How much does the Hyundai Genesis cost in today's market?

Used Hyundai Genesis prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Hyundai Genesis's current nationwide average price is $11,878, and its year-round low is $11,506.54. That gives you a useful snapshot of what this model is trading for right now, with recent model years clustered in a fairly tight price band. Recently, prices have come down for the 2015 and 2016 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Hyundai Genesis a good car?

Yes — the Hyundai Genesis earns strong marks from owners across every model year in the data.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.85/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its luxurious features, strong performance, comfortable interior, spacious cabin, and overall value. The model also stands out for its stylish design and the sense that it delivers a lot of equipment for the money.

Expert reviews rate the 2015 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that come up in expert reviews are light handling, a desire for more up-to-date tech, and suspension stiffness in certain models.

29.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Hyundai Genesis models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Hyundai Genesis as a well-built luxury sedan with strong comfort, appealing features, and a rewarding driving experience. Expert commentary also points to a car that brings together fit and finish, ride quality, and value in a way that feels cohesive.

• Owners rate the Hyundai Genesis between 4.87 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, that combination suggests a solid ownership experience, though long-term satisfaction will still depend on choosing a well-kept example with a clean history.

What should I look for when buying a used Hyundai Genesis?

Across all model years, at 50.6% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist, smart cruise control, a haptic-response steering wheel, and front and rear parking assistance systems
• Infotainment: a 9.2-inch navigation display and head-up display

Which Hyundai Genesis trim should I buy?

The 2015 Hyundai Genesis offers...

• 3.8: The entry-level trim comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather seating, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, heated front seats, and power folding heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals. This is the best-value trim if you want the core luxury features without moving up the range.
• 3.8 AWD: This trim adds all-wheel drive, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, and headlight washers, making it a smart pick if you want extra cold-weather comfort and traction.
• 5.0: The range-topping trim adds 19-inch premium alloys, LED fog lights, HID auto-leveling headlights, quad exhaust tips, a panoramic power sunroof, ultra-premium leather seating surfaces, ventilated front seats, and a Lexicon 14-speaker premium audio system.

What Hyundai Genesis do most buyers choose?

The Hyundai Genesis years with the most listings are 2015, 2016, and 2014.

| Model Year | Total Listings | Good + Great Deals % | |---|---|---|---| | 2015 | 266 | 29.7% | | 2016 | 245 | 29% | | 2014 | 234 | 29.9% |

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices, which can make it easier to compare trims, colors, and equipment. They also tend to be the years shoppers return to most often because there are enough listings to shop selectively without sacrificing availability.

What is the Hyundai Genesis's resale value?

Prices are moving lower for both model years shown here, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The declines are fairly close in size, so neither year is showing a dramatic advantage in retention over the other. The 2016 and 2015 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Hyundai Genesis safe?

• 2015: 8/10

For the safest used buy, the 2015 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Hyundai Genesis now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2015 model is at −5.49% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2015 model has 29.7% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2015 model has the most listings at a current average price of $12,048. The Hyundai Genesis offers a spacious, comfortable cabin with a strong luxury feel and a well-rounded character that makes it appealing as an everyday premium sedan.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Lambda 3.8-liter V6 makes 311 horsepower and 293 pound-feet of torque, the Tau 5.0-liter V8 makes 419 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque, and fuel economy for the V6 with RWD is 18 mpg city/29 highway.
• Tech: The Genesis includes a head-up display with a color display, plus lane-departure warning system elements that can identify lane markings and make small steering adjustments.
• Safety: The Tech Package adds lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist, smart cruise control, a haptic-response steering wheel, and front and rear parking assistance systems.
• Starting price: The entry-level trim starts at $38,000.

If you're buying used today, the 2015 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2017 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.