Infiniti QX50 vs. Buick Envision
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Infiniti QX50 and Buick Envision 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 QX50 and the Buick Envision.
When comparing the Infiniti QX50's and the Buick Envision's specifications and ratings, the Infiniti QX50 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The Buick Envision 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 resale value. Based on this comparison of the Infiniti QX50's and the Buick Envision's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2025 Infiniti QX50 ranges from $36,082 to $52,325 while a used 2025 Buick Envision is priced between $34,890 to $45,587. For a new model, the Infiniti QX50's price is between $42,933 and $54,666, with the Buick Envision priced between $36,636 and $47,595.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Infiniti QX50 loses 57.7 percent of its value and the Buick Envision loses 53.3 percent of its value. This means the Buick Envision retains 4.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Infiniti QX50.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Infiniti QX50’s base engine makes 268 horsepower, and the Buick Envision base engine makes 228 horsepower. The QX50 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 448 miles. The Envision is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 451 miles.This gives the Infiniti QX50 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Buick Envision the advantage in maximum range. The QX50 uses premium unleaded, and the Envision uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/compact SUVs, the Infiniti QX50 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Buick Envision has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Infiniti QX50 and the Buick Envision have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
42933 - 54666
Starting MSRP:
43000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
49635
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
23800 - 79100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
36636 - 47595
Starting MSRP:
38000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
49635
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
23800 - 79100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
42680
Price Range:
36082 - 52325
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
51781
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
25863 - 81247
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
39737
Price Range:
34890 - 45587
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
51781
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
25863 - 81247
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
24936
Depreciation %:
0.57991364
Resale Value $:
18064
Residual Value %:
0.42008636
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.53712559
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.38326835 - 0.59140478
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
20344
Depreciation %:
0.53536836
Resale Value $:
17656
Residual Value %:
0.46463164
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.53712559
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.38326835 - 0.59140478
Infiniti QX50 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Buick Envision Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Infiniti QX50
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
14.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
12.0 - 16.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Buick Envision
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
14.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
12.0 - 16.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8780481785207563
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.8 - 54.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.998500064666408
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.8 - 54.4
Infiniti QX50 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
11 out of / 28Ranking
13 out of / 64Ranking
17 out of / 68Ranking
18 out of / 28Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
22 out of / 28Ranking
30 out of / 68Ranking
49 out of / 68Ranking
51 out of / 68Buick Envision Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 64Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
13 out of / 28Ranking
14 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 28Ranking
20 out of / 28Ranking
22 out of / 28Ranking
24 out of / 28Ranking
29 out of / 68Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
41 out of / 68Ranking
51 out of / 68Ranking
51 out of / 68Ranking
61 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Infiniti QX50 Trim Levels
Luxe, Pure, Sport
Buick Envision Trim Levels
Avenir, Preferred, Sport Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
268 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
228 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 28 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 448 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
354 / 451 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
31.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
65.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
135.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
25.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
52.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
125.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3979 lbs
Width:
85.1 inches
Height:
66 inches
Length:
184.7 inches
Wheelbase:
110.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3940 lbs
Width:
74.1 inches
Height:
64.6 inches
Length:
182.7 inches
Wheelbase:
109 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Obsidian
Blue
Hermosa Blue
Gray
Graphite Shadow
White
Lunar White
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Blue
Not available
Gray
Moonstone Gray Metallic
White
Iridescent White Tricoat / Summit White / White Frost Tricoat
Purple
Smokey Amethyst Metallic
Red
Brilliant Red
Interior Colors
Black
Graphite
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony w/ Ebony Accents
Beige
Sandstone w/ Ebony Accents
