Genesis vs. Lexus
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Genesis and Lexus contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Genesis and Lexus cars.
When comparing the Genesis brand to the Lexus brand, Genesis has the advantage in the areas of towing capacity and safety. Lexus has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.
Genesis versus Lexus: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Genesis versus Lexus pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Lexus in 6 out of 7 vehicle comparisons. Lexus also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Lexus models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 7 out of 7 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Lexus, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Lexus the overall advantage over Genesis.
Genesis versus Lexus: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Lexus vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 7 model comparisons, with Genesis offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. Lexus offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Genesis offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 3 comparisons.
Genesis versus Lexus: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Genesis versus Lexus overall quality ratings shows Lexus with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Lexus has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Genesis has better safety ratings in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Genesis and Lexus tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Lexus shows higher ratings for retained value in 7 out of 7 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: Lexus has better car rankings in 2 categories: Lexus LS 500 in Best Luxury Large Cars and Lexus ES 250 in Best Luxury Midsize Cars.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: Lexus has better car rankings in 2 categories: Lexus LS 500 in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars and Lexus ES 250 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars.
Available Body Styles: Genesis offers 4 SUVs and 4 sedans. In comparison, Lexus offers 17 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible.
Drivetrain Options: Genesis offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 3 electric vehicles. Lexus offers 17 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.
Genesis offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Lexus offers 23 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 10 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Genesis GV70
$48,446 - $68,135
Genesis GV80
$64,964 - $80,774
Genesis GV80
$64,964 - $80,774
Cars
Genesis G70
$43,639 - $57,346
Genesis G70
$43,639 - $57,346
Genesis G80
$56,293 - $75,429
Genesis G90
$91,375 - $102,490
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Lexus NX 350
$46,140 - $58,183
Lexus RX 350
$52,880 - $67,145
Lexus GX 460
$59,905 - $73,596
Cars
Lexus IS 350
$45,913 - $58,327
Lexus IS 300
$42,765 - $49,298
Lexus ES 350
$44,902 - $56,496
Lexus LS 500
$82,628 - $106,141
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Genesis GV70
Not Yet Available
Genesis GV80
$63,790 - $79,650
Genesis GV80
$63,790 - $79,650
Cars
Genesis G70
Not Yet Available
Genesis G70
Not Yet Available
Genesis G80
$52,074 - $75,098
Genesis G90
$77,950 - $101,569
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Lexus NX 350
$42,994 - $56,762
Lexus RX 350
$52,993 - $66,936
Lexus GX 460
$53,795 - $67,975
Cars
Lexus IS 350
$41,646 - $54,683
Lexus IS 300
$37,833 - $48,391
Lexus ES 350
$41,664 - $55,146
Lexus LS 500
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Genesis GV70
48.3%
Genesis GV80
52.5%
Genesis GV80
52.5%
Cars
Genesis G70
44.4%
Genesis G70
44.4%
Genesis G80
51.2%
Genesis G90
56%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Lexus NX 350
39%
Lexus RX 350
42.5%
Lexus GX 460
43.3%
Cars
Lexus IS 350
37.3%
Lexus IS 300
40.1%
Lexus ES 350
41.1%
Lexus LS 500
47.8%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Genesis GV70
300 hp / 311 foot-lbs
Genesis GV80
300 hp / 311 foot-lbs
Genesis GV80
300 hp / 311 foot-lbs
Cars
Genesis G70
300 hp / 311 foot-lbs
Genesis G70
300 hp / 311 foot-lbs
Genesis G80
300 hp / 311 foot-lbs
Genesis G90
375 hp / 391 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Lexus NX 350
275 hp / 317 foot-lbs
Lexus RX 350
275 hp / 317 foot-lbs
Lexus GX 460
301 hp / 329 foot-lbs
Cars
Lexus IS 350
311 hp / 280 foot-lbs
Lexus IS 300
241 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Lexus ES 350
302 hp / 267 foot-lbs
Lexus LS 500
416 hp / 442 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Genesis GV70
Not Yet Available
Genesis GV80
20 / 24 / 22
Genesis GV80
20 / 24 / 22
Cars
Genesis G70
Not Yet Available
Genesis G70
Not Yet Available
Genesis G80
22 / 30 / 25
Genesis G90
18 / 26 / 21
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Lexus NX 350
21 / 28 / 24
Lexus RX 350
22 / 29 / 25
Lexus GX 460
15 / 19 / 16
Cars
Lexus IS 350
20 / 28 / 23
Lexus IS 300
21 / 31 / 25
Lexus ES 350
22 / 32 / 26
Lexus LS 500
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Genesis GV70
3500 lbs
Genesis GV80
6000 lbs
Genesis GV80
6000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Lexus NX 350
2000 lbs
Lexus RX 350
3494 lbs
Lexus GX 460
6500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Genesis GV70
Not available
Genesis GV80
Not available
Genesis GV80
Not available
Cars
Genesis G70
Not available
Genesis G70
Not available
Genesis G80
7.4 / 10
Genesis G90
7.2 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Lexus NX 350
Not available
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
Lexus GX 460
8.3 / 10
Cars
Lexus IS 350
9.1 / 10
Lexus IS 300
8.9 / 10
Lexus ES 350
8.7 / 10
Lexus LS 500
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Genesis GV70
Not available
Genesis GV80
Not available
Genesis GV80
Not available
Cars
Genesis G70
Not available
Genesis G70
Not available
Genesis G80
5.9 / 10
Genesis G90
6.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Lexus NX 350
Not available
Lexus RX 350
8.9 / 10
Lexus GX 460
9.0 / 10
Cars
Lexus IS 350
9.0 / 10
Lexus IS 300
8.6 / 10
Lexus ES 350
9.0 / 10
Lexus LS 500
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Genesis GV70
9.0 / 10
Genesis GV80
10 / 10
Genesis GV80
10 / 10
Cars
Genesis G70
Not available
Genesis G70
Not available
Genesis G80
9.0 / 10
Genesis G90
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Lexus NX 350
8.0 / 10
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
Lexus GX 460
8.0 / 10
Cars
Lexus IS 350
10 / 10
Lexus IS 300
10 / 10
Lexus ES 350
9.0 / 10
Lexus LS 500
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Genesis GV70
7.5 / 10
Genesis GV80
7.2 / 10
Genesis GV80
7.2 / 10
Cars
Genesis G70
7.7 / 10
Genesis G70
7.7 / 10
Genesis G80
7.3 / 10
Genesis G90
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Lexus NX 350
8.1 / 10
Lexus RX 350
7.9 / 10
Lexus GX 460
7.8 / 10
Cars
Lexus IS 350
8.2 / 10
Lexus IS 300
8.0 / 10
Lexus ES 350
7.9 / 10
Lexus LS 500
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Cars
Genesis G80
#14 of 29 in
Best Luxury Midsize Cars
Genesis G90
#12 of 24 in
Best Luxury Large Cars
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Cars
Lexus ES 350
#2 of 29 in
Best Luxury Midsize Cars
Lexus LS 500
#4 of 24 in
Best Luxury Large Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Cars
Genesis G80
#19 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars
Genesis G90
#16 of 24 in
Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Cars
Lexus ES 350
#3 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars
Lexus LS 500
#3 of 24 in
Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars