TRAILBLAZING SONATA DELIGHTS WITH MORE FEATURES, MORE VALUE, AND BEST-EVER RESIDUAL VALUE FOR 2013
Award-Winning Midsize Sedan Says "Bring It" to the new Crop of Mid-Size Competitors
HIGHLIGHTS
• Sonata was the third best-selling mid-size retail car in 2011, behind only Camry and Accord, and ahead of Altima, Fusion, and Malibu
• ALG has rewarded Sonata's low incentive spending and low fleet mix with its highest-ever residual values for 2013
• Heated seats added as standard equipment to all models and packages except base GLS model
• Sunroof choices expanded for Sonata Limited
Hyundai Sonata, the mid-size sedan that sent competitors back to the drawing board, is back for its third model year. In 2011, Sonata was the third best-selling mid-size sedan at retail, ahead of Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion and Chevy Malibu. This retail sales success comes with the segment's lowest incentive spending, averaging just a third of these three competitors' levels, the highest ratio of transaction price to MSRP and the highest residual values. Sonata owners in 2011 were also more satisfied with their car's fuel economy, design and value than owners of Camry, Accord, Altima, Fusion and Malibu, according to the J.D. Power 2011 APEAL Study.
Incentive Spend and 36-month Residual Value Comparison
| Sonata | Camry | Accord | Altima | Fusion | Malibu | |
| Q1 2012 Average Incentive Spend (Autodata, March 2012) | $1,127 | $1,936 | $3,608 | $3,646 | $2,945 | $4,075 |
| 2012MY 36-month Residual Values(ALG Mar/Apr 2012) | 52% | 50% | 50% | 47% | 51% | 43% |


| 2013 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Sonata | Camry | Accord | Altima | Fusion | Malibu | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 | 2.5L I4 | 2.4L I4 | 2.5L I4 | 2.5L I4 | 2.4L I4 |
| Horsepower | 200 @ 6300 | 178 @ 6000 | 177 @ 6500 | 175 @ 5600 | 175 @ 6000 | 169 @ 6400 |
| Specific output (HP/Liter) | 83.3 | 71.2 | 73.8 | 70.0 | 70.0 | 70.4 |
| Torque | 186 @ 4250 | 170 @ 4100 | 161 @ 4300 | 180 @ 3900 | 172 @ 4500 | 160 @ 4500 |
| Fuel economy (A/T) | 24/35 | 25/35 | 23/34 | 23/32 | 23/33 | 22/33 |
| 2013 Sonata | 2012 Camry | 2012 Accord | 2012 Altima | 2012 Fusion | 2012 Malibu | |
| Turning diameter (feet) | 35.8 | 36.7 | 37.7 | 36.1 | 37.5 | 39.4 |
| 2013 Sonata | 2012 Camry | 2012 Accord | 2012 Altima | 2012 Fusion | 2012 Malibu | |
| Passenger volume (cu. ft.) | 103.8 | 102.7 | 106.0 | 100.7 | 100.3 | 97.7 |
| Cargo volume (cu. ft.) | 16.4 | 15.4 | 14.7 | 15.3 | 16.5 | 15.1 |
| Total interior volume (cu. ft.) | 120.2 | 118.1 | 120.7 | 116.0 | 116.8 | 112.8 |
| EPA size classification | Large | Midsize | Large | Midsize | Midsize | Midsize |
| Vehicle | 2013 Sonata | 2012 Camry | 2012 Accord | 2012 Altima | 2012 Fusion | 2012 Malibu |
| Curb weight (lbs.) | 3199 | 3190 | 3279 | 3180 | 3285 | 3432 |
| Horsepower | 198 | 178 | 177 | 175 | 175 | 169 |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 16.2 | 17.9 | 18.5 | 18.2 | 18.8 | 20.3 |
| GLS | SE | Limited | |
| Engine | |||
| Type | DOHC D-CVVT (Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing) 4-cylinder | DOHC D-CVVT (Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing) 4-cylinder | DOHC D-CVVT (Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing) 4-cylinder |
| Materials | Aluminum block and heads | Aluminum block and heads | Aluminum block and heads |
| Bore and Stroke | 88.0 mm x 97.0 mm | 88.0 mm x 97.0 mm | 88.0 mm x 97.0 mm |
| Displacement | 2.4 liters / 2,359 cc | 2.4 liters / 2,359 cc | 2.4 liters / 2,359 cc |
| Horsepower | 198 @ 6,300 rpm - ULEV / 190 @ 6,300 rpm - PZEV | 200 @ 6,300 rpm – ULEV | 198 @ 6,300 rpm – ULEV / 190 @ 6,300 rpm – PZEV |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm – ULEV / 179 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm – PZEV | 186 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm – ULEV | 184 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm – ULEV / 179 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm – PZEV |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Transmission | |||
| 6-speed electronic automatic with OD lock-up torque converter, shift lock and SHIFTRONIC® manual shift mode | |||
| First | 4.212 | 4.212 | 4.212 |
| Second | 2.637 | 2.637 | 2.637 |
