Acura vs. INFINITI
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Acura and INFINITI contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Acura and INFINITI cars.
When comparing the Acura brand to the INFINITI brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, overall quality, reliability, safety, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. INFINITI has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, fuel efficiency and towing capacity.
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 3 comparisons. Acura models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Acura versus INFINITI: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Acura vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. INFINITI offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 2 comparisons. INFINITI offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 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 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Acura has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Acura has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Acura and INFINITI tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Acura shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: Acura has better car rankings in 6 categories: Acura MDX in Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs, 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, and Acura MDX in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: Acura has better car rankings in 4 categories: Acura RDX in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Acura MDX in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, Acura ILX in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars, and Acura MDX in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings: INFINITI has the better car ranking in 1 category: QX60 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money.
Available Body Styles: Acura offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, INFINITI offers 4 SUVs and 1 sedan.
Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. INFINITI offers 5 gasoline vehicles.
Acura offers 5 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. INFINITI offers 5 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura RDX
$46,450 - $56,400
Acura RDX
$46,450 - $56,400
Acura MDX
$55,950 - $77,785
New Car Pricing
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
$42,933 - $54,666
INFINITI QX55
$47,844 - $61,324
INFINITI QX60
$55,246 - $71,924
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura RDX
$40,995 - $52,794
Acura RDX
$40,995 - $52,794
Acura MDX
$55,350 - $70,850
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
$36,082 - $52,325
INFINITI QX55
$38,644 - $55,961
INFINITI QX60
$50,406 - $68,330
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Acura RDX
47.8%
Acura RDX
47.8%
Acura MDX
53.7%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
57.7%
INFINITI QX55
57.9%
INFINITI QX60
61.2%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Acura RDX
272 hp / 280 foot-lbs
Acura RDX
272 hp / 280 foot-lbs
Acura MDX
290 hp / 267 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
268 hp / 280 foot-lbs
INFINITI QX55
268 hp / 280 foot-lbs
INFINITI QX60
268 hp / 286 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Acura RDX
21 / 27 / 23
Acura RDX
21 / 27 / 23
Acura MDX
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
22 / 28 / 25
INFINITI QX55
22 / 28 / 25
INFINITI QX60
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Acura RDX
1500 lbs
Acura RDX
1500 lbs
Acura MDX
5000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
Not yet available
INFINITI QX55
Not yet available
INFINITI QX60
6000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
8.4 / 10
Acura RDX
8.4 / 10
Acura MDX
8.5 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
Not available
INFINITI QX55
Not available
INFINITI QX60
8.3 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
8.3 / 10
Acura RDX
8.3 / 10
Acura MDX
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
Not available
INFINITI QX55
Not available
INFINITI QX60
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
9.0 / 10
Acura RDX
9.0 / 10
Acura MDX
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
8.0 / 10
INFINITI QX55
Not available
INFINITI QX60
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
7.9 / 10
Acura RDX
7.9 / 10
Acura MDX
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
7.3 / 10
INFINITI QX55
7.3 / 10
INFINITI QX60
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Acura MDX
#6 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
INFINITI QX60
#7 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Acura MDX
#3 of 25 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
INFINITI QX60
#2 of 25 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money