Based on 38 active Elantra listings

2008 Hyundai Elantra prices in the U.S.

median pre-owned asking price
$4,548 ↓ $208 · 30d

The median pre-owned asking price for a 2008 Hyundai Elantra in the U.S. is $4,548 based on 38 active listings.

As of July 26, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2008 Hyundai Elantra in the U.S. is $4,548, based on 38 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.

◷ Updated July 26, 2026 ▤ 38 active dealer listings, refreshed daily Methodology →

2008 Hyundai Elantra — a typically priced live listing
2008 · live listing photo

Typical: $3,750–$5,468 — the middle half of 38 asking prices

Median $4,548
$2,444 low $7,129 high

Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% (payment-priced ads, typos, salvage) so outliers don't distort it.

What moves the price on a 2008 Hyundai Elantra

The $3,750–$5,468 typical range isn't randomness — one factor explains most of it:

Location
up to $2,251

The same car typically asks $3,499 in New Jersey but $5,750 in Minnesota.

Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.

$4,548
Pre-owned median (38)
141,104
Average mileage

Price history

Median asking price by month · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)

The median listing price for a 2008 Hyundai Elantra is $4,500 (July 2026) — down 4.9% from $4,732 in July 2025.

$4,000 $5,000 $6,000 Jul ’25 Oct ’25 Jan ’26 Apr ’26 Jul ’26
Monthly price table
Month Median price Typical range Vehicles listed
July 2026 $4,500 $3,900–$5,498 45
June 2026 $4,941 $3,500–$5,882 48
May 2026 $4,992 $3,596–$5,878 50
April 2026 $4,400 $3,546–$5,392 46
March 2026 $4,995 $3,912–$5,995 69
February 2026 $4,998 $3,995–$5,999 53
January 2026 $4,922 $3,566–$5,938 66
December 2025 $4,995 $3,800–$5,900 39
November 2025 $4,800 $3,525–$5,975 59
October 2025 $4,997 $3,995–$5,996 32
September 2025 $5,495 $3,999–$6,495 33
August 2025 $4,864 $4,196–$5,938 39
July 2025 $4,732 $3,625–$4,998 14

2008 Hyundai Elantra prices by state

Arizona — 1 active listings California — 1 active listings Colorado — 5 listed this year, none active right now Florida — 2 active listings Idaho — 1 active listings Illinois — 2 active listings Massachusetts — 11 listed this year, none active right now Maryland — 7 listed this year, none active right now Minnesota — 1 active listings North Carolina — 4 active listings New Jersey — 3 active listings New York — 1 active listings Ohio — 3 active listings Oregon — 3 active listings Pennsylvania — 3 active listings Texas — 1 active listings Virginia — 3 active listings Washington — 13 listed this year, none active right now 2Florida — 2 active listings 2Illinois — 2 active listings 4North Carolina — 4 active listings 3New Jersey — 3 active listings 3Ohio — 3 active listings 3Oregon — 3 active listings 3Pennsylvania — 3 active listings 3Virginia — 3 active listings
Numbers = active listings in the busiest states; blue states have inventory now
State Typical price Listed this year Active now
Pennsylvania $4,990 23 3 Shop 2007–2009 nearby →
Virginia $5,400 21 3 Shop 2007–2009 nearby →
Florida $3,995 19 2 Shop 2007–2009 nearby →
New Jersey $3,499 19 3 Shop 2007–2009 nearby →
Ohio $4,798 18 3 Shop 2007–2009 nearby →
California $5,040 16 1 Shop 2007–2009 nearby →
North Carolina $4,974 14 4 Shop 2007–2009 nearby →
Washington $3,900 13 0
Illinois $3,846 12 2 Shop 2007–2009 nearby →
Texas $4,347 12 1 Shop 2007–2009 nearby →
Massachusetts $4,895 11 0
Oregon $4,400 8 3 Shop 2007–2009 nearby →
Maryland $4,250 7 0
Arizona $4,995 7 1 Shop 2007–2009 nearby →
New York $4,972 6 1 Shop 2007–2009 nearby →
Minnesota $5,750 5 1 Shop 2007–2009 nearby →
Idaho $4,998 5 1 Shop 2007–2009 nearby →
Colorado $4,300 5 0

Listed this year counts every 2008 Hyundai Elantra first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.

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2008 Hyundai Elantra · $4,660 typical · 38 listings

Frequently asked questions

Why do 2008 Hyundai Elantra prices range from $2,444 to $7,129?

The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $3,750 and $5,468 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.

Is $4,660 a good price for a 2008 Hyundai Elantra?

$4,660 is the market average as of July 26, 2026. Anything meaningfully below the $4,548 median is priced to move — but always compare within the same trim and mileage band, since those two factors drive most of the spread.

How many 2008 Hyundai Elantra are for sale right now?

38 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.

How we calculate these prices

We track 38 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to remove data errors, salvage titles, and monthly-payment figures posted as if they were sale prices. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.

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