| Third | 1.800 | 1.800 | 1.800 |
| Fourth | 1.386 | 1.386 | 1.386 |
| Fifth | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 |
| Sixth | 0.772 | 0.772 | 0.772 |
| Reverse | 3.385 | 3.385 | 3.385 |
| Final Drive | 2.885 | 2.885 | 2.885 |
| Suspension | |||
| Front | MacPherson strut with gas-charged Mando Dual Flow Damper (DFD) shock absorbers and 24-mm stabilizer bar | MacPherson strut with gas-charged Mando Dual Flow Damper (DFD) shock absorbers and 24-mm stabilizer bar | MacPherson strut with gas-charged Mando Dual Flow Damper (DFD) shock absorbers and 24-mm stabilizer bar |
| Rear | Independent multi-link design with coil springs, gas-charged Mando Dual Flow Damper (DFD) shock absorbers and 15-mm stabilizer bar | Independent multi-link design with stiffer coil springs, gas-charged Mando Dual Flow Damper (DFD) shock absorbers and 17-mm stabilizer bar | Independent multi-link design with coil springs, gas-charged Mando Dual Flow Damper (DFD) shock absorbers and 15-mm stabilizer bar |
| Steering | |||
| Type | Motor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column mounted, Rack-and-Pinion, Engine-RPM-Sensing | Motor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column mounted, Rack-and-Pinion, Engine-RPM-Sensing | Motor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column mounted, Rack-and-Pinion, Engine-RPM-Sensing |
| Overall Ratio | 14.5:1 | 14.5:1 | 14.5:1 |
| Turns, lock to lock | 2.94 | 2.94 | 2.94 |
| Turning circle, curb to curb | 35.8 ft. | 35.8 ft. | 35.8 ft. |
| Brakes/ Tires/ Wheels | |||
| Front | Dual diagonal, split circuit, power-assisted 11.8-in. ventilated disc with pressure proportioning valves | Dual diagonal, split circuit, power-assisted 11.8-in. ventilated disc with pressure proportioning valves | Dual diagonal, split circuit, power-assisted 11.8-in. ventilated disc with pressure proportioning valves |
| Rear | Dual diagonal, split circuit, power-assisted 11.2-in. solid disc with pressure proportioning valves | Dual diagonal, split circuit, power-assisted 11.2-in. solid disc with pressure proportioning valves | Dual diagonal, split circuit, power-assisted 11.2-in. solid disc with pressure proportioning valves |
| ABS | 4-wheel, 4-channel and 4-sensor with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and ESC | 4-wheel, 4-channel and 4-sensor with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and ESC | 4-wheel, 4-channel and 4-sensor with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and ESC |
| Tires | P205/65R16 T125/80D16 (Compact temporary use spare tire) | P225/45R18 T125/80D16 (Compact temporary use spare tire) | P215/55R17 T125/80D16 (Compact temporary use spare tire) |
| Wheels | 16 x 6.5-in. steel wheel with full covers / 16 x 6.5-in. alloy wheel | 18 x 7.5-in. hyper silver alloy | 17 x 6.5-in. alloy |
| Exterior Dimensions | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in. | 110.0 in. | 110.0 in. |
| Overall length | 189.8 in. | 189.8 in. | 189.8 in. |
| Overall width | 72.2 in. | 72.2 in. | 72.2 in. |
| Overall height | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. |
| Track, front | 62.9 in. | 62.5 in. | 62.6 in. |
| Track, rear | 62.9 in. | 62.5 in. | 62.6 in. |
| Coefficient of Drag (Cd) | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 |
| Interior Dimensions | |||
| Head room | |||
| Front, without sunroof | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | - |
| Front, with sunroof | - | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. |
| Front, with panoramic sunroof | - | - | 38.2 in. |
| Rear, without sunroof | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. | - |
| Rear, with sunroof | - | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. |
| Rear, with panoramic sunroof | - | - | 37.2 in. |
| Leg room | |||
| Front | 45.5 in. | 45.5 in. | 45.5 in. |
| Rear | 34.6 in. | 34.6 in. | 34.6 in. |
| Shoulder room | |||
| Front | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. |
| Rear | 56.7 in. | 56.7 in. | 56.7 in. |
| Hip room | |||
| Front | 55.2 in. | 55.2 in. | 55.2 in. |
| Rear | 54.9 in. | 54.9 in. | 54.9 in. |
| EPA passenger volume | 103.8 cu. ft. | 103.8 cu. ft. | 103.8 cu. ft. |
| EPA cargo volume | 16.4 cu. ft. | 16.4 cu. ft. | 16.4 cu. ft. |
| EPA total volume | 120.2 cu. ft. | 120.2 cu. ft. | 120.2 cu. ft. |
