INFINITI QX80 vs. Lincoln Navigator
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the INFINITI QX80 and Lincoln Navigator 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 QX80 and the Lincoln Navigator.
When comparing the INFINITI QX80's and the Lincoln Navigator's specifications and ratings, the INFINITI QX80 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Lincoln Navigator has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the INFINITI QX80's and the Lincoln Navigator's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln Navigator is a better car than the INFINITI QX80.
Pricing: A used 2024 INFINITI QX80 ranges from $67,561 to $92,449 while a used 2024 Lincoln Navigator is priced between $92,359 to $119,357. For a new model, the INFINITI QX80's price is between $71,784 and $93,455, with the Lincoln Navigator priced between $86,401 and $120,996.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the INFINITI QX80 loses 60.2 percent of its value and the Lincoln Navigator loses 56.1 percent of its value. This means the Lincoln Navigator retains 4.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the INFINITI QX80.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the INFINITI QX80 is 7.6 out of 10 while the Lincoln Navigator's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the INFINITI QX80 being ranked 12 out of 22 Best Luxury Large SUVs and the Lincoln Navigator being ranked 2 out of 22. Out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows, the INFINITI QX80 is ranked 17 and the Lincoln Navigator is ranked 3.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the INFINITI QX80 is 8.2 out of 10. For the Lincoln Navigator the reliability rating is 9.3 out of 10. This gives the Lincoln Navigator an advantage in reliability compared to the INFINITI QX80.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the INFINITI QX80’s base engine makes 400 horsepower, and the Lincoln Navigator base engine makes 440 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize SUVs, the Lincoln Navigator has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The INFINITI QX80 and Lincoln Navigator are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Lincoln Navigator has higher safety ratings than the INFINITI QX80, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$71,784 - $93,455
Starting MSRP:
$74,150
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$88,803
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$43,900 - $155,295
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$86,401 - $120,996
Starting MSRP:
$83,265
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$88,803
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$43,900 - $155,295
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$76,539
Price Range:
$67,561 - $92,449
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$108,428
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$48,353 - $235,429
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
233
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
13,464
# Good or Great Deals:
47
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$104,547
Price Range:
$92,359 - $119,357
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$108,428
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$48,353 - $235,429
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,762
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,207
# Good or Great Deals:
127
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$45,575
Depreciation %:
61.5%
Resale Value $:
$28,575
Residual Value %:
38.5%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
57%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
42.8% - 61.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$47,606
Depreciation %:
57.2%
Resale Value $:
$35,659
Residual Value %:
42.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
57%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
42.8% - 61.5%
INFINITI QX80 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Lincoln Navigator Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for INFINITI QX80
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.5 - 18.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
37.5%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lincoln Navigator
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.5 - 18.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
35.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 32.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 32.7
INFINITI QX80 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 11Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
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8 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
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12 out of / 22Ranking
12 out of / 22Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 22Ranking
15 out of / 22Ranking
16 out of / 26Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 22Ranking
29 out of / 29Lincoln Navigator Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 22Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 22Ranking
2 out of / 22Ranking
2 out of / 22Ranking
2 out of / 22Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 22Ranking
6 out of / 22Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 22Ranking
8 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 11Ranking
9 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 22Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 26Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
INFINITI QX80 Trim Levels
Luxe, Premium Select, Sensory
Lincoln Navigator Trim Levels
Black Label, Premiere, Reserve
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:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 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:
Not yet available
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:
400 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
413 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
440 hp @ 5850 rpm
Torque:
510 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6200 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 520 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
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:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.5 inches
Cargo Space:
16.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
95.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
169.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.1 inches
Cargo Space:
20.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
103.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
192.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5701 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
75.8 inches
Length:
210.2 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5854 lbs
Width:
93.8 inches
Height:
76.3 inches
Length:
210 inches
Wheelbase:
122.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/60R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P275/55R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Mineral Black
Blue
Hermosa Blue
Gray
Anthracite Gray
Silver
Champagne Quartz
White
Moonstone White
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Infinite Black
Blue
Flight Blue
Gray
Starlight Gray
Silver
Silver Radiance
White
Ceramic Pearl / Pristine White
Red
Diamond Red
Interior Colors
Beige
Wheat
Black
Graphite
Interior Colors
Beige
Sandstone
Black
Black Onyx