Real price data
What should you pay for a 2026 Hyundai Elantra?
Original MSRP
$22,625
When new
Fair market price
$23,564
Mileage-adjusted
Where prices land
25th $22,356 · 75th $24,749 · MSRP $22,625
Spread of current 2026 Hyundai Elantra listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE | $22,795 | $22,625 | — |
| SEL Sport | $23,242 | $23,750 | — |
| SEL | $24,024 | $25,075 | — |
| Blue | $25,121 | $25,450 | — |
| limited | — | $27,175 | — |
| n | — | $36,600 | — |
- SE
- $22,795
- SEL Sport
- $23,242
- SEL
- $24,024
- Blue
- $25,121
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2026 Hyundai Elantra runs about $23,875 in MT to $26,152 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,708 | $110+ | $25,382 |
| TX | $1,473 | $332 | $25,369 |
| FL | $1,414 | $1,074+ | $26,052 |
| NY | $943 | $371 | $24,878 |
| PA | $1,414 | $587 | $25,565 |
| IL | $1,473 | $683 | $25,720 |
| OH | $1,355 | $444 | $25,363 |
| GA | $1,649 | $637 | $25,850 |
| NC | $707 | $793 | $25,064 |
| WA | $1,532 | $215+ | $25,311 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $24,089 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Fuel economy
28
MPG city
35
MPG highway
31
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2026 Hyundai Elantra configuration (Regular).
Safety & recalls
1 open NHTSA recall on record for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Elantra N, 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), and Elantra vehicles. The B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s), as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 299. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 22, 2026.
Campaign 26V254000 · 21/04/2026
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
What the experts say
8.6/ 10
Based on 2 expert reviews from 2 sources
Based on analysis of 2 professional reviews, the 2026 Hyundai Elantra earns an expert score of 86. Reviewers consistently praise its Handsome looks, Feature-heavy interior, Efficient optional hybrid powertrain. However, some note concerns about No stick shift available and Not particularly engaging to drive. This consensus represents the collective professional opinion from leading automotive publications.
Strengths
- Handsome looks
- Feature-heavy interior
- Efficient optional hybrid powertrain
- Lots of features for the money
- Great safety scores, features
Watch-outs
- No stick shift available
- Not particularly engaging to drive
- Fuel economy estimates are hard to achieve in practice
- Gritty, slow standard engine
- Some evident cost-cutting
What reviewers highlight — aggregated from professional automotive publications.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2026 Hyundai Elantra?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $23,564, within a typical market range of $22,356 to $24,749.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2026 Hyundai Elantra?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $23,875 in MT to $26,152 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is the 2026 Hyundai Elantra a good car?
Based on analysis of 2 professional reviews, the 2026 Hyundai Elantra earns an expert score of 86. Reviewers consistently praise its Handsome looks, Feature-heavy interior, Efficient optional hybrid powertrain. However, some note concerns about No stick shift available and Not particularly engaging
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 6/21/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.