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 18.5 gallons | 18.5 gallons | 18.5 gallons |
| Oil | 4.86 quarts | 4.86 quarts | 4.86 quarts |
| Coolant | 2.69 quarts | 2.69 quarts | 2.69 quarts |
| Curb Weight | |||
| 4-cyl. | |||
| automatic | 3,199 - 3,316 lbs | 3,199 - 3,316 lbs | 3,199 - 3,316 lbs |
| Fuel Economy | |||
| City | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Highway | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | 35 mpg |
| Combined | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Towing Capacity | |||
| Maximum towing capacity, with trailer brakes | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended |
| Maximum towing capacity, without trailer brakes | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended |
| Maximum trailer tongue weight, with trailer brakes | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended |
| Maximum trailer tongue weight, without trailer brakes | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended |
GLS |
SE |
Limited |
|
| Functional Features | |||
| Body Construction: | |||
| High-tensile steel unibody | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Engine: | |||
| 2.4-liter GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Steering: | |||
| Motor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column mounted, Rack-and-Pinion, Engine-RPM-Sensing | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Suspension: | |||
| Front: MacPherson strut with Mando Dual Flow Damper (DFD) shock absorbers and stabilizer bar (24-mm) | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Rear: Independent multi-link design with coil springs, Mando Dual Flow Damper (DFD) shock absorbers and stabilizer bar (15-mm) | STD |
- |
STD |
| Rear: Independent multi-link design with stiffer coil springs, Mando Dual Flow Damper (DFD) shock absorbers and larger stabilizer bar (17-mm) | - |
STD |
- |
| Transmission/Drive System: | |||
| 6-speed electronic automatic with OD lock-up torque converter, shift lock and SHIFTRONIC® manual shift mode | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters | - |
STD |
- |
| Exterior Features | |||
| Folding outside mirrors, bodycolor with dual power | STD |
STD |
- |
| Folding outside mirrors with turn signal indicators, bodycolor with dual power | - |
- |
STD |
| Outside mirrors, heated with timer | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Bumpers, body color | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Grille, bodycolor insert | STD |
- |
- |
| Grille, dark chrome | - |
STD |
STD |
| Chrome window belt moldings | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Door handles, bodycolor | STD |
- |
- |
| Door handles, chrome | - |
STD |
STD |
| Solar control glass | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Front windshield, 2-speed with variable intermittent, speed sensitive | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Traditional sunroof, power glass | - |
OPT |
STD |
| Panoramic sunroof, power glass | - |
- |
OPT |
| Single, chrome-tipped rear exhaust | STD |
- |
STD |
| Dual, chrome-tipped rear exhaust | - |
STD |
- |
| Headlights, jeweled projector-lens | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Automatic Light Control | OPT |
STD |
STD |
| Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Front fog lights | OPT |
STD |
STD |
| Wheels & Tires | |||
| P205/65R16 tires | STD |
- |
- |
| P215/55VR17 tires | - |
- |
STD |
| P225/45R18 tires | - |
STD |
- |
| 16 x 6.5J steel with wheel cover | STD |
- |
- |
| 16 x 6.5J aluminum alloy | OPT |
- |
- |
| 17 x 6.5J aluminum alloy | - |
- |
STD |
| 18 x 7.5J hyper silver aluminum alloy | - |
STD |
- |
| Spare tire, compact temporary use (T125/80D16) | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Interior Features | |||
| Roof trim, cloth | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Metalgrain interior accents, all interior colors | STD |
STD |
- |
| Piano black interior accents - gray, black and wine interiors | - |
- |
STD |
| Woodgrain interior accents - camel interior | - |
- |
STD |
| Door sill scuff plates | - |
- |
STD |
| Door trim, simulated leather inserts | OPT |
STD |
STD |
| Door handles, color keyed | STD |
- |
- |
| Door handles, chrome | OPT |
