Acura RLX vs. Genesis G80

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura RLX and Genesis G80 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Acura RLX and the Genesis G80.

In comparing the Acura RLX's and the Genesis G80's specifications and ratings, the Acura RLX has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability and overall quality score. The Genesis G80 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Acura RLX's and the Genesis G80's specifications and ratings, the Genesis G80 is a better car than the Acura RLX.

Pricing: A used 2020 Acura RLX ranges from $26,981 to $35,960 while a used 2020 Genesis G80 is priced between $26,405 to $37,866.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Acura RLX loses 52.4 percent of its value and the Genesis G80 loses 51.2 percent of its value. This means the Genesis G80 retains 1.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Acura RLX.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura RLX is 8.3 out of 10 while the Genesis G80's quality rating is 7.4 out of 10. This results in the Acura RLX being ranked 2 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars and the Genesis G80 being ranked 14 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Acura RLX is 7.8 out of 10. For the Genesis G80 the reliability rating is 5.9 out of 10. This gives the Acura RLX an advantage in reliability compared to the Genesis G80.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura RLX’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the Genesis G80 base engine makes 311 horsepower. The RLX is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 537 miles. The G80 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles. This gives the Acura RLX the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Genesis G80. The RLX uses premium unleaded, and the G80 uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Genesis G80, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Acura RLX, a large car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Acura RLX and the Genesis G80 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.