Acura vs. INFINITI
When comparing the Acura brand to the INFINITI brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. INFINITI has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, horsepower, 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. In contrast, Acura has lower used vehicle starting prices in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. INFINITI models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 4 comparisons.
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. Acura offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 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 8 categories: Acura RDX in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, 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, 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 9 categories: Acura RDX in Luxury 5-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value, Acura MDX in Luxury 7-Seater SUVs with Best Resale Value, Acura ILX in Luxury Compact Cars with Best Resale Value, Acura RDX in Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Acura TLX in Luxury Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value, Acura MDX in Luxury Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value, Acura ILX in Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value, Acura RDX in Luxury Small SUVs with Best Resale Value, and Acura MDX in Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value.
Available Body Styles
Acura offers 2 SUVs, 2 sedans, 1 coupe, and 1 hatchback. 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.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura RDX
$45,143 - $55,544
Acura RDX
$45,143 - $55,544
Acura MDX
$53,157 - $75,257
Cars
Acura ILX
Not Yet Available
New Car Pricing
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
$44,263 - $57,123
INFINITI QX55
$48,918 - $61,312
INFINITI QX60
$51,068 - $69,732
Cars
INFINITI Q50
$43,460 - $62,348
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura RDX
$41,003 - $51,823
Acura RDX
$41,003 - $51,823
Acura MDX
$49,878 - $72,045
Cars
Acura ILX
$24,893 - $32,977
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
Not Yet Available
INFINITI QX55
Not Yet Available
INFINITI QX60
$50,709 - $70,123
Cars
INFINITI Q50
$35,810 - $57,733
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Acura RDX
49.3%
Acura RDX
49.3%
Acura MDX
53.7%
Cars
Acura ILX
48%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
47.9%
INFINITI QX55
48.4%
INFINITI QX60
52%
Cars
INFINITI Q50
51.8%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Acura RDX
272 hp / 280 foot-lbs
Acura RDX
272 hp / 280 foot-lbs
Acura MDX
290 hp / 267 foot-lbs
Cars
Acura ILX
201 hp / 180 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
268 hp / 280 foot-lbs
INFINITI QX55
268 hp / 280 foot-lbs
INFINITI QX60
295 hp / 270 foot-lbs
Cars
INFINITI Q50
300 hp / 295 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Acura RDX
22 / 28 / 24
Acura RDX
22 / 28 / 24
Acura MDX
19 / 26 / 22
Cars
Acura ILX
24 / 34 / 28
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
Not Yet Available
INFINITI QX55
Not Yet Available
INFINITI QX60
Not Yet Available
Cars
INFINITI Q50
20 / 29 / 23
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Acura RDX
1500 lbs
Acura RDX
1500 lbs
Acura MDX
5000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
3000 lbs
INFINITI QX55
Not yet available
INFINITI QX60
6000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
8.8 / 10
Acura RDX
8.8 / 10
Acura MDX
8.8 / 10
Cars
Acura ILX
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
8.3 / 10
INFINITI QX55
Not available
INFINITI QX60
8.2 / 10
Cars
INFINITI Q50
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
8.6 / 10
Acura RDX
8.6 / 10
Acura MDX
9.4 / 10
Cars
Acura ILX
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
7.0 / 10
INFINITI QX55
Not available
INFINITI QX60
7.4 / 10
Cars
INFINITI Q50
7.2 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
10 / 10
Acura RDX
10 / 10
Acura MDX
10 / 10
Cars
Acura ILX
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
10 / 10
INFINITI QX55
Not available
INFINITI QX60
10 / 10
Cars
INFINITI Q50
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
7.7 / 10
Acura RDX
7.7 / 10
Acura MDX
7.0 / 10
Cars
Acura ILX
8.3 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
7.9 / 10
INFINITI QX55
7.8 / 10
INFINITI QX60
7.3 / 10
Cars
INFINITI Q50
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Acura RDX
#1 of 61 in
Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs
Acura MDX
#1 of 68 in
Best Luxury Crossover SUVs
Cars
Acura ILX
#5 of 36 in
Best Luxury Small Cars
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
#11 of 61 in
Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs
INFINITI QX60
#14 of 68 in
Best Luxury Crossover SUVs
Cars
INFINITI Q50
#21 of 36 in
Best Luxury Small Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Acura RDX
#1 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Acura MDX
#1 of 68 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
Cars
Acura ILX
#11 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
#6 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
INFINITI QX60
#17 of 68 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
Cars
INFINITI Q50
#15 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Acura RDX
#6 of 29 in
Luxury Small SUVs
Acura RDX
#6 of 29 in
Luxury Small SUVs
Acura MDX
#4 of 24 in
Luxury 7-Seater SUVs
Cars
Acura ILX
#6 of 30 in
Luxury Compact Cars
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
#19 of 29 in
Luxury Small SUVs
INFINITI QX55
#21 of 29 in
Luxury Small SUVs
INFINITI QX60
#8 of 24 in
Luxury 7-Seater SUVs
Cars
INFINITI Q50
#26 of 30 in
Luxury Compact Cars