STD |
STD |
| Door armrest, integrated | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Door pockets, small map | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Sunvisors with illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Shift knob, leather-wrapped | - |
STD |
STD |
| Foot brake | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Floor covering, full cut-pile carpeting | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Trunk lid liner | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Air conditioning | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Heater | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Floor console mounted rear seat vents | - |
- |
STD |
| Cabin air filter | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Dual fully automatic climate control | - |
- |
STD |
| Outside temperature display | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Rear window defroster, electronic with timer | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Steering wheel, urethane | STD |
- |
- |
| Steering wheel, leather-wrapped | - |
STD |
STD |
| Steering wheel, tilt and telescopic | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Steering wheel, audio controls (volume up/down, mode, mute, seek) | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Steering wheel, Bluetooth phone controls | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Cruise control (steering wheel-mounted controls) | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Interior Illumination | |||
| Central dome light with delay | STD |
Non-sunroof |
- |
| Rear reading lights (door activated) | - |
Sunroof |
STD |
| Front map lights | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Glove compartment light, cargo area light | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Illuminated ignition key cylinder surround | STD |
- |
- |
| I/P switch illumination (hazard) | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Adjustable blue illumination color level | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Trip computer (average fuel economy, average speed, range to empty, trip timer, trip distance) | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Power windows with driver's auto-down, auto-up with pinch protection; all window switches illuminated | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Convenience Features | |||
| Power door locks | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Remote keyless entry system with integrated fob, alarm/panic | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Proximity entry with push button start | - |
STD |
STD |
| Remote releases, hood, trunk and fuel filler door | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Front center console, fixed armrest storage box (dual tier) | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Dual cupholders, front center console-mounted | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Door panel bottle holders (4) | STD |
STD |
STD |
| 12-volt outlet, center stack mounted (2) | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Assist grips (3) | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Rear coat hanger (1) | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Glove compartment, locking with damper | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Inside rearview mirror, manual day/night | STD |
STD |
- |
| Inside rearview mirror, electrochromic auto-dimming with compass | - |
- |
STD |
| Seats | |||
| Capacity | 5 |
5 |
5 |
| Seating surface, premium cloth | STD |
- |
- |
| Seating surface, leather bolster/cloth insert | - |
STD |
- |
| Seating surface, leather | - |
- |
STD |
| Front seats with multi-adjustable bucket, active head restraints (height adjustable) and seatback pockets | STD |
STD |
STD |
| 8-way power driver's seat with power lumbar support | OPT |
STD |
STD |
| Heated front seats (adjustable temperature control) | OPT |
STD |
STD |
| Heated rear seats | - |
- |
STD |
| Rear seat, 60/40 split fold-down with outboard head restraints and center armrest | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Safety & Security | |||
| Rearview Camera | - |
OPT |
OPT |
