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, retained value and vehicle rankings. INFINITI has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, fuel efficiency, towing capacity and safety.

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 2 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 2 out of 3 model comparisons, with INFINITI offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. INFINITI offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 3 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 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Acura has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. INFINITI has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Acura shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 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 Cars for the Money Rankings: Acura has the better car ranking in 1 category: MDX in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Acura offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, INFINITI offers 4 SUVs and 1 sedan.

Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. INFINITI offers 5 gasoline vehicles.

Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. INFINITI offers 5 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.