INFINITI QX65 vs. Lincoln Nautilus | INFINITI of Akron
INFINITI QX65 vs. Lincoln Nautilus
INFINITI of Akron — Side-by-Side Comparison

INFINITI QX65 vs. Lincoln Nautilus

The Lincoln Nautilus and the INFINITI QX65 arrive at nearly the same starting price. But they are very different vehicles. Here is what separates them.

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Bold Fastback Design6,000 lb Towing vs. 1,750 lbMore Horsepower
INFINITI QX65
$53,990
Starting MSRP — AWD Standard
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Lincoln Nautilus Premiere AWD
$53,995
Starting MSRP
Overview

Nearly the Same Price. Very Different Personalities.

The Lincoln Nautilus is a legitimately compelling luxury SUV — its sweeping exterior, 48-inch panoramic interior display, and standard BlueCruise hands-free driving system make it one of the most distinctive American luxury vehicles on the market. It starts at $53,995, nearly identical to the QX65's $53,990.

Where the QX65 sets itself apart is in its fastback body style — a dramatic roofline no Lincoln can match — along with more horsepower, significantly higher towing capacity, a longer basic warranty, and Google Built-In. The Nautilus wins on its interior display and hybrid availability. The QX65 wins on performance, towing, and exterior drama.

Specification INFINITI QX65 Lincoln Nautilus Premiere AWD
Starting MSRP$53,990$53,995
Engine2.0L VC-Turbo I-42.0L Turbo I-4
Horsepower268 hp ✓250 hp
Torque286 lb-ft ✓280 lb-ft
DrivetrainAWD StandardAWD Standard
Body StyleFastback / Coupe-SUVTraditional SUV
Seating5 Passengers5 Passengers
Cargo — Behind Row 235.8 cu ft36.4 cu ft ✓
Fuel Economy (combined)22 mpg est.24 mpg ✓
Google Built-InStandard ✓Google Assistant (partial)
Wireless CarPlay / Android AutoStandardStandard
Interior DisplayDual 12.3" screens48-inch panoramic display ✓
Wireless Phone ChargingQi2 StandardStandard
Driver AssistanceProPilot StandardBlueCruise Standard
Towing Capacity6,000 lbs ✓1,750 lbs
Hybrid AvailableNoYes (285 hp, 30/31 mpg) ✓
AssemblySmyrna, TN — USA ✓Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Basic Warranty4 yr / 60,000 mi ✓4 yr / 50,000 mi
Powertrain Warranty5 yr / 60,000 mi6 yr / 70,000 mi ✓
Why QX65 Wins

Where the QX65 Has the Clear Advantage

01
More Horsepower and Torque
The QX65's VC-Turbo delivers 268 horsepower and 286 lb-ft of torque. The Nautilus Premiere produces 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft. The QX65 is the stronger vehicle at the same price.
02
Towing — Not Even Close
The QX65 tows up to 6,000 lbs. The Lincoln Nautilus is rated for only 1,750 lbs — incapable of towing much more than a lightweight trailer. If you ever need to tow, the QX65 is the only real option here.
03
Fastback Design
The Nautilus is a handsome traditional SUV. The QX65 is a fastback coupe-SUV with a dramatic arching roofline and wide stance. On Akron's streets, they are not remotely similar to look at.
04
American-Built
The QX65 is built in Smyrna, Tennessee. The Lincoln Nautilus is assembled in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. For buyers who prioritize US production, this distinction matters.
05
Longer Basic Warranty Coverage
The QX65's 4-year/60,000-mile basic warranty outlasts the Nautilus's 4-year/50,000-mile coverage by 10,000 miles — more protection at the same price point.
The Verdict

INFINITI QX65 over Lincoln Nautilus

The Lincoln Nautilus is genuinely competitive — its 48-inch interior display is spectacular, BlueCruise hands-free driving is a real advantage, and a hybrid option is available. At a nearly identical starting price, it deserves serious consideration. But the INFINITI QX65 counters with more horsepower, dramatically higher towing capacity, a longer basic warranty, American assembly, and a bold fastback design that the Nautilus simply cannot replicate.

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