2026 Hyundai Elantra N: real cost in California
See the Elantra N on Hyundai's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Elantra N · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$35,300the advertised price
Drive away$39,978with fees and tax
Loan payment$596/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,287/moeverything, after resale
$39,978 to drive away + $68,837 to run it for 6 years − $16,137 back at resale = $92,678, or $1,287 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$39,978
Running it, 6 yrs+$68,837
Back at resale−$16,137
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$35,300Feesfreight $1,295 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,380Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$3,298Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$21,021Fuel13,500 mi a year at 24 MPG
+$19,392Maintenanceestimate
+$8,991Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$8,545Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$7,958Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,930Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$16,137True cost $92,678 ÷ 72 months$1,287 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySedans184.1 in long
Seats5
Cargo14.2 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance5.5 in
Engine and fuel
Engine276 hp gas, FWD
0–60 mph2.0–5.6 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy23–24 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires19"245/35R19
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty5 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: FWD, 276 hp, 5 seats.| N 6-speed manual transmission | $35,300 | $39,978 | $92,678 | ✓ $1,287/mo | 24 MPG | — No |
| N 8-speed Wet Dual Clutch Transmission | $36,800 | $41,612 | $95,285 | $1,323/mo | 23 MPG | ✓ Yes |
N6-speed manual transmission
✓ $1,287/mo
True cost
N8-speed Wet Dual Clutch Transmission
$1,323/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
N 6-speed manual transmission$35,300
N 8-speed Wet Dual Clutch Transmission$36,800
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
Sunroof
✓ from N 8-speed Wet Dual Clutch Transmission
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimAdaptive cruiseHands-free driving360° cameraCooled seatsHeated steering wheelHeated rear seatsMassaging seatsRemote startPower liftgatePower driver's seatMemory seatWireless CarPlayHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)AWD or 4WDTow hitch includedPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the N N 6-speed manual transmission (42 items)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist & Lane Following Assist
- Parking Distance Warning - Reverse/Forward
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Safe Exit Warning & Driver Attention Warning
- 10.25" Digital Instrument Cluster
- 10.25" Touchscreen Navigation System [AM/FM/HD Radio] w/ N Specific Menus
- Alloy Sport Pedals & Door Entrance Sill Plates
- Android Auto(TM) & Apple CarPlay Intergration (Wired)
- Bench Folding Rear Seatback
- Bluelink+ All-Inclusive Connected Services (Enrollment required)
- Bose Premium Audio
- Dual Automatic Temperature Control
- Heated Front Seats
- Hyundai Digital Key
- Mechanical Parking Brake
- N Light Sport Bucket Seats w/ Illuminated N Logo
- N-exclusive Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel & Shift Knob
- Proximity Key w/ Push Button Start
- Single 12V Outlet & Front/Rear USB Ports
- SiriusXM Radio w/90 Day Platinum trial subscription; Not Available in AK & HI
- Tire Mobility Kit
- Wireless Phone Charger
- 19x8-inch Alloy Wheels w/ Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Summer Tires
- Heated Side Mirrors w/ Turn Signal Indicators
- Large Bore Dual Exhaust Outlets
- LED Daytime Running Lights & LED Taillights
- LED Headlights w/Automatic Light Control
- N-Specific Body Styling & Rear Diffuser
- Rear Wing Spoiler
- Summer Tires Not For Use In Cold, Icy or Snowy Conditions
- 14.2" Front and 12.4" Rear Ventilated Brake Rotors
- 2.0L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Engine w/ 276 HP & 289 lb.-ft. Torque
- 6-speed Manual Transmission w/ Rev Matching
- Electronically Controlled Suspension
- Multi-link Independent Rear Suspension
- N Corner Carving Differential (e-LSD)
- N Grin Control System - Drive Mode Select
- Rack-Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering
- Rear Chassis Brace
- Sport Exhaust System w/ Variable Valve Positions
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2024 to 2026 Elantra N models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Wheels2026 · 17 vehicles
The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.Recall 26V693000 at NHTSA ↗Air bags2025 · 2,931 vehicles
The B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment.Recall 26V254000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 Elantra N in California?
- $39,978 to drive away for the N, from a $35,300 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $596 loan payment, about $1,323 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.
Colors
Abyss BlackUltimate Red+$500Cyber Gray+$500Performance Blue+$500Atlas WhiteIntense Blue
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US prices in US dollars from Hyundai's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.