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Honda Pilot vs INFINITI QX50

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

Vehicles

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2026 Honda Pilot

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2025 INFINITI QX50

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Overview

SpecHonda PilotSportINFINITI QX50PURE
Selected trimSportPURE
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedpremium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission10-speed shiftable automaticcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262025

Pricing & market

SpecHonda PilotSportINFINITI QX50PURE
MSRP$42,395 (best)$43,000
Lowest listing price$37,991 (best)—
Median listing price$45,770 (best)—
Highest listing price$54,567 (best)—
For sale now12 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecHonda PilotSportINFINITI QX50PURE
Combined MPG22 MPG25 MPG (best)
City MPG19 MPG22 MPG (best)
Highway MPG27 MPG28 MPG (best)
Fuel tank18.5 gal (best)16 gal

Performance

SpecHonda PilotSportINFINITI QX50PURE
Horsepower285 hp (best)268 hp
Torque262 lb-ft280 lb-ft (best)
Engine size3.5 L (best)2 L
CylindersV6I4

Size & capability

SpecHonda PilotSportINFINITI QX50PURE
Seating8 seats (best)5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume87 cu ft (best)65.1 cu ft
Towing capacity3,500 lbs (best)—
Payload—1,096 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,336 lbs3,979 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.3 in8.6 in (best)
Wheelbase113.8 in (best)110.2 in
Length200.1 in (best)184.7 in
Width78.5 in (best)74.9 in
Height71 in (best)66 in

Safety & recalls

SpecHonda PilotSportINFINITI 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)1None 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.

TrimHonda PilotINFINITI QX50
1

Sport

$42,395 MSRP(Currently comparing)

PURE

$43,000 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Sport

$44,495 MSRP

LUXE

$46,300 MSRP

3

EX-L

$44,695 MSRP

SPORT

$51,200 MSRP

4

EX-L

$46,795 MSRP

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5

TrailSport

$50,595 MSRP

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6

Touring

$51,295 MSRP

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7

Touring S

$52,295 MSRP

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8

Elite

$53,695 MSRP

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9

Black Edition

$55,195 MSRP

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Live inventory

Honda Pilot vs INFINITI QX50 FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Honda Pilot or 2025 INFINITI QX50?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot or 2025 INFINITI QX50?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Honda Pilot starts lower at $42,395. Live Honda Pilot listings start at $37,991.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Honda Pilot or 2025 INFINITI QX50?
The 2026 Honda Pilot leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (42,395).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Honda Pilot or 2025 INFINITI QX50?
The 2025 INFINITI QX50 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Honda Pilot or 2025 INFINITI QX50?
The 2026 Honda Pilot leads on horsepower in this comparison (285).
Which has better seats: 2026 Honda Pilot or 2025 INFINITI QX50?
The 2026 Honda Pilot leads on seats in this comparison (8).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Honda Pilot or 2025 INFINITI QX50?
The 2026 Honda Pilot leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,000).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Honda Pilot vs 2025 INFINITI QX50?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Honda Pilot (5/5 NHTSA overall); INFINITI QX50 (5/5 NHTSA overall).