Marketed trim
2027 Hyundai Sonata SEL
The 2027 Hyundai Sonata SEL is trim 2 of 6 in a lineup of 6 trims. Its documented equipment centers on 17-inch alloy wheels standard, Heated front seats and 8-way power driver's seat standard, Dual automatic temperature control standard. The 2027 Sonata lineup is listed with 2.5L four-cylinder, 2.5L turbo (N Line) or 2.0L hybrid across its 6 trims. The 2027 Sonata lineup seats 5. The 2027 Sonata SEL is a Midsize sedan, the same body style as the other 5 Sonata trims. The N Line's 290 hp and the Hybrid's 192 hp come from two different powertrains, and neither figure applies to the other.
Documented equipment
What sets this trim apart.
| # | Equipment item |
|---|---|
| 01 | 17-inch alloy wheels standard |
| 02 | Heated front seats and 8-way power driver's seat standard |
| 03 | Dual automatic temperature control standard |
Cost to own
What five years with the SEL cost in 2026.
Kelley Blue Book has not priced the 2027 Hyundai Sonata SEL yet. For the same trim in the 2026 model year it puts the five-year cost to own at $49,104: $18,185 of depreciation and $30,919 in out-of-pocket costs, leaving a residual value of $15,510.
| Five-year cost | This trim, 2026 model year | Across the 2026 Sonata trims KBB lists |
|---|---|---|
| Five-year cost to own | $49,104 | $48,843 to $56,289 |
| Depreciation | $18,185 | $15,535 to $21,307 |
| Fuel | $5,973 | $5,528 to $10,638 |
| Insurance | $11,680 | $11,680 to $16,805 |
| Financing | $4,121 | $3,514 to $4,828 |
| State fees | $2,423 | $2,133 to $2,761 |
| Maintenance | $6,044 | $6,044 to $6,442 |
| Repairs | $678 | $646 to $678 |
Standard equipment Kelley Blue Book lists for the 2026 SEL
12V Power OutletAlarm SystemBluetooth Streaming AudioBluetooth Wireless TechnologyClimate Control Air ConditioningCloth SeatsCruise ControlFolding Rear SeatHands Free PhoneHeated SeatsLeather-Wrapped Steering WheelMP3 PlayerPower Driver's SeatPower OutletPower WindowsProximity Sensing Keyless EntryPush-Button Engine StartRear Window DefrosterRemote Control Liftgate/Trunk ReleaseRemote Keyless EntrySatellite RadioSmartphone InterfaceSteering Wheel ControlsTilt Steering WheelTilt/Telescoping Steering WheelUSB PortiPod Connector
4 items are standard on the SEL that the SE does not list: Climate Control Air Conditioning, Heated Seats, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, Power Driver's Seat.
Trim-specific answer desk
14 answers for the SEL.
T01What is the 2027 Hyundai Sonata SEL?
The SEL is one of the 6 trims on the 2027 Hyundai Sonata, level 2 counting up from the entry trim.
T02What comes standard on the Sonata SEL?
The Hyundai materials for the SEL list 17-inch alloy wheels standard, Heated front seats and 8-way power driver's seat standard, Dual automatic temperature control standard.
T03Where does the SEL sit in the Sonata lineup?
The 2027 Sonata SEL is trim 2 of 6, between the SE and the SEL Convenience.
T04What engine does the Sonata SEL use?
The 2027 Sonata lineup is listed with 2.5L four-cylinder, 2.5L turbo (N Line) or 2.0L hybrid across its 6 trims.
T05How many people does the Sonata SEL seat?
The 2027 Sonata lineup seats 5.
T06What body style is the Sonata SEL?
The 2027 Sonata SEL is a Midsize sedan, the same body style as the other 5 Sonata trims.
T07What changed for the Sonata SEL this model year?
The N Line's 290 hp and the Hybrid's 192 hp come from two different powertrains, and neither figure applies to the other. Hyundai had not yet published U.S. 2027 Sonata trims, pricing or EPA figures at last check, though EPA has a 2027 filing for the family, so this page keeps the stable trim structure and output figures. A redesigned ninth-generation Sonata has been reported in Korean industry press for a home-market debut, with no confirmed U.S. timing.
T08Does the Sonata SEL come with 17-inch alloy wheels standard?
Yes. Hyundai lists 17-inch alloy wheels standard as standard equipment on the SEL.
T09Does the Sonata SEL come with Heated front seats and 8-way power driver's seat standard?
Yes. Hyundai lists Heated front seats and 8-way power driver's seat standard as standard equipment on the SEL.
T10Does the Sonata SEL come with Dual automatic temperature control standard?
Yes. Hyundai lists Dual automatic temperature control standard as standard equipment on the SEL.
T11Which 2027 Hyundai Sonata trims come with 17-inch alloy wheels standard?
1 of the 3 Sonata trims list 17-inch alloy wheels standard: SEL. The other 2, SEL Convenience, N Line, do not list it.
T12Which 2027 Hyundai Sonata trims come with Heated front seats and 8-way power driver's seat standard?
1 of the 3 Sonata trims list Heated front seats and 8-way power driver's seat standard: SEL. The other 2, SEL Convenience, N Line, do not list it.
T13Which 2027 Hyundai Sonata trims come with Dual automatic temperature control standard?
1 of the 3 Sonata trims list Dual automatic temperature control standard: SEL. The other 2, SEL Convenience, N Line, do not list it.
T14What equipment is exclusive to the 2027 Hyundai Sonata SEL?
Of the equipment documented for the SEL, 17-inch alloy wheels standard, Heated front seats and 8-way power driver's seat standard, Dual automatic temperature control standard appear on no other 2027 Sonata trim.
Rest of the lineup
Compare the SEL with the other 2027 Sonata trims.
This trim in figures
The 2027 Sonata SEL: specifications and equipment.
The figures below are the 2025 model year's for the SEL.
Kelley Blue Book lists the 2025 Hyundai Sonata SEL at a $29,245 base price, with 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (GDI) making 191 hp and 181 lb-ft of torque, automatic, 8-spd w/shiftronic transmission with AWD drive.
It is 193.3 in long, 111.8 in wheelbase, 3,466 lb curb weight, and seats 5.
Capability figures listed for it: 15.6 cubic feet of cargo space.
EPA ratings for this row: 28 mpg combined, 25 city, 34 highway.
It rides on P215/55R17 tires and carries a 5-year, 60,000-mile basic warranty.
Compared with the SE, the SEL adds heated front seats, heated mirrors, power drivers seat as standard equipment.
Generation history, the NHTSA safety record and background on the Hyundai Sonata are on the Hyundai Sonata model page.
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