
The 2015 Hyundai Sonata is the model that helped Hyundai find its mainstream appeal in the U.S.; yet it's by no means the king of the hill, as it competes with some of the best-selling passenger cars—the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.
The Accord remains very much a Honda in driving feel, even though it's quite a large vehicle now.
Meanwhile Toyota tries to do better with a thorough mid-cycle revamp that includes an extensive re-engineering for 2015, plus new cabin appointments and a sportier emphasis.
For sporty driving characteristics, the Mazda 6 is at the top; its road manners help make up for a few feature inadequacies.
The Fusion remains one of the boldest designs on the market, and with several different turbocharged engines and a Fusion Hybrid, it's the lineup with the most choice.
The Kia Optima, which is closely related to the Hyundai Sonata, also deserves a look; it's almost identical to the Sonata in powertrain and layout, but it somehow handles better, and its sleeker, Euro-influenced styling aims for a very different crowd.
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The 2015 Hyundai Sonata blends in better than ever in the top tier of family sedans. |
The 2015 Ford Fusion continues to offer an excellent blend of top-notch safety, solid fuel economy, and stunning good looks–all without compromising on interior space and comfort. |
The 2015 Kia Optima meets all your needs in a sensible four-door sedan, but exceeds expectations for more flair and features. |
If you don't mind a CVT, the 2015 Nissan Altima is a solid choice that checks off all the boxes. |
The 2015 Subaru Legacy smooths over its ruffles, and out-domestics some American family sedans with a big back seat, excellent gas mileage and standard all-wheel drive. |
The 2015 Toyota Camry ups its game with a thorough refresh that, while not daring, makes it more enjoyable for driver and passenger alike. |
MSRP From | |||||
$21,150 | $22,500 | $21,840 | $22,300 | $21,695 | $22,970 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
21 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 41 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Large Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Midsize Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars |
Style Name | |||||
4-Door Sedan 2.4L SE PZEV | 4-Door Sedan S FWD | 4-Door Sedan EX | 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 | 4-Door Sedan 2.5i | 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic LE (GS) |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2015 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2015 Ford Fusion | 2015 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2015 Kia Optima | 2015 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2015 Nissan Altima | 2015 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2015 Subaru Legacy | 2015 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2015 Toyota Camry |