Well, to be fair, at least it has a platform that isn’t shared w/ any Kia/Hyundai (non-Genesis) product?
But, yes, I think the mark up is ridiculous.
Materials are one thing, but where it fails is the driving comparison and fuel economy, both of which are well behind the X5, especially when you figure in options on the X5 like the M Sport Differential, Dynamic Handling Pack, and rear wheel steer.
The other failure is the almost complete lack fo customization, which is incredibly important to luxury buyers. The X5 lets you mix/match exterior colors, interior colors, various types of leathers, various trim materials, and different tire and wheel combinations. The Genesis can’t compete there.
And, most buyers in this price space lease instead of buy, and I can all but guarantee you an X5 leases better than this. So, when I say competition, it’s taking a lot of these factors into consideration too.
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I’ll say this, Tellurides sold over MSRP and held their value really really well. There are plenty of people who want to be the first to roll around in this, and will be the first to list on the secondary market. Probably not a terrible deal.
The point is that Hyundai should do what Subaru does with Ascent - stick to its niche. But they try to fight in a heavyweight (luxury) division at a disadvantage from the start (mark up, bad leasing programs).
Nice car, but not $75,000 nice. You can be in range rover sport, X5, Q7 category all of which come with a luxury car buying and service experiences. 100% would take this over something like a MDX.
This has everything I’d want in a Buick.
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I remember people were saying the same thing about value and luxury when Lexus launched. People didn’t want to pay more for a Toyota. Now Lexus, while they sometimes make some boring design choices, is considered a solid luxury vehicle with excellent reliability.
I hope that eventually Genesis achieves the same badge recognition, because they’ve been really working hard at designing and building some great vehicles. I say this as somewhat of a badge snob.
And Timer Off! Sold for 78,8! Customer in the box Signing 
Congrats Julie 
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GV80 start at 49,5 msrp with very well equipped packages.
This Specific one was Fully loaded one with AWD with the bigger engine and Prestige package with
22-inch Alloy Wheels
Nappa Leather Seating Surfaces
12.3-inch 3D Digital Cluster
Remote Smart Parking Assist
Lexicon Premium Audio w/ 21 Speakers and so on…
But did it come with the best customer service and a one stop shopping experience?
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That’s the amazing slogan of another dealer on here
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How does service work with “Genesis” dealers. Is it like Alfa Romeo where you still end up with a Chrysler as a loaner (in this case a Hyundai)?
As someone who leases a Stelvio, was always given an Alfa as a loaner.
How is this supposed to be competitive if I can get an X5 for much less? Isn’t the point of Genesis to be less than BMW/Audi/MB, color me confused.
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I haven’t sat down with the build tool, but I’m curious if a comparably equipped x5 actually is cheaper to purchase.
Dealer markups and poor incentives on the vehicle will keep the lease payments high for a little while, but they’ll come down eventually.
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A fully loaded Q7 executive is 70k.
Just looking at msrps (not payments) I don’t know how successful this will be.
The answer is yes. Currently, a custom ordered X5 can be had for 10-12% off MSRP + incentives.
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you get a designated GXM for your Genesis Service Valet They bring another Genesis to your home or work, and bring your car back to you when it’s ready… both maintenance and service valet are complimentary
Doesn’t every major luxury brand do this?
Are the maintenance and service valet complimentary or are they part of the $3,000 markup over MSRP you’re asking people to pay?