Hyundai Sonata Auction Values

Year-by-year auction and retail prices for the Hyundai Sonata (2010–2025).

Overview

The Hyundai Sonata is a popular sedan that appears frequently at auto auctions. Model years 2010 through 2025 are available, with varying price points depending on year, mileage, trim level, and condition. Dealers and wholesalers can use The Runs List to track Hyundai Sonata auction listings, compare retail comps, and calculate the maximum safe bid for any unit.

Hyundai Sonata — Average Prices by Year

YearAvg. AuctionAvg. RetailSpread
2025$23,000$32,000$9,000
2024$20,700$28,800$8,100
2023$18,400$25,600$7,200
2022$16,100$22,400$6,300
2021$13,800$19,200$5,400
2020$11,500$16,000$4,500
2019$9,200$12,800$3,600
2018$6,900$9,600$2,700
2017$6,900$9,600$2,700
2016$6,900$9,600$2,700
2015$6,900$9,600$2,700
2014$6,900$9,600$2,700
2013$6,900$9,600$2,700
2012$6,900$9,600$2,700
2011$6,900$9,600$2,700
2010$6,900$9,600$2,700

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Competitors

Compare the Hyundai Sonata against: Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Hyundai Sonata sell for at auction?
Recent auction data puts the average Hyundai Sonata sale price near $23,000. Units with clean titles and lower mileage command more; salvage or high-mileage units sell well below the average.
What is the retail value of a Hyundai Sonata?
Dealers currently list the Hyundai Sonata at around $32,000 on average. Asking prices swing with trim level, mileage, and local market supply.
What is the profit margin on a Hyundai Sonata from auction?
Expect a gross spread of about $9,000 on a typical Hyundai Sonata bought at auction and sold at retail. The net figure depends on your fee schedule, transport distance, and recon budget — The Runs List rolls those into a per-unit max bid.
Is a Hyundai Sonata a good car to buy at auction?
It can be — the Hyundai Sonata moves regularly through Manheim, ADESA/Openlane, Copart, and IAA lanes. The deciding factors are unit-specific: condition report, verified mileage, title brand, and where the bidding lands against retail comps. The Runs List grades each listing A–D so strong units stand out immediately.
Where can I find a Hyundai Sonata at auction?
Major wholesale channels — Manheim, ADESA/Openlane, Copart, and IAA — all move the Hyundai Sonata regularly. The Runs List scans upcoming run lists so you know which sales actually have the units you want before you commit to attending.

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