Genesis G80 vs. Acura TLX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Genesis G80 and Acura TLX 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 Genesis G80 and the Acura TLX.
When we compare the Genesis G80's and the Acura TLX's specifications and ratings, the Genesis G80 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Acura TLX has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Genesis G80 and Acura TLX have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Genesis G80's and the Acura TLX's specifications and ratings, the Acura TLX is a better car than the Genesis G80.
Pricing: A used 2024 Genesis G80 ranges from $52,074 to $75,098 while a used 2024 Acura TLX is priced between $43,210 to $51,555. For a new model, the Genesis G80's price is between $56,293 and $75,429, with the Acura TLX priced between $46,108 and $58,794.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Genesis G80 loses 51.2 percent of its value and the Acura TLX loses 47.9 percent of its value. This means the Acura TLX retains 3.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Genesis G80.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Genesis G80 is 7.4 out of 10 while the Acura TLX's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Genesis G80 being ranked 14 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Acura TLX being ranked 9 out of 29.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Genesis G80 is 5.9 out of 10. For the Acura TLX the reliability rating is 7.2 out of 10. This gives the Acura TLX an advantage in reliability compared to the Genesis G80.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Genesis G80’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the Acura TLX base engine makes 272 horsepower. Both the G80 and the TLX are rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 516 and 491 miles respectively. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the Genesis G80 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Acura TLX has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Genesis G80 and the Acura TLX have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Genesis G80 has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$56,293 - $75,429
Starting MSRP:
$54,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$73,001
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$38,395 - $138,800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$46,108 - $58,794
Starting MSRP:
$45,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$73,001
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$38,395 - $138,800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$62,679
Price Range:
$52,074 - $75,098
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$78,175
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$44,925 - $144,288
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
488
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,416
# Good or Great Deals:
57
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$47,159
Price Range:
$43,210 - $51,555
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$78,175
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$44,925 - $144,288
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
374
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
890
# Good or Great Deals:
26
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$28,306
Depreciation %:
52%
Resale Value $:
$26,094
Residual Value %:
48%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
52.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
38.3% - 63.1%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$21,755
Depreciation %:
48.3%
Resale Value $:
$23,245
Residual Value %:
51.7%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
52.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
38.3% - 63.1%
Genesis G80 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.4 / 10
Reliability:
5.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Acura TLX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Genesis G80
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
8.5 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura TLX
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
8.5 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
5.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
14.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.8 - 16.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.8 - 16.7
Genesis G80 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 8Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 29Acura TLX Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
27 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Genesis G80 Trim Levels
2.5T, 3.5T Sport
Acura TLX Trim Levels
SH-AWD Type S, SH-AWD w/A-SPEC, w/Tech
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
311 foot-lbs @ 1650 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
272 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 30 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
378 / 516 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
349 / 491 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
13.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4112 lbs
Width:
75.8 inches
Height:
57.7 inches
Length:
196.7 inches
Wheelbase:
118.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3756 lbs
Width:
75.2 inches
Height:
56.4 inches
Length:
194.6 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/40R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Vik Black Metallic
Blue
Capri Blue Metallic / Tasman Blue Pearl
Gray
Makalu Gray Matte / Makalu Gray Mica
Green
Hallasan Green Metallic
Red
Cavendish Red Metallic
Silver
Bond Silver Matte / Savile Silver Metallic
White
Alta White / Uyuni White Pearl Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Majestic Black Pearl
Blue
Not available
Gray
Liquid Carbon Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Vanilla Beige
Black
Obsidian Black / Obsidian Black w/Gray Stitching / Obsidian Black w/Red Stitching
Brown
Havana Brown
Red
Sevilla Red
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
