Real price data
What should you pay for a 2021 Hyundai Accent?
Original MSRP
$16,495
When new
Fair market price
$13,209
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$3,286
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $9,895 · 75th $14,775 · MSRP $16,495
Spread of current 2021 Hyundai Accent listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
70
out of 100
strong leverage
~63 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.
Market demand & negotiating leverage
63days of supply
Buyer's marketInventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2021 Hyundai Accent.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2021 Hyundai Accent inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$15,175–$15,835
Estimated dealer invoice — about $16,495 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE | $13,113 | $16,495 | $15,175–$15,835 |
| SEL | $13,687 | $17,750 | $16,330–$17,040 |
| limited | — | $19,500 | $17,940–$18,720 |
- SE
- $13,113
- SEL
- $13,687
Fuel economy
33
MPG city
41
MPG highway
36
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2021 Hyundai Accent configuration (Regular).
Safety & recalls
4 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2021 Hyundai Accent.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Accent vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 213.
Campaign 21V937000 · 02/12/2021
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 219. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-796. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Campaign 22V069000 · 09/02/2022
STEERING:COLUMN
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Accent vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 226.
Campaign 22V311000 · 06/05/2022
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent, 2021-2022 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 229. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796, 22V-069, 22V-218, and 22V-123 for Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles. All Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
Campaign 22V354000 · 19/05/2022
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2021 Hyundai Accent?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $13,209, within a typical market range of $9,895 to $14,775.
Is the 2021 Hyundai Accent cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $16,495, so a fair used price is roughly $3,286 below MSRP.
Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Hyundai Accent?
There are about 63 days of national market supply for the 2021 Hyundai Accent — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2021 Hyundai Accent.
How much can you negotiate on a 2021 Hyundai Accent?
Negotiating leverage rates 70/100 (strong). ~63 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Hyundai Accent?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $15,175–$15,835 — its $16,495 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 6/23/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.