Hyundai Sonata Named Cars.com's Most Affordable Midsize Sedan

Model Tops Competitors for Value and Low Fuel Costs

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Jun 04, 2015, 05:46 ET

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2015 Hyundai Sonata ranked No. 1 as Cars.com's Most Affordable Midsize Sedan. The model earned this prestigious honor for its affordable purchase price, projected low fuel costs and residual value.

"Midsize sedans continue to be some of the most popular cars with consumers," said Dave Thomas, Cars.com managing editor. "This is a segment with a lot of competitive options, most of which come with all of the creature comforts car shoppers expect. Not only is the Sonata the most affordable in its class, but it is also one of the best."

HYUNDAI SONATA NAMED CARS.COM'S MOST AFFORDABLE MIDSIZE SEDAN

Cars.com tested the midsize sedans on sale today based on price and long-term cost, instead of simply the cost of each car. To make the list, each car had to come with the bare minimum features that today's shoppers expect, including automatic transmission, power driver's seat, rearview camera, Bluetooth and USB.

"It is important for car shoppers to consider the long-term financial implications, such as fuel cost and residual value," said Mike O'Brien, vice president of corporate and product planning, Hyundai Motor America. "When we designed the Sonata, we wanted to provide a vehicle that helps save owners money over time, so they can pay less at the pump and sell their car for more down the road."

In addition to this award, the Sonata recently also won the Cars.com, USA TODAY, MotorWeek Midsize Sedan Challenge.

ABOUT CARS.COM

Launched in 1998, Cars.com is an award-recognized online destination for car shoppers and owners that offers information from experts and consumers to help research, price and find new and used cars, as well as information around service and repair for car owners. With more than 30 million monthly visits to its web properties, Cars.com offers millions of new and used vehicle listings, expert and consumer reviews, side-by-side comparison, build and price tools, unbiased editorial content and much more. In 2015, Cars.com introduced a new service and repair feature to help consumers find the right service provider and understand how much to pay with the fair-price estimator tool. Cars.com puts millions of car buyers, and now owners, in control of their shopping process with the information they need to make stress-free buying, selling and servicing decisions.

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Blue Link Connected Care provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Blue Link telematics system with proactive safety and car care services complimentary for one year with enrollment. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and In-Vehicle Service Scheduling.

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