A 2016 Hyundai Excel still asks 46% of what a 2021 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 67 sedans we price, that ranks #50, below the 52% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−39%), after which losses ease to about 23.4% a year. Calculated from 39 listings.
Hyundai Excel value by year
The newest Excel at under half the 2019 price is the 2008, with a median asking price of $5,000 (42% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $9,000 | $34,000 | 3 | |
| 2019 | $5,600 | $26,000 | 7 | |
| 2018 | $10,000 | $14,750 | 3 | |
| 2016 | $3,022 | $9,000 | 3 | |
| 2015 | $6,500 | $7,999 | 3 | |
| 2013 | $4,999 | $9,500 | 4 | |
| 2012 | $6,900 | $7,800 | 3 | |
| 2010 | $4,900 | $19,600 | 3 | |
| 2009 | $1,900 | $8,900 | 4 | |
| 2008 | $4,500 | $12,999 | 6 |
How the Hyundai Excel depreciates
The newest Hyundai Excel has a median asking price of $19,500; a 13-year-older one runs about $5,000 — roughly 74% lost over 13 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Hyundai Excel hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Honda Civic keeps 76%, the Nissan Sentra 43% and the Lexus RC 82%, against 46% for the Excel. The Excel holds value better than the Nissan Sentra, but not the Honda Civic and Lexus RC.
The Hyundai Excel market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2019 Hyundai Excel: a dealer trade-in offer is around $5,600, selling private-party nets about $11,900, and a lot asks near $26,000 — a $20,400 spread on the same car.
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Hyundai Excel value FAQ
How much is a Hyundai Excel worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $5,000 to $19,500 across 10 model years. A 2019 is worth about $11,900, the median of 7 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Hyundai Excel's value?
Among Excels from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $10,000, and those with 100,000 to 150,000 miles ask $8,600.
Which Hyundai Excel year is the best value?
The newest Excel at under half the 2019 price is the 2008, with a median asking price of $5,000 (42% of it).
Does the Excel hold value better than the Honda Civic?
No: over 5 years the Excel keeps 46% of its value and the Honda Civic 76%, by the median asking prices of the 2021 and 2016 model years.
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