2027 Genesis GV80 vs Lincoln Aviator: We Compared the Data
By the CarWhere Vehicle Data Team · Updated November 8, 2026 · how we score
Our pick: the GV80 — it leads our weighted scorecard 2–1.5 across 4 categories, winning on better fuel economy (22 mpg vs 20 mpg best EPA combined) and fewer recalls on the 2023–2025 model years (6 vs 26). Choose the Aviator if you'll sell in about five years (41.5% vs 37.2% of value retained).
Scorecard: GV80 2 pts · Aviator 1.5 pts across 4 scored categories.
The scorecard
| Category (weight) | 2027 GV80 | 2027 Aviator | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (2) | $58,850 | — | No data |
| 5-year value retained (1.5) | 37.2% | 41.5% | Aviator |
| Best EPA combined (1.5) | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | GV80 |
| Most horsepower available (1) | 409 hp | 400 hp | Tie |
| Max towing (1) | 6,000 lb | — | No data |
| Recalls, 2023–2025 model years (0.5) | 6 | 26 | GV80 |
| Weighted points | 2 | 1.5 | GV80 |
Which one we'd buy, and for whom
- Commuter. Commuters: the GV80 — 22 mpg vs 20 mpg (best EPA combined).
- Resale. Resale-minded buyers: the Aviator — 41.5% vs 37.2% (5-year value retained).
Price: sticker and what buyers paid
A current starting MSRP isn't on file for both models.
Reliability: NHTSA complaints and recalls
- GV80: a complaint rate per 1,000 sold isn't available yet.
- Aviator: a complaint rate per 1,000 sold isn't available yet.
- Recall campaigns touching the 2023–2025 model years: GV80 6, Aviator 26.
Complaint rates are owner complaints filed with NHTSA divided by vehicles sold — a federal-data signal, not a survey score.
Specs side by side
| 2027 GV80 | 2027 Aviator | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (base trim) | $58,850 | — |
| Top-trim MSRP | $84,100 | — |
| Horsepower | 300–409 hp | 400 hp |
| Max torque | 405 lb-ft | 415 lb-ft |
| EPA combined | 19–22 mpg (hybrid avail.) | 20 mpg |
| Max towing | 6,000 lb | — |
| Seats (standard / max) | — / 7 | — / 7 |
Automaker-published figures; EPA ratings from fueleconomy.gov. "—" = not published.
Resale: 5-year value retained
A 5-year-old (2021) GV80 lists for a median $30,920 — 37.2% of today's median new price of $83,093. A 5-year-old (2021) Aviator lists for a median $29,857 — 41.5% of today's median new price of $71,998.
Shop both
- See 6,480 new 2027 Genesis GV80s for sale →Median listed price $77,389 · updated Nov 7, 2026
- See 5,838 new 2027 Lincoln Aviators for sale →Median listed price $71,904 · updated Nov 7, 2026
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FAQ
Is the GV80 better than the Aviator?
On our data, yes. Our pick: the GV80 — it leads our weighted scorecard 2–1.5 across 4 categories, winning on better fuel economy (22 mpg vs 20 mpg best EPA combined) and fewer recalls on the 2023–2025 model years (6 vs 26). Choose the Aviator if you'll sell in about five years (41.5% vs 37.2% of value retained).
Which is more reliable, the GV80 or the Aviator?
We only rank reliability by NHTSA complaints per 1,000 vehicles sold, and that rate isn't available for both models yet. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns touching the 2023–2025 GV80 and 26 for the Aviator.
Which holds its value better, the GV80 or the Aviator?
The Aviator: a 5-year-old example lists for 41.5% of the new price, versus 37.2% for the GV80, based on median used asking prices against today's median new price.
Which is cheaper, the GV80 or the Aviator?
We don't have a current starting MSRP for both models.
Which has better gas mileage, the GV80 or the Aviator?
The GV80: up to 22 mpg combined vs 20 mpg for the Aviator (best EPA rating across each lineup).
How we score
Each category compares one published number per model and counts only when both models have it. The winner earns the category weight; results inside the tie band earn nothing. Our pick has more weighted points; level points fall back to more category wins, then the reliability winner, then the price winner.
- Starting MSRP: lower wins; tie within 3%.
- NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold: lower wins; tie within 15%.
- 5-year value retained: higher wins; tie within 2 points.
- Best EPA combined: higher wins; tie within 1 mpg (3 MPGe).
- Most horsepower available: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Max towing: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Cargo behind rear seats: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Standard seats: higher wins; tie same count.
- Median discount verified buyers got: higher wins; tie within 0.5 points.
- Recalls, 2023–2025 model years: lower wins; tie within 1.
Towing weighs 2 for pickups and 1 otherwise; seating is only scored between SUVs and minivans, using standard (never optional) seats. Sources: automaker spec pages and order guides; EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov); NHTSA owner complaints and recall campaigns against published US sales; median used asking prices across active US dealer listings from licensed vehicle-data providers; verified buyer-submitted deal sheets for discounts.
Cite this page: CarWhere, "2027 Genesis GV80 vs Lincoln Aviator: We Compared the Data," carwhere.com/compare-cars/genesis-gv80-vs-lincoln-aviator, updated November 8, 2026.