Negotiating leverage
63
strong leverage / 100
~54 days of national supply and listings typically ~8% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.
Ridekick price intelligence
2016 Hyundai Sonata Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$9,348
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$3,500$16,900
- Typical market range
- $8,080–$11,925
- Ridekick fair price
- $9,348
- Original MSRP range
- $21,750–$27,350
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
4 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
54
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$20,010–$20,880
Estimated dealer invoice — about $21,750 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 | $8,991 | $21,750 | $20,010–$20,880 |
| Sport | $9,253 | $23,400 | $21,528–$22,464 |
| Limited | $9,899 | $27,350 | $25,162–$26,256 |
| eco | — | $23,725 | $21,827–$22,776 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$7,522$18,171$28,819
Fair priceSE
$8,991
SE: fair price $8,991, original MSRP $21,750, estimated dealer cost $20,010 to $20,880.
Sport
$9,253
Sport: fair price $9,253, original MSRP $23,400, estimated dealer cost $21,528 to $22,464.
Limited
$9,899
Limited: fair price $9,899, original MSRP $27,350, estimated dealer cost $25,162 to $26,256.
eco
—
eco: fair price not available, original MSRP $23,725, estimated dealer cost $21,827 to $22,776.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2016 Hyundai Sonata runs about $9,460 in MT to $10,782 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 | $663 | $110+ | $9,922 |
| TX | $572 | $332 | $10,053 |
| FL | $549 | $1,074+ | $10,772 |
| NY | $366 | $371 | $9,886 |
| PA | $549 | $587 | $10,285 |
| IL | $572 | $683 | $10,404 |
| OH | $526 | $444 | $10,119 |
| GA | $640 | $637 | $10,426 |
| NC | $274 | $793 | $10,216 |
| WA | $595 | $215+ | $9,959 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $9,674 |
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
36
MPG highway
31
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2016 Hyundai Sonata configuration (Regular).
Safety & recalls
6 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata.
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 8, 2014, to August 18, 2015, and Hyundai Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to March 18, 2016, equipped with the panoramic sunroof option. Due to a bonding issue with the sunroof wind deflector, the sunroof panel on the affected vehicles may detach while driving.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the wind deflector anchor plate, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 152.
Campaign 16V726000 · 11/10/2016
PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Sonata and Genesis vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the warning light to indicate that the parking brake is applied may intermittently not illuminate in the dash due to corrosion in the switch.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 164.
Campaign 17V359000 · 05/06/2017
AIR BAGS
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 28, 2016 through April 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have a driver-side frontal air bag that may not adequately protect the driver's neck from injury in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 148.
Campaign 16V615000 · 24/08/2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle manufactured October 15, 2015. In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. The primary stage will deploy as intended.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5,2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 144.
Campaign 16V232000 · 21/04/2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to August 21, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with an Antilock Braking System (ABS) warning light intended to warn the driver if there is an ABS malfunction. In the event of an ABS malfunction, the Brake System warning light will illuminate, but the ABS warning light will not illuminate. Since the vehicles have ABS malfunction lights that do not illuminate, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 134.
Campaign 15V678000 · 20/10/2015
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sonata, 2016-2017 Sonata Hybrid, and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
Remedy: Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 210.
Campaign 21V749000 · 24/09/2021
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2016 Hyundai Sonata?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $9,348, within a typical market range of $8,080 to $11,925.
Is the 2016 Hyundai Sonata cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $21,750, so a fair used price is roughly $12,402 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2016 Hyundai Sonata?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $9,460 in MT to $10,782 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2016 Hyundai Sonata?
There are about 54 days of national market supply for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata.
How much can you negotiate on a 2016 Hyundai Sonata?
Negotiating leverage rates 63/100 (strong). ~54 days of national supply and listings typically ~8% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.
What does the dealer pay for a 2016 Hyundai Sonata?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $20,010–$20,880 — its $21,750 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 8/5/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.