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Ford Explorer vs. Infiniti QX60

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Explorer and Infiniti QX60 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 Ford Explorer and the Infiniti QX60.

When we compare the Ford Explorer's and the Infiniti QX60's specifications and ratings, the Ford Explorer has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Infiniti QX60 has the advantage in the area of reliability. Based on this comparison of the Ford Explorer's and the Infiniti QX60's specifications and ratings, the Ford Explorer is a better car than the Infiniti QX60.

Pricing: For a new model, the Ford Explorer's price is between $42,737 and $63,305, with the Infiniti QX60 priced between $55,246 and $71,924.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Explorer loses 52.9 percent of its value and the Infiniti QX60 loses 61.2 percent of its value. This means the Ford Explorer retains 8.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Infiniti QX60.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Explorer is 8.4 out of 10 while the Infiniti QX60's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Ford Explorer being ranked 5 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the Infiniti QX60 being ranked 5 out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Explorer is 7.5 out of 10. For the Infiniti QX60 the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Infiniti QX60 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Explorer.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Explorer’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the Infiniti QX60 base engine makes 268 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the Ford Explorer has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Infiniti QX60 has the advantage in the area of front head room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Ford Explorer and the Infiniti QX60 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

42737 - 63305

Starting MSRP:

38330

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

39270

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

32190 - 44750

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

55246 - 71924

Starting MSRP:

51200

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

77833

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

51200 - 138300

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

51972

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

50800 - 55009

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

60234

Price Range:

50406 - 68330

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

73712

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

60234 - 92425

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Ford Explorer Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.4 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

7.6 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Infiniti QX60 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.3 / 10

Reliability:

7.9 / 10

Retained Value:

7.1 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Explorer

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

9.3

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

10.0

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

8.8 - 11.3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.153

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Infiniti QX60

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

12.9

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

12.8

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

9.7 - 13.1

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.267



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Ford Explorer Rankings

Best Family Crossover SUVs

2 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

2 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

2 / 67

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 34

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 34

Best Family Midsize SUVs

2 / 32

Safest Midsize SUVs

2 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 34

Best Midsize SUVs

5 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 67

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 34

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

6 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

6 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs

8 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

8 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

11 / 32

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

11 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

11 / 30

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

12 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

13 / 34

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 34

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

14 / 32

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

15 / 34

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

15 / 30

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

15 / 28

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

16 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

16 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

18 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

18 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

19 / 34

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

19 / 28

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

20 / 34

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

21 / 32

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

24 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

24 / 34

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

26 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

26 / 34

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

26 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

30 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

31 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

32 / 56

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

37 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

49 / 56

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

62 / 67

Infiniti QX60 Rankings

Best Family Luxury Crossover SUVs

2 / 68

Best Family Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 29

Best Family Luxury Midsize SUVs

2 / 27

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for Tall People

2 / 27

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money

2 / 25

Most Affordable Luxury Midsize SUVs

2 / 25

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

2 / 8

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs Under $60k

2 / 7

Most Comfortable Luxury Midsize SUVs

3 / 27

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs Under $60k

3 / 13

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs Under $60k

3 / 13

Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

3 / 8

Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs Under $60k

3 / 7

Most Affordable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 26

Most Comfortable Luxury Crossover SUVs

5 / 68

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 29

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs

5 / 27

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Tall People

6 / 68

Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 27

Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 29

Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs

7 / 27

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs

8 / 68

Most Comfortable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 29

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

9 / 68

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs

9 / 68

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

9 / 29

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Towing

14 / 68

Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

15 / 27

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for Towing

16 / 27

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

20 / 29

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

20 / 29

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

20 / 29

Best Off-road Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

23 / 29

Best Off-road Luxury Midsize SUVs

24 / 27

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

26 / 29

Luxury Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

26 / 27

Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

26 / 27

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

28 / 29

Most Affordable Luxury Crossover SUVs

31 / 64

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

34 / 68

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

45 / 68

Best Off-road Luxury Crossover SUVs

55 / 68

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

67 / 68

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Ford Explorer Trim Levels

Active, Platinum, Police Interceptor Utility, ST, ST-Line, Tremor

Infiniti QX60 Trim Levels

Autograph, Luxe, Pure, Sport

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 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

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

300 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

310 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.070 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

5000 lbs

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

268 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque:

286 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.059 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.3 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Alloy wheels:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Bench Seats:

N/A

Bluetooth:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Power outlet:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Captain's seat:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Massage Seats:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Quad Seats:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Backup camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

43 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

62.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

40.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

61.9 inches

Cargo Space:

16.3 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

85.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

169.2 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

60.6 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

59.7 inches

Cargo Space:

14.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

75.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

155.1 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4303 lbs

Width:

89.3 inches

Height:

69.6 inches

Length:

198.7 inches

Wheelbase:

119.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.6 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4540 lbs

Width:

86 inches

Height:

69.7 inches

Length:

198.1 inches

Wheelbase:

114.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.7 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

Not yet available

Wheel Type:

Not yet available

Tire Size:

Not yet available

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

20.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy with painted accents

Tire Size:

P255/50R20

Exterior Colors

Black

Not available

Blue

Not available

Gray

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Obsidian

Blue

Grand Blue

Gray

Graphite Shadow

Interior Colors

Black

Not available

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Graphite

Gray

Stone Gray

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