The Luxury Car Released In 2016 Is One Of The Cheapest To Maintain

Owners pay less to maintain the 2016 Infiniti QX50 than almost any other luxury SUV. Over its first 10 years, routine service costs for the QX50 are $11,508, according to Car Edge. By comparison, Audi Q5 owners will spend $12,957 for the same work, and BMW X3 upkeep costs are estimated at $19,074. That means QX50 drivers save almost $8,000 on their 10-year maintenance bill.

The Infiniti brand also lowers your service bills by allowing for a delay in certain checkups. Infiniti says the first coolant change isn't necessary until after 105,000 miles and you can leave the original spark plugs in place until the same mileage. Plus, you only need to change the oil and air filter every 7,500 to 10,000 miles. By contrast, the 2016 Audi Q5 needs its first oil change at 5,000 miles, and then every 10,000 miles or 12 months after that. With this, Infiniti can end up being one of the car brands that cost the least over time. Prices may vary depending on the work, and your geographic location, but you will probably still end up paying less.

RepairPal states that maintaining a 2016 Infiniti QX50 costs about $500 a year. The minimum maintenance costs for popular luxury SUVs generally start between $590 and $3,200, via GoBankingRates estimates. That savings makes the QX50 one of the most budget-friendly premium vehicles on the road. The only other car that comes close is the Lexus RC F, a luxury car being discontinued in 2025.

It costs roughly $139 for an oil-and-filter change on the QX50 — $34 for parts and $105 for labor — while an Audi Q5 costs around $152 and a BMW X3 costs about $163. Swapping out front brake pads runs about $216 on the QX50, versus $229 on the Q5, and $240 on the X3. However, when it's time for spark plugs, QX50 owners pay roughly $288 for all six plugs while Audi Q5 drivers spend about $165 for four plugs, and BMW X3 owners pay around $216 for six.

For a simple tire rotation, the QX50 comes in at $49 to $72, which lines up with most luxury-compact SUVs, and stays well under the $150 you'd pay for a full rotate-and-balance service. The bottom line is the QX50 still saves you money on oil changes and brake pads compared to its German counterparts. Still, German models cost less for spark-plug work, and tire-rotation fees are roughly the same across the board.

While knowing when to buy a new or used car can be significant in the car buying process, knowing the likelihood of needing costly repairs can be just as important. 2016 Infiniti QX50 owners face about a 33% chance of needing a major repair in the first 10 years of service, according to CarEdge. That lower risk means fewer unexpected bills, and less time in the shop, over the life of the vehicle. BMWs, on the other hand, carry a higher chance  of both more frequent work required, and a higher severity of those necessary repairs, while Audi Q5s have about a 37% chance of requiring major work in the first 10 years.

Understanding probable repair requirements can helps you understand just how much you might save by purchasing a 2016 Infiniti QX50 over other competitors. The cost of big repairs, like fixing a failed transmission or sorting out electrical issues can easily cost over $6,000, so the QX50's lower repair risk helps the vehicle stay cheaper long term.