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Luxury value is no longer just about getting the cheapest trimModern luxury sedan shopping has a dilemma: entry-level trims are more loaded than ever, while top grades are increasingly tech-heavy and expensive. This contrast can blur the lines between which of a model’s variants actually delivers the most objective value. Some vehicles’ trims further complicate value judgments by appearing too similar on paper, a problem associated with Genesis’ G80. The 2026 Genesis G80 provides five all-wheel-drive (AWD) trims, starting at $58,450 for the base 2.5T and reaching $79,350 for the peak 3.5T Prestige Black. Determining which Genesis G80 trim offers the most for your money requires separating genuinely useful upgrades from luxury excess, with the entry-level grade serving as an anchor. We’ve reviewed the 2026 Genesis G80's features and in-cabin amenities and concluded that the 2.5T Advanced best optimizes value. Genesis View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article The 2.5T Standard AWD already delivers the core G80 experience The Genesis G80’s 2.5T AWD is stronger than many rivals’ base trims with its larger-displacement engine. Purchasing this grade gives you a 2.5L inline 4 turbo GDI producing a robust 300 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. For example, a 2026 BMW 530i’s 2.0L TwinPower Turbo inline-4 engine, equipped with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, delivers 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, yet costs more, starting at $60,500. AWD complements the G80 2.5T’s engine, and its extensive standard safety suite balances must-haves like blind-spot collision-avoidance assist with essentials such as front/rear parking distance sensors. Every G80 trim from the 2.5T emphasizes a smooth ride via multi-link front and rear suspension, and cabin refinement delivers on Genesis’ luxury image. A 27” display panel, 4-way power lumbar front seats, and stainless steel door sill plates help buyers who stop here be perfectly satisfied. However, some key luxury features are missing from the base 2.5T, making a case for moving up to the 2.5T Advanced AWD. Related: The 2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport Handling AWD vs. 2026 Genesis G70 3.3T AWD. Which Sports Sedan is Better?Need new tires? Save up to 30% at Tire RackFind the perfect tires for your exact vehicle and driving style. Click here to shop all top-tier brands, including Michelin, Bridgestone, and more, directly at Tire Rack.The 2.5T Advanced AWD fixes the biggest compromises without blowing up the budget The 2.5T Advanced AWD, starting at $64,040, doesn’t give you the most for money because of how it reads on paper. Instead, its value is based on how it fills in the base trim’s blanks without leaving you feeling like you overspent. Key 2.5T Advanced AWD upgrades elevating daily drives include a branded Bang & Olufsen sound system, wireless phone charging, and Genesis Digital Key 2 for greater command over your vehicle. You’ll also benefit day-to-day from this trim’s standard power hands-free trunk, panoramic sunroof, and ventilated front seats, all of which are missing from the base trim. Less significant but still noteworthy considerations in the 2.5T Advanced include matte-finish wood trim establishing a more premium look than the entry-level’s gloss-black trim, tri-zone climate control, and rear sunshades. There aren’t any key driver-assist differences between the 2.5T Advanced and its base counterpart, but this isn’t a massive pain point given the entry-level trim’s already well-equipped safety-wise. Price increases are worth it when they’re justified for daily use, and the 2.5T Advanced’s upgrades make it feel more complete rather than just more expensive. Genesis View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article The 2.5T Sport Prestige AWD starts entering luxury enthusiast territory The G80 2.5T Sport Prestige’s $69,950 starting price implies you’ll receive a lot, but climbing the trim ladder exposes diminishing returns. As its trim’s name suggests, you won’t receive a more powerful engine, but electronically controlled suspension paves the way for smoother drives. While the 2.5T Sport Prestige’s driver-assist upgrades aren’t endless, you can argue that they’re meaningful. Moving up to this trim adds a blind-spot view monitor, parking collision-avoidance assist, and warnings for the front, rear, and sides rather than just the front/rear. You’ll also get advanced rear occupant alert with sensor detection, and remote autonomous parking assist. Still, the base trim’s well-appointed driver-assist foundation positions these features closer to nice-to-haves than essentials. Besides the Sport Appearance package with more aggressive aesthetics and larger 20-inch wheels, the 