The lineup

Elantra Trims & Pricing

Compare every trim, price, and fuel-economy figure — and find the one that fits you.

The lineup

How the trims step up

Prices step up from the gas value trims, through the hybrids, to the premium flagship.

Trims

Choose your trim

Features

What each trim adds

Step up one trim at a time — here's exactly what you gain, and what it costs.

SE SEL Sport

+$1,125

Adds 13 features

  • Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
  • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
  • Tires: 225/45R17
  • Lip Spoiler
  • Wheels: 17'' x 7.0J Alloy Gloss Black w/Dark Finish
  • Black Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding
  • Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
  • Remote Releases
  • Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver Illumination, Auxiliary Mirror
  • Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Up/Down
  • Leatherette Steering Wheel
  • Leatherette Gear Shifter Material

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Comfort 2
  • Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button now standard
  • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning now standard
Exterior 4
  • Tires: 225/45R17 now standard
  • Lip Spoiler now standard
  • Wheels: 17'' x 7.0J Alloy Gloss Black w/Dark Finish now standard
  • Black Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding now standard
Interior 6
  • Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start now standard
  • Remote Releases now standard
  • Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver Illumination, Auxiliary Mirror now standard
  • Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Up/Down now standard
  • Leatherette Steering Wheel now standard
  • Leatherette Gear Shifter Material now standard
Performance 1
  • Engine: 2.0L MPI DOHC I4 D-CVVT now standard

SEL Sport SEL Sport Plus

+$500

Adds 9 features

  • Heated Front Bucket Seats
  • Power 1-Touch Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
  • 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
  • Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Rear
  • Front Center Armrest and Rear
  • H-Tex Leatherette Seats
  • PERFORMANCE BLUE MATTE Build Out: 01/31/2026
  • BLACK, H-TEX LEATHERETTE SEATS
  • LIGHT GRAY, H-TEX LEATHERETTE SEATS
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Comfort 1
  • Heated Front Bucket Seats now standard
Exterior 2
  • Power 1-Touch Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade now standard
  • PERFORMANCE BLUE MATTE Build Out: 01/31/2026 optional
Interior 6
  • 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat now standard
  • Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Rear now standard
  • Front Center Armrest and Rear now standard
  • H-Tex Leatherette Seats now standard
  • BLACK, H-TEX LEATHERETTE SEATS optional
  • LIGHT GRAY, H-TEX LEATHERETTE SEATS optional

SEL Sport Plus SEL Sport Premium

+$825

Adds 10 features

  • Smart Device Remote Engine Start
  • Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding
  • Premium Cloth Seat Trim
  • Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC)
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (fca) w/Pedestrian and Cyclist & Junction-Turning Detection
  • INTERIOR LIGHT KIT (PIO)
  • INTENSE BLUE Build Out: 01/31/2026
  • BLACK, PREMIUM CLOTH SEAT TRIM
  • GRAY, PREMIUM CLOTH SEAT TRIM
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Comfort 2
  • INTERIOR LIGHT KIT (PIO) optional
  • Smart Device Remote Engine Start now standard
Exterior 2
  • INTENSE BLUE Build Out: 01/31/2026 optional
  • Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding now standard
Interior 4
  • Premium Cloth Seat Trim now standard
  • BLACK, PREMIUM CLOTH SEAT TRIM optional
  • Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC) now standard
  • GRAY, PREMIUM CLOTH SEAT TRIM optional
Performance 1
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake now standard
Safety 1
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (fca) w/Pedestrian and Cyclist & Junction-Turning Detection now standard

SEL Sport Premium Blue

+$375

Adds 27 features

  • FOB Controls
  • Radio: AM/FM/HD Display Audio
  • Wheels: 16'' x 6.5J Alloy
  • Tires: 205/55R16
  • Tire Mobility Kit
  • Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding
  • Chrome Grille
  • Front Bucket Seats
  • Full Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
  • Gauges
  • Urethane Gear Shifter Material
  • Cargo Features

