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2012 Hyundai Sonata Middle Level
VIN
5NPEC4AC7CH457828
GOOD DEAL
· $500 below typical price
Seekonk, MA
Listed at
$6,500
typical market $7,000 · 73 comps
This 2012 Hyundai Sonata Middle Level is listed at $6,500 with 151,439 miles in Seekonk, MA.
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Sold by The Car Palace
14 Taunton Ave, Seekonk, MA 02914
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2012 Hyundai Sonata Middle Level
VIN 5NPEC4AC7CH457828
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
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Market price range
Based on 73 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 2, 2026This vehicle · $6,500
Below market
$4,440
Typical price
$7,000
Above market
$10,498
This vehicle: $6,500 — $500 below the typical market price ($7,000)
Asking $6,500 · typical market price $7,000 · based on 73 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $500 (−7.1%) over 7 months.
Feb 27, 2026 · $7,000
Sep 25, 2026 · $6,500
Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN 5NPEC4AC7CH457828, spanning 7 months.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Car Palace | Seekonk, MA 2914 | $6,500 | 151,439 mi | 2026-09-25 | 12 h ago |
| carpalaceinc | Seekonk, Massachusetts 2771 | $6,500 | 151,439 mi | 2026-09-04 | 16 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Car Palace | Seekonk, MA 2771 | $6,500 | 151,439 mi | 2026-06-02 | 5 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 5NPEC4AC7CH457828Trim
Middle Level
Engine
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2012
Made by
HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC (HATCI)
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
26
MPG
City
22
MPG
Highway
33
MPG
$1,790
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 26 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Hyundai Sonata likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$8,950
Insurance
$6,205
Maintenance & repairs
$6,300
Total, 5 years
$21,455
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Hyundai Sonata has 8 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 26 MPG.
Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2012 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD
8 recall campaigns on this model year
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ENGINEHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226.NHTSA campaign 18V934000
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SEAT BELTSHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152.NHTSA campaign 17V617000
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SEAT BELTSHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles.NHTSA campaign 18V137000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Hyundai Sonata over the last 6 months — the market firmed $201 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $6,990 |
| June 2026 | $6,989 |
| July 2026 | $6,975 |
| August 2026 | $6,900 |
| September 2026 | $6,995 |
| October 2026 | $7,191 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of October 3, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Hyundai Sonata in this catalog, the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta has the lowest median asking price ($6,248, 221 listings with photos) and the 2012 Subaru Impreza the highest ($7,998, 279 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 3, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
The car you are viewing
2012 Hyundai Sonata
Middle Level · United States
$6,500Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $6,995 · 143 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $5,900–$8,900
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata Middle Level | $6,995 | $5,900–$8,900 | 143 |
| 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 All trims | $6,995 | $5,850–$8,689 | 285 |
| 2012 Subaru Legacy All trims | $6,995 | $5,700–$8,475 | 107 |
| 2012 Subaru Impreza All trims | $7,998 | $6,298–$9,999 | 279 |
| 2012 Nissan Maxima All trims | $6,995 | $4,995–$8,400 | 99 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta All trims | $6,248 | $4,997–$7,499 | 221 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 3, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 3 · 2011–2019What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 757 | $13,028 | 100% | 86,132 mi |
| 2018 | 1,047 | $12,072 | 93% | 92,137 mi |
| 2017 | 689 | $9,995 | 77% | 105,242 mi |
| 2016 | 753 | $9,445 | 72% | 108,071 mi |
| 2015 | 1,069 | $8,990 | 69% | 112,739 mi |
| 2014 | 407 | $7,994 | 61% | 117,215 mi |
| 2013 | 756 | $7,012 | 54% | 124,154 mi |
| 2012 | 370 | $6,995 | 54% | 124,650 mi |
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