2026 Hyundai Sonata · Trim vs trim

2026 Hyundai Sonata N Line vs Limited Hybrid: what's the difference?

The Limited Hybrid costs $2,200 more. Current 2026 US base MSRPs exclude $1,295 freight, paint, , taxes and dealer charges. Retail builder availability does not establish an open bank. It starts at $38,250 with the 2.0L GDI · 192 , and the N Line at $36,050 with the 2.5L . The Limited Hybrid adds , a , a , and a hybrid powertrain. It comes without . In all, 9 parts differ, listed below. It gets 47 , 20 more than the N Line's 27. It makes 192 , 98 less than the N Line's 290.

Our Sonata data has all six current US 2026 , the seven trim/drive configurations, wheels, major and gas/hybrid/HTRAC power-flow examples. It doesn't have paint, port/dealer accessories, cosmetic color combinations, open-order-bank confirmation and option-adjusted mass yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.

N Line, as it comes
N Line$36,050
Limited Hybrid, as it comes
Limited Hybrid$38,250

What changes, as they come

Numbers
WhatN LineLimited Hybrid
HorsepowerN Line290 hpLimited Hybrid192 hp
Combined mpgN Line27 mpgLimited Hybrid47 mpg
City mpgN Line23 mpgLimited Hybrid44 mpg
Highway mpgN Line32 mpgLimited Hybrid51 mpg
Tire diameterN Line26.7″Limited Hybrid26.3″
Wheel sizeN Line19″Limited Hybrid17″
Parts
WhatN LineLimited Hybrid
EngineN Line2.5L turbo four-cylinderLimited Hybrid2.0L GDI hybrid · 192 system hp
TransmissionN LineN 8-speed wet dual-clutch automaticLimited Hybrid6-speed automatic
SuspensionN LineN Line sport-tuned suspensionLimited HybridMacPherson strut / independent multi-link suspension
WheelsN Line19-inch N Line wheelsLimited Hybrid17-inch Eco-spoke wheels
TiresN Line245/40R19 tiresLimited Hybrid215/55R17 tires
Rear bumperN LineN Line rear fascia and dual twin-tip exhaustLimited HybridStandard rear bumper and twin-tip single exhaust
SeatsN LineN sport seats with microfiber inserts · power driverLimited HybridLeather · power front seats
SpoilerN LineN Line black rear spoilerLimited HybridIntegrated rear spoiler
GrilleN LineN Line front fascia and grilleLimited HybridBlack mesh grille
Equipment
WhatN LineLimited Hybrid
Ventilated front seatsN LineNot includedLimited HybridYes
Heated steering wheelN LineNot includedLimited HybridYes
Surround View MonitorN LineNot includedLimited HybridYes
Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist - RearN LineNot includedLimited HybridYes
Blind-Spot View MonitorN LineNot includedLimited HybridYes
Remote Smart Parking AssistN LineNot includedLimited HybridYes

The same on both: cargo behind the rear seats (15.6 cu ft).

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The Limited Hybrid, as it comes

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Limited Hybrid

$38,250

 

2026 Limited Hybrid111.8″ WHEELBASE17″ WHEELS5.3″ CLEARANCE
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Packages & options

What your options change

This is a stock Limited Hybrid. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the sedan.

  • No HTRAC AWD
  • Has Hybrid
  • Has Heated seats
  • Has Ventilated seats
  • Has Panoramic roof
  • Has Bose audio
  • Has 360° camera
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Engine
2.0L GDI hybrid · 192 system hp
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Torque
System unpublished · motor 151 lb-ft
City / hwy
44 / 51 mpg · EPA estimate
Trunk
15.6 cu ft · rear seats up · every trim
Rear legroom
34.8″
Ground clearance
5.3″ · published minimum
Gauges
12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
Seats
Leather · power front seats
Audio
Bose 12-speaker premium audio
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof standard
Highway Driving Assist
Equipped · supervised assistance
Remote parking
Remote Smart Parking Assist
Tire repair
Tire Mobility Kit · no compact spare listed

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About these comparisons

Each illustration and link uses the build behind its number. Comparisons cover the model years and bodies in our guides. Different rows can use different trims and equipment. Missing values aren’t treated as zero; reported prices and inferred ratings aren’t ranked.

  • Lowest listed trim price in each guide, before destination, options, taxes and fees. Cab and body styles can differ.
  • Best published combined rating found in each guide, including regular hybrids. Plug-in ratings and inferred matches are excluded.