How much does the 2012 Hyundai Genesis cost?

The 2012 Hyundai Genesis has a starting MSRP of $34,200, ranging up to $46,500 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 3.8 from $34,200; 4.6 from $44,500; 5 from $45,500; 5.0 R-Spec from $46,500.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis?

The 2012 Hyundai Genesis achieves up to 22 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2012 Hyundai Genesis have?

The 2012 Hyundai Genesis offers up to 15.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2012 Hyundai Genesis come in?

The 2012 Hyundai Genesis is available in 4 trims across Sedan body styles with rear wheel drive.

2012 Hyundai Genesis

4 trims · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$34,200 – $46,500

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Hyundai Genesis? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on 3.8

Total price (3.8 MSRP)

$34,200

Typical monthly

$677/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2012 Hyundai Genesis trims

3.8
MSRP
$34,200
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/28
Horsepower
333 hp
Torque
291 lb-ft
Engine
3.8L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.9
Max towing
—
4.6
MSRP
$44,500
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/25
Horsepower
385 hp
Torque
333 lb-ft
Engine
4.6L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.9
Max towing
—
5.0
MSRP
$45,500
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/25
Horsepower
429 hp
Torque
376 lb-ft
Engine
5L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.9
Max towing
—
5.0 R-Spec
MSRP
$46,500
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/25
Horsepower
429 hp
Torque
376 lb-ft
Engine
5L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.9
Max towing
—

Compare 2012 Hyundai Genesis trim specifications
Spec	3.8	4.6	5.0	5.0 R-Spec
MSRP	$34,200	$44,500	$45,500	$46,500
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	18/28	16/25	17/25	16/25
Horsepower	333 hp	385 hp	429 hp	429 hp
Torque	291 lb-ft	333 lb-ft	376 lb-ft	376 lb-ft
Engine	3.8L V6 gas	4.6L V8 gas	5L V8 gas	5L V8 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	15.9	15.9	15.9	15.9
Max towing	—	—	—	—

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: 3.8gas
4.6gas
5.0gas
5.0 R-Specgas
Fuel type: 3.8regular unleaded
4.6premium unleaded (recommended)
5.0premium unleaded (recommended)
5.0 R-Specpremium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders: 3.8V6
4.6V8
5.0V8
5.0 R-SpecV8
Displacement: 3.83.8 L
4.64.6 L
5.05 L
5.0 R-Spec5 L
Horsepower: 3.8333 hp
4.6385 hp
5.0429 hp
5.0 R-Spec429 hp
Torque: 3.8291 lb-ft
4.6333 lb-ft
5.0376 lb-ft
5.0 R-Spec376 lb-ft
Transmission: 3.88-speed shiftable automatic
4.68-speed shiftable automatic
5.08-speed shiftable automatic
5.0 R-Spec8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: 3.8rear wheel drive
4.6rear wheel drive
5.0rear wheel drive
5.0 R-Specrear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: 3.8Sedan
4.6Sedan
5.0Sedan
5.0 R-SpecSedan
Doors: 3.84
4.64
5.04
5.0 R-Spec4
Seating: 3.85
4.65
5.05
5.0 R-Spec5
Length: 3.8196.3 in
4.6196.3 in
5.0196.3 in
5.0 R-Spec196.3 in
Width: 3.874.4 in
4.674.4 in
5.074.4 in
5.0 R-Spec74.4 in
Height: 3.858.1 in
4.658.3 in
5.058.3 in
5.0 R-Spec58.3 in
Wheelbase: 3.8115.6 in
4.6115.6 in
5.0115.6 in
5.0 R-Spec115.6 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: 3.815.9 cu ft
4.615.9 cu ft
5.015.9 cu ft
5.0 R-Spec15.9 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: 3.815.9 cu ft
4.615.9 cu ft
5.015.9 cu ft
5.0 R-Spec15.9 cu ft
Curb weight: 3.83,824 lbs
4.64,024 lbs
5.04,046 lbs
5.0 R-Spec4,046 lbs
Fuel tank: 3.819.3 gal
4.620.3 gal
5.020.3 gal
5.0 R-Spec20.3 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: 3.822
4.619
5.020
5.0 R-Spec18
City MPG: 3.818
4.616
5.017
5.0 R-Spec16
Highway MPG: 3.828
4.625
5.025
5.0 R-Spec25

Full specifications by trim
Spec	3.8	4.6	5.0	5.0 R-Spec
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders	V6	V8	V8	V8
Displacement	3.8 L	4.6 L	5 L	5 L
Horsepower	333 hp	385 hp	429 hp	429 hp
Torque	291 lb-ft	333 lb-ft	376 lb-ft	376 lb-ft
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5
Length	196.3 in	196.3 in	196.3 in	196.3 in
Width	74.4 in	74.4 in	74.4 in	74.4 in
Height	58.1 in	58.3 in	58.3 in	58.3 in
Wheelbase	115.6 in	115.6 in	115.6 in	115.6 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	15.9 cu ft	15.9 cu ft	15.9 cu ft	15.9 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	15.9 cu ft	15.9 cu ft	15.9 cu ft	15.9 cu ft
Curb weight	3,824 lbs	4,024 lbs	4,046 lbs	4,046 lbs
Fuel tank	19.3 gal	20.3 gal	20.3 gal	20.3 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	22	19	20	18
City MPG	18	16	17	16
Highway MPG	28	25	25	25

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2012 Hyundai Genesis FAQ

How much does the 2012 Hyundai Genesis cost?: The 2012 Hyundai Genesis has a starting MSRP of $34,200, ranging up to $46,500 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 3.8 from $34,200; 4.6 from $44,500; 5 from $45,500; 5.0 R-Spec from $46,500.
What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis?: The 2012 Hyundai Genesis achieves up to 22 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2012 Hyundai Genesis have?: The 2012 Hyundai Genesis offers up to 15.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How many trims does the 2012 Hyundai Genesis come in?: The 2012 Hyundai Genesis is available in 4 trims across Sedan body styles with rear wheel drive.