2.5T Sport Prestige’s exterior isn’t worth writing home about. The primary exterior selling point is its front grille variation, so consider how significant this feature is to your style preferences when shopping. There are essentially no multimedia upgrades over the 2.5T, and, except for genuine leather seats instead of synthetic leather, comfort features like soft-close doors and a driver power cushion extender are more luxury theater than key additions.The 3.5T models are easier to want than they are to justifyGraduating to 3.5T territory means increased power, thanks to the 3.5L twin-turbo V6 delivering 375 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque. Despite fuel economy not typically being a priority for those seeking more power, the 3.5L twin-turbo V6’s mileage drops to 15/24 city/highway mpg from the 20/29 city/highway mpg you get in the already-powerful 2.5L inline 4 turbo GDI. Plus, performance enthusiasts are likely better off with another luxury sedan, as the G80’s emphasis on a smooth driving experience can be less engaging for this buyer type, even with the 3.5T’s sport tuning and rear wheel steering. Advanced safety features carry over from the previous 2.5T Sport Prestige, and, aside from touches like carbon fiber trim, Nappa leather, and a head-up display, the interior doesn’t stand out. The 3.5T’s smattering of luxury signaling mostly comes in the form of premium, but non-essential features. For example, the heated front center console armrest on the 3.5 T is convenient, but the base trim’s standard heated steering wheel undercut its appeal. Genesis View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article Final thoughts: The 2.5T Advanced AWD is the Genesis G80 sweet spot It’s close when judging whether the 2.5T Advanced and 2.5T Sport Prestige gives you the most for your money, but the 2.5T Advanced balances luxury, features, performance, and cost in a way that’s best for most drivers. However, if you desire optimized performance, don’t want to compromise luxury (no matter how small), and have more budget flexibility, the 3.5T Sport Prestige or 3.5T Prestige Black might be better. Be sure to test-drive the 2.5T and 3.5T Genesis G80 trims before making a purchase, and check out Road Ethos for more car-buying guides covering luxury sedans like the Mercedes-Benz CLA electric vs. the Tesla Model 3.Related: I Drove Every 2026 Genesis GV70 Powertrain, And The Cheapest One Made The Best Case

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USC blew out Lamar, 19-6, today and will play the loser of tonight’s Texas State-Texas A&M game on Sunday at 1 p.m. PT. The TV situation is TBD. It would be nice if ESPN actually picked up a game. Mason Edwards pitched 4.1 innings today, so does that mean he is available at some point this weekend? It’s all hands on deck right now. The season is on the line. Grant Govel went 5.1 innings Friday so can he be used for a couple innings? Andy Stankiewicz needs to have the courage to throw the kitchen sink at Texas State or Texas A&M. So let’s see what happens. Typical USC, of course, with 19 runs today and only four yesterday.

Shed no tears for Shedeur Sanders and his 2025 draft-day free fall.The recent LM-2 filed by the NFL Players Association reveals that Sanders, through his SS2 Legendary LLC, received more than $17.7 million from the NFLPA from May 2025 through February 2026.The number was first reported by Daniel Kaplan in an item for Front Office Sports. Per Kaplan, that figure shatters the prior one-year record of $9.5 million, held by Tom Brady.PFT has confirmed the number, which appears in the union's voluminous annual federal filing.The document reflects thirteen different payments for "royalties/player marketing" to SS2 Legendary, totaling $17,712,015. The biggest payment was made on May 16, 2025, in the amount of $9,241,318. The second-largest payment — $2,086,563 — was made on January 23, 2026.Most player royalty through the NFLPA come from group licensing deals, which compensate players for jersey sales, trading cards, video games, and other collectibles. As one source suggested, the $9.24 million payment to Sanders in May 2025 may have reflected his individual trading-card guarantee — something that likely would have been negotiated before he slipped from round one to round five in the 2025 draft.Regardless, the $17.7 million Sanders made in royalties for one year dwarfs the total, four-year value of his rookie contract ($4.647 million). The payment also exceeds the full four-year contract signed by Packers receiver Matthew Golden ($17.575 million), the 23rd pick in round one last year.Sanders could have a large payment in next year's LM-2, too. In March, Sanders changed his number from 12 to 2; any jerseys that fueled his royalty payments for his first NFL season will need to be replaced.

