BMW 5 Series vs Genesis G80: cost to own
Verdict, over 6 years
The Genesis G80 costs about $5,486 less
That's $76 a month. Closest matching trims: same fuel and drive where possible.5 Series 530i xDrive Sedan$1,872/moTrue cost
G80 2.5T Advanced AWD✓ $1,796/moTrue cost
2027 BMW 5 SeriesClosest matching trim: 5 Series 530i xDrive Sedan
Sticker (MSRP)$73,900
+$13,783→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$87,683
+ running costs→↓− $36,211 resale
True cost$1,872/moA month to own, after resale
2026 Genesis G80Closest matching trim: G80 2.5T Advanced AWD
Sticker (MSRP)$74,500
+$9,852→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$84,352
+ running costs→↓− $33,146 resale
True cost$1,796/moA month to own, after resale
Line by line
| Price | |||
| Sticker (MSRP) | ✓ $73,900 | $74,500 | 5 Series by $600 |
| Freight and fees, before tax | $3,696 | ✓ $148 | G80 by $3,548 |
| Sales tax (HST) | $10,087 | ✓ $9,704 | G80 by $383 |
| Drive-away price | $87,683 | ✓ $84,352 | G80 by $3,331 |
| Running costs, 6 years | |||
| Fuel or charging | ✓ $17,982 | $20,779 | 5 Series by $2,797 |
| Insurance (estimate) | ✓ $17,355 | $17,421 | 5 Series by $66 |
| Maintenance (estimate) | $12,850 | ✓ $6,110 | G80 by $6,740 |
| Loan rate | 6.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Loan interest | $17,390 | ✓ $16,689 | G80 by $701 |
| Lost return on your money | $17,652 | ✓ $17,010 | G80 by $642 |
| Resale after 6 yrs | ✓ −$36,211 | −$33,146 | 5 Series by $3,065 |
| Total | |||
| True cost | $134,792 | ✓ $129,306 | G80 by $5,486 |
| True cost a month | $1,872/mo | ✓ $1,796/mo | G80 by $76 |
| You pay each month | $2,060/mo | ✓ $1,951/mo | G80 by $109 |
| Practical | |||
| Fuel type | Premium gas | Premium gas | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | — |
| Carry-ons, 2 people | Not published | 3 | — |
| Cargo behind row 2, litres | Not published | 371 | — |
| Length | 5.06 m | 5.00 m | — |
| Ground clearance | — | 14 cm | — |
| Resale % after 6 yrs | ✓ 49% | 44% | — |
| US crash test | Not rated yet | ✓ 5★ | — |
| European crash test | — | ✓ 5★ (2021) | — |
Price
Sticker (MSRP)
Freight and fees, before tax
Sales tax (HST)
Drive-away price
Running costs, 6 years
Fuel or charging
Insurance (estimate)
Maintenance (estimate)
Loan rate
Loan interest
Lost return on your money
Resale after 6 yrs
Total
True cost
True cost a month
You pay each month
Practical
Fuel type
Seats
Carry-ons, 2 people
Cargo behind row 2, litres
Length
Ground clearance
Resale % after 6 yrs
US crash test
European crash test
✓ marks the better figure. Resale for both is typical for their type and brand (unless you lease). Their stickers differ by $600.