INFINITI vs. Nissan

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from INFINITI and Nissan 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 Nissan cars.

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

INFINITI versus Nissan: Pricing and Value: Analyzing INFINITI versus Nissan pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Nissan in 4 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. Nissan also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Nissan models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 4 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Nissan, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Nissan the overall advantage over INFINITI.

INFINITI versus Nissan: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: INFINITI vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 4 model comparisons, with Nissan offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Both INFINITI and Nissan vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. INFINITI offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 3 comparisons. In 2 comparisons, INFINITI and Nissan have the same towing capacity.

INFINITI versus Nissan: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of INFINITI versus Nissan overall quality ratings shows Nissan with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, INFINITI has the advantage in 2 out of 3 comparisons. INFINITI has better safety ratings in 2 out of 4 comparisons. INFINITI and Nissan tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Nissan shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: INFINITI offers 4 SUVs and 1 sedan. In comparison, Nissan offers 7 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: INFINITI offers 5 gasoline vehicles. Nissan offers 14 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

INFINITI offers 5 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Nissan offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.