Summary

• With 265 currently listed for sale and an average price of $13,215.00, 26.4% of 2016 Hyundai Genesises for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

• Favorably reviewed: Owners rated the 2016 Hyundai Genesis 5 / 5 stars.

• 59.2% of 2016 Genesis models on CarGurus are accident free.

Why it stands out

The 2016 Hyundai Genesis stands out as a luxury sedan that aimed to deliver a lot of equipment without the usual premium-brand price tag. It was part of the short-lived second generation, which brought a new chassis, a new infotainment system, and overhauled suspension, all intended to make it more competitive with established luxury sedans. That formula gave the Genesis a distinctive appeal: understated luxury, strong standard content, and a value proposition that made it feel like a bargain even in its later years.

For 2016, the Genesis carried on with the 3.8- and 5.0-liter engines, both paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, while rear-wheel drive remained standard and all-wheel drive was available with the V6 models. Standard equipment included navigation, Bluetooth functionality, a hands-free Smart Trunk opener, heated front seats, a 12-way power adjustable driver’s seat, paddle shifters, and push-button start. Available features such as a head-up display, a 16-way power adjustable driver’s seat, a 17-speaker Lexicon surround sound system, an upgraded 9.2-inch high-definition touchscreen infotainment system, a rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, headlight washers, a power rear sunshade, and lane keep assist helped the car feel especially well equipped for the money.

The 2016 model year also brought HID headlights and LED daytime running lights, with LED fog lights available with the 3.8. Buyers looking at this sedan should appreciate its generous feature content and strong value, but they should also note that its design was considered unoriginal and its handling was not up to German-car standards. Even so, the 2016 Hyundai Genesis remains distinctive for offering a lot of luxury and technology in a package that was meant to be more accessible than the usual prestige alternatives.

Other model years to consider

• 2015 Hyundai Genesis
  • Average price: $12,062.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 27.9%
  • User rating: 4.87 / 5
  • Total listings: 287

This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.