A 2021 Hyundai Elantra still asks 68% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 37 sedans we price, that ranks #9, above the 59% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 6 (−27.9%), after which losses ease to about 16.9% a year. Mileage costs it 55%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 814 listings.
Hyundai Elantra value by year
The newest Elantra at under half the 2026 price is the 2020, with a median asking price of $10,000 (49% of it). A 2016 and a 2015 ask almost the same, $5,999 against $5,995, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,495 | $22,990 | 10 | |
| 2025 | $17,495 | $24,598 | 19 | |
| 2024 | $12,950 | $23,500 | 19 | |
| 2023 | $11,999 | $20,500 | 37 | |
| 2022 | $11,900 | $15,900 | 11 | |
| 2021 | $9,995 | $18,495 | 18 | |
| 2020 | $6,600 | $15,995 | 48 | |
| 2019 | $5,000 | $13,995 | 38 | |
| 2018 | $4,900 | $9,999 | 48 | |
| 2017 | $4,000 | $10,999 | 85 | |
| 2016 | $3,150 | $9,995 | 43 | |
| 2015 | $3,770 | $8,999 | 39 | |
| 2014 | $3,500 | $7,940 | 52 | |
| 2013 | $2,500 | $7,500 | 136 | |
| 2012 | $2,500 | $6,995 | 55 | |
| 2011 | $2,000 | $5,995 | 28 | |
| 2010 | $1,500 | $6,995 | 30 | |
| 2009 | $2,200 | $4,999 | 20 | |
| 2008 | $1,200 | $4,300 | 17 | |
| 2007 | $1,800 | $4,995 | 14 | |
| 2006 | $1,000 | $5,500 | 8 | |
| 2005 | $1,100 | $5,195 | 8 | |
| 2004 | $1,195 | $2,999 | 18 | |
| 2003 | $1,295 | $3,000 | 6 | |
| 2002 | $1,000 | $2,900 | 4 | |
| 2000 | $1,399 | $1,600 | 3 |
How the Hyundai Elantra depreciates
The newest Hyundai Elantra has a median asking price of $20,500; a 26-year-older one runs about $1,399 — roughly 93% lost over 26 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Hyundai Elantra hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Camry keeps 62%, the Honda Accord 74% and the Toyota Prius 67%, against 68% for the Elantra. The Elantra holds value better than the Toyota Camry and Toyota Prius, but not the Honda Accord.
The Hyundai Elantra market right now
Adjust your Hyundai Elantra value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Hyundai Elantra about 55% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2026 Hyundai Elantra: a dealer trade-in offer is around $14,495, selling private-party nets about $20,500, and a lot asks near $22,990 — a $8,495 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Elantra costs a median 23% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 7 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Hyundai Elantra price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,800 (11) | $20,546 (40) | +15% |
| 2024 | $15,050 (12) | $19,750 (53) | +31% |
| 2023 | $13,825 (38) | $16,970 (61) | +23% |
| 2022 | $14,500 (12) | $14,224 (31) | −2% |
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Hyundai Elantra value FAQ
How much is a Hyundai Elantra worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,399 to $22,295 across 26 model years. A 2026 is worth about $20,500, the median of 10 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Hyundai Elantra's value?
Among Elantras from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $17,650, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $5,548; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 55%.
Which Hyundai Elantra year is the best value?
The newest Elantra at under half the 2026 price is the 2020, with a median asking price of $10,000 (49% of it). A 2016 and a 2015 ask almost the same, $5,999 against $5,995, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Hyundai Elantra cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 23% more, across 7 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Elantra hold value better than the Toyota Camry?
Yes: over 5 years the Elantra keeps 68% of its value and the Toyota Camry 62%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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