2018 INFINITI QX80 vs. 2018 Lincoln Navigator
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 INFINITI QX80 and 2018 Lincoln Navigator contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 INFINITI QX80 and the 2018 Lincoln Navigator.
In comparing the 2018 INFINITI QX80's and the 2018 Lincoln Navigator's specifications and ratings, the 2018 INFINITI QX80 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2018 Lincoln Navigator has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 INFINITI QX80's and the 2018 Lincoln Navigator's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator is a better car than the 2018 INFINITI QX80.
Pricing: A used 2018 INFINITI QX80 ranges from $21,988 to $38,462 while a used 2018 Lincoln Navigator is priced between $29,994 to $48,997.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 INFINITI QX80 loses 60.2 percent of its value and the 2018 Lincoln Navigator loses 56.1 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Lincoln Navigator retains 4.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 INFINITI QX80.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the INFINITI QX80 is 7.6 out of 10 while the Lincoln Navigator's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the INFINITI QX80 being ranked 12 out of 22 Best Luxury Large SUVs and the Lincoln Navigator being ranked 2 out of 22. Out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows, the INFINITI QX80 is ranked 17 and the Lincoln Navigator is ranked 3.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the INFINITI QX80 is 8.2 out of 10. For the Lincoln Navigator the reliability rating is 9.3 out of 10. This gives the Lincoln Navigator an advantage in reliability compared to the INFINITI QX80.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 INFINITI QX80’s base engine makes 400 horsepower, and the 2018 Lincoln Navigator base engine makes 450 horsepower. The QX80 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 520 miles. The Navigator is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 534 miles. This gives the 2018 Lincoln Navigator the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2018 INFINITI QX80. The QX80 uses premium unleaded, and the Navigator uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize SUVs, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2018 INFINITI QX80 and 2018 Lincoln Navigator are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator has higher safety ratings than the 2018 INFINITI QX80, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$64,750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$70,129
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$39,995 - $123,600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$72,555
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$70,129
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$39,995 - $123,600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$29,552
Price Range:
$21,988 - $38,462
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$39,105
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$14,999 - $98,455
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
85
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
89,582
# Good or Great Deals:
45
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$38,652
Price Range:
$29,994 - $48,997
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$39,105
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$14,999 - $98,455
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
87
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
85,064
# Good or Great Deals:
46
INFINITI QX80 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Lincoln Navigator Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 INFINITI QX80
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
4.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.5 - 12.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
37.5%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Lincoln Navigator
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
4.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.5 - 12.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
35.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.1 - 7.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.1 - 7.1
INFINITI QX80 Rankings
Ranking
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5 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
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16 out of / 26Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 22Ranking
29 out of / 29Lincoln Navigator Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 22Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
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2 out of / 22Ranking
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2 out of / 10Ranking
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8 out of / 29Ranking
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8 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 11Ranking
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16 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 26Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2018 INFINITI QX80 Trim Levels
Base
2018 Lincoln Navigator Trim Levels
Black Label, Premiere, Reserve, Select
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
413 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
450 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
510 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.079 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6200 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 520 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
371 / 534 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.5 inches
Cargo Space:
16.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
95.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
167.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.1 inches
Cargo Space:
20.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
103.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
193.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5676 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
75.8 inches
Length:
210.2 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5673 lbs
Width:
93.8 inches
Height:
76.4 inches
Length:
210 inches
Wheelbase:
122.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/60R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/55R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Obsidian / Mineral Black
Blue
Hermosa Blue
Brown
Mocha Almond
Gray
Graphite Shadow / Smoky Quartz
Silver
Champagne Quartz / Liquid Platinum
White
Moonstone White
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Velvet
Blue
Blue Diamond
Brown
Iced Mocha Premium Colorant
Gray
Magnetic Gray
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Ivory Pearl / White Platinum Tri-Coat
Red
Burgundy Velvet Tinted Clearcoat / Ruby Red Tinted Clearcoat
Interior Colors
Beige
Saddle Tan / Wheat
Black
Graphite
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Ebony
Brown
Cappuccino
