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Used 2018 Genesis G80 Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Genesis G80 is a midsize, five-passenger luxury sedan available in three trim levels: 3.8, 3.3T Sport and 5.0. The number soup correlates to the size of engine underhood. For a base trim level, the G80 3.8 is anything but basic, with a wealth of standard features that equals or surpasses most in its class. The G80 5.0 adds larger wheels and minor trim enhancements, but more notably more power from a V8 engine. The G80 3.3T Sport is more oriented to performance driving with its turbo V6 engine and dynamic suspension.

The G80 3.8 starts with a 3.8-liter V6 engine (311 horsepower, 293 pound-feet), an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is optional.

Standard features include 18-inch alloy wheels, xenon headlights with automatic high beams, LED daytime running lights, a rearview camera, heated auto-dimming side mirrors, automatic wipers, traffic adapting cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, keyless ignition and entry, and a hands-free auto-opening trunklid.

Inside the cabin are eight-way power front seats (with heating and four-way power lumbar adjustment), leather upholstery, a power-adjustable steering wheel, driver-seat memory settings and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Technology features include an 8-inch touchscreen interface, navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, the Genesis Connected Services telematics system, two USB ports, and a seven-speaker audio system with a CD player and satellite radio.

Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning and intervention, and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection also come standard. All-wheel-drive models also come with headlight washers, heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel.

The G80 3.8 also offers two optional packages. The Premium package includes LED foglights, front and rear parking sensors, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats (on rear-wheel-drive models), rear and side window shades, a wireless device charging pad, a Lexicon 14-speaker audio system and an upgraded driver information display.

The Ultimate package builds on the Premium package, adding turn-swiveling LED headlights, a power trunklid, upgraded leather upholstery and driver seat adjustments, matte wood and aluminum trim, a head-up display, a 9.2-inch touchscreen, a multiview rearview/parking camera, a Lexicon 17-speaker audio system, and a carbon-dioxide sensor for the climate control system.

The new G80 3.3T Sport includes the Ultimate package features (minus LED foglights) and further gains a turbocharged 3.3-liter V6 engine (365 hp and 376 lb-ft), 19-inch wheels, an adaptive suspension, sport front seats, a simulated suede headliner, carbon-fiber interior trim, and dark chrome exterior trim.

The G80 5.0 Ultimate comes equipped like the 3.3T Sport, but instead uses a 5.0-liter V8 engine (420 hp, 383 lb-ft). When equipped with optional all-wheel drive, the 3.3T Sport and 5.0 also include a heated steering wheel.

Which G80 trim does Edmunds recommend?

Even in base 3.8 trim, the 2018 Genesis G80 comes with enough premium features to feel like a proper luxury sedan. You can option up the base trim with Premium and Ultimate option packages, but instead of that we'd go for the new 3.3T Sport. Essentially a 3.8 with both option packages and an upgraded engine, the 3.3T comes with a saucier engine (54 more horsepower), nicer wheels, added styling flourishes and an adaptive suspension. It costs more than a fully loaded 3.8, but we think the performance is worth it. It's the one we'd get.

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Nashua, NH
Vehicle
G80 3.8
G80 3.3T Sport
G80 5.0 Ultimate
Vehicle
3.8
3.8L 6cyl 8A
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5.0 Ultimate
5.0L 8cyl 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
optional
standard
standard
Upholstery
leather
premium leather
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Sunroof
optional
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
311 hp @ 6,000 rpm
365 hp @ 6,000 rpm
420 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
293 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
376 lb-ft @ 1,300 rpm
383 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
Engine displacement
3.8 l
3.3 l
5.0 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v8
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
245/45R18
245/40R19 (FRONT) 275/35R19 (REAR)
245/40R19 (FRONT) 275/35R19 (REAR)
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in
19 X 8.5-in (Front) 19 X 9.0-in (Rear)
19 X 8.5-in (Front) 19 X 9.0-in (Rear)
Wheel type
polished alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
19 / 27 / 22 MPG
17 / 25 / 20 MPG
16 / 24 / 19 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
Driving Range (city/hwy)
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
N/A
N/A
Curb weight
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.4 in.
74.4 in.
74.4 in.
Height
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
Length
196.5 in.
196.5 in.
196.5 in.
Wheelbase
118.5 in.
118.5 in.
118.5 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
15.3 cu. ft.
15.3 cu. ft.
15.3 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
41.1 in.
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
Front Leg Room
45.7 in.
45.7 in.
45.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
Rear Head Room
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.0 in.
35.0 in.
35.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Beige, leather
Ivory, premium leather
Gray, leather
Black, leather
Black, premium leather
Gray, premium leather
Ivory, premium leather
Exterior
Santiago Silver
Caspian Black
Serengeti Brown
Parisian Gray
Adriatic Blue
Manhattan Brown
Patagonia Blue
Casablanca White
Himalayan Gray
Victoria Black
Polar Ice
Siberian Ice
Caspian Black
Sevilla Red
Casablanca White
Havana Red
Himalayan Gray
Victoria Black
Caspian Black
Parisian Gray
Adriatic Blue
Patagonia Blue
Himalayan Gray
Victoria Black