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Used Hyundai Genesis: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Hyundai Genesis from 2011 to 2016, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $7,500 to $12,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2011–2016.
2015–2016 Hyundai Genesis
A refined luxury sedan with a quiet ride, optional all-wheel drive and lots of features for the money.
Years to target: 2015–2016. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $11,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~105,000 |
| 2016 | $12,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~95,000 |
Worth knowing
- Fuel economy is mediocre, and it depreciates quickly, which helps used buyers but hurts later resale.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the 3.8 with the Signature package: it adds a panoramic sunroof plus upgraded lighting and seating, while the Tech package adds adaptive cruise and automatic emergency braking.
On the test drive
Check that the hands-free trunk, adaptive cruise, and heated seats all work. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2015, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2015, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Corolla 2014–2015 · $11,500–$12,500
- Toyota Camry 2014–2015 · $11,000–$12,000
- Honda Accord 2014–2015 · $11,500–$13,000
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2011–2014 Hyundai Genesis
A luxury sedan with six- or eight-cylinder power and premium features for much less than rivals.
Years to target: 2011–2014. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $7,500 | Target | Not rated | ~135,000 |
| 2012 | $8,500 | Target | Not rated | ~125,000 |
| 2013 | $9,000 | Target | Not rated | ~115,000 |
| 2014 | $9,500 | Target | Not rated | ~110,000 |
Worth knowing
- Resale is weak, and rear-drive only makes it a poor fit for snowy areas.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the 3.8 with the Premium package: it adds navigation, premium audio and more luxury touches. 2012 and later 3.8 models got a stronger 333-hp direct-injected V6.
On the test drive
Test the infotainment knob controller and check rear tires for uneven wear. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2012, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Corolla 2011–2012 · $8,000–$9,000
- Toyota Camry 2010–2011 · $7,500–$8,500
- Acura TSX 2010–2011 · $7,500–$8,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.