Acura TL vs. INFINITI Q50
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura TL and INFINITI Q50 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 TL and the INFINITI Q50.
When comparing the Acura TL's and the INFINITI Q50's specifications and ratings, the Acura TL has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The INFINITI Q50 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Acura TL and INFINITI Q50 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Acura TL's and the INFINITI Q50's specifications and ratings, the INFINITI Q50 is a better car than the Acura TL.
Pricing: A used 2014 Acura TL ranges from $8,997 to $18,995 while a used 2014 INFINITI Q50 is priced between $9,798 to $20,950.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura TL’s base engine makes 280 horsepower, and the INFINITI Q50 base engine makes 328 horsepower. Both the TL and the Q50 are rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 537 and 580 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The INFINITI Q50 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space. The Acura TL has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$36,030
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$56,253
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$29,690 - $115,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$37,150
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$37,031
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$23,700 - $48,750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$14,123
Price Range:
$8,997 - $18,995
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$19,273
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$11,726 - $32,895
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
43
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
112,804
# Good or Great Deals:
11
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$14,784
Price Range:
$9,798 - $20,950
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$14,966
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$10,509 - $20,367
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
126
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
107,258
# Good or Great Deals:
44
Acura TL Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
INFINITI Q50 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura TL
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.5 - 4.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
41.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for INFINITI Q50
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.3 - 4.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
5.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 15
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.8 - 43.7
Acura TL Rankings
Not yet available
INFINITI Q50 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 36Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 36Ranking
9 out of / 36Ranking
10 out of / 31Ranking
13 out of / 36Ranking
14 out of / 36Ranking
21 out of / 36Ranking
33 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Acura TL Trim Levels
Base, SH-AWD, SH-AWD w/Advance, SH-AWD w/Tech, w/Advance, w/SE, w/Tech
INFINITI Q50 Trim Levels
Base, Premium, 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:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
280 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
254 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
328 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 5200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.092 hp per pound
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):
20 / 29 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 537 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 29 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
400 / 580 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
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
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.2 inches
Cargo Space:
13.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
101.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3726 lbs
Width:
74 inches
Height:
57.2 inches
Length:
194 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3574 lbs
Width:
71.8 inches
Height:
56.8 inches
Length:
188.3 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Still Night Pearl
Gray
Graphite Luster Metallic
Red
Basque Red Pearl II
Silver
Silver Moon Metallic
White
Bellanova White Pearl
Brown
Not available
Purple
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Obsidian
Blue
Hagane Blue
Gray
Graphite Shadow
Red
Venetian Ruby
Silver
Liquid Platinum
White
Moonlight White
Brown
Chestnut Bronze
Purple
Malbec Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Gray
Graystone
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Graphite
Gray
Stone
