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Acura RDX vs INFINITI QX50

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Acura RDX

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2025 INFINITI QX50

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Overview

SpecAcura RDXRDXINFINITI QX50PURE
Selected trimRDXPURE
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)premium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission10-speed shiftable automaticcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262025

Pricing & market

SpecAcura RDXRDXINFINITI QX50PURE
MSRP$45,100$43,000 (best)
Lowest listing price$18,766$10,779 (best)
Median listing price$36,000$28,469 (best)
Highest listing price$56,900$42,555 (best)
For sale now69 (best)22

Fuel economy & range

SpecAcura RDXRDXINFINITI QX50PURE
Combined MPG23 MPG25 MPG (best)
City MPG21 MPG22 MPG (best)
Highway MPG27 MPG28 MPG (best)
Fuel tank17.1 gal (best)16 gal

Performance

SpecAcura RDXRDXINFINITI QX50PURE
Horsepower272 hp (best)268 hp
Torque280 lb-ft280 lb-ft
Engine size2 L2 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecAcura RDXRDXINFINITI QX50PURE
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume58.9 cu ft65.1 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity1,500 lbs (best)—
Payload—1,096 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,014 lbs3,979 lbs (best)
Ground clearance—8.6 in (best)
Wheelbase108.3 in110.2 in (best)
Length187.4 in (best)184.7 in
Width74.8 in74.9 in (best)
Height65.7 in66 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecAcura RDXRDXINFINITI QX50PURE
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side pole5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Rollover4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimAcura RDXINFINITI QX50
1

RDX

$45,100 MSRP(Currently comparing)

PURE

$43,000 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Technology Package

$47,700 MSRP

LUXE

$46,300 MSRP

3

A-Spec Package

$50,700 MSRP

SPORT

$51,200 MSRP

4

Advance Package

$52,850 MSRP

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5

A-Spec Advance Package

$54,850 MSRP

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Live inventory

Acura RDX vs INFINITI QX50 FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Acura RDX or 2025 INFINITI QX50?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Acura RDX vs 2025 INFINITI QX50 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Acura RDX or 2025 INFINITI QX50?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2025 INFINITI QX50 starts lower at $43,000. Live Acura RDX listings start at $18,766. Live INFINITI QX50 listings start at $10,779.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Acura RDX or 2025 INFINITI QX50?
The 2025 INFINITI QX50 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (43,000).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Acura RDX or 2025 INFINITI QX50?
The 2025 INFINITI QX50 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Acura RDX or 2025 INFINITI QX50?
The 2026 Acura RDX leads on horsepower in this comparison (272).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Acura RDX or 2025 INFINITI QX50?
The 2026 Acura RDX leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,500).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Acura RDX vs 2025 INFINITI QX50?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Acura RDX (5/5 NHTSA overall); INFINITI QX50 (5/5 NHTSA overall).