.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 20 | |
| NM | 16 | |
| NY | 25 | |
| TX | 53 | |
| DC | 17 | |
| WA | 69 | |
| AZ | 32 | |
| NC | 17 | |
| PA | 20 | |
| WI | 22 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Hyundai Accent cost?
The median asking price is $4,495 across 762 live listings. A 2005 asks about $2,500 and a 2019 about $7,999. The most listed year is 2017, at $5,500.
Is a used Accent cheaper than a Ford Focus?
Yes. For the 2017 model year the Accent has a median asking price of $5,500 and the Ford Focus $7,500, so the Accent asks 27% less.
Is it cheaper to buy a Accent from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 13.6% above and private sellers 12.1% below, a gap of about $1,414 on a 2017 at $5,500.
How much value does a Accent lose per 25,000 miles?
About 12% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2016 Accent, measured from the 75–100k band to the 150–175k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Hyundai Accent valuation tool.
How much less is a rebuilt-title Accent worth?
Hardly at all: in 34 listings, rebuilt-title cars ask within 3% of the median for their model year.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Accent?
Of the states with enough listings, GA asks least at -32.3% against the national median, and WI most at +18.3%. On the typical $4,495 Accent that spread is about $2,274.
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