2026 Hyundai Elantra: real cost in Ontario
See the Elantra on Hyundai's site ↗Prices read 2026-11-05
Cheapest trim, Essential · Toronto · age 35–59 · 6 years · 18,000 km a yearChange
Sticker$23,499the advertised price
Drive away$29,770with fees and HST
Loan payment$416/mo72-month loan at 6.5%, $5,000 down
True cost$961/moeverything, after resale
$29,770 to drive away + $52,322 to run it for 6 years − $12,925 back at resale = $69,166, or $961 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$29,770
Running it, 6 yrs+$52,322
Back at resale−$12,925
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$23,499Feesfreight $1,900 · dealer $799 · levies $147
+$2,846HST, 13%Ontario
+$3,425Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, Toronto
+$21,116Fuel18,000 km a year at 6.8 L/100 km
+$11,383Maintenanceestimate
+$8,043Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$6,479Loan interest6.5% over 72 months
+$5,209Registration and plates6 years in Ontario
+$91Resale after 6 years55% of MSRP, you get this back
−$12,925True cost $69,166 ÷ 72 months$961 a month
The car
Size and space
Seats5
Cargo402 Lbehind row 2
Ground clearance14 cm
Engine and fuel
Engine139–201 hp gas or hybrid or premium gas
0–100 km/h7.1–8.4 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel use4.7–7.6 L/100 kmNatural Resources Canada
TowingNot published
Tires16" or 19"by trim
Safety and cover
US crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Insurance claimsWell above averagecollision 306 · theft 123 · injury 253 (100 = avg)
Warranty5 yrs / 100,000 kmpowertrain 5 yrs / 100,000 km
Brand offersFinance from 0% for 24 mo · lease from 5.49% for 60 moHyundai's advertised rates, read 2026-11-05; they change monthly
Resale at 6 years55% of MSRPthis model's own record
Every trim
All trims: 5 seats.| Essential | $23,499 | $29,770 | $69,166 | ✓ $961/mo | 6.8 L/100 km | — No | — No | — No |
| Preferred | $25,299 | $31,804 | $71,801 | $997/mo | 6.9 L/100 km | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Preferred with Tech Package Tech Package | $27,499 | $34,290 | $74,817 | $1,039/mo | 6.9 L/100 km | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Luxury | $29,499 | $36,550 | $79,304 | $1,101/mo | 6.9 L/100 km | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Luxury Hybrid | $31,999 | $39,375 | $78,645 | $1,092/mo | 4.7 L/100 km | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| N Line Ultimate | $32,599 | $40,053 | $87,089 | $1,210/mo | 7.6 L/100 km | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Essential
✓ $961/mo
True cost
Preferred
$997/mo
True cost
Preferred with Tech PackageTech Package
$1,039/mo
True cost
Luxury
$1,101/mo
True cost
Luxury Hybrid
$1,092/mo
True cost
N Line Ultimate
$1,210/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
Essential$23,499
Preferred$25,299
Preferred with Tech Package$27,499
Luxury$29,499
Luxury Hybrid$31,999
N Line Ultimate$32,599
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ from Preferred
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ from Preferred
Adaptive cruise
✓ from Luxury
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
✓ from Preferred
Dual-zone climate
+ $2,200
✓ from Preferred with Tech Package
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ from Preferred
Remote start
✓ from Preferred
Power liftgate
✓ from Preferred
Wireless phone charging
✓ from Luxury
Power driver's seat
✓ from N Line Ultimate
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Essential to Preferred
Built-in navigation
+ $2,200
✓ from Preferred with Tech Package
Premium sound system
✓ from Luxury
Capability and looks
Sunroof
+ $2,200
✓ from Preferred with Tech Package
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free driving360° cameraParking sensorsCooled seatsHeated rear seatsMassaging seatsMemory seatHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)AWD or 4WDTow hitch includedPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the Essential (31 items)
- Smartstream 2.0L (1,999cc) MPI DOHC 4 cylinder engine
- Engine idle stop & go
- Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
- 15 x 6.0J aluminum alloy wheels
- Drive Mode Selection (DMS)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Electronic Stability Control system (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS)
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) with Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Eight airbags
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
- Cloth seating surfaces
- Heated front seats
- AM/FM/MP3/HD audio system with 6 speakers
- 8.0" Touch-screen display with wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines
- USB/auxiliary connectivity
- 2 rear center console USB Type-C ports
- Bluetooth hands-free phone system
- Air conditioning
- Steering wheel-mounted audio and Bluetooth controls
- 4.2" TFT LCD Display Instrument Cluster
- Power windows with driver's auto- down
- Automatic headlights
- LED daytime running lights
- LED headlights
- Dual power-adjustable heated side mirrors
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for 2024 to 2026 Elantra models. Most are fixed free by a dealer; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Suspension2026 · 3 vehicles
On a small number of vehicles, the bolts that attach the front struts to the steering knuckles may not have been tightened properly.Recall 2026508 at Transport Canada ↗High voltage2024, 2025, 2026 · 6,082 vehicles
On certain hybrid vehicles, a problem in the hybrid power control unit (HPCU) could cause it to overheat.Recall 2026235 at Transport Canada ↗Other2024, 2025 · 332,486 vehicles
Issue : Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting an extended warranty campaign for certain vehicles as water could enter the horn assembly and cause the horn's electrical contacts to corrode.Recall 2025636 at Transport Canada ↗Engine2024 · 3,508 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may not have been manufactured properly.Recall 2024255 at Transport Canada ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 Elantra in Ontario?
- $29,770 to drive away for the Essential, from a $23,499 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $416 loan payment, about $981 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $961 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
Colours
Meta Blue+$350Amazon Grey+$350Atlas WhiteQuantum Silver+$350Volcanic Red+$350Intense Blue+$350Cyber Grey+$350Ultimate Red+$350Ecotronic Grey+$350Abyss Black+$350
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Prices from Hyundai's Ontario build-and-price page, read 2026-11-05. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.