A 2026 Hyundai Sonata averages $23,995 today, with most selling between $20,990 and $29,500. ForCar prices the Hyundai Sonata from real US listings across 26 model years ($1,250–$23,995) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2021 Hyundai Sonata still asks 56% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 33 sedans we price, that ranks #21, below the 57% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 7 (−34%), after which losses ease to about 16.4% a year. Mileage costs it 50%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 1,249 listings.
Hyundai Sonata value by year
What a Hyundai Sonata is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $20,990 | $29,500 | 4 | |
| 2025 | $18,995 | $24,910 | 12 | |
| 2024 | $20,184 | $22,995 | 6 | |
| 2023 | $13,495 | $21,995 | 17 | |
| 2022 | $14,400 | $25,197 | 10 | |
| 2021 | $10,210 | $20,124 | 23 | |
| 2020 | $10,200 | $18,999 | 23 | |
| 2019 | $1,999 | $14,995 | 54 | |
| 2018 | $4,999 | $13,600 | 61 | |
| 2017 | $5,450 | $11,395 | 87 | |
| 2016 | $3,999 | $9,950 | 101 | |
| 2015 | $3,500 | $10,999 | 139 | |
| 2014 | $2,998 | $7,995 | 98 | |
| 2013 | $3,199 | $7,995 | 173 | |
| 2012 | $2,900 | $7,995 | 105 | |
| 2011 | $1,999 | $6,900 | 138 | |
| 2010 | $1,895 | $9,850 | 37 | |
| 2009 | $1,299 | $5,000 | 60 | |
| 2008 | $1,600 | $7,125 | 28 | |
| 2007 | $1,895 | $4,000 | 17 | |
| 2006 | $1,900 | $4,995 | 25 | |
| 2005 | $2,500 | $4,490 | 4 | |
| 2004 | $1,950 | $7,000 | 12 | |
| 2003 | $1,250 | $4,850 | 4 | |
| 2002 | $2,000 | $6,990 | 6 | |
| 2000 | $1,999 | $4,300 | 5 |
How the Hyundai Sonata depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Hyundai Sonata loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Hyundai Sonata averages $23,995; a 26-year-older one runs about $3,999 — roughly 83% lost over 26 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Hyundai Sonata hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2026 price a 2021 car still asks. Higher is better — the Hyundai Sonata sits at #21 of 33, against a class median of 57%.
The Hyundai Sonata market right now
What the market asks for a Hyundai Sonata at each model year — the median of 3,664 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Hyundai Sonata value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Hyundai Sonata is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Hyundai Sonata about 50% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Hyundai Sonata has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2026 Hyundai Sonata: a dealer trade-in offer is around $20,990, selling private-party nets about $23,995, and a lot asks near $29,500 — a $8,510 spread on the same car.
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Hyundai Sonata value FAQ
How much is a Hyundai Sonata worth?
A 2026 Hyundai Sonata averages $23,995 today (roughly $20,990–$29,500). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Hyundai Sonata value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Hyundai Sonata value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Hyundai Sonata from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Hyundai Sonata year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Hyundai Sonata Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Hyundai Sonatas are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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