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 and towing capacity. Nissan 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 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 4 out of 4 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. INFINITI and Nissan vehicles have similar horsepower in 1 comparisons. INFINITI offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 4 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 4 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Nissan has the advantage in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Nissan has better safety ratings in 2 out of 4 comparisons while INFINITI has better safety ratings in 1 out of 4 comparisons. INFINITI and Nissan tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Nissan shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 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, Nissan offers 6 SUVs, 4 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, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Nissan offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
$43,907 - $54,948
INFINITI QX60
$51,074 - $69,480
INFINITI QX60
$51,074 - $69,480
INFINITI QX80
$71,784 - $93,455
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
$30,504 - $42,947
Nissan Pathfinder
$38,360 - $54,340
Nissan Murano
$38,981 - $50,958
Nissan Armada
$54,974 - $75,526
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
$34,937 - $51,853
INFINITI QX60
$45,441 - $68,510
INFINITI QX60
$45,441 - $68,510
INFINITI QX80
$67,561 - $92,449
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
$31,910 - $43,642
Nissan Pathfinder
$37,204 - $53,428
Nissan Murano
$35,982 - $48,258
Nissan Armada
$44,898 - $75,343
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
53.7%
INFINITI QX60
56.4%
INFINITI QX60
56.4%
INFINITI QX80
60.2%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
42.6%
Nissan Pathfinder
52.7%
Nissan Murano
51.2%
Nissan Armada
56.9%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
268 hp / 280 foot-lbs
INFINITI QX60
295 hp / 270 foot-lbs
INFINITI QX60
295 hp / 270 foot-lbs
INFINITI QX80
400 hp / 413 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
201 hp / 225 foot-lbs
Nissan Pathfinder
284 hp / 259 foot-lbs
Nissan Murano
260 hp / 240 foot-lbs
Nissan Armada
400 hp / 413 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
23 / 29 / 26
INFINITI QX60
21 / 26 / 23
INFINITI QX60
21 / 26 / 23
INFINITI QX80
14 / 20 / 16
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
Not Yet Available
Nissan Pathfinder
Not Yet Available
Nissan Murano
Not Yet Available
Nissan Armada
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
3000 lbs
INFINITI QX60
6000 lbs
INFINITI QX60
6000 lbs
INFINITI QX80
8500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
1500 lbs
Nissan Pathfinder
6000 lbs
Nissan Murano
1500 lbs
Nissan Armada
8500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
8.1 / 10
INFINITI QX60
7.8 / 10
INFINITI QX60
7.8 / 10
INFINITI QX80
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
8.1 / 10
Nissan Pathfinder
8.6 / 10
Nissan Murano
8.6 / 10
Nissan Armada
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
7.0 / 10
INFINITI QX60
7.4 / 10
INFINITI QX60
7.4 / 10
INFINITI QX80
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
8.0 / 10
Nissan Pathfinder
8.6 / 10
Nissan Murano
8.4 / 10
Nissan Armada
8.9 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
10 / 10
INFINITI QX60
9.0 / 10
INFINITI QX60
9.0 / 10
INFINITI QX80
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
8.6 / 10
Nissan Pathfinder
10 / 10
Nissan Murano
10 / 10
Nissan Armada
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
7.2 / 10
INFINITI QX60
7.0 / 10
INFINITI QX60
7.0 / 10
INFINITI QX80
6.7 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
7.9 / 10
Nissan Pathfinder
7.2 / 10
Nissan Murano
7.3 / 10
Nissan Armada
7.0 / 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
INFINITI QX60
#3 of 3 in
Best Luxury 6-seater SUVs
INFINITI QX80
#12 of 22 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
#11 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
#6 of 18 in
Best 8-seater SUVs
Nissan Murano
#13 of 32 in
Best Midsize SUVs
Nissan Armada
#9 of 13 in
Best Large 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
INFINITI QX60
#12 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
INFINITI QX80
#12 of 22 in
Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
#9 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
#7 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Nissan Murano
#15 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Nissan Armada
#9 of 13 in
Most Reliable Large SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
INFINITI QX60
#4 of 10 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
INFINITI QX60
#4 of 10 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
INFINITI QX80
#4 of 11 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
#7 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
Nissan Murano
#9 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
Nissan Armada
#1 of 6 in
Best Large SUVs for the Money