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Comfort 3
  • FOB Controls now standard
  • MUD GUARDS (PIO) optional
  • ALL SEASON FITTED LINERS (PIO) optional
Connectivity 1
  • Radio: AM/FM/HD Display Audio now standard
Exterior 5
  • Wheels: 16'' x 6.5J Alloy now standard
  • Tires: 205/55R16 now standard
  • Tire Mobility Kit now standard
  • Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding now standard
  • Chrome Grille now standard
Interior 9
  • Front Bucket Seats now standard
  • Full Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat now standard
  • Gauges now standard
  • Urethane Gear Shifter Material now standard
  • Cargo Features now standard
  • Digital/Analog Appearance now standard
  • Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Fixed Rear now standard
  • Front Center Armrest now standard
  • MEDIUM GRAY, PREMIUM CLOTH SEAT TRIM optional
Performance 8
  • Engine: 1.6L GDI DOHC I4 D-CVVT now standard
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Dual Clutch (DCT) now standard
  • Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature now standard
  • 3.23 Axle Ratio now standard
  • Battery w/Run Down Protection now standard
  • 11 Gal. Fuel Tank now standard
  • Regenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake now standard
  • 1.32 kWh battery now standard
Safety 1
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/Pedestrian/Cyclist Detection now standard

Blue SEL Sport Plus Hybrid

+$1,650

Adds 15 features

  • Heated Front Bucket Seats
  • Wheels: 17 x 7.0J Gloss Black/Dark Finish Alloy
  • Tires: 225/45R17
  • Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding
  • Lip Spoiler
  • Power 1-Touch Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
  • Leatherette Steering Wheel
  • Leatherette Gear Shifter Material
  • 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
  • H-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
  • Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Rear
  • Front Center Armrest and Rear

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Comfort 1
  • Heated Front Bucket Seats now standard
Exterior 5
  • Wheels: 17 x 7.0J Gloss Black/Dark Finish Alloy now standard
  • Tires: 225/45R17 now standard
  • Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding now standard
  • Lip Spoiler now standard
  • Power 1-Touch Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade now standard
Interior 9
  • Leatherette Steering Wheel now standard
  • Leatherette Gear Shifter Material now standard
  • 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat now standard
  • H-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim now standard
  • Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Rear now standard
  • Front Center Armrest and Rear now standard
  • LIGHT GRAY, H-TEX LEATHERETTE SEAT TRIM optional
  • BLACK, H-TEX LEATHERETTE SEAT TRIM optional
  • SAGE GRAY, H-TEX LEATHERETTE SEAT TRIM optional

SEL Sport Plus Hybrid Limited

+$75

Adds 44 features

  • Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
  • Smart Device Remote Engine Start
  • Heated Front Bucket Seats
  • Mobile Hotspot Internet Access
  • 8 Speakers
  • Radio: AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM Display Audio
  • Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Dark Chrome Bumper Insert
  • Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Dark Chrome Bumper Insert
  • Chrome Side Windows Trim
  • Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
  • Perimeter/Approach Lights
  • LED Brakelights

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Comfort 5
  • Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning now standard
  • Smart Device Remote Engine Start now standard
  • MUDGUARDS (PIO) optional
  • ALL-SEASON FITTED LINERS (PIO) optional
  • Heated Front Bucket Seats now standard
Connectivity 3
  • Mobile Hotspot Internet Access now standard
  • 8 Speakers now standard
  • Radio: AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM Display Audio now standard
Exterior 12
  • Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Dark Chrome Bumper Insert now standard
  • Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Dark Chrome Bumper Insert now standard
  • Chrome Side Windows Trim now standard
  • Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator now standard
  • Perimeter/Approach Lights now standard
  • LED Brakelights now standard
  • Steel Spare Wheel now standard
  • Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo now standard
  • Black Grille now standard
  • Wheels: 17'' x 7.0J Machine Finish Alloy now standard
  • INTENSE BLUE optional
  • PERFORMANCE BLUE MATTE Build Out: 01/31/2026 optional
Interior 12
  • Integrated Navigation System w/Voice Activation now standard
  • Tracker System now standard
  • Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC) now standard
  • Interior Trim now standard
  • Leatherette Door Trim Insert now standard
  • Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror now standard
  • 1 Seatback Storage Pocket now standard
  • Gauges now standard
  • FOB Controls now standard
  • H-Tex Leatherette Seats now standard
  • BLACK, H-TEX LEATHERETTE SEATS optional
  • LIGHT GRAY, H-TEX LEATHERETTE SEATS optional
Performance 6
  • Transmission: Intelligent Variable (IVT) now standard
  • 4.89 Axle Ratio now standard
  • 60-Amp/Hr 550CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection now standard
  • 12.4 Gal. Fuel Tank now standard
  • Engine: 2.0L MPI DOHC I4 D-CVVT now standard
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake now standard
Safety 3
  • Emergency Sos Capability now standard
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (fca) w/Pedestrian and Cyclist & Junction-Turning Detection now standard
  • Highway Driving Assist 1 (HDA 1) now standard
Technology 3
  • Window Grid And Roof Mount Antenna now standard
  • Turn-By-Turn Navigation Directions now standard
  • Real-Time Traffic Display now standard

