2026 Genesis G80 2.5T Advanced: Kirkland Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: 2026 Genesis G80 2.5T Advanced
The 2.5T Advanced costs $64,040 MSRP ($65,535 with destination), which is $5,590 more than the base 2.5T. The powertrain is identical: the same 300-hp turbo four, 8-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive, rated 20 city / 29 highway. The money goes into the cabin, where this trim adds an 18-speaker, 1,400-watt Bang & Olufsen audio system, ventilated front seats, wood interior trim and wireless device charging. It is the trim for someone who wants a richer cabin without moving up to leather and the V6.
Where the extra $5,590 actually goes
If you only read the spec sheet, the Advanced looks like a base car with a longer feature list. In person it's a different experience, and most of that difference is sound and comfort. The audio system has 18 speakers and a 14-channel amplifier pushing 1,400 watts, versus nine speakers on the base 2.5T. Put on something you know well, and it's the first thing you hear.
The second thing is the seats. Ventilated front seats sound like a luxury-brochure bullet until you've sat on dark upholstery in a car that's been parked in the sun. Even in a mild climate like ours, they're more useful than you'd expect for the handful of properly warm weeks each summer. The wood trim and the wireless phone charger round things out, and neither is a showstopper, but together they make the cabin feel finished rather than merely nice.
What stays the same as the 2.5T
The engine, the transmission and the all-wheel drive are all unchanged, so don't expect the Advanced to feel faster. The upholstery is still synthetic leather too. Genuine Nappa leather is a Sport Prestige feature, so if leather is a firm requirement for you, skip ahead to the 2.5T Sport Prestige guide, which sits $5,910 above.
Who ends up in the Advanced
Usually it's someone who test-drove the base car, liked everything about it, and then heard the better sound system. It also suits people who spend a lot of time in the car on the long Eastside commute and want the cabin to feel like a reward. Elisa Daniel, a Sales & Leasing Consultant listed on the dealership's staff page, is named in several recent customer reviews. Dave P., who test drove a G70 with her, wrote: "She was an expert on the car and not pushy. She was more interested in what I wanted and needed than she was in just selling me something."
Budget-wise, Kirkland's vehicle sales tax adds roughly $7,080 to an Advanced priced at MSRP plus destination, so look at the pricing guide for the whole picture before you fall for the speakers.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the 2026 G80 2.5T Advanced cost?
MSRP is $64,040, and with the $1,495 destination charge the total is $65,535, both before taxes, title and registration. That's $5,590 more than the base 2.5T.
Does the Advanced have a more powerful engine than the 2.5T?
No. Both use the same 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder making 300 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, with the same 8-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive. The EPA rating is the same too, at 20 city and 29 highway.
What audio system comes on the Advanced?
An 18-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium system with a 14-channel amplifier and 1,400 watts of power. The base 2.5T has nine speakers.
Does the Advanced have leather seats?
The Advanced uses synthetic leather. Genuine Nappa leather and massaging front seats begin with the 2.5T Sport Prestige.
Can I compare the Advanced with other trims in person?
Yes. Call Genesis of Kirkland at (425) 517-8800 or look through new inventory, and ask to drive the Advanced alongside the base trim so the audio and seats are easy to compare back to back.
The bottom line
The Advanced is the middle rung that makes the most sense for a lot of people: the cabin upgrade is the kind you notice every day, and you haven't yet paid for features you may not use. See how it stacks up in the G80 overview.
MSRP figures exclude the $1,495 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Fuel-economy numbers are EPA estimates. Equipment and availability can vary with configuration and production timing, and manufacturer photos may show features not offered on U.S. models, so confirm current specifications with Genesis of Kirkland. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Genesis of Kirkland; staff named are listed on the dealership's own staff page.
