Kia vs. INFINITI

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

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

Kia versus INFINITI: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Kia versus INFINITI pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Kia in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Kia also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Kia models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Kia, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Kia the overall advantage over INFINITI.

Kia versus INFINITI: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: INFINITI vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 2 model comparisons, with Kia offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. INFINITI offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Kia versus INFINITI: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Kia versus INFINITI overall quality ratings shows INFINITI with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, INFINITI has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. INFINITI has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Kia and INFINITI tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Kia shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Kia offers 13 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 2 minivans. In comparison, INFINITI offers 4 SUVs and 1 sedan.

Drivetrain Options: Kia offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. INFINITI offers 5 gasoline vehicles.

Kia offers 11 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. INFINITI offers 5 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.