Toyota Avalon vs Hyundai Genesis

2021 Toyota Avalon
2021 Toyota Avalon
$36,125MSRP
Overview
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2015 Hyundai Genesis
2015 Hyundai Genesis
$38,000MSRP
Overview
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2021 Toyota Avalon
$36,125MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2015 Hyundai Genesis
$38,000MSRP
Overview
Overview
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Overview

Years produced

1995-2022

Years produced

2009-2016

MSRP

$36,125

MSRP

$38,000

Average price

$16,853

Average price

$12,140

Listings

1964

Listings

647

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

6.0 out of 10

Expert reviews

8.5 out of 10
Pros
  • Comfortable
  • Spacious
  • TRD trim adds extra performance and style
Cons
  • All-wheel drive only available with the I-4 engine
  • Underwhelming base engine
  • Outdated technology

Reviews Summary

The 2021 Toyota Avalon serves a simple function. It bridges the price gap between the Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES. In fact, the Avalon and the Lexus are essentially the same cars, the latter offering a greater degree of refinement and a more appealing design. Otherwise, there isn’t a reason for the Avalon to exist in a world gone mad for SUVs. And that’s especially true when a certified pre-owned Lexus ES that’s just a year or two old costs less than the new Toyota.

Reviews Summary

Have you ever seen a sports or action movie in which the protagonist makes a first attempt at a goal early in the movie, fails, then embarks on a training montage, only to succeed in the end? The lesson is that sometimes the first attempt isn’t the best, but if the desire is there, it will eventually lead to victory—but only after addressing one’s shortcomings. That is the 2015 Hyundai Genesis.

In 2007, Hyundai brought a concept for the Genesis to the New York International Auto Show and stunned onlookers, not for the car’s design (though it was attractive), but because of the car’s stated goal: Hyundai was getting into the luxury game. The Korean bargain brand? Building a luxury car? The automaker was building highly competent products, but it still came as a shock.

Fast-forward to 2014, and the shock has worn off. The Genesis was joined by the Equus, an even higher-end product. But in this time, the Genesis started to feel dated compared to its more aggressively styled siblings. By 2014 the Genesis was feeling almost anonymous. And that all changed for the 2015 model year.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.5L 205 hp I4

Engine

3.8L 311 hp V6

Drive Train

AWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

205 hp @ 6600 rpm

Horsepower

311 hp @ 6000 rpm

MPG City

25

MPG City

18

MPG Highway

34

MPG Highway

29
2021 Toyota Avalon
2021 Toyota Avalon
$36,125MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2015 Hyundai Genesis
2015 Hyundai Genesis
$38,000MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2021 Toyota Avalon
$36,125MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2015 Hyundai Genesis
$38,000MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

Years produced
1995-2022
2009-2016
MSRP
$36,125
$38,000
Average price
$16,853
$12,140
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews
4.5
4.6
Expert reviews

6.0 out of 10

Read full review

8.5 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Comfortable
  • Spacious
  • TRD trim adds extra performance and style
Cons
  • All-wheel drive only available with the I-4 engine
  • Underwhelming base engine
  • Outdated technology
Summary
The 2021 Toyota Avalon serves a simple function. It bridges the price gap between the Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES. In fact, the Avalon and the Lexus are essentially the same cars, the latter offering a greater degree of refinement and a more appealing design. Otherwise, there isn’t a reason for the Avalon to exist in a world gone mad for SUVs. And that’s especially true when a certified pre-owned Lexus ES that’s just a year or two old costs less than the new Toyota.

Have you ever seen a sports or action movie in which the protagonist makes a first attempt at a goal early in the movie, fails, then embarks on a training montage, only to succeed in the end? The lesson is that sometimes the first attempt isn’t the best, but if the desire is there, it will eventually lead to victory—but only after addressing one’s shortcomings. That is the 2015 Hyundai Genesis.

In 2007, Hyundai brought a concept for the Genesis to the New York International Auto Show and stunned onlookers, not for the car’s design (though it was attractive), but because of the car’s stated goal: Hyundai was getting into the luxury game. The Korean bargain brand? Building a luxury car? The automaker was building highly competent products, but it still came as a shock.

Fast-forward to 2014, and the shock has worn off. The Genesis was joined by the Equus, an even higher-end product. But in this time, the Genesis started to feel dated compared to its more aggressively styled siblings. By 2014 the Genesis was feeling almost anonymous. And that all changed for the 2015 model year.

Video
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.5L 205 hp I4
3.8L 311 hp V6
Drive Train
AWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
205 hp @ 6600 rpm
311 hp @ 6000 rpm
MPG City
25
18
MPG Highway
34
29
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