Acura MDX vs. INFINITI QX60
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura MDX and INFINITI QX60 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 Acura MDX and the INFINITI QX60.
In comparing the Acura MDX's and the INFINITI QX60's specifications and ratings, the Acura MDX has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The INFINITI QX60 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Acura MDX's and the INFINITI QX60's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2024 Acura MDX ranges from $46,868 to $68,998 while a used 2024 INFINITI QX60 is priced between $45,441 to $68,510. For a new model, the Acura MDX's price is between $52,942 and $75,293, with the INFINITI QX60 priced between $51,074 and $69,480.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Acura MDX loses 51.5 percent of its value and the INFINITI QX60 loses 56.4 percent of its value. This means the Acura MDX retains 4.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the INFINITI QX60.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura MDX is 8.9 out of 10 while the INFINITI QX60's quality rating is 7.8 out of 10. This results in the Acura MDX being ranked 1 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and the INFINITI QX60 being ranked 8 out of 68. Out of 27 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs, the Acura MDX is ranked 1 and the INFINITI QX60 is ranked 5. The Acura MDX is also ranked 3 out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows while the INFINITI QX60 is ranked 5 out of 29.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Acura MDX is 9.3 out of 10. For the INFINITI QX60 the reliability rating is 7.4 out of 10. This gives the Acura MDX an advantage in reliability compared to the INFINITI QX60.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura MDX’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the INFINITI QX60 base engine makes 295 horsepower. The MDX is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, while the QX60 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 481 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the Acura MDX has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The INFINITI QX60 has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Acura MDX and the INFINITI QX60 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Acura MDX has the better rating with a Top Safety Pick+ award compared to the INFINITI QX60’s Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$52,942 - $75,293
Starting MSRP:
$50,150
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$72,087
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$48,600 - $127,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$51,074 - $69,480
Starting MSRP:
$49,650
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$72,087
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$48,600 - $127,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$55,574
Price Range:
$46,868 - $68,998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$82,938
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$54,923 - $133,203
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
624
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
17,642
# Good or Great Deals:
163
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$54,923
Price Range:
$45,441 - $68,510
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$82,938
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$54,923 - $133,203
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
479
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
17,048
# Good or Great Deals:
182
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$26,319
Depreciation %:
52.5%
Resale Value $:
$23,831
Residual Value %:
47.5%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
53.4%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
43.3% - 61%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$28,631
Depreciation %:
57.7%
Resale Value $:
$21,019
Residual Value %:
42.3%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
53.4%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
43.3% - 61%
Acura MDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
INFINITI QX60 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura MDX
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.4
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.9 - 12.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
64.7%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for INFINITI QX60
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.9 - 12.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
32.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 41.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 41.1
Acura MDX Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
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6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
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12 out of / 27Ranking
13 out of / 68Ranking
14 out of / 27Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
18 out of / 68Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
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23 out of / 68Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 27Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
27 out of / 68Ranking
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34 out of / 68Ranking
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48 out of / 68Ranking
49 out of / 68INFINITI QX60 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
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2 out of / 25Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
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3 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
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3 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 26Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
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6 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 27Ranking
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20 out of / 29Ranking
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28 out of / 29Ranking
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34 out of / 68Ranking
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67 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, SH-AWD Type S w/Advance Package, SH-AWD w/A-SPEC, SH-AWD w/Advance, SH-AWD w/Tech, w/Tech
INFINITI QX60 Trim Levels
Autograph, Luxe, Pure, Sensory
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:
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
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:
4 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:
TOP SAFETY PICK +
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:
4 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:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
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 Specs
Horsepower:
295 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
270 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 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:
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):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
389 / 481 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention 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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
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:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.7 inches
Cargo Space:
14.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
75.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
155.1 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:
4393 lbs
Width:
86 inches
Height:
69.7 inches
Length:
198.2 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 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:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
255/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Majestic Black Pearl
Blue
Fathom Blue Pearl
Gray
Liquid Carbon Metallic
Red
Performance Red Pearl
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Mineral Black
Blue
Grand Blue
Gray
Graphite Shadow
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Glacier White
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Interior Colors
Beige
Sandstone
Black
Graphite
