INFINITI vs. Mazda
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from INFINITI and Mazda 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 Mazda cars.
When comparing the INFINITI brand to the Mazda brand, INFINITI has the advantage in the areas of horsepower and towing capacity. Mazda has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, overall quality, reliability, safety, retained value and variety of models offered.
INFINITI versus Mazda: Pricing and Value: Analyzing INFINITI versus Mazda pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mazda in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Mazda also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Mazda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Mazda, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Mazda the overall advantage over INFINITI.
INFINITI versus Mazda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: INFINITI vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. Both INFINITI and Mazda vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. INFINITI offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 3 comparisons.
INFINITI versus Mazda: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of INFINITI versus Mazda overall quality ratings shows Mazda with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mazda has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Mazda has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons while INFINITI has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons. INFINITI and Mazda tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Mazda shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings:
Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Best Cars for the Money Rankings:
Available Body Styles: INFINITI offers 4 SUVs and 1 sedan. In comparison, Mazda offers 9 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options: INFINITI offers 5 gasoline vehicles. Mazda offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.
INFINITI offers 5 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Mazda offers 10 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
$43,907 - $54,948
INFINITI QX50
$43,907 - $54,948
INFINITI QX60
$51,074 - $69,480
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
$30,611 - $40,595
Mazda CX-50
$31,833 - $45,266
Mazda CX-9
$40,092 - $46,756
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
$34,937 - $51,853
INFINITI QX50
$34,937 - $51,853
INFINITI QX60
$45,441 - $68,510
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
$28,687 - $40,393
Mazda CX-50
$29,626 - $41,990
Mazda CX-9
$29,370 - $39,992
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
53.7%
INFINITI QX50
53.7%
INFINITI QX60
56.4%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
36.2%
Mazda CX-50
38.7%
Mazda CX-9
47%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
268 hp / 280 foot-lbs
INFINITI QX50
268 hp / 280 foot-lbs
INFINITI QX60
295 hp / 270 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
187 hp / 185 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-50
187 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-9
250 hp / 320 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
23 / 29 / 26
INFINITI QX50
23 / 29 / 26
INFINITI QX60
21 / 26 / 23
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-50
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-9
20 / 26 / 23
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
3000 lbs
INFINITI QX50
3000 lbs
INFINITI QX60
6000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
2000 lbs
Mazda CX-50
3500 lbs
Mazda CX-9
3500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
8.1 / 10
INFINITI QX50
8.1 / 10
INFINITI QX60
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
8.2 / 10
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-9
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
7.0 / 10
INFINITI QX50
7.0 / 10
INFINITI QX60
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
7.2 / 10
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-9
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
10 / 10
INFINITI QX50
10 / 10
INFINITI QX60
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
9.0 / 10
Mazda CX-50
10 / 10
Mazda CX-9
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
7.2 / 10
INFINITI QX50
7.2 / 10
INFINITI QX60
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
8.3 / 10
Mazda CX-50
8.1 / 10
Mazda CX-9
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
#5 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
INFINITI QX60
#3 of 3 in
Best Luxury 6-seater SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
#10 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
Mazda CX-9
#2 of 7 in
Best 6-seater SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
#6 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
INFINITI QX60
#12 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
#14 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Mazda CX-9
#8 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
INFINITI QX60
#4 of 10 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Mazda CX-9
#2 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money