How much is a 2026 Sonata in Ontario?

$44,234 to drive away for the Preferred-Trend AWD, from a $36,099 sticker.

What does it cost a month?

A $660 loan payment, about $1,309 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,287 a month all in, after resale.

The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.

2026 Hyundai Sonata: real cost in Ontario

See the Sonata on Hyundai's site ↗Prices read 2026-11-05

Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0

Cheapest trim, Preferred-Trend AWD · Toronto · age 35–59 · 6 years · 18,000 km a yearChange

Sticker$36,099the advertised price

Drive away$44,234with fees and HST

Loan payment$660/mo72-month loan at 6.5%, $5,000 down

True cost$1,287/moeverything, after resale

Car, fees and HST $44,234Insurance $23,228Fuel $14,396Interest and lost return $17,521Maintenance and plates $9,123

$44,234 to drive away + $64,268 to run it for 6 years − $15,859 back at resale = $92,643, or $1,287 a month.

Where the money goes

Drive away$44,234

Running it, 6 yrs+$64,268

Back at resale−$15,859

Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP

+$36,099

Feesfreight $2,100 · dealer $799 · levies $147

+$3,046

HST, 13%Ontario

+$5,089

Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, Toronto

+$23,228

Fuel18,000 km a year at 8.6 L/100 km

+$14,396

Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment

+$9,270

Maintenanceestimate

+$9,032

Loan interest6.5% over 72 months

+$8,251

Registration and plates6 years in Ontario

+$91

Resale after 6 years44% of MSRP, you get this back

−$15,859

True cost $92,643 ÷ 72 months$1,287 a month

The car

Size and space

Seats5

Cargo441 Lbehind row 2

Ground clearance14 cmlow; watch steep driveways

Engine and fuel

Engine191–290 hp gas or hybrid, AWD

0–100 km/h6.0–8.5 sour estimate from power and weight

Fuel use5.0–8.8 L/100 kmNatural Resources Canada

TowingNot published

Tires17", 18" 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 332 · theft 170 · injury 196 (100 = avg)

Warranty5 yrs / 100,000 kmpowertrain 5 yrs / 100,000 km

Brand offersFinance from 4.49% for 84 mo · lease from 6.59% for 60 moHyundai's advertised rates, read 2026-11-05; they change monthly

Resale at 6 years44% of MSRPthis model's own record · how it compares

Every trim

All trims: 5 seats.


Preferred-Trend AWD	$36,099	$44,234	$92,643	$1,287/mo	8.6 L/100 km	✓ Yes
Preferred-Trend Hybrid	$36,199	$44,347	$85,599	✓ $1,189/mo	5 L/100 km	— No
N Line	$40,699	$49,432	$100,292	$1,393/mo	8.8 L/100 km	— No

Sort by

Preferred-Trend AWD

$1,287/mo

True cost

Sticker $36,099Drive-away $44,2346 yrs $92,643Fuel use 8.6 L/100 kmAWD/4WD ✓ Yes

Preferred-Trend Hybrid

✓ $1,189/mo

True cost

Sticker $36,199Drive-away $44,3476 yrs $85,599Fuel use 5 L/100 kmAWD/4WD — No

N Line

$1,393/mo

True cost

Sticker $40,699Drive-away $49,4326 yrs $100,292Fuel use 8.8 L/100 kmAWD/4WD — No

Features, trim by trim

Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.

Feature

Preferred-Trend AWD$36,099

Preferred-Trend Hybrid$36,199

N Line$40,699

Safety and driver assist

Automatic braking

✓ Every trim

Rear cross-traffic alert

✓ Every trim

Adaptive cruise

✓ Every trim

Lane centering

✓ Every trim

Comfort

Heated seats

✓ Every trim

Cooled seats

✓ Preferred-Trend AWD to Preferred-Trend Hybrid

Heated steering wheel

✓ Every trim

Dual-zone climate

✓ Every trim

Convenience

Push-button start

✓ Every trim

Remote start

✓ Every trim

Wireless phone charging

✓ from N Line

Power driver's seat

✓ Every trim

Memory seat

✓ Every trim

Tech and audio

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

✓ Every trim

Wireless CarPlay

✓ Every trim

Built-in navigation

✓ from N Line

Premium sound system

✓ from N Line

Large touchscreen (12 in+)

✓ Every trim

Capability and looks

AWD or 4WD

✓

Sunroof

✓ Every trim

Panoramic roof

✓ Every trim

LED headlights

✓ Every trim

Not listed on any trimBlind-spot monitorHands-free driving360° cameraParking sensorsHeated rear seatsMassaging seatsPower liftgateHead-up displayTow hitch included

Full standard equipment on the Preferred-Trend AWD (63 items)

Smartstream 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder engine
8-speed automatic transmission
Paddle shifters
Shift-by-Wire (SBW) gear selector
HTRAC All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Drive Mode Select
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist and Junction-Turning Detection
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with stop-and-go capability
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High Beam Assist (HBA)
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
Rear Occupant Alert - door logic type
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with vehicle Auto Hold
Rearview Camera
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control System (TCS)
Airbags (9) - driver's knee (1), front impact (2), front seat-mounted side impact (2), rear passenger side impact (2), front/rear side impact curtains (2)
Leather seating surfaces
Front heated seats
Ventilated front seat
8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support
Driver's Integrated Memory System for seat and side mirror positions
6-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
Rear seat centre armrest with cupholders and adjustable head restraints
60/40 split-folding rear seats
Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM
Dual front/rear 2.1-amp USB outlets (1x Power/Data & 3x Power)
Bluetooth hands-free phone system with voice recognition
6-speaker AM/FM/SiriusXM/MP3 audio system
12.3" touchscreen display audio
BlueLink Connectivity
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Auto-defogging windshield system
Heated steering wheel
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Steering wheel mounted paddle shifters
4.2" colour multi-information display
Power windows with front auto-up/down and pinch protection
Proximity keyless entry with push-button ignition
Personalized user profile settings
Sliding driver-side sunvisor
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Power door locks
Panoramic sunroof
LED Overhead console lamp & LED personal lamp
Solar control glass
Laminated front glass
Acoustically laminated windshield
Aero wiper blades
LED headlights (MFR type)
LED tail lights
LED daytime running lights
Front fender integrated LED turn signal repeaters
High Beam Assist
Automatic headlights
Heated, power-adjustable side mirrors
18” alloy wheels
Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)

Recalls in Canada

1 Transport Canada recall for 2024 to 2026 Sonata models. Most are fixed free by a dealer; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.

Visual system2026 · 8,879 vehicles

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument panel cluster to reboot while driving.Recall 2026033 at Transport Canada ↗

Quick answers

How much is a 2026 Sonata in Ontario?: $44,234 to drive away for the Preferred-Trend AWD, from a $36,099 sticker.
What does it cost a month?: A $660 loan payment, about $1,309 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,287 a month all in, after resale.
How much can it tow?: The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.