2020 INFINITI QX80 vs. 2020 Lincoln Aviator
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 INFINITI QX80 and 2020 Lincoln Aviator 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 2020 INFINITI QX80 and the 2020 Lincoln Aviator.
When comparing the 2020 INFINITI QX80's and the 2020 Lincoln Aviator's specifications and ratings, the 2020 INFINITI QX80 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and interior volume. The 2020 Lincoln Aviator has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 2020 INFINITI QX80 and 2020 Lincoln Aviator have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 INFINITI QX80's and the 2020 Lincoln Aviator's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Lincoln Aviator is a better car than the 2020 INFINITI QX80.
Pricing: A used 2020 INFINITI QX80 ranges from $25,998 to $45,508 while a used 2020 Lincoln Aviator is priced between $32,836 to $50,993.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 INFINITI QX80 loses 60.2 percent of its value and the 2020 Lincoln Aviator loses 56.5 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Lincoln Aviator retains 3.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 INFINITI QX80.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the INFINITI QX80 is 7.6 out of 10 while the Lincoln Aviator's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the INFINITI QX80 being ranked 12 out of 22 Best Luxury Large SUVs and the Lincoln Aviator being ranked 4 out of 22. Out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows, the INFINITI QX80 is ranked 17 and the Lincoln Aviator is ranked 5.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the INFINITI QX80 is 8.2 out of 10. For the Lincoln Aviator the reliability rating is 8.7 out of 10. This gives the Lincoln Aviator a slight advantage in reliability compared to the INFINITI QX80.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2020 INFINITI QX80 and the 2020 Lincoln Aviator makes 400 horsepower. The QX80 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 520 miles. The Aviator is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 546 miles. This gives the 2020 Lincoln Aviator the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 INFINITI QX80. The QX80 uses premium unleaded, and the Aviator uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize SUVs, the 2020 INFINITI QX80 has the advantage of offering more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2020 Lincoln Aviator, a crossover/fullsize SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2020 Lincoln Aviator has higher safety ratings than the 2020 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:
$66,750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$76,202
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$40,000 - $130,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$51,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$76,202
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$40,000 - $130,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$34,337
Price Range:
$25,998 - $45,508
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$57,070
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$28,567 - $151,744
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
101
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
82,297
# Good or Great Deals:
35
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$41,406
Price Range:
$32,836 - $50,993
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$57,070
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$28,567 - $151,744
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
451
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
62,666
# Good or Great Deals:
142
INFINITI QX80 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Lincoln Aviator Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 INFINITI QX80
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
6.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
4.5 - 14.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
37.5%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Lincoln Aviator
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
6.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
4.5 - 14.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
40.5%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1 - 25.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
19.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1 - 25.4
INFINITI QX80 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
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4 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 11Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
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14 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 22Ranking
15 out of / 22Ranking
16 out of / 26Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 22Ranking
29 out of / 29Lincoln Aviator Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 22Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
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12 out of / 22Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 22Ranking
15 out of / 22Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 22Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
38 out of / 59Ranking
59 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2020 INFINITI QX80 Trim Levels
Limited, Luxe
2020 Lincoln Aviator Trim Levels
Black Label, Reserve, Standard
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:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 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:
400 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
415 foot-lbs @ 2750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.084 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
378 / 546 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
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
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
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:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
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:
41.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.3 inches
Cargo Space:
18.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
77.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
163.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5679 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:
4764 lbs
Width:
89.9 inches
Height:
69.8 inches
Length:
199.3 inches
Wheelbase:
119.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 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:
19.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
255/60R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Obsidian / MIneral Black
Blue
Hermosa Blue
Gray
Graphite Shadow
Red
Coulis Red
Silver
Champagne Quartz / Liquid Platinum
White
Moonstone White
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Infinite Black
Blue
Blue Diamond
Gray
Magnetic Gray
Red
Burgundy Velvet Tinted Clearcoat / Red Carpet Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Silver Radiance Clearcoat
White
Ceramic Pearl Tri-Coat / Pristine White Tri-Coat
Brown
Crystal Copper Tinted Clearcoat / Iced Mocha Premium Colorant
Interior Colors
Beige
Saddle Brown / Wheat
Black
Graphite
Interior Colors
Beige
Sandstone
Black
Ebony