2005 Hyundai Sonata Review

　　

zzdcar' Expert Review

by the zzdcar Experts

　　

What’s new

　　For 2005, trim levels have been slightly revised, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with a HomeLink remote transmitter has been added to the LX.

　　

zzdcar says

　　A decent buy if you can't spend over $20,000 on a midsize sedan, but the Sonata offers no revelations in performance or interior accommodations.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Hyundai Sonata GL 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$161/mo  for Sonata GL

　　Sonata GL

　　GL 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M) - $16,449 MSRPGL 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) (Most Popular) - $17,299 MSRPGL V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) - $17,999 MSRPGLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) - $18,999 MSRPGLS Special Value 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) - $18,999 MSRPLX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) - $20,299 MSRP

　　vs

　　$164/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car

　　

2005 Sonata Highlights

Trim: GLGL V6GLS Special ValueGLSLXGL

　　

Base MSRP	$16,449
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	23 MPG
Cost to Drive	$161/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	14.1 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles