How much does the 2021 Hyundai Elantra cost?

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra has a starting MSRP of $19,650, ranging up to $28,100 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes SE from $19,650; SEL from $20,900; Blue from $23,550; N Line from $24,100; Limited from $25,450. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $9,399.

What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Hyundai Elantra?

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra achieves up to 54 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2021 Hyundai Elantra have?

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra offers up to 14.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2021 Hyundai Elantra safe?

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2021 Hyundai Elantra come in?

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra is available in 5 trims (7 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2021 Hyundai Elantra

6 trims · 7 configurations · Sedan

From live listings

$9,399

506 for sale · Starting MSRP $19,650 – $28,100

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA · 6 recalls on record

Hyundai Elantra for sale

506 live listings from $9,399 · median $23,934

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Hyundai Elantra? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on SE

Total price (SE MSRP)

$19,650

Typical monthly

$389/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2021 Hyundai Elantra trims

SE
MSRP
$19,650
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
33/43
Horsepower
147 hp
Torque
132 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.2
Max towing
—
SEL
MSRP
$20,900
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
31/41
Horsepower
147 hp
Torque
132 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.2
Max towing
—
Blue
MSRP
$23,550
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
53/56
Horsepower
139 hp
Torque
195 lb-ft
Engine
1.6L I4 hybrid
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.2
Max towing
—
N Line
2 configurations
MSRP
$24,100 – $25,200
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/34
Horsepower
201 hp
Torque
195 lb-ft
Engine
1.6L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.2
Max towing
—
Limited
MSRP
$25,450
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
31/41
Horsepower
147 hp
Torque
132 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.2
Max towing
—
Limited Hybrid
MSRP
$28,100
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
49/52
Horsepower
139 hp
Torque
195 lb-ft
Engine
1.6L I4 hybrid
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.2
Max towing
—

Compare 2021 Hyundai Elantra trim specifications
Spec	SE	SEL	Blue	N Line2 configurations	Limited	Limited Hybrid
MSRP	$19,650	$20,900	$23,550	$24,100 – $25,200	$25,450	$28,100
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	33/43	31/41	53/56	25/34	31/41	49/52
Horsepower	147 hp	147 hp	139 hp	201 hp	147 hp	139 hp
Torque	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	195 lb-ft	195 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	195 lb-ft
Engine	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	1.6L I4 hybrid	1.6L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	1.6L I4 hybrid
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	14.2	14.2	14.2	14.2	14.2	14.2
Max towing	—	—	—	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: SEgas
SELgas
Bluehybrid
N Linegas
Limitedgas
Limited Hybridhybrid
Fuel type: SEregular unleaded
SELregular unleaded
Blueregular unleaded
N Lineregular unleaded
Limitedregular unleaded
Limited Hybridregular unleaded
Cylinders: SEI4
SELI4
BlueI4
N LineI4
LimitedI4
Limited HybridI4
Displacement: SE2 L
SEL2 L
Blue1.6 L
N Line1.6 L
Limited2 L
Limited Hybrid1.6 L
Horsepower: SE147 hp
SEL147 hp
Blue139 hp
N Line201 hp
Limited147 hp
Limited Hybrid139 hp
Torque: SE132 lb-ft
SEL132 lb-ft
Blue195 lb-ft
N Line195 lb-ft
Limited132 lb-ft
Limited Hybrid195 lb-ft
Transmission: SEcontinuously variable-speed automatic
SELcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Blue6-speed automated manual
N Line6-speed manual
Limitedcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Limited Hybrid6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain: SEfront wheel drive
SELfront wheel drive
Bluefront wheel drive
N Linefront wheel drive
Limitedfront wheel drive
Limited Hybridfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: SESedan
SELSedan
BlueSedan
N LineSedan
LimitedSedan
Limited HybridSedan
Doors: SE4
SEL4
Blue4
N Line4
Limited4
Limited Hybrid4
Seating: SE5
SEL5
Blue5
N Line5
Limited5
Limited Hybrid5
Length: SE184.1 in
SEL184.1 in
Blue184.1 in
N Line184.1 in
Limited184.1 in
Limited Hybrid184.1 in
Width: SE71.9 in
SEL71.9 in
Blue71.9 in
N Line71.9 in
Limited71.9 in
Limited Hybrid71.9 in
Height: SE55.7 in
SEL55.7 in
Blue55.7 in
N Line55.9 in
Limited55.7 in
Limited Hybrid55.7 in
Wheelbase: SE107.1 in
SEL107.1 in
Blue107.1 in
N Line107.1 in
Limited107.1 in
Limited Hybrid107.1 in
Ground clearance: SE5.3 in
SEL5.3 in
Blue5.5 in
N Line5.5 in
Limited5.5 in
Limited Hybrid5.5 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: SE14.2 cu ft
SEL14.2 cu ft
Blue14.2 cu ft
N Line14.2 cu ft
Limited14.2 cu ft
Limited Hybrid14.2 cu ft
Max payload: SE1,133 lbs
SEL1,133 lbs
Blue1,114 lbs
N Line970 lbs
Limited1,133 lbs
Limited Hybrid1,010 lbs
Curb weight: SE2,725 lbs
SEL2,725 lbs
Blue2,965 lbs
N Line2,954 lbs
Limited2,725 lbs
Limited Hybrid3,069 lbs
Fuel tank: SE12.4 gal
SEL12.4 gal
Blue11 gal
N Line12.4 gal
Limited12.4 gal
Limited Hybrid11 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: SE37
SEL35
Blue54
N Line28
Limited35
Limited Hybrid50
City MPG: SE33
SEL31
Blue53
N Line25
Limited31
Limited Hybrid49
Highway MPG: SE43
SEL41
Blue56
N Line34
Limited41
Limited Hybrid52

Full specifications by trim
Spec	SE	SEL	Blue	N Line	Limited	Limited Hybrid
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	hybrid	gas	gas	hybrid
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2 L	2 L	1.6 L	1.6 L	2 L	1.6 L
Horsepower	147 hp	147 hp	139 hp	201 hp	147 hp	139 hp
Torque	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	195 lb-ft	195 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	195 lb-ft
Transmission	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	6-speed automated manual	6-speed manual	continuously variable-speed automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
Length	184.1 in	184.1 in	184.1 in	184.1 in	184.1 in	184.1 in
Width	71.9 in	71.9 in	71.9 in	71.9 in	71.9 in	71.9 in
Height	55.7 in	55.7 in	55.7 in	55.9 in	55.7 in	55.7 in
Wheelbase	107.1 in	107.1 in	107.1 in	107.1 in	107.1 in	107.1 in
Ground clearance	5.3 in	5.3 in	5.5 in	5.5 in	5.5 in	5.5 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	14.2 cu ft	14.2 cu ft	14.2 cu ft	14.2 cu ft	14.2 cu ft	14.2 cu ft
Max payload	1,133 lbs	1,133 lbs	1,114 lbs	970 lbs	1,133 lbs	1,010 lbs
Curb weight	2,725 lbs	2,725 lbs	2,965 lbs	2,954 lbs	2,725 lbs	3,069 lbs
Fuel tank	12.4 gal	12.4 gal	11 gal	12.4 gal	12.4 gal	11 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	37	35	54	28	35	50
City MPG	33	31	53	25	31	49
Highway MPG	43	41	56	34	41	52

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