I would say the new Genesis has a better interior than both the 5 series and GS.

 

Drive a 5.0L, and you will (probably) be as impressed with the drivetrain and suspension as with the interior. In fact, you get a bonus, there in Canada, that we don't here in the U.S,...the 5.0L AWD. Here, we only get RWD in the 5.0L series.

Back to the Sonata, it of course is not the equal of the Genesis...but then, it costs much less.

 

If she likes it, isn't that all that matters? Hyundai has been pretty good at giving you more features than a comparable trim level Honda or Toyota; the reliability has been decent; it's gotten good reviews in the press. If the price is right, go for it.

 

The difference is that Hyundai has been packing more standard features for the same price point as other more competitive cars. For example, the new Pilot comes with heated and vented front seats, and heated rear seats, but only if you pony up for the Elite trim level for $46K. You can get those features in a $40K Santa Fe GLS (and until a month ago, you couldn't get vented front seats or heated rear seats in a Pilot at all--Hyundai is forcing other car companies to up their game on features).

 

Its not even close IMO.

Quality of plastic/leather, fit/finish, lighting, infotainment screens, gauges, are all a step behind in the Genesis compared to GS and 5Series.

It does have more standard features at a lower price though....but you get what you pay for.

 

While I, as always, respect your opinion, I'm going to disagree with you on this one. I've seen all three cars, and driven the Genesis and GS. This new Genesis is a car to be reckoned with.

 

No way lol

I'm a big Genesis fan, I LOVE the new Genesis, and while the interior is very high quality with nice materials, from a "look" and style perspective I think its behind with the GS and the 5 Series. Overall as a car, I think the Genesis is arguably a better car...its a better riding car...but from an interior perspective it doesn't wow me, and the GS and 5 series do in the right trims.

We're just talking about the look of the interior, not the ride and drive.

 

I've rented about five 2015 Sonatas and three 2015 Camrys. A key feature of the Sonata is low levels of road vibration, whereas the Camry has constant little jiggles. Another Sonata feature is eerie quietness at highway speeds on smooth blacktop. The 4 cyl Camry wins on engine power and transmission responsiveness. Also wins on directional stability at highway speeds. And wins on standard features in the base model (e.g. lumbar support). Camry wins hugely on resale value and mechanical reliability/durability. And wins on dealership buying and servicing experience. Overall Camry wins. Sonata is a close second choice, however.

 

Interior trim wise, I'm with mmarshal on this one. I think the Genesis and GS are on par when it comes to interior design and quality feel. BMW, I know they use quality materials for their vehicles but it just doesn't feel as good as the others. I was very much surprised at how nice the Genesis interior is.