Limited SEL Sport Hybrid

+$250

Adds 36 features

  • FOB Controls
  • 6 Speakers
  • Radio: AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM Display Audio
  • Tire Mobility Kit
  • Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Chrome Bumper Insert
  • Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Chrome Bumper Insert
  • Black Side Windows Trim
  • Chrome Grille
  • Wheels: 17 x 7.0J Gloss Black/Dark Finish Alloy
  • Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding
  • Lip Spoiler
  • Front Bucket Seats

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Comfort 3
  • FOB Controls now standard
  • MUD GUARDS (PIO) optional
  • ALL SEASON FITTED LINERS (PIO) optional
Connectivity 2
  • 6 Speakers now standard
  • Radio: AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM Display Audio now standard
Exterior 9
  • Tire Mobility Kit now standard
  • Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Chrome Bumper Insert now standard
  • Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Chrome Bumper Insert now standard
  • Black Side Windows Trim now standard
  • Chrome Grille now standard
  • INTENSE BLUE Build Out: 01/31/2026 optional
  • Wheels: 17 x 7.0J Gloss Black/Dark Finish Alloy now standard
  • Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding now standard
  • Lip Spoiler now standard
Interior 12
  • Front Bucket Seats now standard
  • Full Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat now standard
  • Gauges now standard
  • Interior Trim now standard
  • Premium Cloth Seat Trim now standard
  • Day-Night Rearview Mirror now standard
  • Cargo Features now standard
  • Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Fixed Rear now standard
  • Front Center Armrest now standard
  • MEDIUM GRAY, PREMIUM CLOTH SEAT TRIM optional
  • BLACK, PREMIUM CLOTH SEAT TRIM optional
  • Digital Appearance now standard
Performance 8
  • Engine: 1.6L GDI DOHC I4 D-CVVT now standard
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Dual Clutch (DCT) now standard
  • Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature now standard
  • 3.23 Axle Ratio now standard
  • Battery w/Run Down Protection now standard
  • 11 Gal. Fuel Tank now standard
  • Regenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake now standard
  • 1.32 kWh battery now standard
Safety 2
  • Lane Following Assist (LFA) now standard
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/Pedestrian/Cyclist Detection now standard

SEL Sport Hybrid N Line

+$1,975

Adds 39 features

  • Heated Front Sport Bucket Seats
  • 8 Speakers
  • Radio: AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM Display Audio
  • Power 1-Touch Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
  • Perimeter/Approach Lights
  • LED Brakelights
  • Black Grille
  • Wheels: 18'' x 7.5J Alloy
  • Tires: 235/40R18 All-Season
  • Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Bumper Insert
  • Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Bumper Insert
  • Black Bodyside Insert

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Comfort 3
  • MUDGUARDS (PIO) optional
  • ALL-SEASON FITTED LINERS (PIO) optional
  • Heated Front Sport Bucket Seats now standard
Connectivity 2
  • 8 Speakers now standard
  • Radio: AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM Display Audio now standard
Exterior 11
  • Power 1-Touch Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade now standard
  • Perimeter/Approach Lights now standard
  • LED Brakelights now standard
  • Black Grille now standard
  • Wheels: 18'' x 7.5J Alloy now standard
  • Tires: 235/40R18 All-Season now standard
  • Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Bumper Insert now standard
  • Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Bumper Insert now standard
  • Black Bodyside Insert now standard
  • Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator now standard
  • ATLAS WHITE optional
Interior 12
  • Digital/Analog Appearance now standard
  • 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat now standard
  • Leatherette Door Trim Insert now standard
  • Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Rear now standard
  • Front Center Armrest and Rear now standard
  • Gauges now standard
  • FOB Controls now standard
  • Sport Leather Steering Wheel now standard
  • Interior Trim now standard
  • Leather Gear Shifter Material now standard
  • Combination Cloth & Leatherette Seating Surfaces now standard
  • BLACK W/RED STITCHING, COMBINATION CLOTH & LEATHERETTE SEATING SURFACES optional
Performance 11
  • 12.4 Gal. Fuel Tank now standard
  • Engine: 1.6L Turbo GDI DOHC I4 CVVD now standard
  • Transmission: 7-Speed Dual Clutch (DCT) now standard
  • 3.61 Axle Ratio now standard
  • 60-Amp/Hr Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection now standard
  • 130 Amp Alternator now standard
  • Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars now standard
  • Sport Tuned Suspension now standard
  • Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher now standard
  • Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs now standard
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake now standard

