Used 1996 Hyundai Sonata
- 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
- V6, 3.0 Liter
1996 Hyundai Sonata Overview
1996 Hyundai Sonata Pricing
1996 Hyundai Sonata pricing starts at $1,934 for the Sonata Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $15,204 when new. The range-topping 1996 Sonata GLS Sedan 4D starts at $1,989 today, originally priced from $18,404.
Original MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
$15,204 | $1,934 | |||
$16,104 | $1,995 | |||
$18,404 | $1,989 |
The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1996 Hyundai Sonata models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.
Sonata Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Hyundai Sonata (1995-1998) a 3.8 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 88% recommend it. These figures are based on 8 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1996 Hyundai Sonata
"Great car,better engin"
"i baught this car b/c the engin is a dream to work on plus i had a buddy who had spair parts. i fixed it up and it ran like a top never had a problem and actually got 37 mpg i was really happy untill some guy ran a red light and i got hit, good news the air bags work well too"
"What an awful car"
"I owned this car for a few years and it gave me nothing but problems - more maintenance costs than the car was worth, and they all started at around 60,000 miles too (even with the scheduled maintenance done on time). The accessory/interior components are so cheap - the driver's side door handle broke multiple times, the windshield cracked very easily multiple times (ok so only the first crack was Hyundai's fault, the replacement glass is another issue - although that model of glass was really expensive). There was a problem with the cooling system that I spent many trips to the shop and probably $1,000 altogether, to try to fix, but it was never remedied. The car would overheat after about 2 minutes of stop & go, it was absolutely undriveable in any city or highway traffic and that was at only 60,000 miles! So the car was basically worthless when it was 5 years old. The service was really expensive. The window mechanism stopped working, leaving the window stuck in the down position, and that fix cost $400 due to the parts involved. The sunroof leaked and the metal arms broke. Sometimes when I closed the door hard, like when pumping gas, it would just power lock itself - all 4 doors. Fortunately the first time that happened, I had my keys in hand. What an awful example of an early model Sonata. Supposedly they have come a long way, but based on this past experience I'd never buy one again."
"Excellent Car"
"My Sonata just rolled over 200k last month & is still going strong. I paid $200 for it, I've had it 2 yrs & have only ever replaced the battery. It has never given me any problems & still does 80 mph on the highway. I'm constantly bragging about it's gas mileage & reliability."
Overall 1996 Hyundai Sonata Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1996 Hyundai Sonata is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1996 Hyundai Sonata quality a 4 out of 5.
1996 Hyundai Sonata Reliability
The 1996 Hyundai Sonata receives an average consumer rating of 3.8 overall and a 4.2 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1996 Sonata Features
According to drivers of the 1996 Sonata, here are some of its best features:
- Great car to drive
- Handles good in the snow. Never got stuck.
- Comfortable, quick, good on gas, good looking
1996 Hyundai Sonata MPG by Trim
1996 Sonata Sedan 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 26 MPG
1996 Sonata GLS Sedan 4D - city 16 MPG - hwy 23 MPG
1996 Sonata GL Sedan 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 26 MPG
1996 Sonata Safety
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1996 Hyundai Sonata front-side driver crash test rating is 3 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.
1996 Hyundai Sonata Safety Features
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
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1996 Hyundai Sonata
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1996 Hyundai Sonata Depreciation
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1996 Hyundai Sonata Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | $102 | $1,387 | $569 | ||
2023 | + $154 | $1,541 | $641 | ||
2024 | $46 | $1,495 | $681 | ||
Now | $37 | $1,458 | $638 |
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*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1996 Hyundai Sonata Depreciation
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 3018 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 101.3 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 114.5 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.5 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 43.3 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 185.0 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 58.2 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 13.2 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 34.6 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 106.3 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 69.7 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Economy
City | 16 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 23 mpg | ||
Combined | 19 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic |
Performance
Horsepower | 142 @ 5000 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 168 @ 2500 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, 3.0 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / 100000 miles |
Entertainment
- CD Player
Interior
- Power Windows
- Tilt Steering Wheel
Seating
- Leather Seats
Technology
- Cruise Control
1996 Hyundai Sonata Safety
1996 Hyundai Sonata Safety Technology
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
Crash Test Rating
Compare to Similar Vehicles
Used 1996 Hyundai Sonata | Used 2002 Saturn S-Series | Used 2002 Dodge Neon | Used 1999 Volkswagen Jetta (New) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,989 | $1,955 | $1,889 | $1,870 | |
| Consumer Rating | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.9 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 16/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG | City 25/Hwy 36/Comb 29 MPG | City 21/Hwy 29/Comb 24 MPG | City 20/Hwy 26/Comb 22 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 2 years or 24000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 142 @ 5000 RPM | 100 @ 5000 RPM | 132 @ 5600 RPM | 115 @ 5200 RPM | |
| Engine | V6, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.9 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
1996 Hyundai Sonata Rankings
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