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Genesis G80 — Competitive Compare

Data updated:

Where it stands against its rivals

The G80 spans 5 grades: its entry price of $58,450 is the highest of the 7 models compared (the Integra starts at $33,400), while its top grade at $79,350 ranks 2nd highest. On specifications, among the 7 models it is the heaviest (2,050 kg) (includes estimates). The 7 models compared here range from $33,400 to $106,875; ES, IS, Integra are the closest rivals by segment and price.

Written from the price, specification and equipment data on this page. Parts marked “includes estimates” rely on operator-estimated equipment or specifications.

Genesis G80
Genesis
G80
2026 model-year price
Lexus ES
Lexus
ES
2027 model-year price
Lexus IS
Lexus
IS
2027 model-year price
Acura Integra
Acura
Integra
2026 model-year price
Genesis G70
Genesis
G70
2026 model-year price
Cadillac CT5
Cadillac
CT5
2026 model-year price
Audi A3
Audi
A3
2026 model-year price
Trims shown in the price spectrum
Powertrain
Price (USD)
Genesis G80
Genesis
G80
Lexus ES
Lexus
ES
All grades: 350h
Lexus IS
Lexus
IS
All grades: IS350 F Sport
Acura Integra
Acura
Integra
Genesis G70
Genesis
G70
Cadillac CT5
Cadillac
CT5
Audi A3
Audi
A3
$28k
$32k
$36k
$40k
$44k
$48k
$52k
$56k
$60k
$64k
$68k
$72k
$76k
$80k
$84k
$88k
$92k
$96k
$100k
$104k
$108k
$112k
Option prices haven't been collected for this comparison yet.
ICE
HV
Specifications
Genesis
G80
Lexus
ES
Lexus
IS
Acura
Integra
Genesis
G70
Cadillac
CT5
Audi
A3
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length (mm)
5065
5141
4719
4719–4724
4684
4923–4950
4503–4506
Overall Width (mm)
1925
1920
1839
1829–1900
1849
1882
1816
Overall Height (mm)
1475
1554
1435–1440
1407–1410
1400
1435–1453
1415–1427
Wheelbase (mm)
3010
2949
2799
2736
2835
2946
2631–2634
↓Min. Turning Radius (m)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
↓Curb Weight (kg)
1955–2050
1815–1875
1720–1775
1394–1460
1674–1822
1662–1880
1585–1605
↓Gross Weight (kg)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Cargo Volume (L)
—
377
306
688
297
337
235
Performance & Efficiency
Fuel Economy (EPA combined)
18–23 mpg (7.7–9.8 km/L)
44–46 mpg (18.7–19.6 km/L)
22 mpg (9.4 km/L)
24–32 mpg (10.2–13.6 km/L)
19–24 mpg (8.1–10.2 km/L)
15–26 mpg (6.4–11.1 km/L)
26–28 mpg (11.1–11.9 km/L)
Range (EPA)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
↓0–100 km/h (s)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Top Speed (km/h)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Powertrain
Displacement (cc)
2497–3470
2500
3500
1500–2000
2500–3300
2000–6200
2000
Max Power (kW)
224–280
182
232
149–239
224–272
175–498
150–245
Max Torque (N·m)
422–530
235
380
260–420
422–510
350–893
320–400
Front Motor (kW)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Rear Motor (kW)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Battery (kWh)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Fuel Tank (L)
70
55
66
47
60
64
55
Fuel Type
Regular
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Drivetrain & Suspension
Drive System
AWD
FWD / AWD
RWD / AWD
FWD
RWD / AWD
RWD / AWD
AWD
Transmission
8AT
CVT
8AT / 6AT
CVT / 6MT
8AT
10AT / 6MT
7DCT
Front Suspension
Multi-link
MacPherson strut/lower arm
Double A-arm
MacPherson strut/lower arm
MacPherson strut/lower arm
MacPherson strut/lower arm
MacPherson strut/lower arm
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multilink
Multilink
Multilink
Multilink
Multilink
Multilink
Front Brake
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Vented Disc
Vented Disc
Disc
Vented Disc / Brembo Disc
Vented Disc / Cross-Drilled Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Vented Disc
Disc
Disc
Vented Disc / Brembo Disc
Vented Disc / Cross-Drilled Disc
Tire Size
245/40R19 / 245/40R20
—
235/40R19
215/50R17 / 235/40R18 / 265/30R19
225/40R19
245/45R18 / 245/40R19 / 275/35R19
225/45R17 / 225/40R18
Wheel Size
19" Alloy / 20" Alloy
—
19" Alloy
17" Alloy / 18" Alloy / 19" Alloy
19" Alloy
18" Alloy / 19" Alloy
17" Alloy / 18" Alloy
Seating (seats)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Ground Clearance (mm)
145
—
—
102–130
—
—
—
● Best value per row (numeric only) | ↓ Lower is better | Underlined = varies by grade (shown as min–max or all values)
EPA ratings are U.S. EPA combined fuel economy (mpg) and range (miles); km/L and km in parentheses are unit conversions, not WLTC values.
Equipment
Genesis
G80
Lexus
ES
Lexus
IS
Acura
Integra
Genesis
G70
Cadillac
CT5
Audi
A3
Exterior
LED Headlights
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
LED Fog Lights
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Interior
Panoramic / Sunroof
● STD*
● STD
○ MOP
● STD
● STD
○ MOP
● STD
Head-Up Display
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Digital Rearview Mirror
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Ambient Lighting