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Organized Team Activities in the NFL are non-contact practices. So Lions coach Dan Campbell says they're not much of a way to evaluate a football player.Asked by a reporter which players had stood out in OTAs, Campbell scoffed at the idea that a player could do anything meaningful to stand out at this time of year. Campbell said that when players put on the pads and hit each other in training camp he'll have a better idea of whether they're the kinds of players he wants on his roster."A lt of guys have done really well for two days in pajamas," Campbell said. "I'm done with the hype of a pajama party in May. . . . We'll find out in training camp who's who. This will be the most competition we've had. Top-tier competition. This will be good, across the board."Campbell said the players fighting for a roster spot will need to do that fighting in training camp."Nobody's gonna win a job in the spring," Campbell said. "I'm not hyping anybody up. Not in May."

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Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.So, you’ve finally filled your garage with all the drills, saws, and other power tools required to work on both cars and household projects. You’ve also outfitted the space with storage shelves, power tool organizers, and other organizational tools to keep it clean. The only thing left to do is get down to business, right?Almost. Before you begin working in your garage, consider upgrading its lighting. Amazon has numerous LED garage lights, including the Cinoton 160W LED Garage Light, for sale. It normally retails for $46, but the retailer is offering it for only $30 right now. Cinoton 160W LED Garage Light, $30 (was $46) at Amazon Check Price From the moment you first flip the switch for this light, you will notice that it isn’t your average garage lighting fixture. It’s capable of producing 24,000 lumens at 5,000K daylight, making it the ideal choice for larger garages. It also generates a 120-degree beam, further enhancing its ability to illuminate your garage far and wide.This exceptionally bright light has a lot more going for it, too. It comes with a convenient AC outlet plug, making installation a breeze. It features a sturdy aluminum frame that enhances durability, allowing it to last up to 50,000 hours, and delivers exceptional heat dissipation. And, perhaps best of all, it’s highly energy-efficient and costs about 85% less to operate than older garage halogen lights.Related: Walmart’s LED Garage Light Is Only $9, and It ‘Provides Wonderful Lighting’“It’s extremely bright and very well-made,” one reviewer wrote. “Right out of the box, you can feel that it’s a solid, heavy-duty fixture.”“If you want a nice, bright light for your garage, this is it,” another reviewer added. “I was amazed after I hung it up. It made it look like daylight inside my garage.”Deals We're LovingLuyata LED Garage Light 2-Pack, $24 (was $27) at AmazonBFT UFO LED Garage Lights, $239 (was $304) at AmazonPhiwicsh 10-Pack of LED Shop Lights, $161 (was $189) at AmazonThe Cinoton 160W LED Garage Light is 35% off at Amazon. Brighten up your garage by ordering one today.

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The CX-70 lineup gets expensive fast, but one trim avoids the worst tradeoffsThe 2026 Mazda CX-70’s mild-hybrid lineup features five trims, and understanding each grade’s nuances is essential given the noticeable price discrepancies between variants. An entry-level Mazda CX-70 3.3 Turbo Preferred starts at $42,750, and by the time you reach the peak trim, you’re looking at a $56,870 base MSRP. The CX-70 is Mazda’s two-row midsize SUV for drivers seeking a stylish exterior, a premium interior, and athletic performance without paying European or Japanese luxury prices. However, this delicate balance of refinement and value isn’t optimal in every 2026 CX-70. Instead, there’s one trim that captures this ethos especially well, and it’s not the top trim. The trim that quietly makes the most sense preserves this model’s intended experience without pricing too far into luxury territory, which can result in you paying for features not significantly elevating daily drives. Below is a feature-focused breakdown of the 2026 Mazda CX-70 3.3 Turbo Premium, exploring performance, interior amenities, connectivity, and more to guide your buying decision. Mazda The CX-70 Turbo Premium trim delivers most of the luxury experience for far less moneyMazda’s CX-70 3.3 Turbo Premium, starting at $46,780, builds its value proposition on traits like tangible comfort, perceived refinement, and practical luxury without the price pain of upper trims like the CX-70 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus. For example, its interior’s leather-trimmed seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and leather-wrapped shift knob make it feel like you’re getting more for your money rather than cutting