Lexus vs. INFINITI Brand Comparison
Searching for the ultimate luxury experience? Today’s luxury buyer now has more choices than ever before, making your decision more difficult. Fortunately, we’ve taken the time to compare Lexus against INFINITI to help highlight the major differences between these two popular luxury brands. Let’s see how Lexus measures up against the competition at INFINITI.
Safety
Lexus continues its commitment to building the safest vehicles on the road, offering innovative safety innovations to safeguard drivers from the unknown. For example, the Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 and 3.0 is are not only the most comprehensive safety systems ever offered by Lexus4 — they’re also included as standard on most Lexus models. A Pre-Collision System, Lane Assistance, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, and Intelligent High-Beam Headlights are only a few examples of the advanced safety features found on Lexus vehicles.
Before you get in to your next luxury vehicle, consider one man’s story of getting out of his, "At 10:27 a.m. on Wednesday, October 26, my LS 460 was blindsided by an 18-ton truck traveling at 70 mph. It left no skid marks at the scene. The impact tore the entire front left-wheel assembly off my Lexus, sending it more than 250 yards away, and spun the vehicle into the truck, crushing the rear. Fortunately, the entire cabin was left intact and I walked away without a scratch. Shortly after, I called my Lexus dealer and said, ‘Naturally, I want the same car this time around.5"
— Four Time Lexus Owner, Oklahoma
2023 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK
When looking at the 2023 IIHS Top Safety Picks6, Lexus still holds the advantage over INFINITI. Lexus earned a total of 5 Top Safety Pick awards for 2023 models, while INFINITI had only one model to earn any Top Safety Pick awards.
Lexus IIHS Top Safety Pick Models
- 2023 Lexus ES 350 - Top Safety Pick
- 2023 Lexus UX - Top Safety Pick+
- 2023 Lexus NX - Top Safety Pick+
- 2023 Lexus NX Plug-in Hybrid - Top Safety Pick+
- 2023 Lexus RX - Top Safety Pick+
If safety is a top priority in your luxury vehicle purchase, the clear choice between these two brands is Lexus.
Lexus Electrification Technology
Innovative Lexus Hybrid and EV technology blends exciting performance with impressive fuel economy. These electrified models deliver several advantages over traditional powertrains, including responsive power delivery along with superior fuel efficiency, all while surrounding the driver with luxurious craftsmanship. Lexus remains a leader in hybrid and EV technology in the luxury segment. For example, the Lexus electrified lineup features 8 models including coupes, sedans, and SUVs. In comparison to INFINITI, which currently offers no hybrid or electric variants, Lexus sets the benchmarks for luxury electrified vehicles.
Lexus Electrified Lineup
- Lexus UX Hybrid
- Lexus NX Hybrid
- Lexus NX Plug-In Hybrid
- Lexus RZ (pure electric)
- Lexus RX Hybrid
- Lexus ES Hybrid
- Lexus LC Hybrid
- Lexus LS Hybrid
Resale Value
Lexus vehicles continue to lead the competition in terms of resale value as well. Every year, the experts at Kelley Blue Book name their top choices for vehicles with the best resale value in their respective segments in the Best Resale Value Awards8. In 2023, the Lexus LS took home top honors for its segment, and Lexus was named the overall Best Luxury Brand for resale value. INFINITI didn’t take home any awards.
Brand Image
Especially important in luxury vehicles, buyers often have a preference for a brand that offers a stellar reputation for reliability, a world-class dealership experience, and class-leading resale values. Annually, Kelley Blue Book conducts their Brand Image Awards2. Over 12,000 in-market new-vehicle shoppers who do their research at KBB.com are asked for their insights and opinions on automotive brands.
In 2022, Lexus earned the prestigious distinction of Most Trusted Luxury Brand in the Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards. Lexus continues to stand above the competition with awards, accolades, and repeat buyers.
Dependability
Lexus Tops J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS) for the 10th Time in 12 Years
Since a new car purchase is among the largest purchases you’ll ever make, long-term dependability is certainly a key concern of many buyers. Advanced technology features and complex engineering might get a potential buyer’s attention, but often it’s the vehicles that deliver a consistent level of performance and reliability which earn a spot in their garage.
Every year, the J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS) measures the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100) during the past 12 months by original owners of three-year old vehicles1. In 2022, original owners of 2020 model year vehicles were asked to report their experience. A lower score reflects higher quality, with the study covering 184 specific problems grouped into nine major vehicle categories.
For the tenth time in the last 12 years, Lexus stands at the top of the competition in terms of dependability with a score of 133 PP100. This is a full 53 problems per 100 vehicles lower than the industry average of 186 PP 100. Compared to the Infiniti score of 205 PP100, Lexus is the clear winner in terms of dependability.
Lexus Customer Satisfaction
In addition to rating Lexus vehicles highly, J.D. Power also rated Lexus customer satisfaction as the best of any luxury brand in the 2023 Customer Service Index Study3. The score came from an average of a wide range of individual areas of customer interaction at dealerships.
This last point makes it clear that every aspect of Lexus ownership is superior to what INFINITI has to offer. Let Metro Lexus show you the many benefits of owning a Lexus.
1Source: J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). Charts and graphs extracted from this press release for use by the media must be accompanied by a statement identifying J.D. Power as the publisher and the study from which it originated as the source. Rankings are based on numerical scores, and not necessarily on statistical significance.
2Source: 2022 Brand Image Awards: Best Brands - Kelley Blue Book
3Source: J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Customer Service Index (CSI) Study
4Drivers are responsible for their own safe driving. Always pay attention to your surroundings and drive safely. System effectiveness is dependent on many factors including road, weather and vehicle conditions. See Owner's Manual for additional limitations and details.
5All collisions are unique. Lexus cannot guarantee similar performance in other collisions.
6TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ winners must have good ratings in each of the Institute’s six crashworthiness tests. They also need available front crash prevention that earns advanced or superior ratings in both vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations.
8Source: 2023 Best Resale Value Awards - Kelley Blue Book