New 2022 Nissan Altima vs Hyundai Sonata Comparison
New 2022 Nissan Altima vs Hyundai Sonata Comparison
Drivers seeking a family-friendly midsize sedan at an affordable entry point may be comparing the 2022 Nissan Altima vs the 2022 Hyundai Sonata.
Below is a breakdown of the main feature and value differences between these two models and why the Nissan Altima wins on affordability with more features and options at lower trim levels.
View InventoryContact Us2022 Nissan Altima vs Hyundai Sonata Performance
One of the major differences you'll see is the lack of all-wheel drive on the Sonata. While the Sonata does offer its N line with the most powerful engine between the two models, its upfront costs and ongoing fuel costs are important to note.
The sport-oriented Altima SR carries the 248-hp engine without sacrificing much fuel economy, and it adds the paddle shifters and a sport-tuned suspension. The Sonata's sporty option is its N line, which has similar features, but it comes at a price tag over $7,000 higher.
2022 Nissan Altima:
- 2.5L four cylinder engine (standard)
- 188 hp
- 2.0L four cylinder (available on SR trim)
- 248 hp
- CVT transmission
- 28 mpg city / 39 mpg highway
- Four-wheel drive available
2022 Hyundai Sonata:
- Four cylinder engine (standard)
- 191 hp
- 1.6L turbocharged four cylinder (available)
- 180 hp
- Turbocharged four cylinder (N line models)
- 290 hp
- 8-speed automatic transmission
- 27 mpg city / 37 mpg highway
- 23 mpg city / 33 mpg highway (N line models)
2022 Nissan Altima vs Hyundai Sonata Technology
When it comes to technology, the usability edges goes to the 2022 Nissan Altima. The Hyundai Sonata can, for some drivers, tend to suffer from “over-techy” features. Without redundant knobs, drivers have to use the touchscreen for most adjustments, which can be difficult for some to adjust to or use safely while driving.
The Nissan Altima combines physical knobs with voice control commands and touch screen options for drivers to use what fits their needs best. While the smartphone connectivity is not standard on the Altima, the trim upgrade to get Apple and Android connections through the touchscreen and plenty of other feature upgrades is only $1,000 vs the Sonata's base upgrade requiring an additional $5,000.
2022 Nissan Altima:
- 7” touchscreen
- Six speaker stereo
- Voice recognition controls
- Bluetooth
- Two USB ports
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto (available)
- 8” touchscreen (available)
- Satellite radio (available)
- Navigation (available)
- 9-speaker Bose premium stereo (available)
2022 Hyundai Sonata:
- 8” touchscreen
- Six-speaker stereo
- HD radio
- Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth
- Navigation (available)
- Satellite radio (available)
- 12-speaker Bose system (available)
- 10.25” touch screen (available)
- Wireless charging (available)
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2022 Nissan Altima vs Hyundai Sonata Safety Features
As with the technology packages, the standard versus available safety features breakdown between these two models is best viewed through the lens of the trim level pricing. The Nissan Altima can unlock more features as lower price ranges. The full suite of safety features on the Sonata come in at $26,100 vs the $25,550 on the Altima.
2022 Nissan Altima:
- Rearview camera
- Forward collision warning
- Forward automatic emergency braking
- Pedestrian detection
- Lane departure warning
- Driver drowsiness monitoring
- Automatic high-beam headlights
- Reverse automatic emergency braking
- Traffic sign recognition
- Blind spot monitoring
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Surround-view parking camera system
- Rear parking sensors
- LED headlights
- Adaptive cruise control
- ProPilot Assist
2022 Hyundai Sonata:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Forward collision warning
- Pedestrian detection
- Forward automatic emergency braking
- Lane departure warning
- Lane keep assist
- Lane tracing assist
- Driver drowsiness monitoring
- Rear seat reminder
- Rearview camera
- Blind spot monitoring
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Safe exit warning (alerts exiting passengers of vehicles approaching from behind)
- Surround-view parking camera system
- Perpendicular park assist
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Head-up display
2022 Nissan Altima vs Hyundai Sonata Interior
The interior of these vehicles are quite different, starting at the base level. The Nissan Altima offers more features like remote start, proximity keyless entry, and push button start—all at the base trim. The seats can be upgraded from cloth directly to real leather.
On the Hyundai Sonata, some of these features aren't available even for a cost. With no option for genuine leather, the Sonata offers suede seating, which can be hard to maintain and prone to stains, combined with synthetic leather.
2022 Nissan Altima:
- Seats 5
- Cloth upholstery
- Six-way manually adjustable seat
- Push button start
- Remote start
- Proximity keyless entry
- Eight-way power adjustable seat (available)
- Leather seats (available)
- Heated front seats (available)
- Sport seats (available)
- Memory settings (available)
- Leather wrapped steering wheels (available)
- Moon roof (available)
- Dual-zone automatic climate control (available)
- 15.4 cubic foot trunk
2022 Hyundai Sonata:
- Seats 5
- Cloth upholstery
- Suede or synthetic leather seating (available)
- Power-adjustable seats (available)
- Heated/ventilated front seats (available)
- Heated steering wheel (available)
- Remote start (available)
- Panoramic sunroof (available)
- Dual-zone automatic climate control (available)
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2022 Nissan Altima vs Hyundai Sonata Exterior
Reviewers note that the Hyundai Sonata's exterior is distinctive and unusual, but not universally liked. The Nissan Altima overall exterior design is more conventional, but blackout accent option provides a sportier appearance option.
2022 Nissan Altima:
- Heated side view mirrors (available)
- Brilliant Silver Metallic
- Deep Blue Pearl
- Glacier White
- Gun Metallic
- Super Black
2022 Hyundai Sonata:
- Calpyso Red
- Hampton Gray
- Hyper White
- Nocturne Black
- Phantom Black
- Portofino Gray
- Quartz White
- Shimmering Silver Pearl
- Stormy Sea
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