INFINITI vs. Lexus

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from INFINITI and Lexus contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both INFINITI and Lexus cars.

When comparing the INFINITI brand to the Lexus brand, INFINITI has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, horsepower and towing capacity. Lexus has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.

INFINITI versus Lexus: Pricing and Value: Analyzing INFINITI versus Lexus pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for INFINITI in 2 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. INFINITI also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Lexus models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

INFINITI versus Lexus: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: INFINITI vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 3 model comparisons, with Lexus offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Lexus offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Both INFINITI and Lexus vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. INFINITI offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

INFINITI versus Lexus: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of INFINITI versus Lexus overall quality ratings shows Lexus with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Lexus has the advantage in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Lexus shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Lexus has better car rankings in 7 categories: Lexus LX 600 in Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs, Lexus IS 350 in Best Luxury Compact Cars, Lexus RX 350 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Lexus LX 570 in Best Luxury Large SUVs, Lexus RX 350 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs, Lexus IS 350 in Best Luxury Small Cars, and Lexus LX 570 in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Lexus has better car rankings in 5 categories: Lexus RX 350 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Lexus LX 570 in Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs, Lexus RX 350 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, Lexus IS 350 in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars, and Lexus LX 570 in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Lexus has better car rankings in 3 categories: Lexus LX 600 in Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money, Lexus RX 350 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money, and Lexus IS 350 in Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money.

Available Body Styles: INFINITI offers 4 SUVs and 1 sedan. In comparison, Lexus offers 18 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible.

Drivetrain Options: INFINITI offers 5 gasoline vehicles. Lexus offers 16 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

INFINITI offers 5 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Lexus offers 24 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 9 rear-wheel-drive models.