Ford Explorer vs INFINITI QX50
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2025 INFINITI QX50
Overview
| Spec | Ford ExplorerActive 100A | INFINITI QX50PURE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Active 100A | PURE |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2025 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford ExplorerActive 100A | INFINITI QX50PURE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $38,465 (best) | $43,000 |
| Lowest listing price | $9,999 (best) | $10,779 |
| Median listing price | $44,945 | $28,469 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $64,810 | $42,555 (best) |
| For sale now | 635 (best) | 20 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford ExplorerActive 100A | INFINITI QX50PURE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 24 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 20 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG (best) | 28 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 17.9 gal (best) | 16 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford ExplorerActive 100A | INFINITI QX50PURE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp (best) | 268 hp |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft (best) | 280 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.3 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford ExplorerActive 100A | INFINITI QX50PURE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 85.8 cu ft (best) | 65.1 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 5,300 lbs (best) | — |
| Payload | — | 1,096 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | — | 3,979 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8.6 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in (best) | 110.2 in |
| Length | 198.8 in (best) | 184.7 in |
| Width | 78.9 in (best) | 74.9 in |
| Height | 69.9 in (best) | 66 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford ExplorerActive 100A | INFINITI QX50PURE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
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.
| Trim | Ford Explorer | INFINITI QX50 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Active 100A $38,465 MSRP(Currently comparing) | PURE $43,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Active 100A $40,465 MSRP | LUXE $46,300 MSRP |
| 3 | Active 200A $40,400 MSRP | SPORT $51,200 MSRP |
| 4 | Active 200A $42,400 MSRP | — |
| 5 | ST-Line $44,200 MSRP | — |
| 6 | ST-Line $46,200 MSRP | — |
| 7 | Tremor $49,200 MSRP | — |
| 8 | Tremor $56,460 MSRP | — |
| 9 | Platinum $50,660 MSRP | — |
| 10 | Platinum $52,660 MSRP | — |
| 11 | ST $53,660 MSRP | — |
| 12 | ST $55,660 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
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INFINITI QX5020 for sale
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Midnight Garnet111,432 mi$10,779Drive Appeal
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LUXE
Black Obsidian•graphite19,334 mi$29,168Jim Coleman Nissan Bethesda
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Graphite Shadow•graphite47,058 mi$23,836Jim Coleman Nissan Bethesda
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SPORT
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Ford Explorer vs INFINITI QX50 FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Ford Explorer or 2025 INFINITI QX50?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Ford Explorer 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: 2027 Ford Explorer or 2025 INFINITI QX50?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Ford Explorer starts lower at $38,465. Live Ford Explorer listings start at $9,999. Live INFINITI QX50 listings start at $10,779.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Ford Explorer or 2025 INFINITI QX50?
- The 2027 Ford Explorer leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (38,465).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Ford Explorer or 2025 INFINITI QX50?
- The 2025 INFINITI QX50 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Ford Explorer or 2025 INFINITI QX50?
- The 2027 Ford Explorer leads on horsepower in this comparison (400).
- Which has better seats: 2027 Ford Explorer or 2025 INFINITI QX50?
- The 2027 Ford Explorer leads on seats in this comparison (7).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Ford Explorer or 2025 INFINITI QX50?
- The 2027 Ford Explorer leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,600).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2027 Ford Explorer vs 2025 INFINITI QX50?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: INFINITI QX50 (5/5 NHTSA overall).