Acura TLX vs. INFINITI Q70
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura TLX and INFINITI Q70 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 TLX and the INFINITI Q70.
When we compare the Acura TLX's and the INFINITI Q70's specifications and ratings, the Acura TLX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. The INFINITI Q70 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Acura TLX's and the INFINITI Q70's specifications and ratings, the Acura TLX is a better car than the INFINITI Q70.
Pricing: A used 2019 Acura TLX ranges from $18,990 to $30,677 while a used 2019 INFINITI Q70 is priced between $20,817 to $31,991.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Acura TLX loses 47.9 percent of its value and the INFINITI Q70 loses 57.4 percent of its value. This means the Acura TLX retains 9.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the INFINITI Q70.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura TLX’s base engine makes 206 horsepower, and the INFINITI Q70 base engine makes 330 horsepower. The TLX is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 568 miles. The Q70 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 miles. This gives the Acura TLX the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the INFINITI Q70. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the INFINITI Q70 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Acura TLX and the INFINITI Q70 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$33,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$60,362
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$25,070 - $121,400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$50,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$60,362
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$25,070 - $121,400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$24,923
Price Range:
$18,990 - $30,677
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$36,628
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$20,448 - $72,699
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
176
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
68,354
# Good or Great Deals:
74
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,076
Price Range:
$20,817 - $31,991
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$36,628
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$20,448 - $72,699
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
15
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
66,679
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Acura TLX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
INFINITI Q70 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura TLX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
6.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3 - 9.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
5.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for INFINITI Q70
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
6.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3 - 9.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
6.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 17.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 17.8
Acura TLX Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
27 out of / 29INFINITI Q70 Rankings
Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
27 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Acura TLX Trim Levels
Base, SH-AWD V6, SH-AWD V6 w/Advance, SH-AWD V6 w/Tech, SH-AWD V6 w/Tech w/A-SPEC, V6, V6 w/Advance, V6 w/Tech, V6 w/Tech w/A-SPEC, w/Tech, w/Tech w/A-SPEC
INFINITI Q70 Trim Levels
3.7 Luxe, 5.6 Luxe
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 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:
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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
206 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
182 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
330 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque:
270 foot-lbs @ 5200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.085 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 33 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 568 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
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):
18 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
360 / 500 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
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
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
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Cargo Space:
14.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Cargo Space:
14.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3505 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
57 inches
Length:
190.7 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3876 lbs
Width:
72.6 inches
Height:
59.1 inches
Length:
196.1 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/50R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Fathom Blue Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Red
San Marino Red
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Obsidian
Blue
Hagane Blue / Hermosa Blue
Gray
Graphite Shadow
Red
Not available
Silver
Liquid Platinum
White
Majestic White
Brown
Chestnut Bronze
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Gray
Graystone
Interior Colors
Beige
Wheat
Black
Graphite
Gray
Stone / Stone Sport
