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 comparing the Infiniti Q50's and the Nissan Maxima's specifications and ratings, the Infiniti Q50 has the advantage in the areas of reliability and 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, 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 2023 Infiniti Q50 ranges from $27,732 to $44,881 while a used 2023 Nissan Maxima is priced between $21,255 to $36,138. For a new model, the Infiniti Q50's price is between $43,551 and $61,897, with the Nissan Maxima priced between $42,493 and $47,075.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Infiniti Q50 loses 55 percent of its value and the Nissan Maxima loses 54.2 percent of its value. This means the Nissan Maxima retains 0.8 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 7.6 out of 10 while the Nissan Maxima's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the Infiniti Q50 being ranked 17 out of 35 Best Luxury Small Cars and the Nissan Maxima being ranked 3 out of 4 Best Large Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Infiniti Q50 is 7.7 out of 10. For the Nissan Maxima the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Infiniti Q50 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Maxima.

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.