N Line Limited Hybrid

+$400

Adds 42 features

  • FOB Controls
  • Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats
  • Memory Settings
  • Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start And Smart Device
  • Radio: AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM Display Audio
  • Tires: 225/45R17
  • Wheels: 17 x 7.0J Machine Finish Alloy
  • Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Dark Chrome Bumper Insert
  • Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Dark Chrome Bumper Insert
  • Chrome Side Windows Trim
  • Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
  • Dark Chrome Grille

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Comfort 5
  • FOB Controls now standard
  • MUD GUARDS (PIO) optional
  • ALL SEASON FITTED LINERS (PIO) optional
  • Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats now standard
  • Memory Settings now standard
Connectivity 2
  • Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start And Smart Device now standard
  • Radio: AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM Display Audio now standard
Exterior 9
  • AMAZON GRAY optional
  • SERENITY WHITE optional
  • Tires: 225/45R17 now standard
  • Wheels: 17 x 7.0J Machine Finish Alloy now standard
  • Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Dark Chrome Bumper Insert now standard
  • Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Dark Chrome Bumper Insert now standard
  • Chrome Side Windows Trim now standard
  • Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator now standard
  • Dark Chrome Grille now standard
Interior 12
  • Gauges now standard
  • Leatherette Steering Wheel now standard
  • Leatherette Gear Shifter Material now standard
  • Digital Appearance now standard
  • Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC) now standard
  • Interior Trim now standard
  • H-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim now standard
  • Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror now standard
  • 1 Seatback Storage Pocket now standard
  • LIGHT GRAY, H-TEX LEATHERETTE SEAT TRIM optional
  • BLACK, H-TEX LEATHERETTE SEAT TRIM optional
  • SAGE GRAY, H-TEX LEATHERETTE SEAT TRIM optional
Performance 12
  • Engine: 1.6L GDI DOHC I4 D-CVVT now standard
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Dual Clutch (DCT) now standard
  • Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature now standard
  • 3.23 Axle Ratio now standard
  • Battery w/Run Down Protection now standard
  • 120 Amp Alternator now standard
  • Front Anti-Roll Bar now standard
  • 11 Gal. Fuel Tank now standard
  • Single Stainless Steel Exhaust now standard
  • Torsion Beam Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs now standard
  • Regenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake now standard
  • 1.32 kWh battery now standard
Safety 2
  • Highway Driving Assist (HDA) now standard
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (fca) w/Pedestrian and Cyclist & Junction-Turning Detection now standard
Compare

Trim-by-trim comparison

Every trim side by side — pricing, powertrain, and the numbers that matter.

SpecSESEL SportSEL Sport PlusSEL Sport PremiumBlueSEL Sport Plus HybridLimitedSEL Sport HybridN LineLimited Hybrid
Starting MSRP$22,825$23,950$24,450$25,275$25,650$27,300$27,375$27,625$29,600$30,000
EngineRegular Gasoline I-4Regular Gasoline I-4Regular Gasoline I-4Regular Gasoline I-4Gas/Electric I-4Gas/Electric I-4Regular Gasoline I-4Gas/Electric I-4Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4Gas/Electric I-4
Horsepower147 hp147 hp147 hp147 hp139 hp139 hp147 hp139 hp201 hp139 hp
Torque132 lb-ft132 lb-ft132 lb-ft132 lb-ft195 lb-ft195 lb-ft132 lb-ft195 lb-ft195 lb-ft195 lb-ft
DrivetrainFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
TransmissionIntelligent Variable (IVT)Intelligent Variable (IVT)Intelligent Variable (IVT)Intelligent Variable (IVT)6-Speed Dual Clutch (DCT)6-Speed Dual Clutch (DCT)Intelligent Variable (IVT)6-Speed Dual Clutch (DCT)7-Speed Dual Clutch (DCT)6-Speed Dual Clutch (DCT)
Combined MPG35 MPG34 MPG34 MPG34 MPG54 MPG50 MPG34 MPG50 MPG31 MPG50 MPG
FuelGasolineGasolineGasolineGasolineHybridHybridGasolineHybridGasolineHybrid
Seating5555555555
Cargo volume14.2 cu ft14.2 cu ft14.2 cu ft14.2 cu ft14.2 cu ft14.2 cu ft14.2 cu ft14.2 cu ft14.2 cu ft14.2 cu ft
Best trim for…

Which trim fits you

Every trim's role in the lineup — the strongest picks plus where each remaining trim fits. All grounded in the verified numbers.

