Versa starts $15,801 lower. Versa wins efficiency by 0.7 L/100 km. Sonata gives you 35 L more cargo room. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
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Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$20,298
Versa
$36,099
Preferred Trend AWD
$20,298
1 tracked trims
$37,666
3 tracked trims
| Metric | Nissan Versa | Hyundai Sonata | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $20,298 Versa | $36,099 Preferred Trend AWD | $15,801 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $20,298 1 tracked trims | $37,666 3 tracked trims | $17,368 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.7 L/100 km Versa | 8.4 L/100 km Preferred Trend AWD | 0.7 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 418 L Best published cargo figure | 453 L Best published cargo figure | 35 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | — Not published | No data |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 2 features Preferred Trend Hybrid at $36,199 | Only Hyundai full |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 2 features Preferred Trend Hybrid at $36,199 | Only Hyundai full |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: IIHS n/a · NHTSA 4 and 3 yr / 60,000 km for Nissan Versa, versus Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Hyundai Sonata.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
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Doesn’t reach it
$36,099
Preferred Trend AWD
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with stop-and-go capability
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Doesn’t reach it
$36,099
Preferred Trend AWD
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
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Doesn’t reach it
$40,699
N Line
Wireless Charging Pad
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
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Doesn’t reach it
$36,099
Preferred Trend AWD
Panoramic sunroof
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Doesn’t reach it
$40,699
N Line
12-speaker Bose premium audio system
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Hyundai Sonata | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Adaptive cruise controlExpanded Only Sonata reaches adaptive cruise control. | — Doesn’t reach it | $36,099 Preferred Trend AWD Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with stop-and-go capability | Right only |
Lane-keep supportExpanded Only Sonata reaches lane-keep support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $36,099 Preferred Trend AWD Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | Right only |
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Hyundai Sonata | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Wireless chargingExpanded Only Sonata reaches wireless charging. | — Doesn’t reach it | $40,699 N Line Wireless Charging Pad | Right only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Hyundai Sonata | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Only Sonata reaches moonroof / sunroof. | — Doesn’t reach it | $36,099 Preferred Trend AWD Panoramic sunroof | Right only |
Premium audioExpanded Only Sonata reaches premium audio. | — Doesn’t reach it | $40,699 N Line 12-speaker Bose premium audio system | Right only |
Reasons to pick Nissan Versa
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
Versa
Preferred Trend AWD
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Versa | Versa | $20,298 | 7.7 L/100 km | 0 |
| Hyundai Sonata | Preferred Trend AWD | $36,099 | 8.4 L/100 km | 1 |