2026 Sonata: Which Trim Should You Choose? All 3 Compared

Our 20-second answer

You drive a lot of kilometres and want to burn as little fuel as possible.
Preferred Trend Hybrid, at $39,216 (as of 2026-10-04): 5.0 L/100 km combined according to Hyundai Canada. Nothing to plug in.
You want all-wheel drive for winter.
Preferred Trend AWD, at $39,116 (as of 2026-10-04): it's the only Sonata with all-wheel drive.
You want a sedan with character.
N Line, at $43,716 (as of 2026-10-04): 290 hp, a dual-clutch transmission and the most comprehensive equipment list.

All-in prices: freight and PDI included, tax and registration extra, no rebate deducted.

How much does each 2026 Sonata trim cost?

Prices in effect as of October 4, 2026. They include freight and pre-delivery inspection. Tax and registration are extra. No rebate is deducted. Prices are set by Hyundai Canada and can change without notice.

2026 Sonata at Hyundai de Magog, all-in prices as of October 4, 2026
Trim	Powertrain	Combined fuel consumption	Price
Preferred Trend AWD	2.5 L, 191 hp, all-wheel drive	8.6 L/100 km	$39,116 (as of 2026-10-04)
Preferred Trend Hybrid	2.0 L hybrid, 192 hp, front-wheel drive	5.0 L/100 km	$39,216 (as of 2026-10-04)
N Line	2.5 L turbo, 290 hp, front-wheel drive	8.8 L/100 km	$43,716 (as of 2026-10-04)

Powertrain and fuel consumption: Hyundai Canada's 2026 spec sheet and Natural Resources Canada ratings, consulted on October 4, 2026.

Current prices change. This table is dated and excludes rebates. The price advertised today is on the 2026 Sonata model page. This month's rebates and rates are on the promotions page.

On the lot on October 4, 2026, according to our online inventory: one 2026 Sonata Preferred Trend Hybrid. The other trims can be ordered. See the Sonata in stock.

What do the two Preferred Trend trims have in common?

According to Hyundai Canada's spec sheet, the Preferred Trend AWD and the Preferred Trend Hybrid share most of their equipment: leather-trimmed seats, ventilated front seats, power-adjustable passenger seat, 12.3-inch touchscreen, hands-free smart trunk release. The trunk holds 441 L on all three trims.

Cockpit of the 2026 Hyundai Sonata: steering wheel, panoramic display and console — The 2026 Sonata's cockpit: instrument cluster and centre screen combined under a single panel.

Hybrid or all-wheel drive: which should you choose?

Couple next to the trunk of a white 2026 Hyundai Sonata — The 2026 Sonata and its full-width tail lights.

Preferred Trend Hybrid versus Preferred Trend AWD, according to Hyundai Canada's spec sheet

Price gap

$100 more for the Hybrid (as of 2026-10-04)

The Hybrid wins

5.0 L/100 km combined instead of 8.6 · rear-seat air vents

The AWD wins

HTRAC all-wheel drive · 8-speed automatic transmission · 18-inch wheels instead of 17 · 60 L fuel tank instead of 50

The Hybrid is worth the difference if

you drive a lot, especially in town and on secondary roads

The AWD is worth the difference if

your driveway is on a slope, you take roads that aren't well plowed, or you often head up to the ski hills

The fuel math. Using the combined ratings published by Hyundai Canada, the gap is 3.6 L per 100 km. At 20,000 km a year, that works out to about 720 litres of gas. Your actual driving will shift that figure, but the order of magnitude holds.

Our take for winter. All-wheel drive helps you get going and climb. It doesn't help you brake or turn: that's what winter tires do. With good winter tires, a front-wheel-drive car gets through most Eastern Townships winters. If your daily drive includes an icy hill or a back road, the Preferred Trend AWD is the right Sonata. For an explanation, see our article on how a hybrid car works.

Is the N Line worth the extra?

2026 Hyundai Sonata N Line on a mountain road at dusk — The 2026 Sonata N Line on the road.

What the N Line adds over the Preferred Trend AWD, according to Hyundai Canada's spec sheet

Price gap

$4,600 more than the Preferred Trend AWD (as of 2026-10-04)

Added

2.5 L turbo engine with 290 hp and 311 lb-ft · 8-speed N dual-clutch transmission · 345 mm front brakes · 19-inch wheels · Nappa leather and suede sport bucket seats · 8-speaker Bose audio · built-in navigation · wireless charging · digital key · 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster · ambient lighting · highway driving assist · rain-sensing wipers · projector headlights

What the spec sheet doesn't list for the N Line

Ventilated front seats · power-adjustable passenger seat · all-wheel drive (it's front-wheel drive)

It's worth the difference if

you love driving and want the most comprehensive equipment list in the lineup

Keep your money if

ventilated seats matter more to you than power, or you want all-wheel drive

Looking for a more compact hybrid sedan? The Elantra also comes as a hybrid, in Luxury Hybrid trim at $34,816 (as of 2026-10-04).

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Sonata Hybrid have all-wheel drive?

No. According to Hyundai Canada's 2026 spec sheet, the Preferred Trend Hybrid is front-wheel drive. The only all-wheel-drive Sonata is the Preferred Trend AWD.

Do you need to plug in the Sonata Hybrid?

No. It's a conventional hybrid: its 1.62 kWh battery recharges as you drive and under braking. You fill up like you would with a gas car, just less often.

Does the Sonata N Line have all-wheel drive?

No. According to Hyundai Canada's 2026 spec sheet, the N Line is front-wheel drive, with a 2.5 L turbo engine producing 290 hp and an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Are these prices still current?

The prices in this article are those in effect as of October 4, 2026. They are set by Hyundai Canada and can change without notice, especially at the model-year changeover. Today's price is on the 2026 Sonata model page.