2026 Hyundai Sonata · Trims · SE

What is the 2026 Hyundai Sonata SE?

The cheapest of the Sonata's six trims in our data. Current 2026 US base MSRPs exclude $1,295 freight, paint, , taxes and dealer charges. Retail builder availability does not establish an open bank. The SE starts at $27,450. The next one up is the SEL Sport, at $29,150.

Our Sonata data has all six current US 2026 , the seven trim/drive configurations, wheels, major and gas//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.

Where the SE sits

Every 2026 Sonata trim in our data by starting price.

The SE as it comes

Before any options.

Engine
2.5L GDI/MPI four-cylinder
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Wheels
16-inch alloy wheels
Tires
205/65R16 tires
Seats
Premium cloth · manual driver seat
Touchscreen
12.3-inch touchscreen

Also standard: Keyless entry

One step up: the SEL Sport

The SEL Sport costs $1,700 more. Our Sonata data isn't complete enough to list what it adds.

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The SE, as it comes

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SE

$27,450

 

2026 SE111.8″ WHEELBASE16″ WHEELS5.3″ CLEARANCE
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Packages & options

What your options change

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

  • No HTRAC AWD
  • No Hybrid
  • No Heated seats
  • No Ventilated seats
  • No Panoramic roof
  • No Bose audio
  • No 360° camera
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Engine
2.5L GDI/MPI four-cylinder
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Torque
181 lb-ft
City / hwy
28 / 38 mpg · EPA estimate
Trunk
15.6 cu ft · rear seats up · every trim
Rear legroom
34.8″
Ground clearance
5.3″ · published minimum
Gauges
4.2-inch instrument display
Seats
Premium cloth · manual driver seat
Audio
Standard audio
Sunroof
Not equipped · no factory package offered
Highway Driving Assist
Not equipped · Smart Cruise Control standard
Remote parking
Not equipped
Tire repair
Compact temporary spare

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Lower starting price than the Sonata

2026 Sonata: $27,450

Before destination and options. Cab and body styles can differ. Sonata: SE · Sedan.

Higher combined mpg than the Sonata

2026 Sonata: 51 mpg

Best combined rating, including regular hybrids.

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.