Automotive
2021 Infiniti QX50 depreciates by about 50% to 58% over five years
Valuation data shows the luxury compact SUV's value loss sits in the middle of its competitor class.
The short version
- Data from valuation services indicates the 2021 Infiniti QX50 lost roughly 50% to 58% of its original value over a five-year period depending on the trim level.
- The model's depreciation rate ranks mid-pack among compact luxury SUVs, outperforming models like the Alfa Romeo Stelvio but lagging behind the Volvo XC60 and BMW X3.
- Concerns surrounding the reliability of its variable-compression turbocharged engine, driver dissatisfaction with the dual-screen infotainment system, and high used supply have influenced resale values.
Key facts
- Kelley Blue Book figures show the base Pure trim of the 2021 Infiniti QX50 dropped 49.85% ($20,475) from its original $41,075 price over five years, while the top Autograph trim dropped 58.09% ($33,675) from its original $57,975 price.[Jalopnik]
- CarEdge estimates that the 2021 Infiniti QX50 lost an average of 52.6% of its value over five years and 67,500 miles, based on an assumed original price of $50,389.[Jalopnik]
- Among competitors over five years, CarEdge data showed the Volvo XC60 lost 48.9% and the BMW X3 lost 49.3%, while the Jaguar F-Pace lost 55.8% and the Alfa Romeo Stelvio lost 65.6%.[Jalopnik]
- Listings on Edmunds and CarGurus indicate used 2021 QX50 models with under 65,000 miles typically list for around $30,000 to $33,000, with broader range listings stretching between $17,000 and $41,000.[Jalopnik]
What remains uncertain
- CarEdge's competitive analysis did not include certain segment rivals from the 2021 model year, such as the Porsche Macan and Mercedes-Benz GLC Class.[Jalopnik]