Lowest price

The lowest starting price in the lineup (from $22,825).

View the SE →
Gas step-up

A step above the SE for buyers who want to stay gas-only (from $23,950).

View the SEL Sport →
Gas step-up

A step above the SE for buyers who want to stay gas-only (from $24,450).

View the SEL Sport Plus →
Gas step-up

A step above the SE for buyers who want to stay gas-only (from $25,275).

View the SEL Sport Premium →
Best on fuel

The highest combined economy in the lineup at 54 MPG (hybrid).

View the Blue →
Best value

The most efficiency per dollar — 50 MPG from $27,300.

View the SEL Sport Plus Hybrid →
Gas step-up

A step above the SE for buyers who want to stay gas-only (from $27,375).

View the Limited →
Hybrid trim

A hybrid trim a step above the Blue (from $27,625).

View the SEL Sport Hybrid →
Most power

The most power in the lineup at 201 hp.

View the N Line →
Premium pick

The top of the lineup — the highest-priced trim (from $30,000).

View the Limited Hybrid →
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Hybrid vs gas

Should you choose the hybrid?

Same car, two powertrains — here's how to choose.

Gas
35 MPG combined
From $22,825
Hybrid
54 MPG combined
From $25,650

The verdict

  • Drive a lot? Choosing the Blue hybrid over the SE saves about $528 per year in fuel (assumes annual mileage 15,000 mi, fuel $3.50/gal, ownership 5 yr).
  • Want the lowest price up front? The hybrid premium is $2,825 (the Blue over the cheapest gas SE).
Packages

Option packages by trim

Option packages and which trims offer them.

CARGO PACKAGE $160

Cargo Tray (PIO)

BlueSEL Sport Plus HybridSEL Sport HybridLimited Hybrid

ACCESSORY PACKAGE $160

Cargo Hook, First Aid Kit, Cargo Side Bins (PIO)

SESEL SportSEL Sport PlusSEL Sport PremiumBlueSEL Sport Plus HybridLimitedSEL Sport HybridN LineLimited Hybrid

PROTECTION PACKAGE $385

All Season Fitted Liners, Mud Guards (PIO)

BlueSEL Sport Plus HybridSEL Sport HybridLimited Hybrid

CARGO PACKAGE $160

Cargo Tray, Cargo Blocks (PIO)

SESEL SportSEL Sport PlusSEL Sport PremiumLimitedN Line

PROTECTION PACKAGE $385

All-Season Fitted Liners, Mudguards (PIO)

SESEL SportSEL Sport PlusSEL Sport PremiumLimitedN Line
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The SEL Sport at $23,950 adds content over the base SE while keeping the same 147 hp 2.0-liter engine and 34 mpg combined, making it a reasonable step up without a big price jump — but shoppers who drive a lot should seriously price out the Blue hybrid at $25,650, which returns 54 mpg combined and could offset the difference at the pump fairly quickly.

Gasoline trims (SE through N Line and Limited) use a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 147 hp — except the N Line, which gets a 1.6-liter turbocharged four making 201 hp — while hybrid trims (Blue, SEL Sport Plus Hybrid, SEL Sport Hybrid, Limited Hybrid) pair a 1.6-liter four with an electric motor for 139 hp combined and dramatically better fuel economy, ranging from 50 to 54 mpg combined depending on trim.

The Blue is the efficiency leader at 51 mpg city, 58 mpg highway, and 54 mpg combined; the SEL Sport Plus Hybrid, SEL Sport Hybrid, and Limited Hybrid all return 49 mpg city, 52 mpg highway, and 50 mpg combined — still strong numbers, but the Blue's lower curb weight or equipment level gives it a measurable edge.

At $29,600 the N Line costs significantly more than the Limited at $27,375, but it's the only gasoline trim with a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine producing 201 hp and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission — a genuine performance difference, not just a styling package — so it's worth it if driving feel matters more to you than fuel economy or feature content.

The Elantra's hybrid lineup is a meaningful differentiator — 50–54 mpg combined is territory the Sentra can't touch and the Mazda3 doesn't offer in sedan form — while the N Line's 201 hp turbocharged engine puts it in direct competition with the Mazda3 2.5 for driving engagement; the K4 shares Hyundai's platform, so the choice there often comes down to styling and feature packaging rather than mechanical differences.

No — every 2026 Elantra, across all ten trims and both powertrain types, is front-wheel drive only.
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