2020 Hyundai Sonata Is A Lot Of Midsize Sedan For $24,300

Hyundai has released U.S. pricing for the redesigned 2020 Sonata, and the reality is the sedan is a lot of car for the money.

Starting at $23,400 (excluding $930 destination), the base 2020 Hyundai Sonata SE is $750 more expensive than the previous-generation model. However, the price increase is easily offset by the added content compared to the 2019 Sonata SE.

New standard equipment for the entry-level Sonata SE includes the 191 HP Smartstream 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, 8-speed automatic transmission and Shift-By-Wire selector, 8-inch LCD monitor, Electronic Parking Brake, LED Hidden Lighting Lamps, LED DRLs, LED taillights, and laminated windshield.

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Also new are the driving assistance systems offered as part of the standard SmartSense suite. They include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Follow Assist, Driver Attention Warning, automatic high-beam assist, and Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go.

Moving up in the range, the 2020 Hyundai Sonata SEL is priced at $25,500 and adds an array of features. Among them there are design upgrades including 17-inch alloys, sport front and rear fascias, twin-tip muffler, side mirror turn signal indicators, leatherette interior door panel inserts, and liquid chrome interior accents.

Standard convenience features include heated side mirrors, heated front seats, 8-way power driver’s seat, dual automatic temperature control, hands-free Smart Trunk Release, proximity key entry with push button start, 4.2-inch color LCD instrument cluster, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a center rear armrest. The SEL trim also adds Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist.

For $27,450, customers can get the SEL Plus trim which brings the new 180 HP Smartstream 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine as standard. Along with the turbo engine, the SEL Plus adds sporty upgrades including 18-inch alloys, glossy black side mirrors and window surround, aluminum pedals, and Dinamica suede / leatherette seating surfaces.

Finally, the range-topping 2020 Hyundai Sonata Limited is priced at $33,300. For the money, customers get the 1.6L turbo-four, Hyundai Digital Key, Color Head Up Display, Blind-Spot View Monitor with Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Remote Smart Parking Assist, and much more as standard. The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid will arrive later in the year.