INFINITI QX60 vs. Hyundai PALISADE
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the INFINITI QX60 and Hyundai PALISADE 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 QX60 and the Hyundai PALISADE.
When comparing the INFINITI QX60's and the Hyundai PALISADE's specifications and ratings, the INFINITI QX60 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Hyundai PALISADE has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the INFINITI QX60's and the Hyundai PALISADE's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai PALISADE is a better car than the INFINITI QX60.
Pricing: A used 2024 INFINITI QX60 ranges from $45,441 to $68,510 while a used 2024 Hyundai PALISADE is priced between $40,705 to $55,981. For a new model, the INFINITI QX60's price is between $51,074 and $69,480, with the Hyundai PALISADE priced between $43,169 and $56,030.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the INFINITI QX60 loses 56.4 percent of its value and the Hyundai PALISADE loses 44.4 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai PALISADE retains 12.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the INFINITI QX60.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the INFINITI QX60’s base engine makes 295 horsepower, and the Hyundai PALISADE base engine makes 291 horsepower. The QX60 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 481 miles. The PALISADE is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 489 miles.This gives the INFINITI QX60 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Hyundai PALISADE the advantage in maximum range. The QX60 uses premium unleaded, and the PALISADE uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the Hyundai PALISADE has the advantage of offering 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 INFINITI QX60 and the Hyundai PALISADE have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, both the INFINITI QX60 and the Hyundai PALISADE have the same Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$51,074 - $69,480
Starting MSRP:
$49,650
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$72,087
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$48,600 - $127,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$43,169 - $56,030
Starting MSRP:
$36,650
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$37,697
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$31,990 - $43,320
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$54,923
Price Range:
$45,441 - $68,510
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$82,938
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$54,923 - $133,203
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,279
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,940
# Good or Great Deals:
75
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$49,167
Price Range:
$40,705 - $55,981
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$47,563
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$40,678 - $66,020
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7,535
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,314
# Good or Great Deals:
309
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$28,631
Depreciation %:
57.7%
Resale Value $:
$21,019
Residual Value %:
42.3%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
53.4%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
43.3% - 61%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$16,699
Depreciation %:
45.6%
Resale Value $:
$19,951
Residual Value %:
54.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
46.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27.5% - 53.5%
INFINITI QX60 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Hyundai PALISADE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for INFINITI QX60
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.9 - 12.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
32.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai PALISADE
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.6 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 41.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 14.8
INFINITI QX60 Rankings
Ranking
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58 out of / 68Hyundai PALISADE Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
2 out of / 31Ranking
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5 out of / 39Ranking
6 out of / 31Ranking
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9 out of / 31Ranking
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53 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
INFINITI QX60 Trim Levels
Autograph, Luxe, Pure, Sensory
Hyundai PALISADE Trim Levels
Calligraphy, Calligraphy Night Edition, Limited, SE, SEL, XRT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
295 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
270 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
291 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 5200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
389 / 481 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
357 / 489 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
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
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.8 inches
Cargo Space:
18 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
86.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
173.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4393 lbs
Width:
86 inches
Height:
69.7 inches
Length:
198.2 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4171 lbs
Width:
77.8 inches
Height:
68.9 inches
Length:
196.7 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
255/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Mineral Black
Blue
Grand Blue
Gray
Graphite Shadow
White
Glacier White
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Abyss Black Pearl
Blue
Moonlight Cloud
Gray
Steel Graphite
White
Hyper White Pearl
Red
Sierra Burgundy
Silver
Typhoon Silver
Interior Colors
Beige
Sandstone
Black
Graphite
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Gray
Gray/Black
