A 2021 Hyundai Sonata still asks 63% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 37 sedans we price, that ranks #13, above the 58% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 7 (−25%), after which losses ease to about 10.2% a year. Mileage costs it 52%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 853 listings.
Hyundai Sonata value by year
The newest Sonata at under half the 2025 price is the 2018, with a median asking price of $9,995 (50% of it). A 2023 and a 2022 ask almost the same, $15,999 against $15,999, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $20,990 | $29,500 | 7 | |
| 2025 | $17,995 | $23,910 | 10 | |
| 2024 | $15,200 | $23,910 | 10 | |
| 2023 | $5,950 | $21,000 | 10 | |
| 2022 | $12,950 | $24,407 | 14 | |
| 2021 | $9,900 | $19,947 | 22 | |
| 2020 | $7,500 | $16,750 | 11 | |
| 2019 | $5,900 | $14,995 | 30 | |
| 2018 | $7,450 | $12,865 | 57 | |
| 2017 | $4,500 | $11,500 | 71 | |
| 2016 | $5,000 | $10,995 | 58 | |
| 2015 | $3,999 | $10,990 | 78 | |
| 2014 | $3,500 | $8,999 | 39 | |
| 2013 | $3,200 | $7,900 | 116 | |
| 2012 | $2,700 | $7,995 | 74 | |
| 2011 | $2,650 | $5,999 | 95 | |
| 2010 | $1,200 | $6,195 | 18 | |
| 2009 | $1,600 | $4,950 | 22 | |
| 2008 | $1,900 | $5,995 | 18 | |
| 2007 | $1,650 | $5,000 | 17 | |
| 2006 | $1,500 | $5,299 | 30 | |
| 2005 | $1,000 | $4,490 | 18 | |
| 2004 | $1,399 | $4,200 | 8 | |
| 2003 | $1,700 | $6,200 | 7 | |
| 2002 | $1,100 | $2,600 | 7 | |
| 2000 | $1,999 | $4,300 | 6 |
How the Hyundai Sonata depreciates
The newest Hyundai Sonata has a median asking price of $25,502; a 26-year-older one runs about $1,999 — roughly 92% lost over 26 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Hyundai Sonata hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Kia K5 keeps 56%, against 63% for the Sonata. The Sonata holds value better than the Kia K5.
The Hyundai Sonata market right now
Adjust your Hyundai Sonata value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Hyundai Sonata about 52% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2025 Hyundai Sonata: a dealer trade-in offer is around $17,995, selling private-party nets about $19,995, and a lot asks near $23,910 — a $5,915 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Sonata costs a median 28% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 5 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Hyundai Sonata price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,448 (12) | $19,700 (39) | +28% |
| 2022 | $15,500 (5) | $17,695 (26) | +14% |
| 2021 | $13,000 (12) | $14,950 (51) | +15% |
| 2020 | $11,225 (12) | $14,973 (28) | +33% |
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Hyundai Sonata value FAQ
How much is a Hyundai Sonata worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,999 to $25,502 across 26 model years. A 2025 is worth about $19,995, the median of 10 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Hyundai Sonata's value?
Among Sonatas from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $20,500, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $7,450; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 52%.
Which Hyundai Sonata year is the best value?
The newest Sonata at under half the 2025 price is the 2018, with a median asking price of $9,995 (50% of it). A 2023 and a 2022 ask almost the same, $15,999 against $15,999, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Hyundai Sonata cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 28% more, across 5 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Sonata hold value better than the Kia K5?
Yes: over 5 years the Sonata keeps 63% of its value and the Kia K5 56%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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