corners for a lower sticker price. Seating comfort is elevated beyond leather-trimmed upholstery with the inclusion of ventilated front row seats and heated second-row seats, two features that are often available rather than standard at this price point. Mazda continues quietly optimizing standard interior value in this trim with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a large 12.3-inch infotainment display, and a branded 12-speaker audio system. The latter two features are especially significant, as moving up to a more expensive trim won’t give you a bigger infotainment display or a more comprehensive sound setup. Related: Mazda CX-5 Vs. Toyota RAV4 Reliability: Close, But One Has The EdgeWhile upper trims tend to differentiate themselves with more upscale flourishes, the CX-70 3.3 Turbo Premium retains a sporty and classy feel through features like paddle shifters complementing its responsive 280-horsepower, 332 lb-ft of torque powertrain (using regular unleaded fuel). Other noteworthy features establishing a premium yet value-driven daily feel include navigation, a heated steering wheel, and a 12.3-inch fully digitized driver display. Given that the 3.3 Turbo Premium is the second-lowest trim in the CX-50’s lineup, it’s worth evaluating what it offers over the entry-level 3.3 Turbo Preferred. The base 3.3 Turbo Preferred omits the 3.3 Turbo Premium’s towing mode (while towing 1,500 fewer lbs at a 3,500 total max capacity), auto speed limit assist, and a wireless phone charger. You’ll also have to sacrifice multiple useful everyday driver-assist features like the 12.3-inch fully digital driver display, which is replaced by a 7-inch LCD meter display, and traffic sign recognition. Ultimately, the CX-70 already feels upscale by design, making trim upgrades less necessary. Let’s take a closer look at what you receive when spending more on a higher CX-70 trim to better determine whether moving up is warranted. Need new tires? Save up to 30% at Tire RackFind the perfect tires for your exact vehicle and driving style. Click here to shop all top-tier brands, including Michelin, Bridgestone, and more, directly at Tire Rack. Mazda View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article Paying thousands more for higher CX-70 trims mostly buys status and small conveniencesIncreased power is a primary selling point for upper CX-70 trims. This SUV’s top two grades, the 3.3 Turbo S Premium and 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus, supply 340 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque (when using premium unleaded fuel) compared to lower trims’ 280 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque (with regular unleaded fuel). Still, the 3.3 Turbo S Premium’s performance is more than enough for routine drives without feeling dull. You’ll also, as most would expect, receive premium exterior details on higher grades such as body-colored front and rear lower bumper trim, specifically on the 3.3 Turbo S Premium and 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus. However, exterior styling enhancements in upper trims are few and far between overall. For example, factory wheel sizes remain at 21 inches across the lineup, and the machine-cut finish exclusive to top grades is more of a nice-have than the everyday refinement the CX-70 thrives on. While exterior features in pricier trims like an adaptive front-lighting system offer practical advantages, the CX-70 3.3 Turbo Premium’s exterior is far from bare-bones when it comes to modern practicality, offering rain-sensing windshield wipers, heated/power-folding side mirrors, and an auto-dimming driver’s side mirror. Spending more on higher CX-70 trims is more luxury theater than meaningful ownership improvements, as standard interior features in the cheaper Turbo Premium, like wireless phone charging, make a more substantial impact. Mazda View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article Final thoughts: the CX-70 works best as a premium daily driver, not a pseudo-performance SUVOverbuying in the premium-adjacent SUV segment is a real danger, but the 3.3 Turbo Premium helps you avoid this pitfall. Mazda’s market position leverages refined, confident, and athletic designs that aren’t aggressively sporty. The 2026 Mazda CX-70 3.3 Turbo Premium best embodies this philosophy by suiting the needs of commuters, style-conscious families, and buyers cross-shopping entry luxury SUVs alike. Real-world priorities, perceived refinement, and conscious pricing are key Mazda ingredients, and trims like the peak CX-70 are less aligned with this approach than the Turbo Premium. Be sure to test-drive the 2026 Mazda CX-70 3.3 Turbo Premium alongside other CX-70 grades before making a purchase, and check out Road Ethos for more car-buying guides covering topics like how this SUV compares to the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer.

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