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Seating
Leather Seats
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Power Driver Seat
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Heated Front Seats
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
○ MOP
● STD
Ventilated Front Seats
● STD*
● STD
—
—
—
—
—
Memory Seat
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Safety
Adaptive Cruise Control
● STD*★★★
● STD
—
● STD
—
—
—
Lane Keeping Assist
● STD*★★★
—
—
● STD
—
—
—
Blind Spot Monitoring
● STD*
—
—
● STD
—
—
—
Surround-View Camera
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
● STD*
—
—
● STD
—
—
—
Traffic Sign Recognition
—*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Comfort
Electronic Parking Brake
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Auto Brake Hold
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Wireless Charging
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Heated Steering Wheel
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Rear A/C Vents
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Audio / Nav / Connectivity
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
8"+ Display
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Connected Services
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Premium Audio (Bose/Harman)
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Storage & Utility
USB-C Charging
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
—
Tires & Wheels
Alloy Wheels
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
18"+ Wheels
● STD*
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
● STDStandard
○ MOPFactory Option (MOP)
▲ DOPDealer Option (DOP)
◆ PKGPackage Option
—Not Available
*Estimate (not stated by the manufacturer)
★★★Function Level (ADAS: ★=Basic ★★=Mid ★★★=Advanced)
Equipment-Adjusted Price
⚠ Equipment data is estimated from official manufacturer publications. Functional levels may differ between brands even for identically-named features.
Genesis
G80
Lexus
ES
Lexus
IS
Acura
Integra
Genesis
G70
Cadillac
CT5
Audi
A3
Base Price
$69,950
$54,605
$48,450
$39,200
$53,000
$54,100
$43,000
Standard Equipment Value
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Adjusted Price
$69,950
$54,605
$48,450
$39,200
$53,000
$54,100
$43,000
Effective Price Difference
* Equipment market value is estimated from the median MOP/DOP option prices across compared models.
G80
Benchmark (0%)
ES
−21.9% better value
IS
−30.7% better value
Integra
−44.0% better value
G70
−24.2% better value
CT5
−22.7% better value
A3
−38.5% better value
Segment-Exclusive Features
ExteriorLED Fog LightsG80 onlySTD
InteriorHead-Up DisplayG80 onlySTD
InteriorDigital Rearview MirrorG80 onlySTD
InteriorAmbient LightingG80 onlySTD
SeatingMemory SeatG80 onlySTD
SafetySurround-View CameraG80 onlySTD
ComfortElectronic Parking BrakeG80 onlySTD
ComfortAuto Brake HoldG80 onlySTD
ComfortWireless ChargingG80 onlySTD
ComfortHeated Steering WheelG80 onlySTD
ComfortRear A/C VentsG80 onlySTD
Audio / Nav / Connectivity8"+ DisplayG80 onlySTD
Audio / Nav / ConnectivityConnected ServicesG80 onlySTD
Audio / Nav / ConnectivityPremium Audio (Bose/Harman)G80 onlySTD
Storage & UtilityUSB-C ChargingG80 onlySTD

* Data aggregated from official manufacturer publications. Equipment market prices are estimated from the median of published MOP/DOP option prices. Verify with official manufacturer sources.

Data Sources
ModelPrice SourceSpec SourceEquipment SourceNotesRetrieved
Genesis G80
2026 model-year price
ManufacturerGovernment agency / EstimateEstimate
Most equipment values are estimates
  • Price: Manufacturer (Genesis US official website (offers page), 2026-11-11) — matches Cars.com prices
  • Specs: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — specs of trims added in Nov 2026 start from the closest existing trim, with published drivetrain, powertrain and dimension figures substituted
  • Equipment: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — equipment of trims added in Nov 2026 is estimated from the closest trim (marked * in the equipment table)
  • Specs: Government agency (U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov, 2026-11-11) — EPA combined fuel economy and range (checked against EPA data; mismatched trims corrected)
2026-11-11
Lexus ES
2027 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Lexus IS
2027 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Acura Integra
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Genesis G70
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Cadillac CT5
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Audi A3
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11

Data is mainly from manufacturers' US websites and press releases; some values come from press reports or comparison sites, or are estimates, as labeled above. Prices are MSRP excluding destination charges.