| Advanced airbags, driver and front passenger | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Occupant Classification System (OCS) | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Driver and front passenger side-impact airbags (2) | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Side air curtains, front and rear passengers (2) | STD |
STD |
STD |
| 3-point outboard seatbelt | STD |
STD |
STD |
| 3-point inboard seatbelts (rear) | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Height adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Front seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters | STD |
STD |
STD |
| LATCH Lower Anchors (2 rear) and Upper Tether (3 rear) Anchors | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Active front head restraints | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Rear seat low-profile head restraints (rear, center, left) | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Power window lock-out button | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Energy-absorbing steering column | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Front and rear crumple zones | STD |
STD |
STD |
| 5-MPH bumpers | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Hood buckling creases and safety stops | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Bodyside reinforcements | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Shift interlock system | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Steering wheel locks when key is removed | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Anti-theft integrated with remote keyless entry and panic | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Emergency internal trunk release (bright yellow) | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Immobilizer | - |
STD |
STD |
| Instrumentation | |||
| Meters/Gauges: Speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature, fuel level, odometer, trip odometer and clock | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Indicators: PRND, cruise control, turn signal/hazard, high beam, ESC/TCS and Eco | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Warning lights: Oil pressure, charge, door ajar, airbag, seatbelt, low fuel, trunk lid open, brake, check engine, ABS and TPMS | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Warning chimes: Key-in-ignition with door ajar and seatbelt | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Active ECO System | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Audio/Connectivity | |||
| Autonet AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system with 6 speakers (2 front-door-mounted speakers, 2 tweeters and 2 rear speakers) (104 watts) | STD |
STD |
- |
| Autonet AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system with 7 Dimension speakers (2 front speakers, 2 tweeters and 2 rear speakers), subwoofer and external amplifier (360 watts) | - |
OPT |
STD |
| Autonet AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system with 9 Infinity® speakers (2 front-door-mounted speakers, 2 tweeters and 4 rear speakers with coaxial mounted tweeters), subwoofer and external amplifier (400 watt) | - |
- |
OPT |
| HD Radio® technology with multicasting | - |
OPT |
STD |
| iPod®/USB and auxiliary input jacks | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Antenna, shark fin design with XM reception | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Antenna, diversity shark fin (with navigation) | - |
OPT |
OPT |
| Autonet navigation system with high-resolution touch-screen display | - |
OPT |
OPT |
| Blue Link Telematics | STD |
STD |
STD |
| Optional Features | |||
| Premium Package includes panoramic sunroof with tilt-and-slide, navigation system with 7-inch high-resolution touchscreen display, rearview camera, Infinity® premium audio system | - |
- |
OPT |
| Navigation and Sunroof Package includes power sunroof with tilt-and-slide, navigation system with 7-inch high-resolution touchscreen display, rearview camera, HD Radio® technology with multicasting, Dimension premium audio system | - |
OPT |
- |
| Popular Equipment Package includes 16-inch alloy wheels, front fog lights, automatic light control, power driver seat with lumbar support, heated front seats, chrome interior door handles, leatherette interior door panel inserts | OPT |
- |
- |