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Compare the Sonata to the Competition

The Sonata is one of the most cross-shopped vehicles in its class, so the smart move before buying is to see exactly how it stacks up against the rivals you're considering. Below you'll find head-to-head comparisons against the competitors shoppers ask about most — and every comparison uses the same research methodology, so you can weigh each matchup on equal footing. Explore the detailed comparisons to find the right fit for you.

Featured comparisons

Featured Sonata comparisons

Sonata vs Camry

Sonata vs Camry

SEL and SE sit a tier apart — features on one side, price on the other.

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Sonata vs Accord

Sonata vs Accord

SEL Sport FWD and LX sit a tier apart — features on one side, price on the other.

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Sonata vs K5

Sonata vs K5

SE and LXS sit a tier apart — features on one side, price on the other.

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Sonata vs Altima

Sonata vs Altima

SE and SV FWD sit a tier apart — features on one side, price on the other.

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In-depth comparisons

Latest Sonata comparison articles

SEL
Which trim

SEL

SEL hybrid sits in the middle of the lineup at $32,450 and returns 47 mpg combined — enough efficiency to matter without paying Limited money.

Blue
Which trim

Blue

At $29,200, Blue undercuts SEL by over $3,000 yet posts the best fuel economy in the lineup at 51 mpg combined.

SE
Which trim

SE

SE opens the range at $27,450 with the same 191-hp four-cylinder found in the SEL Sport trims, just with less standard equipment.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing the Sonata side-by-side with the rivals you're considering is the fastest way to understand where it fits your priorities — and to feel confident before you buy. Each comparison lays the two vehicles out together so the differences are easy to see.

The comparisons below cover the competitors Sonata shoppers ask about most. Pick the matchup you're weighing and open its detailed comparison to dig in.

Every comparison uses the same research methodology and is built from the same vehicle data, so each matchup is evaluated on equal footing — no matter which rival you're looking at.

Comparisons are refreshed as new vehicle data becomes available, so the matchups reflect the current model lineups rather than a single snapshot in time.

Start with the rival you're most seriously considering. If you're still narrowing the field, the featured comparisons at the top of this page are the matchups shoppers explore most.

Choose any comparison card on this page. Each one opens a detailed Comparison Detail page with the complete head-to-head — this page is just the starting point that points you to the right one.

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