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INFINITI Q50 vs. Nissan Maxima

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the INFINITI Q50 and Nissan Maxima 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 INFINITI Q50 and the Nissan Maxima.

When we compare the INFINITI Q50's and the Nissan Maxima's specifications and ratings, the INFINITI Q50 has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The Nissan Maxima has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The INFINITI Q50 and Nissan Maxima have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the INFINITI Q50's and the Nissan Maxima's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Maxima is a better car than the INFINITI Q50.

Pricing: A used 2024 INFINITI Q50 ranges from $35,980 to $48,569 while a used 2023 Nissan Maxima is priced between $27,992 to $42,119. For a new model, the INFINITI Q50's price is between $43,933 and $63,510, with the Nissan Maxima priced between $37,077 and $46,938.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the INFINITI Q50 loses 51.7 percent of its value and the Nissan Maxima loses 49.7 percent of its value. This means the Nissan Maxima retains 2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the INFINITI Q50.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the INFINITI Q50 is 7.2 out of 10 while the Nissan Maxima's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the INFINITI Q50 being ranked 21 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars and the Nissan Maxima being ranked 3 out of 8 Best Large Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the INFINITI Q50 is 7.2 out of 10. For the Nissan Maxima the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Nissan Maxima an advantage in reliability compared to the INFINITI Q50.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the INFINITI Q50 and the Nissan Maxima makes 300 horsepower. The Q50 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 580 miles. The Maxima is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 540 miles.This gives the Nissan Maxima the advantage in fuel efficiency and the INFINITI Q50 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The INFINITI Q50, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Nissan Maxima, a large car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space. The INFINITI Q50 and Nissan Maxima are comparable in regards to front shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: The Nissan Maxima has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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2024 INFINITI Q50
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$43,933 - $63,510

Starting MSRP:

$43,050

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

$48,375

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

$31,800 - $79,900

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$37,077 - $46,938

Starting MSRP:

$38,340

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)

$35,372

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)

$33,545 - $38,340

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$42,201

Price Range:

$35,980 - $48,569

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

$52,490

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

$35,163 - $100,522

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

744

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

968

# Good or Great Deals:

17

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$35,654

Price Range:

$27,992 - $42,119

Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)

$40,116

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)

$35,654 - $43,971

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

304

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

19,372

# Good or Great Deals:

97

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$22,505

Depreciation %:

52.3%

Resale Value $:

$20,545

Residual Value %:

47.7%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

48.9%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

33.5% - 53.5%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$19,194

Depreciation %:

50.1%

Resale Value $:

$19,146

Residual Value %:

49.9%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large Cars)

43.9%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Large Cars)

39.9% - 50.1%

INFINITI Q50 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.2 / 10

Reliability:

7.2 / 10

Retained Value:

7.3 / 10

Safety:

Not available

Nissan Maxima Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

8.5 / 10

Retained Value:

7.4 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for INFINITI Q50

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

10.5

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

10.6

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

8.1 - 14.3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

5.2%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Maxima

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

9.2

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)

9.2

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)

8.8 - 9.2

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

23.1%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

2.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

1.2 - 14.6

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.3

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)

1.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)

1.3 - 2.2

INFINITI Q50 Rankings

Most Comfortable Luxury Small Cars

3 / 36

Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money

5 / 12

Best Luxury Small Cars for Tall People

8 / 36

Luxury Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

9 / 36

Most Affordable Luxury Small Cars

10 / 31

Luxury Small Cars with the Most Legroom

13 / 36

Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars

14 / 36

Best Luxury Small Cars

21 / 36

Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value

33 / 36

Nissan Maxima Rankings

Best Gas Mileage Large Cars

1 / 8

Best Family Large Cars

1 / 8

Best Large Cars for the Money

1 / 3

Most Reliable Large Cars

2 / 8

Best Large Cars Under $40k

2 / 3

Best Large Cars

3 / 8

Safest Large Cars

3 / 8

Best Large Cars for Tall People

3 / 8

Most Comfortable Large Cars

3 / 8

Most Affordable Large Cars

3 / 3

Large Cars with Best Resale Value

6 / 8

Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

7 / 8

Large Cars with the Most Legroom

7 / 8

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

INFINITI Q50 Trim Levels

Luxe, Red Sport 400, Sensory

Nissan Maxima Trim Levels

3.5 Platinum, 3.5 SR, 3.5 SV

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

300 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

295 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm

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

0.080 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

300 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

261 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm

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

0.083 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

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


20 / 29 / 23

Range (city/hwy):

400 / 580 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

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


20 / 30 / 24

Range (city/hwy):

360 / 540 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Available

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Backup camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.5 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.1 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.1 inches

Cargo Space:

13.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

100.0 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

45 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.7 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.7 inches

Cargo Space:

14.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

98.5 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3732 lbs

Width:

71.8 inches

Height:

56.8 inches

Length:

189.6 inches

Wheelbase:

112.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3608 lbs

Width:

73.2 inches

Height:

56.5 inches

Length:

192.8 inches

Wheelbase:

109.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

225/50R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

245/45R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Obsidian

Blue

Grand Blue

Gray

Graphite Shadow

Red

Dynamic Sunstone Red

White

Majestic White

Silver

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Super Black

Blue

Deep Blue Pearl

Gray

Gun Metallic

Red

Scarlet Ember Tintcoat

White

Pearl White TriCoat

Silver

Brilliant Silver Metallic

Interior Colors

Beige

Saddle Brown

Black

Graphite

Gray

Stone

Brown

Not available

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Charcoal

Gray

Not available

Brown

Cashmere

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