Hyundai kills stick-shift version of Sonata sedan

For 2013, Hyundai is pretty much playing the same tune when it comes to its flagship Sonata sedan.

Prices go up a bit and the manual transmission version, the cheapest of all Sonatas, is being cut from the lineup because so few buyers wanted it.

Most prices increase by $100 to $150 or more per trim for 2013.

All 2013 Sonatas now come standard with a six-speed automatic transmission. Without the manual transmission, all Sonatas now get 24 miles per gallon in city driving, 35 mpg on the highway.

The "popular equipment package" on the GLS version costs $825 and includes features like fog lights and heated seats, for a total cost of $21,720.

The SE trim now comes standard with heated front seats, and the Limited version trim no longer comes with a panoramic sunroof. Instead, it gets a regular-size sunroof. The Limited trim is $600 less expensive this year because of the change. If you still want a panoramic sunroof, it's been added to a $2,900 Limited Premium Package. Ultimately, a 2013 Hyundai Sonata tops out at $31,270, which is just $100 more than last year's model.

The 2013 Hyundai Sonata is already on sale.