FOUNTAIN VALLEY, California — The 2011 Hyundai Sonata remains in the under-$20,000 sweet spot. Pricing for the redesigned sedan was announced on Monday. The 2011 Sonata GLS starts at $19,915, including a $720 destination charge, slotting it below the 2010 Toyota Camry and 2010 Honda Accord.
The base 2010 Camry, which is part of the Japanese automaker's massive throttle recall, starts at $20,145, including a $750 destination charge. The base 2010 Honda Accord LX starts at $21,765, including a $710 destination charge.
The most expensive model in the lineup is the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited with a navigation package, which tops out at $28,115, including shipping. The sporty 2011 Hyundai Sonata SE model starts at $23,315, including shipping.
Hyundai raised the price of the base Sonata by $495 over the outgoing 2010 model.
The base 2011 Sonata GLS is equipped with a 198-horsepower 2.4-liter inline-4 linked to a six-speed manual transmission. The "Popular Equipment package," which bundles 16-inch alloy wheels, a power driver seat, chrome interior door handles and other features, adds $750 to the bottom line. Options on the 2011 Sonata SE model include a $2,600 navigation and sunroof package.
HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2011 SONATA
- All-new sixth generation Sonata midsize sedan
- Bold Fluidic Sculpture design
- All four-cylinder engine lineup meets smart customer demands
- Launches with new Theta II 2.4-liter gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine and in-house six-speed automatic transmission
- Class-leading fuel economy of 24 mpg city/35 mpg highway
- Class-leading 198 horsepower standard (200 horsepower on SE trim)
- Built in America at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama
- XM Satellite Radio, real-time XM NavTraffic, XM Data Services, touchscreen navigation and iPod/USB inputs
- Segment first: HD Radio Technology with multicasting
- Segment first: Standard Bluetooth
GLS: WELL EQUIPPED WITH A WIDE RANGE OF OPTIONS
Sonata GLS I4 M/T - $19,195
- 2.4L GDI four-cylinder producing 198 HP
- Six-speed manual transmission
- 16-inch steel wheels with full covers
- ESC/TCS/ABS/TPMS
- Front active head restraints
- Front, front seat side and curtain airbags
- Bodycolor front grille
- Chrome window belt-line moldings
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel with cruise and audio controls
- Metalgrain interior accents
- AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 with iPod/USB and Aux input jacks
- Remote keyless entry and alarm
- Power windows, locks, heated mirrors
- Air conditioning
- Advanced trip computer with custom settings
- Integrated Bluetooth with phonebook transfer
- Eco indicator
- Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Sonata GLS I4 A/T – $20,195
(In addition to or in place of Sonata GLS I4 M/T equipment):
- Six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC
- Popular Equipment Package - $750
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Power driver seat
- Driver's lumbar support
- Chrome interior door handles
- Leatherette interior panel door inserts
- Automatic light control
- Popular Equipment Package plus Navigation - $1,700
- Requires Popular Equipment Package
- Navigation system with high-resolution touchscreen display
- Dimension premium speakers, subwoofer/external amplifier
SE: SPORTY FEATURES AND DRIVING DYNAMICS
Sonata SE I4 A/T - $22,595
(In addition to or in place of Sonata GLS I4 A/T equipment):
- 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine producing 200 HP
- Six-speed automatic with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters
- 18-inch Hyper Silver alloy wheels with performance tires
- Dark chrome front grille
- Chrome exterior door handles
- Sport-tuned suspension and steering
- Sport seats featuring leather bolsters with cloth inserts
- Proximity entry with push button start
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Front fog lights
- Dual exhaust
- Navigation and Sunroof Package - $2,600
- Power sunroof with tilt and slide
- Navigation system with high-resolution touchscreen display
- Dimension premium speakers, subwoofer/external amplifier
LIMITED: PREMIUM MODEL FOR BUYERS DESIRING LEATHER AND OTHER UPSCALE FEATURES
Sonata Limited I4 A/T - $25,295
(In addition to or in place of Sonata SE I4 A/T equipment; excluding SE sport-tuned suspension):
- 2.4L GDI four-cylinder producing 198 HP
- Leather seating surfaces with heated front and rear seats
- Dual automatic temperature control
- Auto-dimming mirror/HomeLink/compass
- Premium door sill plates/"Limited" badge
- In-dash six-disc CD-changer
- HD Radio technology with multicasting
- Dimension premium speakers, subwoofer/external amplifier
- 17-inch alloy wheels with standard tire
- Side mirror turn signal indicators
- Power tilt and slide sunroof
- Unique interior accents (Piano Black or Woodgrain)
- Floor console mounted rear vents
- Navigation Package - $2,100
- Navigation system with high-resolution touchscreen display (replaces six-disc CD changer)
- Rear backup camera
- Infinity premium speakers, subwoofer/external amplifier
- Deletes HD Radio Technology with multicasting
