2021 Hyundai Sonata value
In Good condition, a 2021 Hyundai Sonata is likely worth $10,500–$13,100 as a trade-in, $13,650–$17,150 in a private sale and $14,950–$18,750 at dealer retail, per Kelley Blue Book (fetched Oct 23, 2026); dealers were typically asking $19,590 (median of 18 cited listings on Carvana, Oct 23, 2026).
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What you'd likely get
| If you… | Range |
|---|---|
| Trade-in at a dealer What a dealer typically credits you toward another car. | $10,500–$13,100 |
| Private-party sale Selling yourself to another person. | $13,650–$17,150 |
| Dealer retail (fair purchase) What buyers typically pay a dealer. | $14,950–$18,750 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book, Good condition, fetched Oct 23, 2026, valid through 10/23/2026. Ranges span the styles KBB lists for this year. Edmunds per-model ranges: not available (not collected).
Typical dealer asking price: $19,590 (18 listings, Oct 23, 2026, Carvana). Asking prices are what dealers list, not what they pay you. See the listings
Typical dealer asking price
$19,590
Median of 18 dealer listings. Typical range $17,590–$21,940 (middle 50%) from 18 cited comparable listings observed Oct 23, 2026–Oct 23, 2026.
See all 18 cited comparables
| Price | Trim | Miles | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $16,590 | - | ≈77,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $16,990 | Hybrid | ≈93,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $16,990 | - | ≈73,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $17,590 | - | ≈67,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $17,590 | - | ≈56,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $17,990 | - | ≈92,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $17,990 | SEL | ≈68,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $18,590 | - | ≈52,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $19,590 | - | ≈32,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $19,590 | - | ≈67,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $19,990 | - | ≈57,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $20,590 | - | ≈11,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $20,990 | - | ≈50,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $21,590 | - | ≈8,100 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $22,990 | SEL Plus | ≈18,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $22,990 | - | ≈52,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $23,590 | - | ≈46,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $24,990 | - | ≈4,600 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
Method: Median of asking/sold prices of cited comparable 2021 Hyundai Sonata listings observed in the last 120 days. Minimum 5 comps required. How this works
Safety recalls (0)
NHTSA's recall database returned no recalls for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata model names we queried.
Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check a VIN-specific recall at NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA Recalls API (SONATA) · fetched Oct 23, 2026 · HTTP 403 (no records)
Source: NHTSA Recalls API (SONATA HYBRID) · fetched Oct 23, 2026 · HTTP 403 (no records)
Source: NHTSA Recalls API (SONATA N) · fetched Oct 23, 2026 · HTTP 403 (no records)
Fuel economy (27–52 MPG combined)
| Version | City/Hwy/Comb | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Sonata Automatic (AM-S8) | 23/33/27 | 2.5L 4cyl · Regular · Front-Wheel Drive |
| Sonata Automatic (S8) | 27/37/30 | 1.6L 4cyl · Regular · Front-Wheel Drive |
| Sonata Automatic (S8) | 27/37/31 | 2.5L 4cyl · Regular · Front-Wheel Drive |
| Sonata Automatic (S8) | 28/38/32 | 2.5L 4cyl · Regular · Front-Wheel Drive |
| Sonata Hybrid Automatic (AM-S6) | 45/51/47 | 2.0L 4cyl · Regular · Front-Wheel Drive |
| Sonata Hybrid Blue Automatic (AM-S6) | 50/54/52 | 2.0L 4cyl · Regular · Front-Wheel Drive |
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov · fetched Oct 23, 2026
NHTSA model names
NHTSA vPIC lists these Hyundai model names for 2021: Sonata.
Source: NHTSA vPIC · fetched Oct 23, 2026
Kelley Blue Book values
For a 2021 Hyundai Sonata in Good condition, KBB showed: fair purchase price $14,950–$18,750; private party $13,650–$17,150; trade-in $10,500–$13,100.
KBB values by style (5)
| Style | Fair purchase | Private party | Trade-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE Sedan 4D | $14,950 | $13,650 | $10,500 |
| SEL Sedan 4D | $15,650 | $14,350 | $11,450 |
| SEL Plus Sedan 4D | $16,600 | $15,150 | $13,100 |
| Limited Sedan 4D | $18,250 | $16,650 | $13,000 |
| N-Line Sedan 4D | $18,750 | $17,150 | $13,100 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book, fetched Oct 23, 2026 · KBB values valid through 10/23/2026 · page hash f22775b9d1ac. KBB figures are KBB's estimates, shown separately from our listing-based value.
2021 Hyundai Sonata specs
| Fuel economy (city / hwy / combined) | 23–50 / 33–54 / 27–52 MPG (EPA) |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl (EPA) |
| Horsepower | 180 - 290 hp (KBB) |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S8), Automatic (S8), Automatic (AM-S6) (EPA) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive (EPA) |
| Fuel type | Regular (EPA) |
| EPA size class | Large Cars (EPA) |
| Body styles | Sedan 4D (KBB) |
| Cargo volume | 16 cu ft (KBB) |
| Trims / styles | SE Sedan 4D, SEL Sedan 4D, SEL Plus Sedan 4D, Limited Sedan 4D, N-Line Sedan 4D (KBB) |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov (fetched Oct 23, 2026) and Kelley Blue Book (fetched Oct 23, 2026); fields marked with another source cite that page and fetch date. Ranges span all versions listed.
Market context
Latest: 182.2 (Sep 2026), -1.5% vs. a year earlier. Peak in the last 10 years: 216.9 (Feb 2022).
Sep 2016 – Sep 2026. National index (1982–84=100); it shows market direction, not the value of a specific car.
Source: FRED CUSR0000SETA02 (BLS) · fetched Oct 23, 2026
Questions
What is a 2021 Hyundai Sonata worth?
In Good condition, a 2021 Hyundai Sonata is likely worth $10,500–$13,100 as a trade-in, $13,650–$17,150 in a private sale and $14,950–$18,750 at dealer retail, per Kelley Blue Book (fetched Oct 23, 2026); dealers were typically asking $19,590 (median of 18 cited listings on Carvana, Oct 23, 2026).
What is the trade-in value of a 2021 Hyundai Sonata?
Kelley Blue Book lists a trade-in range of $10,500–$13,100 for a 2021 Hyundai Sonata in Good condition (fetched Oct 23, 2026). Private-party: $13,650–$17,150. Dealer retail: $14,950–$18,750.
What do dealers ask for a used 2021 Hyundai Sonata?
Dealers typically ask about $19,590 for a 2021 Hyundai Sonata (median asking price; middle 50% $17,590–$21,940), based on 18 cited listings from Carvana observed Oct 23, 2026.
What is the price range for a used 2021 Hyundai Sonata?
Asking prices in our 18 cited listings ran from $16,590 to $24,990; the middle half sat between $17,590 and $21,940.
How many miles do used 2021 Hyundai Sonata listings have?
The 18 listings with a mileage shown had 4,600–93,000 miles (median 56,000).
Where does this 2021 Hyundai Sonata value come from?
From 18 public listings on Carvana, each linked below with its fetch date and a content hash of the page we read. Download them as CSV or JSON.
Does the 2021 Hyundai Sonata have recalls?
NHTSA returned no recalls for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata model names we queried (checked Oct 23, 2026).
What MPG does the 2021 Hyundai Sonata get?
EPA combined fuel economy for 2021 Hyundai Sonata versions ranges from 27 to 52 MPG, per fueleconomy.gov.
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