2026 Buick Envision vs. 2025 Infiniti QX55

TrueCar says the Buick Envision's $42,995 MSRP undercuts the INFINITI QX55's $51,500 by $8,505, with the two effectively even at the pump at 22 city/28 highway mpg apiece. Cars.com confirms the pricing gap using its own figures, putting the Envision's $41,000 starting MSRP against the QX55's $50,150, and rates the two as tied at 25 mpg combined.

Which to choose, and why

$8,505 cheaper, similar mpg

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says the Buick Envision's $42,995 MSRP undercuts the INFINITI QX55's $51,500 by $8,505, with the two effectively even at the pump at 22 city/28 highway mpg apiece.

Cars.com confirms the price gap and mpg tie

Cars.com (opens in a new tab) puts the Envision's $41,000 starting MSRP against the QX55's $50,150, and rates the two as tied at 25 mpg combined.

Questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper, the Buick Envision or INFINITI QX55?

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says the Envision, by $8,505 at MSRP.

Which is more fuel efficient, the Buick Envision or INFINITI QX55?

Cars.com (opens in a new tab) says they're tied, both at 25 mpg combined.

Side-by-side matrix

The published fields that can change the decision.

Buick Envision: 1 records · Infiniti QX55: 1 records.

Decision field	Buick Envision	Infiniti QX55
Exact EPA records	1	1
Model / option labels	1	1
Drive layouts	All-Wheel Drive	All-Wheel Drive
Engines / propulsion	2L 4-cyl SIDI	2L 4-cyl SIDI & PFI
Transmissions	Automatic (S9)	Automatic (AV-S8)
Fuel types	Regular	Premium
EPA classes	Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Combined efficiency	25 MPG/MPGe	25 MPG/MPGe
Electric range	Not listed	Not listed
Annual fuel / energy estimate	$2600 per year	$3200 per year

Head to head

Buick Envision vs. Infiniti QX55: size, power, capability and price.

Measure	Buick Envision	Infiniti QX55
Starting price (KBB base)	$42,995	$51,500
Top trim price (KBB base)	$52,695	$60,000
Horsepower	228 hp	268 hp
Torque	258 lb-ft	280 lb-ft
Curb weight	3,940-4,085 lb	4,070-4,123 lb
Length	182.7 in	186.3 in
Wheelbase	109 in	110.2 in
Cargo volume	52.7 cu ft	54.1 cu ft
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Basic warranty	3 years	4 years

Figures are ranges across each model’s trims from Kelley Blue Book records (2026 and 2025 model years); prices are KBB base prices.

The Buick Envision starts $8,505 lower: $42,995 against $51,500 before options and fees.
On peak horsepower, the Infiniti QX55 leads: 268 hp against 228 hp.
On peak torque, the Infiniti QX55 leads: 280 lb-ft against 258 lb-ft.
The Buick Envision is lighter, comparing lightest trims: 3,940 lb against 4,070 lb.
On length, the Infiniti QX55 leads: 186.3 in against 182.7 in.
On wheelbase, the Infiniti QX55 leads: 110.2 in against 109 in.
On cargo volume, the Infiniti QX55 leads: 54.1 cu ft against 52.7 cu ft.
Both list the same seating capacity: 5 seats.
On basic warranty, the Infiniti QX55 leads: 4 years against 3 years.

Background on each vehicle

What public sources say about the Buick Envision and the Infiniti QX55.

2026 Buick Envision

The Buick Envision is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by General Motors and marketed under the Buick brand since 2014. It is exclusively manufactured in China by the SAIC-GM joint venture, supplying the Chinese and North American markets.

Source: Buick Envision (Wikipedia)

NHTSA rated the 2025 Buick Envision overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 5 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 4 of 5 stars.

Recent recalls (2 campaigns across the latest model years)

February 2026, Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual. General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette… Consequence: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
September 2024, Equipment:Other:Labels. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Envision vehicles. The vehicles are missing the label that states the tire size, pressure, and the loading information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety… Consequence: Missing tire and load rating information may result in driving with improperly inflated tires or an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Buick Envision, most often about electrical system (5), service brakes (3), engine (1).

2025 Infiniti QX55

The Infiniti QX50, formerly the Infiniti EX until 2013, is a crossover SUV marketed by Infiniti, Nissan's luxury division between 2007 and 2025. It was produced over two generations: one generation under both EX and QX50 nameplates, and the second generation under the QX50 nameplate. The first generation model was also marketed as the Nissan Skyline Crossover in Japan.

Safety: QX50 The 2020 QX50 was tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Source: Infiniti QX50 (Wikipedia)

Recent recalls (1 campaign across the latest model years)

March 2023, Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Lock. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 INFINITI QX55 and 2022 INFINITI QX50 vehicles. The incorrect door latch may have been installed in the front right-side passenger door lock assembly, preventing the front right-side door lock from automatically locking. Consequence: An unlocked door may unlatch and open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA for the 2023 Infiniti QX55, most often about engine (2), power train (1), unknown or other (1).

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Comparison answer desk

12 answers for this exact pairing.

Q01Which is more efficient: the 2026 Buick Envision or the 2025 Infiniti QX55?

Efficiency

Neither the 2026 Buick Envision nor the 2025 Infiniti QX55 separates on this field: both list a 25 combined MPG/MPGe midpoint in this snapshot.