Acura MDX vs. INFINITI QX50
When comparing the Acura MDX's and the INFINITI QX50's specifications and ratings, the Acura MDX has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The INFINITI QX50 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Acura MDX's and the INFINITI QX50's specifications and ratings, the Acura MDX is a better car than the INFINITI QX50.
Acura MDX vs. INFINITI QX50 Pricing
For a new model, the Acura MDX's price is between $53,157 and $75,257, with the INFINITI QX50 priced between $44,263 and $57,123.
Acura MDX vs. INFINITI QX50 Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Acura MDX loses 53.7 percent of its value and the INFINITI QX50 loses 47.9 percent of its value. This means the INFINITI QX50 retains 5.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Acura MDX.
Acura MDX vs. INFINITI QX50 Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura MDX is 8.8 out of 10 while the INFINITI QX50's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Acura MDX being ranked 1 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and the INFINITI QX50 being ranked 16 out of 68.
Acura MDX vs. INFINITI QX50 Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Acura MDX is 9.4 out of 10. For the INFINITI QX50 the reliability rating is 7.0 out of 10. This gives the Acura MDX an advantage in reliability compared to the INFINITI QX50.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Acura MDX’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the INFINITI QX50 base engine makes 268 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Acura MDX, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room. The INFINITI QX50, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Acura MDX and the INFINITI QX50 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
53157 - 75257
Used Asking Price:
49878 - 72045
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.537302
Pricing
New Asking Price:
44263 - 57123
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.478535
Acura MDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.801055 / 10
Reliability:
9.403166 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
INFINITI QX50 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Acura MDX Rankings
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1 out of / 68Ranking
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7 out of / 33Ranking
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14 out of / 68Ranking
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15 out of / 24Ranking
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29 out of / 33Ranking
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46 out of / 68INFINITI QX50 Rankings
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1 out of / 29Ranking
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4 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
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6 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
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10 out of / 29Ranking
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13 out of / 29Ranking
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16 out of / 68Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
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23 out of / 68Ranking
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30 out of / 61Ranking
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46 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Acura MDX Trim Levels
Base, SH-AWD, SH-AWD Type S w/Advance Package, SH-AWD w/A-SPEC, SH-AWD w/Advance, SH-AWD w/Tech, w/Tech
INFINITI QX50 Trim Levels
Autograph, Luxe, Pure, Sensory, Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
268 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 481 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.3 inches
Cargo Space:
16.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
71.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
155.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
31.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
65.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
135.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4271 lbs
Width:
78.7 inches
Height:
67.1 inches
Length:
198.4 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3849 lbs
Width:
85.1 inches
Height:
66 inches
Length:
184.7 inches
Wheelbase:
110.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19