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2005 Hyundai Sonata

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$16,449

starting MSRP

Key specs

Base trim shown

Sedan

Body style

5

Seating capacity

186.9” x 56.0”

Dimensions

Front-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

(36 reviews)

The good:

  • Price and value
  • Front seat interior space
  • Ride comfort
  • Performance and driving ease
  • Visibility

The bad:

  • Seat comfort and support
  • Rear headroom
  • Resale value
  • Uncertain reliability record
  • ABS not standard

3 trims

Starting msrp listed lowest to highest price

  • GL

    $16,449

  • GLS

    $18,999

  • LX

    $20,299

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Notable features

  • Four-cylinder or V-6
  • Standard side-impact airbags
  • 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty

Consumer reviews

(36 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.3
  • Reliability 4.7
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Most recent consumer reviews

Safest Reliable Car EVER!

I can honestly say, when I first bought this car the dealership sold it to me so cheap I was a little skeptical about the car. But once I test drove the car I felt the sturdiness of this car. It has been the most safest and reliable purchase I've ever had in my life. She survived 2 major accidents and just had some minor dents compared to the new cars that hit me that where completely totaled . This car SAVED MY LIFE DUE TO ITS SOLID BODY AND STURDINESS. ID RECOMMEND this 100x and again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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FIRST CAR

so i bought this car at 200,000k miles not know that many miles were on the car. everything runs fine and i really really love it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I ever owned!

This car mat all my needs it has plenty of legroom in the front and in the back the comfortability is great I love it.!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Safety

Based on the 2005 Hyundai Sonata base trim.
Frontal driver
4
Frontal passenger
4
Nhtsa rollover rating
5
Side driver
4
Side rear passenger
4

Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Hyundai
New car program benefits
Bumper-to-bumper
60 months/60,000 miles
Corrosion
60 months/100,000 miles
Powertrain
120 months/100,000 miles
Roadside assistance
60 months/unlimited distance
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
Less than 80,000 miles; less than 7 years old (currently MY18- MY24)
Basic warranty terms
Remainder of the 5-Year/60,000-Mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. From original in-service date and zero (0) miles.
Powertrain
10-Yr/100K-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty. From original in-service date and zero (0) miles.
Dealer certification required
173-point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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