Acura vs. INFINITI

When comparing the Acura brand to the INFINITI brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, depreciation, overall quality, reliability and vehicle rankings. INFINITI has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity and retained value.

Acura versus INFINITI: Pricing and Value

Analyzing Acura versus INFINITI pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for INFINITI in 2 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. INFINITI also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 4 comparisons. INFINITI models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 4 comparisons. The lower overall prices for INFINITI, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives INFINITI the overall advantage over Acura.

Acura versus INFINITI: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity

INFINITI vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 4 model comparisons, with Acura offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. INFINITI offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 4 comparisons. INFINITI offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Acura versus INFINITI: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings

A comparison of Acura versus INFINITI overall quality ratings shows Acura with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Acura has the advantage in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Over 2 comparisons, Acura and INFINITI vehicles tie for safety. INFINITI shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 4 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings

Acura has better car rankings in 6 categories: Acura ILX in Best Luxury Compact Cars, Acura MDX in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Acura MDX in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs, Acura ILX in Best Luxury Small Cars, Acura RDX in Best Luxury Small SUVs, and Acura MDX in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings

Acura has better car rankings in 5 categories: Acura MDX in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Acura MDX in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, Acura ILX in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars, Acura RDX in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs, and Acura MDX in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Resale Value Rankings

Acura has better car rankings in 3 categories: Acura ILX in Luxury Compact Cars with Best Resale Value, Acura TLX in Luxury Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value, and Acura ILX in Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value. INFINITI has better car rankings in 4 categories: INFINITI QX50 in Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, INFINITI QX60 in Luxury Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value, INFINITI QX50 in Luxury Small SUVs with Best Resale Value, and INFINITI QX60 in Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value.

Available Body Styles

Acura offers 2 SUVs, 3 sedans, and 1 coupe. In comparison, INFINITI offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 coupe.

Drivetrain Options

Acura offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 hybrid. INFINITI offers 6 gasoline vehicles.

Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 5 front-wheel-drive models. INFINITI offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.